Using Criminal Law to Mitigate the Effects of Section 377
Section 389 penalizes anyone for putting a person in fear of an accusation of offence under Section 377, in order to commit extortion.
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State-conferred Legitimacy: On Pakistan’s Hindu Marriage Bill & India’s IPC Section 377
The struggle by the Hindu religious minority of Pakistan has similarities and differences with the Indian LGBTIQ sexuality and gender minorities' ongoing fight for equal recognition of their relationships.
Photographing the Queer : An Ordinary Life, an Extraordinary Project
A young photographer has recently started working on a project which attempts to capture two homosexual persons in their day to day activities. The striking feature of this work is the candidness of the pictures.
Documentary Recounts the Life of Greg Louganis, Champion Gay Diver
‘Back on Board’ is a poignant reminder of the fact that a star athlete isn’t guaranteed a life of riches and comfort when he is out as both gay and HIV positive.
Sexing up Sexuality!
'Colours of Love: In Monochrome' is a calendar book made by photographer Archan Mukherjee and lawyer Kaushik Gupta whose theme is kink, fetishism, voyeurism
India’s First 2D-Animation Movie on Homosexuality Looks For Support via Crowdfunding
Maacher Jhol is about a young man coming out to his father over lunch. The film depicts love between two men and the fear of opening up before their families for acceptance.
How a Transgender Woman is Using Her Body to Make Art
Ratri is a transgender woman and has been using a digital camera, and the very background of her home to create art from her liberated body.
Delhi Queer Pride 2015 Goes Beyond Sec 377, Expresses Solidarity With Other Struggles
Delhi Queer pride 2015 went beyond just seeking removal of Sec 377, or demands for decriminalisation of homosexuality. Pride this year was all about intersectionality and solidarity.
A Photography Project Documents South Asian LGBTQ
Gaysian Faces is a queer anthropology project that features Asian members of the gay community around the world. Queer Asian individuals who wish to express themselves usually send in a headshot with a handwritten note about their experience or message, and it is posted on the social media page of Gaysian Faces.
In Pics: Bengaluru Pride 2015
Bengaluru Pride 2015 was held on 22nd Nov, with thousands marching the streets of the city from Tulasi Park to Town Hall. Tanika Godbole captured some moments.
The 2015 Gay Bombay Art Meet – A Photo Essay
The 2015 Gay Bombay Art Meet produced some amazing works of art. The objective of the meet is to encourage creative self-expression.
An Interview with Yuvraaj Parashar, Actor and Producer of Dunno Y2… Life is a Moment
Actor Yuvraaj Parashar, whose movie Dunno Y2..Life is a Moment is set to hit the theaters on September 17, is eagerly awaiting its release. Taking off from its prequel Dunno Y…Na Jaane Kyun, the gay romance explores the life of Ashley (Yuvraaj) and... Read More...