Homosexuality

Why Chinese women are being arrested for writing gay erotic fiction

June 30, 2025 7:16 pm

The women are accused of breaking China’s pornography laws by “producing and distributing obscene material”.

British Library to reinstate Oscar Wilde’s reader pass 130 years after ‘gross indecency’ conviction

June 19, 2025 7:14 pm

Wilde, who had first obtained his card in 1879, had it formally cancelled on June 15, 1895 following one of the most infamous trials of the Victorian era.

At 95, he has learned how to use nostalgia

August 04, 2024 12:35 pm

Stan Herman, New York’s godfather of fashion, knows what makes life worth living for.

Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison

April 28, 2024 7:51 am

The bill had initially included the death penalty for same-sex acts but was amended before being passed after strong opposition from the United States and European nations.

For the first time, humpback whales spotted having sex: Why homesexuality is ‘natural’ in the animal kingdom

March 01, 2024 1:26 pm

Both the mating whales were male, researchers said. Homosexuality is fairly common in nature. But given that it serves no reproductive purpose, what explains its prevalence?

A shift on the big screen: When films opened up on same-sex relationships

October 17, 2023 10:40 pm

Hijras who clap-and-sing-and-dance, limp-wristed fashion designers, the exaggerated sway of the waist: for far too long, Hindi films have stuck to this trope in their portrayal of same-sex relationships. That's changing.

Iraq bans media from using term 'homosexuality', says they must use 'sexual deviance'

August 10, 2023 5:13 pm

A government spokesperson said a penalty for violating the rule had not yet been set but could include a fine.

Bombay HC directs police to provide protection to same-sex couple amid family dispute: The TL;DR

July 06, 2023 7:55 pm

While hearing the case, the division bench observed  that the police should show sensitivity in such cases and not treat consenting adults this way.

Uganda signs anti-LGBTQ bill into law

May 29, 2023 5:47 pm

The new law contains a provision that would punish "aggravated homosexuality" with the death penalty.

'Homosexuality disorder... threat to society', 'gay couple's children delinquent': RSS affiliate's 'survey' to SC

May 07, 2023 7:14 am

Samvardhinee Nyas claims to have surveyed over 300 doctors across the country, in two-and-a-half days, to come out with its findings

Delhi celebrates first Queer Pride Parade post COVID-19 pandemic

January 09, 2023 5:54 pm

Delhi Pride March 2023 has taken place at a time when the Supreme Court is ready to hear the petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages.

Celebrations erupt as Supreme Court decriminalises consensual gay sex

September 09, 2018 7:08 am

In a historical verdict, the Supreme Court decriminalised gay sex between consenting adults.

Sec 377 profiles: I wrote about my male crushes in my diary and one day my mother read it all

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

INTERVIEW: Debottam Saha, an IITian and a petitioner in the section 377 case tells us, among other things, what he hopes the verdict will change.

‘Homosexual’ student asked to leave BHU girls’ hostel

June 22, 2020 6:54 pm

Homosexuality Not Crime But ‘Socially Immoral Act’: RSS

March 20, 2016 2:25 pm

Manish Paul, Sikander Kher raise eyebrows with impromptu kiss

February 18, 2016 3:18 pm

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Bollywood actor Manish Paul is well known for his impromptu acts and he gave yet another example by kissing his ‘Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive’ co-star Sikander Kher during an interview.The actor, who was present in the national capital to promote the sequel of 2010 film ‘Tere Bin Laden’, was asked if he would like to do a film based on homosexuality `Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive` is an upcoming comedy film directed by Abhishek Sharma.Ali Zafar, who was the lead of the prequel, has been replaced by Manish Paul. The film also stars Sikander Kher and Pradhuman Singh.The film is scheduled to release on February 26.