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Gauri Sawant with two other participants lighting the lamp at the transgender convention which was held on September 22.

Transgenders track rights with verve and energy

Despite frequent setbacks, there is no denying the TGs are inching their way up on the social and economic ladder.

6 Oct 2017 6:22 AM IST

Statements made by Union minister Ramdas Athawale at a workshop, where he questioned why transgender women should only wear a sari, have sparked a storm among social commentators. (Pictures for representational purpose only)

Transgender students to get seat reservation in colleges, universities...

The objective of the move is to provide marginalised group better opportunities for higher education and bring them to...

4 July 2018 6:27 PM IST

One of the biggest problems with the Protection Rights Bill is that it sets up a screening committee to certify transgender persons, which runs against the right to self-identification recognised in NALSA.

Transgender community deserves better after 2014 ruling by SC

Many hijras do not transition medically and prefer not to undergo any surgical intervention.

10 Jan 2019 1:42 AM IST

Being a Bharatanatyam dancer, Narthaki specializes in the Thanjavar-based Nayaka Bhava tradition and has become a known face associated with this dance form in India and abroad. (Photo: narthakinataraj.com)

Awarded Padma Shri for my talent; not physical differentiation:...

Narthaki Nataraj became the first person from the trans community to receive a Padma Shri, the third highest civilian...

6 Feb 2019 12:34 PM IST

She left home at 15 years of age alone but defiant to make a mark for a transgender like her. (Photo: Sanjana Singh)

My hard work paid off: Sanjana Singh, first transgender officer in MP...

Sanjana Singh believes parents should not try to change their children but accept them as they are.

16 March 2019 3:58 PM IST

Actors in conversation during the Delhi workshops.

Transcending boundaries

A three-day acting workshop for the transgender community will have celebrated industry professionals in attendance.

6 March 2019 1:54 AM IST

The 12-hour OPD move would have been a first of its kind project and a trial for the Centres larger proposal for 24/7 health care services in government hospitals. (Representational image)

Transgender activist demands for separate clinics

Sawant has demanded that the government set up a separate department exclusively for the transgender community.

19 Jun 2019 3:16 AM IST

The DCW chief further stated that if the government passes the bill it will encourage sexual assault of transgender persons. (Photo: ANI)

DCW chairman writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, slams Transgender Bill

In a letter to LS Speaker Om Birla, Swati Maliwal wrote that this Bill, if passed in its present form, will be...

26 July 2019 2:05 PM IST

Terming as somewhat vague the definition of a terrorist act under the stringent UAPA law and warning against its use in a cavalier manner , the high court set aside the trial court orders rejecting bail to JNU students Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita and Jamias Asif Iqbal Tanha, allowing their appeals and admitting them to regular bail. PTI

PIL in HC seeks separate toilets for transgenders, court asks Delhi...

The petition filed by Jasmine Kaur Chhabra said the Centre has released funds but no separate toilets have been made for...

26 July 2021 1:52 PM IST

Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar crowns Anukreethy Vas.

Education closest to my heart, says Miss India 2018

Will try and retain Miss World crown, says Anukreethy Vas

22 Jun 2018 9:34 AM IST

Miss India 2018 Anukreethy Vas (in middle) from Tamil Nadu along with first runner-up Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana and second runner-up Shreya Rao Kamavarapu from Andhra Pradesh.

Miss India 2018: I want to keep the blue crown back, says winner...

Vas' win is a milestone moment for Tamil Nadu which gets a Miss India winner for first time since pageant's inception...

21 Jun 2018 5:31 PM IST

Each transgender person has a different story and different need including general healthcare and support system that is unrelated to his/her transition status.

Transgender activists urge state govt's to 'learn a lesson' from...

Kerala, one of the most transgender-friendly states, recently announced that they would cover the cost of gender...

8 Aug 2018 2:32 PM IST