Tag: Transgender

Elliot Page Just Came Out As Trans In This Heart Touching Post!

This Tuesday, on the 1st of December 2020, we witnessed a monumental declaration by an…

YouTuber Trisha Paytas Claims To Be Transgender, Receives Mixed Responses!

June 25, 2020

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YouTuber Trisha Paytas Claims To Be Transgender, Receives Mixed Responses!

Trisha Paytas came out to her fans on her Youtube Channel as transgender. In her…

Disclosure – The Much Needed Spotlight on Trans Lives

June 24, 2020

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Disclosure – The Much Needed Spotlight on Trans Lives

When the characters aren’t so familiar, it serves as more of a window, offering insight…

What Is The Gender Vs Sexuality Talk All About?

June 5, 2020

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What Is The Gender Vs Sexuality Talk All About?

Even though we constantly use the terms gender and sexuality interchangeably, there is a huge…

These Queer Women Leaders Fighting COVID-19 Is What The World Needs

June 2, 2020

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These Queer Women Leaders Fighting COVID-19 Is What The World Needs

While many leaders in the world have their own style of leadership, the general observation…

This Transman Is Helping LGBTQ+ Stuck In Toxic Environments Amid COVID-19

April 11, 2020

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This Transman Is Helping LGBTQ+ Stuck In Toxic Environments Amid COVID-19

Amid the coronavirus lockdown, family is THE safest place for most heterosexual cisgender people. But…

Lex Chandra’s Trans Experience – A Life Unlimited

March 21, 2020

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Lex Chandra’s Trans Experience – A Life Unlimited

This week, we interviewed Alexandra Chandra, a 23-year old woman of trans experience based out of…

LGBTQ+ Movies That Actually Have Happy Endings

March 18, 2020

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LGBTQ+ Movies That Actually Have Happy Endings

Famous LGBTQ+ movies, although give out an important message, end on a sad note. Ofcourse,…

First Ever University For The Transgender Community In India

January 21, 2020

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First Ever University For The Transgender Community In India

The transgender community in India faces severe discrimination. And struggles to uplift themselves due to…

USA Government’s New Bills Target Trans Youth

January 20, 2020

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USA Government’s New Bills Target Trans Youth

Why are the Republican legislators in the United States of America so hell-bent on ensuring…

January 15, 2020

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Forget Rowling, Let’s Play Quidditch!

The Harry Potter Franchise has a seriously stoked fan-base across the borders. The series still…

Transgender Lives Inside And Outside Perspective

January 12, 2020

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Transgender Lives Inside And Outside Perspective

The transgender community had many hidden stories to tell. But not all those stories have…

Transgender Dating App To Launch In India For The First Time

January 9, 2020

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Transgender Dating App To Launch In India For The First Time

It is not easy to find a date in India. Sneaky aunties, societal rules, and…

January 3, 2020

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Impossible Whopper gives You Man Boobs?

Burger King’s new plant-based Impossible Whooper has caught a lot of attention this new year.…

Just Transgender Vibes All Over Tangerine

December 29, 2019

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Just Transgender Vibes All Over Tangerine

A story of transgender hookers and people associated with them. That is what Tangerine is…

December 18, 2019

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Michelles Appeal For Safety In Court

A 53 year old women was sentenced to three years imprisonment. The charges against here…

Dating the Transgender: Is it Transphobic Not To?

December 16, 2019

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Dating the Transgender: Is it Transphobic Not To?

An article on the Advocate just revealed something that can be a bit of a…

December 8, 2019

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A Journey of Love : The Danish Girl

The Danish Girl is a story of love that goes beyond gender. Be it with…

New Laws For Transgender Individuals To Get Into Single-Sex Schools

December 2, 2019

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New Laws For Transgender Individuals To Get Into Single-Sex Schools

Transgender students require extended laws that permit school admission based on the gender they identify…

4 Basic Things That The LGBT+ Individuals Still Cannot Do!

November 29, 2019

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4 Basic Things That The LGBT+ Individuals Still Cannot Do!

Recently, the Transgender Protection Bill was passed in India. And the LGBT+ community is protesting…

“Rainbow Jihad”- Really Mr Republican Politician?

November 28, 2019

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“Rainbow Jihad”- Really Mr Republican Politician?

Have you seen this word floating around on your LGBT+ news sites? A republican politician…

India Passes The Transgender Protection Bill. And It’s Not Good.

November 27, 2019

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India Passes The Transgender Protection Bill. And It’s Not Good.

