My Son is like Krishna!
Sudha Santhanam explains how she came to terms with her son’s sexuality and accepted him unconditionally. Translated by Niruj Mohan Ramanujam.
Urgent: Information required for 377 Case – Data or Studies on LGBT People in India
Do you know of any published/quickly publishable data or research on Indian LGBT community? People involved with the 377 case need your help. Please spread the word.
From 2008: Prime Minister’s Statement on Homosexuality
Vikram reports about an event in 2008 where the Prime Minister of India, stated the need to support groups like homosexuals against social prejudice.
Bangalore Queer Film Festival 2012
Bangalore has hosted film festivals on themes related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT or Queer) communities since 2003….
Sec 377 Update: British made gay sex crime says SC!
The Supreme Court on Thursday referred to sculptures of Khajuraho to emphasise that gay sex was not an offence before the British enacted the IPC in 1860.
How Is Homosexuality Against Nature? Asks Supreme Court of India
“What is homosexuality? Who is the expert to explain order of nature,” the bench observed when the senior advocate Amrendra Saran submitted that nature does not recognise homosexuality and lesbianism which are against its order.
California Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional, Court rules!
A federal appeals court Tuesday struck down California’s ban on same-sex marriage, clearing the way for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage as early as next year.
Transgenders in church and state: Bharathi and Anu
Transwomen Anu (Bangalore) and Bharathi (Chennai) have made inroads into government and religious institutions in southern India.
Anandaroopa receives US Secretary of State Award for LGBT volunteerism in Chennai
Anandaroopa was honored in Dec 2011 with a US Secretary of State volunteerism award for his contributions to LGBT rights and visibility in Chennai.
Fundraiser faces Fundie: a report of homophobia in Mumbai
Ed: This report by Pallav describes an incident at the Friday Jan 13, 2012, fundraiser for Mumbai’s Queer Azaadi March….