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Amendments to Trans Act go against constitutional rights. They must not be implemented
March 16, 2026 5:42 pm
Supporters of the amendment may argue that definitional clarity is necessary for the effective administration of statutory benefits and protections. Yet administrative convenience cannot override constitutional guarantees
The unforgivable curse: How a 'conciliatory' remark worsened the Emma Watson-J K Rowling feud
October 11, 2025 11:32 am
Emma Watson versus J K Rowling: A deep dive into the public clash between the Harry Potter author and star over gender rights, personal history, and the legacy of the franchise.
Legal definition of 'woman' not applicable to transgenders, rules UK Supreme Court
April 16, 2025 4:59 pm
Announcing the decision on Wednesday, deputy president of the court, Lord Hodge, said: “The unanimous decision of this court is that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological women and biological sex.”
Take us seriously, give us rights as straight couples: Transgenders, gay couples
November 18, 2024 7:44 pm
Community expresses expectations from electoral candidates.
Transgenders thank Dy CM for 26-bed dedicated ward
January 06, 2024 5:41 pm
For Kashish Bhalke and Kadambari, the transgender ward at the hospital "shows that the government has recognized our community.”
Mere recognition as third gender insufficient, push to assimilate transgenders in mainstream: Tribunal to govt
November 30, 2023 8:20 am
Not a single trans person employed in 5 lakh state govt jobs speaks volumes about situation, says Tribunal
Maharashtra Govt plans helpline to redress grievances of transgender community
September 27, 2023 11:10 am
The regional offices of the social justice and special assistance department will be directed start a helpline service to address issues faced by transgenders.
Lahore opens its first transgender school providing free education
December 08, 2022 4:56 pm
Earlier, Pakistan's Punjab government had set up three transgender schools in the province -- Multan, Bahawalpur, and DG Khan -- to educate and teach skills to trans persons.
Frame policy for 'reasonable accommodation' of transgenders in jobs: SC to govt
September 09, 2022 1:05 am
The court noted that the 2019 Act was a watershed moment for transgenders, and added that the Central government should take the lead in facilitating an enabling framework. It also asked the government to place a report on record.
How the documentary Trans Kashmir individualises a community which is often kept at bay
June 26, 2022 6:36 pm
A new documentary by S Akmal Hanan and Surbhi Dewan shines a personalised light on a section of Kashmir nobody wants to talk about — its transgender community
TRANSGENDERS RIGHTS PHOTOS
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
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