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India’s top court decriminalizes gay sex, overturning more than 150 years of anti-LGBT legislation

India’s Supreme Court has struck down a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual gay sex, overturning more than 150 years of anti-LGBT legislation. Section 377, an archaic law imposed during British rule

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“Change begins with finding your voice.” Barack Obama gives an inspiring response to transgender activist’s question

A transgender activist had just one question for President Barack Obama – and the former leader of the free world delivered. The event in New Delhi saw Obama, whose presidency

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India Rules That Sexual Orientation Is A Right. Dozens Of Other Countries Need To Catch Up

On August 24, India’s Supreme Court ruled that privacy is now a fundamental right for every citizen of the country. The landmark ruling’s impact is significant, especially for members of

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Netflix’s new same-sex love story had to be shot in secret for fear of breaking Indian law

A new Netflix drama about gay love in India had to be shot entirely in secret to avoid the country’s censorship. ‘Loev’ was considered highly controversial since homosexuality is still

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India passes ‘historic’ equality law for people with HIV/AIDS

India has passed a “historic” law ensuring equal rights for people with HIV or AIDS. The Parliament in New Delhi unanimously passed The HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Bill,

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HERE’S MY STOP

In the time I’ve lived here in India, I’ve come to realize that this country is filled with the horniest people in the world. These people are so horny, they’ll

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India’s Government approves law to protect and empower transgender people

The Indian Government has approved a bill to protect the rights of transgender people. The Transgender Person (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016 was approved by the Union Cabinet, and which

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India’s ‘Mr Gay World’ Representative Disappears

India’s entrant to the Mr Gay World competition has reportedly gone into hiding with his family. 28-year-old Thahir Mohammed Sayyed was set to represent the country at the Mr Gay

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What The Married Gay Indian Had To Say About His Marriage And Sexuality

An unnamed 37-year-old Indian man writes speaks out in an essay titled “My Wife Is Friends With My Boyfriend: A Gay Man On His ‘Situation’”, and published by the Hindustan