One would automatically assume that the Transgender Protection Bill is aimed to protect transgender individuals.…

Adam Harry’s story is a Call for LGBT+ Discussions on a Political Level

October 31, 2019

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Adam Harry’s story is a Call for LGBT+ Discussions on a Political Level

Recently, the story of Adam Harry, the Keralite transgender pilot grabbed attention. Mainstream media like Times…

Will the World Ever Be Ready for A Transgender Senator?

October 14, 2019

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Will the World Ever Be Ready for A Transgender Senator?

Florida. The state always has some fun news that will either make you giggle, wonder,…

Miss Trans-Queen India Announced It’s Third Winner!

October 7, 2019

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Miss Trans-Queen India Announced It’s Third Winner!

Yes, yes, yes! The third Trans-Queen India Pageantry has finally brought home a winner and…

What it Takes to Become A Transqueen, A Transgender Woman Tells You

October 5, 2019

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What it Takes to Become A Transqueen, A Transgender Woman Tells You

A majority of the Indian population has interacted with transgender on a daily basis. On…

The Stylistic Changes of Millennial Parenting and Effects of LGBTQ+

September 29, 2019

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The Stylistic Changes of Millennial Parenting and Effects of LGBTQ+

Millennials are individuals roughly between the ages of 38 to 23. The millennials have undergone…

The Best Sex Toys That Are Not Sex Toys You Can Find For Really Cheap!

September 27, 2019

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The Best Sex Toys That Are Not Sex Toys You Can Find For Really Cheap!

In India, sex toys are usually a topic of hush-hush. So much that vibrators are…

Transgender man Loses Court Battle for Fight Of The Child He Birthed

September 26, 2019

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Transgender man Loses Court Battle for Fight Of The Child He Birthed

When a transgender man gives birth to a child, it creates complications on multiple levels.…

Inking it In! Quirky and Fun LGBT+ tattoos to Flaunt Your Pride

September 25, 2019

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Inking it In! Quirky and Fun LGBT+ tattoos to Flaunt Your Pride

Tattoos are always fun! Aren’t they? Permanent or temporary, tattoos can help you add a…

Sexualities We’ve All Heard of, but Don’t Really Know About

September 25, 2019

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Sexualities We’ve All Heard of, but Don’t Really Know About

There are over 16 different types of sexualities and LGBTQ+ covers about half of them.…

Here’s How to Share Your Stories with Fifty Shades of Gay WhatsApp!

September 24, 2019

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Here’s How to Share Your Stories with Fifty Shades of Gay WhatsApp!

We at Fifty Shades of Gay, always aim to reach out to the LGBTQ+ and…

September 8, 2019

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The Outsider’s Perspective to Drag

We at FSOG, are more or less exposed to the Drag culture from a very…

Yes, I am Queen, a Short Film with a Remarkable Take-Back from Drag

September 7, 2019

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Yes, I am Queen, a Short Film with a Remarkable Take-Back from Drag

When Anmol Singh Gulati began his short film about the art of Drag, little did…

Exploring the World of Teaching through the Homosexual Eye

September 2, 2019

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Exploring the World of Teaching through the Homosexual Eye

Welcome back, comrades! This is the Side B to the cassette by an anthropology lecturer…

The Importance of Language in Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

September 1, 2019

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The Importance of Language in Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

This article began as an understanding of how it is to be a teacher from…

Do You Know What These LGBTQIA+ Terms Mean?

August 31, 2019

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Do You Know What These LGBTQIA+ Terms Mean?

LGBTQIA+ communities use various terms, phrases, and words to discuss and/or identify LGBTQIA+ concepts. Definitions…

Should we just wrap up the Karamo-Spicer Affair?

August 23, 2019

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Should we just wrap up the Karamo-Spicer Affair?

28 Season of Dancing with the Stars recently announced that Karamo Brown would be joining…

Understanding Polyamory in India and Why it Affects the LGBTQ+

August 22, 2019

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Understanding Polyamory in India and Why it Affects the LGBTQ+

This is going to be a little bit of a long read. But I promise…

Trans Fashion Show Features Innerwear for Better and SaferTransition

August 21, 2019

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Trans Fashion Show Features Innerwear for Better and SaferTransition

Transgenders who are transitioning experience dysphoria because of the imbalance between who they are and…

RuPaul announces new seasons of Drag Race and All Stars

August 20, 2019

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RuPaul announces new seasons of Drag Race and All Stars

Yes, you read that right! “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “All Stars” get the green signal…

August 16, 2019

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Can A Trans-Man get Pregnant?

