Filmmaker Apurva Asrani Shares Photo With Partner, Hopes For More LGBTQ+ Visibility
“We hope the new post 377 India will be kinder to LGBTQ couples. Here’s to more visibility,” Apurva captioned in his new post for Valentine’s day.
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10 factors Indian Women MUST CONSIDER before Marrying
No one can force a woman to get married. The girl must make this decision by her volition whenever she is ready.
Today I Learnt: Pink Capitalism And How It Is Doing More Harm Than Good
Many people view the inclusivity aspect of pink capitalism as a sign of progress and acceptance. While others are critical of the way pink capitalism monetises on the LGBTQ+ culture.
A Transwoman To Play A Trans Character: Paatal Lok Gets It Right
We are a country of 130 crore. If we say that we don’t have such people in India to play that character then it’s a problem: casting director and actor Abhishek Banerjee.
Naaz Joshi Wins Miss World Diversity Crown for Third Consecutive Year
Naaz was born as Aizya Naaz Joshi in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. While she was born in a boy’s body, she always identified as a girl.
Rapper Nicki Minaj Rejects Saudi Arabia Concert Post Backlash
The event will not allow alcohol and drugs because of the country’s strict laws. Secondly, its guideline also says that it is mandatory for women to dress modestly to attend the concert according to Sharia Law.
DCW Sets Up Transgender Cell To Resolve Discrimination Cases
DCW chief Swati Malliwal long with member Promila Gupta recently had a meeting with transgender persons to seek their advice on the role and responsibilities of the cell.
Path-Breaking Judgments By Supreme Court In 2018
The year 2018 was a symbol of change in terms of law. The Supreme Court made some progressive judgments, and the wind veered in favour of equality, standpoint and empowerment. Under the umbrella of justice, let’s rewind and see all the episodes in our year-end roundup. Section 377 struck down “We have to bid adieu to prejudices […]
‘Country Gets Its Oxygen Back’: Bollywood Cheers Sec 377 Scrapping
Like the common masses, Bollywood too has welcomed the apex court’s move to decriminalise homosexuality. Celebrations broke out as the LGBTQ community cheered the victory of human rights, acknowledging complete equality after the scrapping of a 158-year-old law. “The country gets its oxygen back!” tweeted filmmaker Karan Johar, minutes after the September 6 verdict of the Supreme Court scrapping […]
Need To Educate Masses About LGBT For It To Be Norm: Mishi Choudhary
Now that Supreme Court has decriminalised Section 377, the LGBTQ community in India can finally live without fear of persecution for something as pure as expressing their love for another individual. We spoke to lawyer Mishi Choudhary about the law and what lies ahead for the community in terms of their struggle. With the law read down, Choudhary […]
