If censoring movies to such a greater degree that they end up losing their very context was not enough – a number of flicks in India have also been thrown in the ‘ban factory’ – never really seeing the light of the day. We aren’t sure how much politics goes into certifying these movies, but … “Ten Hindi Movies That Were Banned in India”
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First Transgender Wedding From West Bengal Spawns Hope For Trans Community
West Bengal celebrated its first transgender wedding earlier this month. 38 year old Tista Das, was every bit of a traditional Bengoli bride while 40 year old Dipan Chakraborty, was a shy groom – as the two recited their vows in a traditional affair in Kolkata, Agarpara’s Mahajati area. In the presence of their loved … “First Transgender Wedding From West Bengal Spawns Hope For Trans Community”
Indian Hindu Girl’s Love Story With Pakistani Muslim Woman Is Winning Hearts
A love story that defies all sorts of stereotypes. Sundas Malik and Anjali Chakra – fell for it beyond all cultural, religious and geographical boundaries, proving yet again, that love is just love and it can never be put in a shell. Malik and Chakra – who both live in New York are an inter-religion … “Indian Hindu Girl’s Love Story With Pakistani Muslim Woman Is Winning Hearts”
Making India Proud: Hima Das Wins 4 Gold Medals In 15 Days!
There’s no stopping Hima Das, as the beloved athlete is ascending to even greater heights with each passing day, literally. The 19 year old inspirational figure and youth icon has earned her fourth gold in only 2 weeks by winning the 200m run at Czech Republic’s Tabor Athletics Meet. Hima das grabs fifth gold in A month … “Making India Proud: Hima Das Wins 4 Gold Medals In 15 Days!”
Vidya Balan Takes Part in NYC Pride Parade, But What About LGBTQ Rights at Home?
As the pride month came to a conclusion, New York hosted an extravagant pride march in the city, which was perhaps the grandest of ’em all. With a host of Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities joining in, to march in solidarity with the LGBTQ community world-over, the event was a powerful testament to our road to … “Vidya Balan Takes Part in NYC Pride Parade, But What About LGBTQ Rights at Home?”
Here’s What Deepika Padukone Has To Say About Same-Sex Relationships…
Majority of Bollywood stars may have shied away from speaking on the subject of LGBT rights in the past, especially prior to the decriminalization of consensual gay-sex, but the landmark judgement by our Supreme Court in 2018, has certainly seen a number of them come out and speak about it in public. Apart from the … “Here’s What Deepika Padukone Has To Say About Same-Sex Relationships…”
Renowned LGBTQ Activist Harish Iyer Joins Congress In Hopes To Represent The Minorities
Harish Iyer – who has been fighting for the rights of the sexual minorities of the country and has been representing the LGBTQ community for several years has officially joined hands with the Indian National Congress in hopes to eradicate homophobia and social prejudice from the society. The 39 year old social activist – who’s … “Renowned LGBTQ Activist Harish Iyer Joins Congress In Hopes To Represent The Minorities”
Watch: Sonam Kapoor Plays A Closeted Lesbian In New Film Co-Starring Dad Anil Kapoor
It seems like Bollywood is finally willing to come out of the closet after the decriminalization of homosexuality with the changes brought in section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. After a number of ‘offbeat’ (a la ‘non-mainstream’) flicks taking on the subject of relationships across the spectrum, with LGBT characters as their main protagonists, … “Watch: Sonam Kapoor Plays A Closeted Lesbian In New Film Co-Starring Dad Anil Kapoor”
Tanushree Dutta Slams Rakhi Sawant: “Have you done plastic surgery on your brain also?”
Tanushree Dutta is not holding back with her words, as constant mud is being thrown at her direction by the likes of Rakhi Sawant – who’re creating a mockery of her sexual assault allegations against Nana Patekar. To give you a backdrop of things – Soon after Tanushree had come out with her MeToo story … “Tanushree Dutta Slams Rakhi Sawant: “Have you done plastic surgery on your brain also?””
Tanushree Dutta Responds to Rakhi Sawant’s Mockery of MeToo, “Neither A Drug Addict Nor A Lesbian.”
Over the past week, controversy’s favorite child – Rakhi Sawant, found a new subject to bring herself to some sort of relevance again. The former reality TV participant responded to Tanushree’s lawsuit against her, which the actress had filed following Sawant’s accusations calling her a liar and a drug addict, by organizing yet another press … “Tanushree Dutta Responds to Rakhi Sawant’s Mockery of MeToo, “Neither A Drug Addict Nor A Lesbian.””