It is possible for Men to become pregnant and give birth to children of their…

Gender transition leads to suspension from College

August 13, 2019

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Gender transition leads to suspension from College

It was “the best and worst day of my life,” said Yanna Awtrey, 21, to Advocate…

Plan on coming out at your work place? Try these tips

August 12, 2019

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Plan on coming out at your work place? Try these tips

Coming out at a workplace can be a daunting challenge to one. But it can resolve…

How to Date, LGBTQ+ edition with Ishaan Sethi

August 11, 2019

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How to Date, LGBTQ+ edition with Ishaan Sethi

If you are someone who uses dating apps, it is very likely that you have…

Decoding Culture through the LGBTQ+ lens, does it make a difference?

August 10, 2019

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Decoding Culture through the LGBTQ+ lens, does it make a difference?

Culture is an integral part of life. It helps construct your identity that is intertwined…

Transgender steps in Transphobic Steps out -“Victoria Secret”

August 9, 2019

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Transgender steps in Transphobic Steps out -“Victoria Secret”

Victoria’s Secret is an American designer, manufacturer, and marketer of women’s lingerie, womenswear, and beauty…

A Transgender Wedding under the Kolkata Rainbow

August 8, 2019

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A Transgender Wedding under the Kolkata Rainbow

We’ll get to the wedding, but here’s a quick context of the political situation of…

Top K-pop Queer Artists and Songs to Look Out For!!

August 6, 2019

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Top K-pop Queer Artists and Songs to Look Out For!!

The World of k-pop is filled with eccentric themes, pumped up choreography and attractive singers.…

“The ChinkyHomo Project” by North East Queer Indians

August 5, 2019

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“The ChinkyHomo Project” by North East Queer Indians

Chinkyhomo: Chinkyhomo is a digital media initiative by Kumam Davidson and Pavel Salgolsem from northeastern queers…

Transgender Athletes can participate in Cross-Fit Games

August 1, 2019

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Transgender Athletes can participate in Cross-Fit Games

The Crossfit games is an athletic competition sponsored by Cross Fit Inc and Reebok. The competition…

The Third Eye Cafe – that “employs” Transgender Waiters

July 29, 2019

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The Third Eye Cafe – that “employs” Transgender Waiters

The Third Eye Cafe is located at Palm Beach, Navi Mumbai – India. It is…

Trichy School dedicates a hostel for their transgender students

July 29, 2019

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Trichy School dedicates a hostel for their transgender students

On Saturday, 27th July, Sri Sivananda Balalaya (SSB) school, in Adavathur Palayam, Trichy, along with Shakthi Rotary, lay…

LGBTQ – Captured by 5 Indian Photographers

July 25, 2019

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LGBTQ – Captured by 5 Indian Photographers

We have seen the pictures of pride parades, the extravagant performances, and the colourful makeup.…

Delhi Commission For Women: Transgender Cell

July 8, 2019

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Delhi Commission For Women: Transgender Cell

The Delhi Commission for Women or the DCW is one of the many statutory bodies…

June 16, 2019

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Things To Know About Transitioning

Transitioning is the process of changing one’s gender presentation. This is done so that one’s inner…

Trans Children Find Hope At Chilean School For Transgenders

May 17, 2019

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Trans Children Find Hope At Chilean School For Transgenders

More than two dozen pupils find it very safe at “Les niñes”, Latin America’s first-of-its-kind…

Being Transgender In China: Self-surgery and Illegal Hormones

May 12, 2019

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China

Being Transgender In China: Self-surgery and Illegal Hormones

Just 20 years ago, the Chinese government had classified homosexuality as a crime. While the trans…

Indya Moore: Elle’s First Transgender Cover star

May 11, 2019

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Indya Moore: Elle’s First Transgender Cover star

Indya Moore’s latest major moment is truly a feather in their hat. Having appeared as the…

May 10, 2019

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Challenges Of Being Old And LGBT+

Admitting and accepting one’s identity isn’t an easy task. It is not just the youth…

First Transgender Owned Hotel Opens In India

May 1, 2019

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First Transgender Owned Hotel Opens In India

Over the past decade, the LGBT+ community in India has gained a considerable amount of…

Maharashtra State Sets Up Transgender Welfare Board

April 29, 2019

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Maharashtra State Sets Up Transgender Welfare Board

Its good news for the transgender community of Maharashtra. The Maharashtra Govt. has formed a…

Trump’s Controversial Ban On Transgendered Troops Came Into Force

April 16, 2019

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Trump’s Controversial Ban On Transgendered Troops Came Into Force

US President Donald Trump‘s controversial ban on transgender Americans in the military came into force on Friday. Followed…

Transgender Man Denied Surgery At A Hospital

March 25, 2019

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Transgender Man Denied Surgery At A Hospital

