SC judge opts out of bench to review pleas on same-sex marriage

Senior-most Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recused himself from considering pleas seeking review of the apex court's judgment last year declining legal recognition to same-sex......

SC to hear pleas to review same-sex marriage verdict on July 10

The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on July 10 a batch of pleas seeking a review of its last year's judgement which refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage. IMAGE: An LGBT+......

We all decided unanimously...: CJI on why Ayodhya verdict kept anonymous

On Article 370 verdict, same-sex marriage and Ayodhya rulings, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud in an interview with PTI speaks about various issues related to the judiciary including the......

Petitioners seek open court hearing for same sex marriage review plea

A petition seeking a review of the October 17 verdict refusing to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages by queer couples was on Thursday mentioned before the Supreme Court for an open......

Matrimony.com rolls out mobile app to serve LGBT community

Matchmaking service provider Matrimony.com has unveiled 'RainbowLuv' mobile application to serve the members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, asexual community, the company said on Wednesday.......

Is India Inc against gays?

'It is inconceivable that there are no gays working in Indian corporations but obviously, the subject remains taboo enough in the workplace for those of alternate sexual orientation to feel safer......

LGBT verdict: Will India Inc manage to walk the talk?

For most companies this would mean extending medical coverage to same-sex partners, say legal experts. The Supreme Court judgement decriminalising certain sections of 377 of the Indian Penal Code......

LGBT verdict: Why India Inc's celebration may be short-lived

While it is heartening to see companies chipping in with their messages of support, they are probably walking a tightrope here. India’s top brands are going all out to celebrate pluralism......

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

IMAGE: Director Payal Kapadia, the Grand Prix award winner for the film All We Imagine as Light, at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Clodagh......

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonakshi Sinha/Instagram Just in case anybody's forgotten how gorgeous Sonakshi Sinha can look, the actor sends in a timely reminder. Playing Fareedan in Sanjay Leela......

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot. A hugely popular and wonderful American Web series called Only Murders In The Building is being mentioned......

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film......

'LGBTQ community can visit Qatar, but don't try to change us'

IMAGE: Minister said the West wants to 'dictate what it wants' to Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal. Photograph: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Members of the LGBTQ community can go to the......

'OneLove' anti-hate armbands sell like hotcakes

IMAGE: A worker carries One Love armbands, which are banned by FIFA at the World Cup Qatar 2022, in Utrecht, Netherlands. Photograph: Reuters Call it the law of unintended consequences. The......

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

Here is what you need to know about the 'OneLove' armbands that the captains of seven European teams were planning to wear at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar: WHAT DOES THE 'ONELOVE' ARMBAND......

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Photograph: Kind courtesy FIFA World Cup/Twitter The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human......

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

'No coach has ever stood up in defence of any lesbian players. Some even refuse to include us in their teams' IMAGE: Members of the ‘Chosen Few’ soccer team train during a practice......