15th October, 2012
First gay sports fest shows changing Nepal attitudes
Until about six years ago, homosexuals were beaten on the streets of Kathmandu and arrested.
26th September, 2012
HK tycoon offers fortune to marry off gay daughter
A Hong Kong tycoon has offered a $65 million “marriage bounty” to any man who can win the heart of his lesbian daughter.
6th July, 2012
In a more accepting US, showbiz gays come out
The trend comes after Obama, gunning for re-election in November, became the first US president to support marriage equality.
20th May, 2012
Researcher apologizes for study of gay therapy
Dr. Robert L. Spitzer also apologizes to a gay person who wasted time and energy undergoing a reparative therapy.
16th November, 2011
Nepal awaits first gay film, dubbed ‘Brokeback Everest’
KATHMANDU: The tears and bloodshot eyes of a beautiful leading lady who has lost her lover are familiar to all Nepalese cinema-goers, but this time…
3rd September, 2011
Too trans to tango? US debates Chaz Bono on reality TV
WASHINGTON: When Chaz Bono takes to the floor on American television’s “Dancing with the Stars” later this month, he won’t be lacking for fans –…
15th August, 2011
Sesame Street says Bert and Ernie just friends
LOS ANGELES: The popular children’s program Sesame Street on Friday put to rest rumors that odd couple roommates Bert and Ernie are gay, saying the…
12th July, 2011
No more free shows by Lady Gaga, police tell fans
SYDNEY: Lady Gaga may have surprised fans with two unexpected gigs in Australia, but don’t expect a third free show. Police are urging ticketless fans…
13th June, 2011
US man sorry for ‘Gay Girl in Damascus’ blog hoax
LONDON: A US student based in Scotland apologised on Monday for writing the fake “Gay Girl in Damascus” blog, saying he feared the hoax could…
12th May, 2011
George Michael to tour with orchestra
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
11th April, 2011
A gracious embrace makes a change
Actress Kristin Chenoweth gets a hug as she accepts the Vanguard Award from actor Sean Hayes at the 22nd annual Gay and Lesbian Alliance against…
17th March, 2011
Malaysia censors Lady Gaga, garbles gay lyrics
KUALA LUMPUR: Radio stations worry some lyrics in Lady Gaga’s gay anthem ”Born This Way” are on the wrong track, baby. Broadcasters in this Muslim-majority…
23rd November, 2010
Drugs reduce HIV among gay men by 44 per cent
WASHINGTON: A daily dose of an oral antiretroviral drug reduced the number of HIV infections among sexually active gay men by 44 percent, a US…
13th October, 2010
Lambert ‘morally unfit’ to sing in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: US glam rocker Adam Lambert is “morally unfit” to perform in Malaysia and poses a threat to young people, the opposition Islamic party…