Oliver Knight was due to have a hysterectomy (an operation in which the womb and…

Narthaki Natraj Became First Trans Person To Receive Padma Shree

January 29, 2019

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Narthaki Natraj Became First Trans Person To Receive Padma Shree

India set a new example on Republic Day by awarding Padma Shree to Bharatnatyam dancer…

Pam Grier: A Fierce LGBT Ally On & Off Screen

October 22, 2018

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Pam Grier: A Fierce LGBT Ally On & Off Screen

The L Word was an American-Canadian co-production television drama series portraying the lives of a group of lesbians and their friends, connections,…

Lublin (Poland) Dares A Pride March Amidst Tremendous Opposition

October 15, 2018

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Lublin (Poland) Dares A Pride March Amidst Tremendous Opposition

The Polish city of Lublin held its first ever Pride parade on 13 October despite counter…

New York Islanders Embrace The LGBT Network

October 12, 2018

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New York City

New York Islanders Embrace The LGBT Network

The New York Islanders and LGBT Network are joining forces to launch an anti-bullying partnership…

October 12, 2018

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11 October: National Coming Out Day

Thirty years ago, on the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and…

Uganda: Plan For LGBT Centre Declared Criminal Act

October 11, 2018

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Uganda: Plan For LGBT Centre Declared Criminal Act

Activists trying to open Uganda’s first centre for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people received…

Remembering Matthew Shepard: A Young Life Lost To Hate

October 10, 2018

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Remembering Matthew Shepard: A Young Life Lost To Hate

Twenty years ago this week, a gay University of Wyoming student was offered a ride from…

Lipscomb University Hires A LGBT+ Liaison Official

October 9, 2018

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Lipscomb University Hires A LGBT+ Liaison Official

In a step toward further acknowledgment of the LGBTQ+ student population, Lipscomb University has hired…

UK Announces Vital Funding For LGBTI Inclusion

October 5, 2018

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UK Announces Vital Funding For LGBTI Inclusion

Last year, the UK government carried out a survey of LGBTI people in the UK,…

Gay Love In The Land Of The ‘Happiness Quotient’: Bhutan

October 4, 2018

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Gay Love In The Land Of The ‘Happiness Quotient’: Bhutan

In Bhutan the Penal Code’s Sections 213 and 214 state that homosexuality is against nature…

October 4, 2018

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Queer Love: The Song Of Dusk

It’s Sunday afternoon and I watch a quarrel of sparrows around my…

Capturing Raw Vulnerability In Bedrooms & Bathtubs

September 29, 2018

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Capturing Raw Vulnerability In Bedrooms & Bathtubs

“It’s always been about the face.” Calling in from her home in Manila, Regine David is on…

New Bill Plans To Get Rid Of Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination In Tokyo

September 29, 2018

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Tokyo

New Bill Plans To Get Rid Of Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination In Tokyo

Tokyo is aiming to remove anti-LGBTQ discrimination before it hosts the Summer Olympics Games in…

This Gay Toy Story Themed Wedding Is Going Viral

September 29, 2018

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This Gay Toy Story Themed Wedding Is Going Viral

Two grooms’ wildest childhood dreams came true last month when they had the lavish Disney-themed wedding…

Why Should Queer Places Exclude Asexuals?

September 28, 2018

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Why Should Queer Places Exclude Asexuals?

Content warning: This article contains mentions of corrective rape and assault. As we approach another…

Singapore’s Anti-Gay Law Gets 109,000 Signatures

September 28, 2018

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Singapore

Singapore’s Anti-Gay Law Gets 109,000 Signatures

In what is a clear reminder that true equality for LGBTQ people all over the…

September 27, 2018

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50 Things That Annoy Gay/Bi Men

Raise your hand if you can relate! There are a number of things in this world…

September 27, 2018

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Studio 54; A Boogie Wonderland

Legendary events, when viewed through the rosy lens of nostalgia, tend to be exaggerated. But…

UK’s First Bisexual Dating Show To Be Hosted By Courtney Act

September 27, 2018

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UK’s First Bisexual Dating Show To Be Hosted By Courtney Act

Drag Race star and Celebrity Big Brother winner Courtney Act announced this weekend that she’ll host the UK’s…

September 26, 2018

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11 Fun And Happy Gay Films

There are a lot of important gay movies that don’t have the happiest endings for…

Why Bisexual Visibility Week Is Important

September 26, 2018

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Why Bisexual Visibility Week Is Important

When I was 15, I confided in my psychiatrist that I was questioning my sexuality.…

Watch Trixie Mattel Revealing The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 Lineup

September 25, 2018

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Watch Trixie Mattel Revealing The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 Lineup

