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Topic: LGBTQIA community

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.

Japan upholds same-sex marriage ban, voices concern over LGBTQ+ rights

The ruling called the ban constitutional, but said the lack of legal protection for same-sex families violated their human rights. Japan is the only G7 nation to not allow same-sex marriage.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.