A March for Consciousness, A March in Solidarity
Thrissur Pride (Pic courtesy JiJo)
JiJo Kuriakose shares his experience of walking in the 4th Queer Pride Parade, Kerala
The best experience in one's li... Read More...
Transgender
Karnataka Government Orders Separate Wards For Transgender People In State Hospitals
Transgender people in the state of Karnataka will soon have separate wards for them in state-run hospitals. According to an order passed by the state Govern... Read More...
Month Long Pride Celebrations In Bangalore To Culminate On 24th Nov With A March
Voicing the struggles of communities fighting for recognition, equal opportunity and respect, the Bengaluru Pride and Karnataka Queer Habba has declared its l... Read More...
Supreme Court Reserves Decision On The Recognition Of Gender Identity Of Transgender Persons In India
Union Government says they agree in principle regarding recognition of transgender persons in law
Delhi: In a case that has the potential to break the binar... Read More...
Police In Tamil Nadu Assault Transgenders Protesting Against Government Apathy
Police assaulting protesting transgenders in Tamil Nadu (Pic by S.R. Raghunathan via The Hindu)
Transgender community in Tamil Nadu alleged ill treatment and ... Read More...
Much Remains To Be Done For Transgenders: Supreme Court
In a legal landmark, the Supreme Court observed that transgender people were citizens of the Indian Republic and can’t be discriminated on the basis of their ... Read More...
KASHISH Octoberfest
Indian gay, lesbian and transgender films will have an international festival run in October, making a mark worldwide.
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer F... Read More...
Transgenders Launch Tailoring Unit In Madurai, Provide Employment To 15 Women
A woman employee at work as Priya Babu (third from right) and Bharathi Kannamma (fourth from right) look on, in the presence of other women employees, in a tai... Read More...
Sahaay – India’s First 24×7 Queer Helpline Service
India’s first dedicated helpline for gay and transgender community was set up last week to cater to the queries/ concerns pertaining to health and psychological... Read More...
Finding Their Voice
Amitava Sarkar
Through a music album, transgender singers hope to inspire others and assert their identity, reports Dhrubo Jyoti
“The moment I stepped out of... Read More...
Karnataka Budget: Transgenders To Receive Monthly Pension
Pic Courtesy: The Hindu
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the state budget yesterday and announced a new monthly pension scheme for transgende... Read More...
Karunanidhi Stands Up For Transgender People, Demands No. 9 Be Dropped From Forms As Transgender Code
DMK Chief M Karunanidhi
DMK chief M Karunanidhi has asked the Centre to rectify the 6th Economic Census forms and drop number 9 as the code assigned for tra... Read More...