Trixie Mattel has provided her opinion on the rumored cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All…

Grindr Launches ‘Kindr’ To Combat Racism, Bullying On App

September 24, 2018

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Grindr Launches ‘Kindr’ To Combat Racism, Bullying On App

The social media company Grindr launched a new initiative this week to combat different forms…

September 22, 2018

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Sridevi; An Icon For The LGBT Community

September 6, 2018 was a historic day for India as the Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality…

September 21, 2018

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A Safe Sex Guide For The LGBT Community

Historically when sex education was introduced to the general public, content was focused on puberty…

9 Artists Expressing Their Pride On Their Sleeve

September 21, 2018

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9 Artists Expressing Their Pride On Their Sleeve

With the recent denouncement of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, the country’s LGBTQIA…

The Miseducation Of Cameron Post & Gay Conversion Therapy

September 19, 2018

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The Miseducation Of Cameron Post & Gay Conversion Therapy

The Miseducation of Cameron Post, a moving new film based on the story of a…

Parents Turn Into Bullies: Transgender Kid Harassed

August 31, 2018

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Parents Turn Into Bullies: Transgender Kid Harassed

A couple of weeks ago, news trickled out of a small town in Oklahoma about…

August 30, 2018

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Amazon Falters In LGBT Inclusivity

Many Amazon employees felt uncomfortable following a series of recent defacements on LGBT “Pride” posters hanging in…

August 29, 2018

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Ahmedabad

LGBTQ Academic Module: Now In India

India’s first openly gay prince Manvendra Singh Gohil has pioneered South Asia’s first academic module on…

Sushant Divgikar ‘Pills The Beans On Drag’

August 28, 2018

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Sushant Divgikar ‘Pills The Beans On Drag’

Vitamin Stree by Supari Studios ‘Pills the Beans’ with Sushant Divgikar on Drag Fashion is of major interest to…

‘Gay Cure’ Therapy: Fights For Survival Against Australia’s Labour Party

August 24, 2018

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Australia

‘Gay Cure’ Therapy: Fights For Survival Against Australia’s Labour Party

On one hand Australia’s longest running soap opera Neighbours is all set to air the…

Finn Balor: Makes WWE LGBT Inclusive As Well

August 22, 2018

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Finn Balor: Makes WWE LGBT Inclusive As Well

WWE star Finn Bálor has once again spoken out in support of LGBT+ inclusion saying “it should…

August 20, 2018

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Freedom To Come Out At The Workplace

The Right to Privacy judgement attributed sexual orientation as an essential attribute of privacy, but…

August 19, 2018

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LGBT History

10 LGBT Magazines: Dead But Impactful

Magazines now long dead and gone, that helped make the world a much better place.…

August 18, 2018

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russia

Russia Still Strongly Anti-LGBT

Russian activists announced the first government-permitted Gay Pride march, but less than 24-hours later, local officials said…

Malaysia Convicts Lesbian Couple To Caning

August 16, 2018

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Malaysia

Malaysia Convicts Lesbian Couple To Caning

Two women in Malaysia have been convicted for attempting to have lesbian sex. They will…

Malaysian Official Says LGBT People Have ‘Organic Illness’

August 13, 2018

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Malaysia

Malaysian Official Says LGBT People Have ‘Organic Illness’

Malaysia has always advertised itself with the tagline “Malaysia:Truly Asia”. It is also the country…

‘&Proud’ Myanmar’s LGBT Choir: Making Musical Moments

August 10, 2018

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Myanmar

‘&Proud’ Myanmar’s LGBT Choir: Making Musical Moments

This Burmese Choir hopes to challenge the attitude of society towards the LGBT community by…

August 9, 2018

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Queen Honours LGBT+ Activists

A Jewish lesbian who is working to welcome members of the LGBT community into the…

August 6, 2018

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Transgenders As Security Guards

A spate of sexual assaults in girls and women’s care homes of late, has rocked…

Yogendra + Nishant. Gay Twins By Birth; Proud By Choice

August 3, 2018

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Yogendra + Nishant. Gay Twins By Birth; Proud By Choice

This is the story of twin brothers, Yogendra and Nishant Mule. Both gay and loving…

Stonewall, Rainbow Laces Campaign & Graces CC

August 2, 2018

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Stonewall, Rainbow Laces Campaign & Graces CC

Stonewall (officially Stonewall Equality Limited) isa lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights charity in the United Kingdom named after the Stonewall Inn of Stonewall riots fame in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Now…

Death Of A Nation: Dinesh D’souza Decried

August 1, 2018

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Death Of A Nation: Dinesh D’souza Decried

