Lgbt Rights
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Marriages can only happen between opposite genders: RSS backs Centre’s stand
The BJP government has said that same-sex marriages are ‘not comparable with the Indian family unit concept’.
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Filmmaker Onir’s session on LGBTQ issues at Bhopal literature festival cancelled
A member of the organising team said that ‘government sources’ did not want him to be present at the event as it could lead to security problems.
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LGBTQ community should have their own private and social space, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
His remarks come at a time when the Supreme Court is hearing a batch of pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage and equal rights for LGBTQ citizens.
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Trending
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The unsolved mystery of the fake PMO officer in Kashmir
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Does India really benefit from NRIs heading the world’s new-age empires?
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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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A journalist examines the similarities and the differences between Indians and Pakistanis today
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Calls for an environment-friendly Ramzan revive Islam’s long tradition of caring for the planet
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SC transfers to itself all pleas before High Courts on recognition of same-sex marriage
The Centre has consistently opposed the petitions in the Delhi High Court, saying that same-sex marriage is not part of ‘Indian culture or law’.
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Open letter to Sushil Kumar Modi: Denying the right to same sex marriage is denying us equality
A Sexual Minorities Rights activist responds to the BJP MP’s speech in Parliament claiming that same sex marriage is unacceptable.
Akkai Padmashali
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Bengaluru Pride: Order limiting protests to Freedom Park doesn’t apply to celebratory march, says HC
The police had banned the march citing the order from August.
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Video
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TV channel: ‘Will the TMC accept the Congress’s leadership?’ TMC MP: ‘You never ask Modi questions’
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Watch: Crocodile interrupts tourists during picnic, ‘steals’ their cooler box
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Watch: This perfectly camouflaged butterfly can make itself look like a dead leaf
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Watch: British policeman dances with Indians outside Indian High Commission in London
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Watch: Musician Yashraj Mukhate hilariously reimagines ‘Breakup Song’ in 1990s’ Hindi music style
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US Senate passes Bill to protect recognition for same-sex marriages
The proposed law was passed amid worries that the Supreme Court could overturn a 2015 decision that legalised such marriages nationwide.
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On plea seeking recognition of same-sex marriage, SC asks for Centre’s response
The court will hear the case after four weeks.
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‘Conversion therapy’ to alter sexuality of LGBTQIA+ persons declared professional misconduct
The regulatory body for medical professionals, the National Medical Commission, has empowered states to act against those who carry out such practices.
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The Reel
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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Tamil Nadu government releases glossary of terms to address LGBTQIA+ community
The document includes terms such as Thirunangai (transgender woman), Thirunambi (transgender man), Paal Puthumaiyar (queer), Oodupal (intersex), among others.
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Kerala HC reunites same-sex couple, says consenting adults can live together
The court passed the order in response to a petition by a 22-year-old woman, who said that her partner’s family had forcibly taken her away.
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Delhi HC opposes Centre’s response on plea for live streaming of same-sex marriage case proceedings
The petitioner was making the demand with the sole intention to create a ‘hallucination of public interest’ in the matter, the government claimed.
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The Field
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Football: India earns narrow win over Myanmar in tri-nation opener; Women’s team draw against Jordan
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Sports world daily: Raducanu, Murray lose early at Miami Masters; Man United ownership race heats up
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Swiss Open Super 300: Prannoy beats Shi; Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu progress too but Sen bows out
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Watch, India vs Australia: Kuldeep Yadav dimisses Alex Carey with a superb delivery in Chennai ODI
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ISSF World Cup Bhopal: Sarabjot Singh wins men’s 10m air pistol gold, Vinod Tomar earns bronze