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Kolkata's LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community was not unanimous in its view on the verdict which drew a mixed response — some hailing parts of the judgement while others expressing a clear disappointment.

The late 1980s-90s were a tumultuous time for the public expression of gender and sexuality in an India that was entering the fast lane of global capitalism | Latest News India

The Supreme Court of India's refusal to legalise same-sex marriages and instead leave it to the Parliament to form a legislation on this count, has left the LGBTQ rights activists in Kolkata disappointed. For them, the war might be over but the ...

"We got married because we are in love. Even if society doesn't accept us, we are fine till we are allowed to live in peace," Moumita Majumdar said.

Fifteen intrepid protesters took to the streets of Kolkata in 1999 - the rest is history.

In 1999, India's first Pride march was held in Kolkata - and the rest is history.

Fifteen intrepid protesters took to the streets of Kolkata in 1999 - the rest is history.

Mainstreaming a trans-affirming healthcare system around the intersection of labour, rights and identity is the need of the hour.

A panel discussion about the need for the legalisation of same-sex marriages has highlighted the lack of awareness prevailing in Indian society about accepting queer people and the necessity to start having a dialogue with each other regarding gender and sexuality.

Long Shadows in the Sunset. With limited support structures, India’s LGBTQIA+ community has to work harder to plan for aging and infirmity. Maya Sharma, a gender rights activist and writer, visited many senior citizen facilities...