Trump’s new best friend in Hollywood and ultra right wing documentary filmmaker Dinesh D’souza has…

July 31, 2018

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LGBT And The Winds Of (Legal) Change

2018 was predicted to be the ‘year of the courts’ as far as LGBT rights…

July 26, 2018

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Seattle

Art Show Honours Murdered Transwomen

A multidisciplinary work by artist Jono Vaughan titled Project 42 memorialises trans-women whose lives were cut short by…

July 25, 2018

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LGBT Hangouts In Delhi: SafeHavens

Until the Sec 377 is decriminalised by the Supreme Court Homosexuality will continue to be…

July 24, 2018

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From Feeble & Forlorn To Femme Fatale

When you first hear Bonita speak over the phone, you can easily visualise a strong,…

July 23, 2018

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Israel

PM Netanyahu U-Turns On Surrogacy Law

Israel was a shining beacon of LGBT+ rights in the Middle East, having enacted LGBT…

July 18, 2018

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Chennai

India’s First Transwoman Advocate

India has a long way to go when it comes to LGBT+ rights and acceptance…

Decoding The Non-Binary: 50 & More Shades of Gay

July 17, 2018

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Decoding The Non-Binary: 50 & More Shades of Gay

When asked about our gender, most of us are quick to react with a ‘Male’…

July 16, 2018

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Hate TRUMPs Love

It’s not just the USA that’s reeling under Trumphobia, his policies have affected people, the…

July 11, 2018

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Same-Sex Partners In India: Not A Crime

“No one can influence one’s choice of partner other than the individual himself/herself. Neither law…

July 11, 2018

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Spain

And…..The Best {Trans}Woman Wins

It seemed like poetic justice for Angela Ponce, a Spanish Trans-woman, who had lived a…

July 10, 2018

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Sec 377: To Be Or Not To Be

Finally the moment that millions of Indians have been waiting for is here. The Supreme…

An LGBT Exhibition: Traces From Then and Now

July 9, 2018

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San Diego

An LGBT Exhibition: Traces From Then and Now

Freedom is never free and who would know that better than those who have lived…

LGBT Ghettoisation: Inclusion Or Discrimination?

July 3, 2018

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LGBT Ghettoisation: Inclusion Or Discrimination?

University of Sheffield is giving LGBT students a place in which they can be themselves…

July 2, 2018

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PRIDE Debuts At Vadodra

Otherwise known for its splendid, joyous and equally colourful Navratri celebrations, another colourful spectacle unfolded…

June 29, 2018

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Online Help For LGBT In India

Everything from relationship counselling to legal aid, help is now just a click away for…

June 28, 2018

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Middle East

Against Death Defying Odds

Despite state-sponsored repression and social stigma, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the…

June 27, 2018

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New York City

Happy NY PRIDE March Proposal

A lesbian proposes to her lover at the New York Pride Parade. While the land of the…

“And That’s How You Grow” : Anwesh Sahoo

June 26, 2018

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“And That’s How You Grow” : Anwesh Sahoo

From a shy, scared and bullied boy confused about his sexuality in school to a…

June 25, 2018

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Frogs May Wed; Same Sex Humans May Not

In a country where it is illegal for same sex couples to love each other…

June 25, 2018

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If Only One Could Turn Back Time

Watch LGBT elders read letters to their younger selves. Being LGBT 40, 50 or…

Poland’s Supreme Court Stands Poles Apart

June 22, 2018

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Poland

Poland’s Supreme Court Stands Poles Apart

While the Polish football team battles it out in Russia and hopes for its sinking…

June 21, 2018

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LGBT History

12 LGBT ‘Angelic Troublemakers’

Although the LGBT movement is gaining steam today and several countries and societies are…

Historic LGBT Landmarks In New York City

June 19, 2018

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New York City

Historic LGBT Landmarks In New York City

It’s impossible to consider the history of the LGBTQ movement without thinking about New York…

June 18, 2018

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I Grew Up With A Gay Parent: Kids Speak

Even as adults, acceptance of loved ones coming out of the closet is a…

June 14, 2018

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Belize

Belize: Leading The Way For LGBT

A tiny little nation on the Central American coastline, Belize, is a shining…

June 13, 2018

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Baltimore

Time To Embrace The Vets

All through the Cold War the US Army mandatorily conscripted youth to fight it’s wars.…

June 8, 2018

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Trans Trail Blazer: Marsha P. Johnson

This article is written to serve as a tribute to all those people before us…

Country with the Most LGBT Murders: Brazil

May 24, 2018

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Brazil

Country with the Most LGBT Murders: Brazil

On Tuesday May 15, Brazil’s Ministry of Human Resources established a national LGBT-PoV (violence against…

