International News India’s top court declines to legally recognise same-sex marriage in a landmark ruling The top court in India has declined to legally recognise same-sex marriage in a landmark ruling, which was streamed live across the country and to crowds gathered outside the court. During the two-hour ruling, Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud said queerness is a “natural phenomenon,” and told the gov By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Delhi celebrates first Queer Pride march in three years Up to 800 people took part in the first Delhi Queer Pride march in three years on Sunday, January 8 as pressure grows for legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News India opens first trans-inclusive school India has opened its first school to provide free education for trans people, with over 25 students having already joined. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Court calls for LGBTQ+ rights reforms in India The Madras High Court in India has called for authorities to draw up plans for a sweeping LGBTQ+ rights reform. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Delhi to build trans inclusive toilets The first trans inclusive toilets in Delhi, the capital of India, are currently in construction and are due to be opened shortly. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study finds Hong Kong lacking LGBTQ+ acceptance A new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit, an economic research group, found Hong Kong is trailing behind other Asian countries in terms of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the workplace. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Trans women win Indian election Two trans women were elected to their local governments in India on December 30, as the LGBTQ+ community is becoming increasingly visible in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans News magazine launched in India Trans News, a new online magazine for India’s transgender and gender non-conforming communities, was launched on Sunday November 1 at the Transgender Resource Centre in the city of Madurai. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Indian government urged to ban conversion therapy On Monday 12 October, an LGBTQ+ rights group in the Indian province of Kerala – named Queerala – sent a petition to the area’s high court urging local authorities to ban conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Food & Drink Restaurant staffed by trans team finds big success The Covai Trans Kitchen in Coimbatore (India) has found major success since opening at the beginning of this month. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Biggest annual Urdu language festival goes online Jashn-e-Rekhta (festival of Urdu language) that showcases the composite culture of South Asia is due to be hosted virtually from September 5-6 as it prepares for its sixth annual festival. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Indian Trans Art Collective commissioned by Bangalore museum The Aravani Art Project, a women and trans women art collective, is behind the first ever public art commission for the Museum of Art & Photography in Bangalore, India. By Contributor • 1 min read
