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Topic: LGBTQ

It’s all in the stars: Indian astrological texts are full of queer predictions for mortals

In astrological texts spanning over 2,000 years, there are several queer references but none try to offer 'remedies'.

Supreme Court has earned moment of rest with 377 verdict, but much remains to be cleared

The Supreme Court’s decision on Section 377 deserves careful unpacking, but it is noteworthy in at least four respects.

‘Homosexuality not mental illness’: What the 5 judges said while striking down Section 377

While Justice D.Y. Chandrachud criticised the government for its ‘lethargy’, Justice Indu Malhotra said ‘history owes an apology’ to the LGBTQ community.

Most progressive judgment ever: UPA-era law secy hails Supreme Court’s 377 verdict

T.K. Viswanathan had backed Delhi HC’s 2009 ruling on the section, but his opinion was ignored by the group of ministers headed by P. Chidambaram.

Here are 9 memorable homosexual characters from literature

As Supreme Court decriminalises homosexuality, here’s a look at nine queer characters that fought society’s norms.

I set my alarm at 5:30 am in UK to hear Section 377 verdict: Ritu Dalmia

I don’t know if I will see marriage rights being granted to our community in my lifetime.

Thank you, Supreme Court

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Sometimes homophobic, sometimes liberal: BJP’s uneven Section 377 journey 

Modi govt has not taken any position on decriminalising homosexuality, leaving it to the wisdom of the top court to rule on the matter.

Section 377 verdict: Can we start calling the CJI the CEO of India?

After the 377 verdict, the inability of our political leadership to take an effective stand on decriminalising gay sex will not be forgotten.

It’s not a crime to be a homosexual in India anymore

In unanimous judgment, Supreme Court decriminalises homosexuality under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.

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What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

Antitrust watchdog Competition Commission to probe IndiGo flight disruptions

While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.