First Legally Wed Trans Couple Sets Milestone In Kerala

May 11, 2018

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Kerala

First Legally Wed Trans Couple Sets Milestone In Kerala

India is slowly inching towards a better acceptance of the LGBT community. A testament to…

Story of a sex worker from Asia’s second largest red-light district

May 8, 2018

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Mumbai

Story of a sex worker from Asia’s second largest red-light district

Shaanti, 29, who identifies as a transgender lives and works at Kamathipura, Asia’s second largest…

“Wearing Jeans Leads To The Birth Of Trans Kids” | A Regressive State Of Mind

May 2, 2018

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Kerala

“Wearing Jeans Leads To The Birth Of Trans Kids” | A Regressive State Of Mind

“Yeah kids, it’s Jeans not GENES” Its surprising that we live in 2018 and there…

Artist, Aspiring Surgeon and A Proud Transwoman, Trinetra!

April 23, 2018

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Artist, Aspiring Surgeon and A Proud Transwoman, Trinetra!

Trinetra, an aspiring surgeon, artist and a proud trans woman. She is a fierce…

Pakistan’s First Trans News Anchor, Marvia Malik

April 16, 2018

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pakistan

Pakistan’s First Trans News Anchor, Marvia Malik

A ray of hope for the LGBT community in Pakistan and a step forward for…

The Transgender Community To Be Recognized As An Independent Category In PAN Form

April 11, 2018

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The Transgender Community To Be Recognized As An Independent Category In PAN Form

Acceptance is the first step towards progress. The Indian Government has taken a great step…

Malaysian University’s Forum To Convert ‘LGBT’ Students Receives Backlash

April 5, 2018

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Malaysia

Malaysian University’s Forum To Convert ‘LGBT’ Students Receives Backlash

There is nothing more traumatizing than going through treatment to change your identity. Keep in…

The LGBT People Are Now Being Compared To ISIS

March 29, 2018

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The LGBT People Are Now Being Compared To ISIS

It seems rather unfair that our choice to love who we want, be who we…

Being Trans In The Sikh Community, Manpreet Singh | FSOG Exclusive

March 27, 2018

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Being Trans In The Sikh Community, Manpreet Singh | FSOG Exclusive

In a exclusive interview with FSOG, Manpreet Singh, a Trans man of the Punjabi decent…

Tearing Toxic Masulinity Down One Episode At A Time | Queer Eye

March 19, 2018

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Tearing Toxic Masulinity Down One Episode At A Time | Queer Eye

The reboot version of “The Queer Eye” is doing a lot more to get rid…

Malaysian Newspaper Publishes “How To Spot A Gay” Checklist

February 15, 2018

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Malaysian Newspaper Publishes “How To Spot A Gay” Checklist

We might be living in 2018, having come a long way from LGBT stigma but…

Taiwan celebrates first pride after same-sex marriage ruling

October 30, 2017

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Taiwan celebrates first pride after same-sex marriage ruling

Taiwan celebrated 15 years of pride on Saturday, with over one lakh people from more…

A YouTube Channel Dedicated To Trans-Education, TransVision.

September 4, 2017

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A YouTube Channel Dedicated To Trans-Education, TransVision.

This sector of people are usually shunned from society for being different from the cis-gender…

Shining a spotlight on perception through film making | FSOG Exclusive

August 29, 2017

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Shining a spotlight on perception through film making | FSOG Exclusive

22-year-old Riya Kulkarni was utterly horrified when she learned that a close friend had been…

July 19, 2017

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Mumbai

‘I Am A Female Trapped In A Male Body’

In India, we always assume that our metropolitan cities are far, far ahead of their…

Meet India’s first transgender college principal, Dr Manabi Bandopadhyay

July 4, 2017

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Kolkata

Meet India’s first transgender college principal, Dr Manabi Bandopadhyay

In a world where even following your passion is considered to be a defiant move,…

The Rainbow Wire | Top LGBT News From Around The World

July 2, 2017

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The Rainbow Wire | Top LGBT News From Around The World

Yakima Valley now more accepting, Transgender admission in US military delayed, Singapore Pride bans foreigners, Madrid…

Nayana Udupi’s Struggle to Live an Ordinary Life | FSOG #TransIsBeautiful

June 20, 2017

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Pune

Nayana Udupi’s Struggle to Live an Ordinary Life | FSOG #TransIsBeautiful

While growing up in Udupi, Karnataka, some 400 kilometers away from the capital Bangalore, Nayana…

