Karnataka introduces Reservations for Transgender People, 1% Jobs to be Reserved under all Categories
1% of all government jobs in Karnataka will be reserved for transgender candidates
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Manjamma Jogati, Transgender Folk Artiste from Karnataka Conferred with Padma Shri
Manjamma Jogati, a transgender folk artiste from Karnataka, has been conferred with the Padma Shri
Trans Activist Akkai Padmashali joins Congress Party in Karnataka
Well know transgender activist Akkai Padmashali joined the Indian National Congress in Karnataka on Sunday
Story of Make-Up Artist Sufiyan Salik
Sufi grew up as a boy who was feminine and liked to play with dupatta and utensils, materials regarded as girlish in Indian society.
Karnatak HC Directs State Govt to Provide Free Ration to Transgender People and other Marginalised Groups
The court instructed that those who cannot pay for the ration, but do not have a BPL card must also be provided free ration.
Karnataka BJP Minister Says, “MLAs Who Win Elections with the Help of Muslim votes are Hijras”
KS Eshwarappa, a senior BJP Leader and Minister in the present Karnataka Government, called MLAs winning with the help of Muslim votes as 'Hijras' (transgende... Read More...
Trans Person Finds Employement in Karnataka’s Vidhan Soudha
M Monisha, a transgender woman from Belagavi in Karnataka, has been appointed as a full time employee at the Karnataka state secretariat. She will join as a gro... Read More...
My Father and His Friends Sexually Abused Me For 12 Years From The Age of 8
My dad himself became the first person to violate me physically. After the first time he did, there was no going back.
In Pics: Bengaluru Pride 2015
Bengaluru Pride 2015 was held on 22nd Nov, with thousands marching the streets of the city from Tulasi Park to Town Hall. Tanika Godbole captured some moments.
Bangaloreans Beat Rain Woes, Come Out in Large Numbers for LGBT Pride
The Bengaluru Pride & Karnataka Queer Habba was a lively musical affair, with drum beats and chanting. The Pride March was the culmination of month long events such as theatre, poster making, awareness of issues particular to the communit.
Karnataka Govt Honours Trans Activist Akkai with Rajyotsava Award
30-year-old Akkai Padmashali became the first transgender person this Sunday to receive a top state award when she was given the Rajyotsava award, the second-highest civilian honour in Karnataka, for social service.
Need For a Socially Inclusive Society – Trans Activist Akkai Padmashali
This is the concluding part in a 4 part series from the report titled “A REPORT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAINST TRANSGENDERS IN KARNATAKA, 2014” that... Read More...