Where Has The Removal Of The Section 377 Debate Reached?
The Section 377 LGBTQ is an acronym which no longer requires an introduction. Most of the people in India believe in ignoring it or refuse to provide it with the deserving authenticity. This alone is the reason that a community has to fight for rights so basic that it is …
Towards a Better Future: India’s First Transgender Band
Transgenders and Cultural Stigma Trans genders have always been that part of the society that is highly ignored and shunned. A mere difference in biological composition does not make them outcasts. Their struggle is a long one and they will continue till they have freedom. The 6 Pack Band The …
Section 377: How Long Can India Live With This Victorian Age Law?
What is Section 377? Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code(IPC) is defined as: ‘Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and should also …
Section 377: Criminalizing Love
Background Back in December 2013 the term “Section 377” made headlines when the Supreme Court reinstated Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Enacted in 1860 under the colonial rule, it criminalizes “carnal intercourse against the order of nature”. Since Section 377 was vague in its definition, it became open to judicial …
Closer to God: A Conversation with a Homosexual Friend
“Who would give a law to lovers? Love is unto itself a higher law.” Homosexuality is an issue which still raises a lot of eyebrows in our society. Despite annual gay parades and the judiciary’s (failed) attempt to decriminalize Gay/Lesbian sex, the word still evokes strong response from the society. …
Indian Mom's Reaction to Daughter Coming Out
First, you are upset, but then near the end, you see the magic!
Can You Spot The Difference?
There is no difference between people until you make it so. Watch to hear this powerful message break down stereotypes!
The Right to Love Campaign: Helping to Give Us All The Right To Love
According to the dictionary, love is a passionate affection for another person. No gender is specified in the dictionary, but the world and our societies have put limitations on whom we can and cannot love. India, a conservative and tradition-bound country, has had a hard time accepting this idea, and …
One Delhi School Takes A Bold But Required Step for LGBTQ Awareness
Sexual education in an Indian school? Forget about it. Sexual education that includes LGBTQ awareness? Are we in the future! This school is what the ideal future would look like. Share if you think they are doing the right thing!