January 9, 2017

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My Journey: From A Woman To A Trans Man

transgender n. a person whose self-identity does not conform unambiguously to conventional notions of male…

Empowering The Transgender Community Through Art

December 20, 2016

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Empowering The Transgender Community Through Art

Poornima Sukumar, an Indian artist, launched Aravani Art Project in January 2016 with an aim to…

December 8, 2016

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Desi (Indian) LGBT Movies To Watch

Making a film with LGBT characters and themes is no easy task, especially if you’re…

November 24, 2016

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Bangalore Pride Parade 2016 In Pictures

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet- the vibrant colors were showcased across the streets of…

11 Countries that Will Kill You for Being LGBT

October 17, 2016

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11 Countries that Will Kill You for Being LGBT

By Nikola Potrebic No matter what level of development we reach as a society, it…

All You Need To Know About HIV/AIDS Situation In India

October 15, 2016

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All You Need To Know About HIV/AIDS Situation In India

By Niharika Gaur HIV stands as the third most dangerous affliction in India after Tuberculosis…

Trans-forming journey: An Interview With An Asian Indian Transevangelist

September 25, 2016

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Trans-forming journey: An Interview With An Asian Indian Transevangelist

By Aleksandr Chandra In a world where identities are hailed for us and power is…

Transgender Woman on Loyola College Campus Raises Voice for Equality

September 10, 2016

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Chennai

Transgender Woman on Loyola College Campus Raises Voice for Equality

For transgender students on educational campuses, it is no cakewalk. While some colleges have opened…

Incredible Story of a Transgender Man Giving Birth

September 8, 2016

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Incredible Story of a Transgender Man Giving Birth

“I just feel like it’s really cool that my body can do this.” In a…

Model Detained at Dubai Airport for ‘Being Trans’

August 16, 2016

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Model Detained at Dubai Airport for ‘Being Trans’

Model and Youtube star Gigi Gorgeous claims she was detained in Dubai airport for several…

Bengaluru Gets a Transgender Hero: All Hail Amrutha Akka

August 3, 2016

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Bengaluru Gets a Transgender Hero: All Hail Amrutha Akka

With the advent of monsoon comes joy in the Indian subcontinent, but more often than…

The Upper House of Parliament Passes Bill to Empower Transgenders

August 1, 2016

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The Upper House of Parliament Passes Bill to Empower Transgenders

The future looks good for the transgender community in India. In a move aimed at empowering…

All You Need To Know About The New Revolutionary Dating Platform For Queer Indians

July 21, 2016

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All You Need To Know About The New Revolutionary Dating Platform For Queer Indians

What happens when someone queer wants to find a perfect pool of people who are…

July 16, 2016

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17 LGBTQ People Who Changed The World

They’ve been called a thousand names, demeaned, rejected, even shunned by our society, but LGTBQ…

Kerala Government Announces Pension For Transgenders

July 10, 2016

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Kochi

Kerala Government Announces Pension For Transgenders

Less than a year after Kerala became the first Indian state to have a Transgender…

Kerala: Kochi Metro To Offer Jobs to Transgenders

July 7, 2016

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Kochi

Kerala: Kochi Metro To Offer Jobs to Transgenders

Kochi, a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state, in an upcoming metro rail service…

Karnataka To Provide Free Education for Transgenders

June 27, 2016

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Karnataka To Provide Free Education for Transgenders

The Karnataka State Higher Education Council, which includes top academicians, vice chancellors, has proposed to…

Difference Between Trans Women And Drag Queens

June 22, 2016

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Difference Between Trans Women And Drag Queens

Many people do not know the difference between trans women and drag queens. There seems to…

June 8, 2016

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Depression and Sexual Orientation

Depression stalks LGBT youth in India. LGBT suicides are one of the leading causes of…

Delhi teen boy sexually assaulted and paraded naked in public

June 8, 2016

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Delhi teen boy sexually assaulted and paraded naked in public

Four men brutally assaulted a 16 year old boy, stripped and paraded him naked…

Everything You Need To Know About India’s First Transgender Band

June 7, 2016

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Mumbai

Everything You Need To Know About India’s First Transgender Band

The Six Pack Band has been scoring millions of YouTube hits and fame ever since…

Understanding Sexuality in Contemporary India

May 31, 2016

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Understanding Sexuality in Contemporary India

In schools, universities and colleges across India, we are often taught of the importance of…

Celina Jaitly- the Bollywood actress who is empowering the LGBT

May 30, 2016

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Celina Jaitly- the Bollywood actress who is empowering the LGBT

A Woman of substance, an Indian Bollywood actress, a former beauty queen and winner of…