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Writ Petition Filed in Kerala High Court by Gay Couple for Recognition of Same-sex Marriages under Special Marriage Act

January 27, 2020

A gay couple from Kerala have filed a writ petition in the High Court for recognition of same-sex marriages under the Special Marriage Act 1954, and has also stated that the Act is discriminatory towards homosexuals and violates provisions of the Constitution of India.

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Best of KASHISH short films screenings at PVR Cinemas on Jan 21st & 22nd

January 18, 2020

KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ film festival, is creating a new landmark for Indian LGBTQ short films, with the t... Read More...

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RPF Personnel Rapes Male Cab Driver in Mumbai

January 15, 2020

A male cab driver was raped by a 29 year old Railway Police Force constable in Mumbai on Sunday night

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Police Forces Manipuri Trans Activist to Delete Facebook Post Criticising CM and Post Apology

December 23, 2019

Santa Khurai, a well know transgender activist from Manipur, was forced by the police to delete a Facebook post that criticised the Chief Minister of Manipur for having recommended extension of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for six months

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National Conference on Intersex Human Rights to be organised by Srishti Madurai on Dec 22nd in Delhi

December 19, 2019

Srishti Madurai will be organising a National Conference on Intersex Human Rights in India on 22 December 2019 at India Habitat Centre, Delhi.

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Drag Show on Streets of Hyderabad Spreads Awareness Around HIV and Safe Sex

December 17, 2019

This was a one of its kind drive where classical expressionist dance, Bollywood and Drag came together to send a message.

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With Book Launches, Panels and Performances, Rainbow Lit Fest Dazzles the Capital for 2 Days

December 12, 2019

The two-day celebration, that sat at the intersection of the alternative and mainstream, witnessed the amalgamation of different forms of expression where over 70 exponents of prose, poetry, art, music, dance and cinema came together on the same platform.

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Tata Steel expands its Diversity & Inclusion policy with new LGBTQ+ inclusive policy

December 8, 2019

Definition of ‘Partners’ under the new policy to include same-sex couple. Offers support for gender reassignment for employees

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With an Eclectic Mix of Speakers and Panels, Rainbow Lit Fest Set to Dazzle Delhi on 7th & 8th Dec

December 3, 2019

Over 75 proponents of art, music, cinema, drama, poetry and prose will take part in this fest.

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TCS’s new Health Insurance Policy covers SRS Cost, Extends Spousal Benefits to Same-Sex Partners

November 29, 2019

Under the new policy, upto 50% of the cost of Sex/Gender Reassignment Surgery (upto a maximum of INR 2 Lakh) will be covered by the insurance. Furthermore, the definition of spouse will now include same-sex partners irrespective of their marital status.

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Despite Protests, Rajya Sabha Passes the Deeply Flawed Trans Rights Bill

November 28, 2019

The bill violates the constitutional rights of trans persons by restricting their freedom of movement and residence to familial spaces and rehabilitation homes

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Bengaluru’s 12th Namma Pride Opposes Trans Bill, Commemorates Pioneers of the Movement

November 25, 2019

The 12th Namma Pride march which took place on 24 November, Sunday, primarily focused on commemorating activists and pioneers of the queer moment in Bengaluru

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