Homosexuality
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‘Same-sex couples can be equally good parents’: Delhi child rights body tells Supreme Court
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights has filed an application backing the legalisation of same-sex marriages in India.
Scroll Staff
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‘Against personal laws of all religions’: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind opposes same-sex marriage
In an application before the Supreme Court, the Muslim body said that the concept of same-sex marriage is an assault on the family system.
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SC refers petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriages to Constitution Bench
In its affidavit, the Centre had opposed giving the legal recognition, saying they are ‘not comparable with the Indian family unit concept’.
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Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Centre opposes same-sex marriage petitions, says it can’t be compared to ‘Indian family unit’
The Supreme Court had asked the government to respond to a batch of pleas seeking to legalise marriage of homosexual couples.
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Saudi Arabia: Officials seize rainbow-coloured toys, claim they promote homosexuality
The confiscated items ‘contradict the Islamic faith and public morals, and promote homosexual colours targeting the younger generation’, an official said.
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Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ Bill will lead to a disaster, just as Britain’s section 28 did
The Bill bars teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom.
Catherine Lee, The Conversation
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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With Superman coming out as bisexual, the suppression of queer superheroes has finally ended
Queer representation has moved from the periphery to become just another component of a superhero’s identity.
Jason Bainbridge, The Conversation
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BJP’s opposition to gay marriage reflects Vatican’s puritanical position
To this way of thinking, marriage is a sacrosanct institution. Letting it pass into the hands of the ‘perverse’ will only serve to defile the institution.
R Raj Rao
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Supreme Court refuses to adjourn hearing of petitions to decriminalise homosexual activity
A five-judge Constitution bench is scheduled to begin hearing the pleas on Tuesday.
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The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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‘Don’t think something is wrong with you’: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to man who faced abuse for being gay
The spiritual leader said that one’s sexual orientation is not a permanent thing and might change, while answering a question at a lecture at JNU.
Scroll Staff
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When art used the term ‘macaroni’ to refer to homosexuality
Long before the Oscar Wilde trials of the 19th century, the idea of the homosexual man had started to get visibility.
Dominic Janes
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Indonesia: Sharia court in Aceh sentences two men to 85 lashes each for being gay
This was reportedly the first conviction of its kind.
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The Field
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller