Lgbtq

Top Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Civil Rights For LGBTQ Community

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2019

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking review of its order which had rejected a petition seeking various civil rights such as same-sex marriage, adoption and surrogacy for the LGBTQ community.

Tinder’s New Feature Aims to Keep LGBTQ Users Safe in Countries That Discriminate

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 25, 2019

Tinder has announced a new safety feature for members of the LGBTQ community aiming to protect them from the risk of using dating apps in nearly 70 countries where the LGBTQ status still remains criminalised.

"Hunt Gay People", Said Horror Film-Themed Website. Then An Activist Died

World News | Reis Thebault, The Washington Post | Wednesday July 24, 2019

The frightening Russian website promoted it as a "game" - identify gay people, upload their photos and information to a database and then proceed to hunt them down and torture them, like the gruesome "Saw" movies that inspired the site's name.

Stranger Things Season 3: Maya Hawke Hopes Robin Helps Viewers Love LGBTQ People in Their Lives

Akhil Arora | Wednesday July 24, 2019

In the penultimate episode of Stranger Things season 3, Maya Hawke’s new character Robin Buckley came out as a lesbian. Hawke has said that she is “so grateful that people fell in love with Robin” and hopes that it helps them love LGBTQ people in their own lives.

Lady Gaga Crashed Stonewall Rally In New York And Everybody Loved It

Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 29, 2019

"I really, really hope you celebrate every inch of who you are today," said Lady Gaga, long beloved by the LGBTQ community

"Absolutely Fine By Me" If Children Came Out As Gay: Prince William

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Britain's Prince William said Wednesday it would be "fine by me" if his children came out as homosexual, but worried about the pressures it could place on them.

Gay Man Posts Facebook Bullying Note Before Committing Suicide

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 25, 2019

A gay Myanmar man posted a note on Facebook including screenshots of alleged homophobic bullying before taking his life, prompting activists to call Tuesday for more protection for the emerging LGBTQ community.

US Psychoanalysts Apologise For Labelling Homosexuality An Illness

World News | Reuters | Saturday June 22, 2019

The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) apologised on Friday for previously treating homosexuality as a mental illness, saying its past errors contributed to discrimination and trauma for LGBTQ people.

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Apologises to LGBTQ Community

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 11, 2019

After the LGBTQ community called out to YouTube for not considering homophobic remarks as violation of its platform's policies, company CEO Susan Wojcicki apologised to the community.

Indian-American Man With Gun Sparks Mass Stampede At US Gay Pride Parade

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday June 10, 2019

An Indian-American was arrested in the US for threatening a person with a BB gun and causing a stampede during an LGBTQ pride parade, leaving several people injured as hundreds of participants fled in panic fearing a mass shooter.

Review Plea Filed In Supreme Court For Civil Rights Of Homosexuals

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2019

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking review of an order by which a plea for various civil rights, such as same-sex marriage, adoption and surrogacy for the LGBTQ community was dismissed.

Avengers: Endgame Director Joe Russo Says Marvel Cinematic Universe To Get Gay Superhero 'Soon'

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 1, 2019

When asked whether it is time for a LGBTQ superhero in the Marvel Universe, Joe Russo said: "One hundred per cent and you will see one very soon."

Google Removes Gay "Conversion Therapy" App After Facing Flak

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 30, 2019

Facing immense pressure from the LGBTQ civil rights advocacy groups, Google has removed a controversial app that advocated for gay conversion therapy.

A Deaf Couple Sought Help From Delta Staff. Now, They Want To Sue Airline

World News | Kristine Phillips, The Washington Post | Thursday January 31, 2019

A deaf couple accused a Delta Air Lines staffer of discriminating against them by refusing to communicate with them in a way they would understand - in writing. Instead, the couple said, the staffer rolled her eyes, the situation escalated, police were called, and they never got on their flight.

Apple Said to Remove Religious App Claiming Homosexuality Is a 'Sin'

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 24, 2018

Apple was yet to issue a statement on the app's removal, which was requested by a Truth Wins Out petition.