LGBTQ Indians got the support of the India's high court in a watershed ruling that declared the freedom of sexual orientation as a fundamental right.

Vasu Primlani, like Ellen DeGeneres, is not only a comedian, but also a businesswoman and activist. She also has received a prestigious presidential award.

Though it may feel like it's not the best of times to be LGBT in the US these days, other countries have no LGBT rights to speak of, like Uganda and Russia.