transgenders

‘The Trans Cafe’ launched in Pune to empower transgender community

October 07, 2025 9:12 am

The cafe will contribute meaningfully to the local economy and offer meals to underserved communities, integrating itself into the city’s social and economic fabric.

Man, parents arrested in Vadodara after transgender live-in partner alleges cheating, domestic violence

April 22, 2025 10:45 am

Parents of youth held as victim accuses them of abusing, threatening her

Soon, Delhi govt welfare scheme forms to have a ‘third gender’ option

April 19, 2025 3:12 am

The initiative is aimed at ensuring that Divyang (differently abled) transgender individuals can avail full benefits of these schemes

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Section of Pune’s transgender community boycotts polls

November 20, 2024 9:16 am

Manasi Goilkar of Shrikhandi Trust said the government and parties have not taken up the issue of vertical reservation for the transgender community in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

I faced bullying and teasing, could sail through due to my family's support: Pune's new trans icon entrusted with getting more transgenders to vote

October 22, 2024 10:43 pm

With Pune registering only 794 voters from the transgender community so far, district collector Suhas Diwase told The Indian Express that they have chosen Prerana Waghela as a trans icon as she has been instrumental in encouraging and motivating the community to get enrolled as voters

Trans activist Santa Khurai’s The Yellow Sparrow traces her life in militarised Manipur and her struggle to self-identity

September 28, 2024 12:00 pm

The Yellow Sparrow describes the heterogeneity and diversity of India’s queer community. Khurai faced both gender discrimination and racism. Her location marginalised her as she tried to connect with national and international fora

US appeals court clears way for Florida ban on transgender care for minors

August 27, 2024 9:57 am

It also required that transgender adults only receive treatment from a doctor and not from a registered nurse or other qualified medical practitioner.

HC directs Bengal govt to ensure 1% reservation for transgender persons in public employment

June 16, 2024 3:49 pm

Noting that the state government adopted a policy of equal treatment in employment to transgenders, the court said the reservation has, however, not yet been made for them.

Breaking glass ceiling, West Bengal Police set to recruit transgenders as constables

January 09, 2024 8:39 am

Of 12,000 constable posts, 3,600 will be filled by females, remaining by males and transgender applicants

Trans married couple ‘marshal’ the fifth edition of Pimpri-Chinchwad Pride March

December 18, 2023 7:32 am

Prem and Amruta would perhaps be one of the first transgender couples who were legally married under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 just about two months after the Supreme Court’s judgement in October which refused to legalise same-sex union but allowed trans individuals to marry.

Transgender Day of Visibility 2022: People step out to raise awareness and fight discrimination

March 31, 2022 6:24 pm

The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is observed on March 31 every year

In the pandemic, transgender community in Kashmir looks on with hope, leads with defiance

June 15, 2021 4:59 pm

The heavily-marginalised and ostracised transgender community in Kashmir mouths a grim and cold reality.

Why Is The Trans Community Still Marginalised In India?

June 22, 2020 7:00 pm