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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicLGBTQIA community

Topic: LGBTQIA community

New book gives voice to queer lives of the Indian subcontinent in Britain

The book, Desi Queers, also examines the role of queer artists in the UK who have roots in the Indian subcontinent — from filmmakers like Hanif Kureishi to visual artists Sunil Gupta and Pratibha Parmar.

LGBT+ people hide at work, can’t claim queer spaces easily either. Bengaluru fest is freeing

Bengaluru queer festival Maya Bazaar featured a panel discussion on inclusion in corporate spaces. Companies are reluctant to move beyond performative gestures, panellists said.

Rape against men gets comedic treatment in new Assamese film. It’s anything but funny

The film’s intention of highlighting sexual assault against men does not come from an honest place. It is laced with homophobia and insensitivity throughout.

How hip-hop learned to call out homophobia – or at least apologise for it

Hip-Hop has historically challenged racial discrimination and is now slowly evolving to address issues related to gender and sexuality.

Will form panel to examine ‘genuine concerns’ of LGBTQIA+ people, Centre tells Supreme Court

Committee will be headed by Union Cabinet Secretary, the government told the apex court during hearing over legalisation of same-sex marriages.

SC walks the talk on LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, sets up gender-neutral loos, revamps online portal for advocates

SC considering broadening scope of Gender Sensitization & Internal Complaints Committee. Changes come after lawyer Rohin Bhatt wrote to CJI to end 'discrimination against queer community'.

South Korean court recognises spousal coverage of state insurance for same-sex couple

While South Korea does not legally recognise same-sex marriage, the court's verdict is the 'first recognition of the legal status of a same-sex couple', the plaintiff's lawyer said.

No political posters, no ‘bhakt’ bashing — queer group’s rules for Mumbai pride parade

Mumbai’s Color Positive Foundation is holding its first pride march on 28 January. But other top LGBTQI+ organisations like Humsafar Trust and Azaadi Mumbai have kept a distance.

SubscriberWrites: India’s education system fails the trans community. Sensitisation, reframing policy necessary

People who identify as transgender or non-binary frequently feel misunderstood in India’s cis-heteronormative culture, writes Aadya Tyagi.

South Delhi folks talking to South Delhi people. Queer literature needs to travel deep

The panel at the launch of book Queer Sapien had Supreme Court lawyer Saurabh Kirpal. He talked about lengthy judgments, which are never translated in India languages.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.