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$Ponce took to Instagram and wrote, \This is for you, for those who have no visibility, no voice, because we all deserve a world of respect, inclusion and freedom.\ (Photo: AP)$ Newsmakers

Miss Spain Angela Ponce becomes first transgender woman to compete in...

According to Ponce, she embraced the competition as a challenge to fulfil her personal ambitions and represent Spanish...

18 Dec 2018 4:55 PM IST

$Ananya, Trupti, Renjumol and Avanthika, clad in traditional black sarees and carrying the customary \Irrumudikettu\(sacred offerings to the deity), were escorted by police from Nilackal to Pamba and during the trek to the shrine. (Photo: ANI)$ India

4 transgenders offer prayers to Lord Ayyappa in Sabarimala

The transgender delegation was earlier stopped from proceeding towards Lord Ayyappa temple.

18 Dec 2018 3:10 PM IST

The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

TV ads aim to pressure Trump to allow transgender in military

Sarah McBride, Human Rights Campaign's spokesperson, said it's a 'critical window of time' to take the fight directly to...

1 March 2018 4:41 PM IST

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New survey reveals LGBTQ teens experience high levels of stress

High number of LGBTQ youth report they have trouble sleeping at night

17 May 2018 3:36 PM IST

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

Activist: Perspective needs to change to accommodate trans community

Laxmi was speaking at The Bridge 2018 , a platform for conversations on gender issues.

26 March 2018 1:17 AM IST

Some of the genes identified as increasing risk for schizophrenia have previously been associated with other neurodevelopmental disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists uncover 20 genes linked to being transgender

Discovery supports claims that the condition has a physical basis.

19 March 2018 4:26 PM IST

The study shows that 80 percent of male-to-female patients perceived themselves as women post-surgery. (Photo: Pixabay)

Male-to-female transgender surgery can give better life

The study shows that 80 percent of male-to-female patients perceived themselves as women post-surgery.

17 March 2018 12:20 PM IST

After 2012, the proportion of patients paying cash for surgery not covered by insurance decreased minutely each year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Many transgender patients pay cash for gender-affirming surgery

After 2012, the proportion of patients paying cash for surgery not covered by insurance decreased minutely each year.

17 March 2018 10:08 AM IST

The activist dreams of building a harmonious home. The senior citizens will be looking after the children, justifying the name Aajicha Ghar.

A home for all

Transgender activist Gauri Sawant is working hard towards laying the foundation of Aajicha Ghar, a shelter for children...

17 March 2018 12:16 AM IST

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Using chosen names reduces suicide risk in transgender youths

Transgender youths are estimated to be only about 1 percent of the population.

30 March 2018 5:46 PM IST

She was bullied by classmates, and her parents forced her to leave home after graduating high school. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's first trans TV anchor hopes to change perceptions

Marvia Malik has made history in Pakistan by becoming the first transgender newscaster in a conservative Muslim country.

28 March 2018 5:57 PM IST

The news of her first appearance on local channel Kohenoor TV on Saturday went viral on social media and was just days after she became the first transgender model on the catwalk at the annual Pakistan Fashion Design Council fashion show. (Photo: ANI)

My story no different from that of hijra: Pak's 1st transgender news...

Malik, 21, said she had lost count of the positive calls/messages she received for her new role which was a major...

27 March 2018 8:22 AM IST