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  • US influencer asks Mumbai transwoman if Indians 'shi* on the streets'. Her response is viral

    Social media users have been praising how the transwoman chose to respond to the questions and slammed the US digital creator for his line of questioning especially since people in New York also defecate in the open 'occasionally'.

  • Elon Musk’s transgender daughter says she’s broke after cutting ties with world's richest dad

    Elon Musk’s transgender daughter says she’s broke after cutting ties with world's richest dad

    Elon Musk, whose net worth is estimated at $413 billion, has been publicly estranged from Vivian Jenna Wilson since 2022, when she filed a petition to change her name and gender, severing legal ties with her father.

  • Hong Kong trans man wins challenge against public toilet law: 'The way people looked at me...'

    Hong Kong trans man wins challenge against public toilet law: 'The way people looked at me...'

    'Many trans people choose not to use public conveniences at all, due to fear, the threat of harassment, and to avoid having their gender identity invalidated or undermined,' High Court judge Russell Coleman said.

  • Transwoman living in MP for 8 years turns out to be a man from Bangladesh: Report

    Transwoman living in MP for 8 years turns out to be a man from Bangladesh: Report

    The man, identified as Abdul Kalam, had procured documents including Aadhaar card, ration card, and even a passport, all using forged papers with the assistance of local agents.

  • 'Cricketers sent nudes, asked to sleep with me': Sanjay Bangar's child Anaya makes shocking revelations

    'Cricketers sent nudes, asked to sleep with me': Sanjay Bangar's child Anaya makes shocking revelations

    Anaya (formerly known as Aryan) currently lives in Manchester and stays very active on Instagram, regularly keeping her followers updated.

  • After Trump order, US Army bans transgender people from joining military

    After Trump order, US Army bans transgender people from joining military

    "The US Army will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members," the post read.

  • IFFR 2025 | Lipika Singh Darai on ‘B and S’: ‘In times of crises & war, people forget to talk about tenderness’

    IFFR 2025 | Lipika Singh Darai on ‘B and S’: ‘In times of crises & war, people forget to talk about tenderness’

    International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025: Four National Award-winning indie filmmaker Lipika Singh Darai on the making of her latest epistolary film ‘B and S’, Hubert Bals Fund for her first feature ‘Birdwoman’ & choosing Odia over her mother-tongue Ho.

  • Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi to be removed as Mahamandaleshwar after Mamta Kulkarni's appointment, report

    Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi to be removed as Mahamandaleshwar after Mamta Kulkarni's appointment, report

    Mamta Kulkarni's appointment as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada has ignited controversy. Founder Rishi Ajay is taking action, creating a rift within the transgender religious community and raising questions about the decision.

  • Former cricketer Sanjay Bangar's child undergoes hormone replacement therapy. What is it?

    Former cricketer Sanjay Bangar's child undergoes hormone replacement therapy. What is it?

    Hormone replacement therapy, which plays a key role in many transgender people's journeys, also carries risks. While it can lead to improved mental and physical health, it may cause complications like blood clots, infertility, and other health issues. Nonetheless, the treatment helps transgender individuals align their physical features with their gender identity, contributing to better self-esteem and reducing dysphoria.

  • BJP promises to cover senior citizens, transgenders under Rs 5 lakh Ayushman Bharat scheme

    BJP promises to cover senior citizens, transgenders under Rs 5 lakh Ayushman Bharat scheme

    Over 34 crore citizens are receiving free health insurance of Rs 5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat.

  • Transgenders benefited from Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya scheme: Govt

    Transgenders benefited from Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya scheme: Govt

    As of February 5, a total of 794 hospital admissions amounting to Rs 1.21 crore have been authorised under PM-JAY for transgender beneficiaries, the union health minister said

  • Miss Universe owner files for bankruptcy amid controversy over transgender contestants

    Miss Universe owner files for bankruptcy amid controversy over transgender contestants

    A Miss Universe judge says that the controversy over transgender contestants was not merely a social issue but a contributing factor to the pageant's economic downfall.

  • Transgender persons who have undergone sex reassignment surgery suffering due to lack of passport: Delhi HC

    Transgender persons who have undergone sex reassignment surgery suffering due to lack of passport: Delhi HC

    Justice Subramonium Prasad said this while hearing a plea by a transgender woman, who has approached the high court seeking a direction to the authorities to re-issue her passport with her revised particulars, including new name and gender, since her appearance changed after undergoing sex reassignment surgery.

  • US razor company faces boycott calls after collab with transgender influencer. Watch

    US razor company faces boycott calls after collab with transgender influencer. Watch

    Luke Wesley Pearson, a popular transgender influencer, shared a video of the advertisement on Instagram. The clip showed him and his partner using Harry’s razors with a caption that read, “Celebrating my first Pride with facial hair”.

  • Miss Italy bans transgender contestants from beauty pageant

    Miss Italy bans transgender contestants from beauty pageant

    Miss Italy has banned transgender women from competing in the beauty pageant.

  • Miss Netherlands 2023: Transgender model makes historic win. Meet Rikkie Valerie Kolle

    Miss Netherlands 2023: Transgender model makes historic win. Meet Rikkie Valerie Kolle

    Miss Netherlands 2023: Rikkie Valerie Kolle is the second transgender person who will participate in the Miss Universe pageant.

  • Vedanta rolls out inclusion policy for transgender employees

    Vedanta rolls out inclusion policy for transgender employees

    As part of the comprehensive policy, Vedanta is extending additional medical benefits in terms of a 30-day gender reaffirmation leave and financial support of up to Rs 2 lakh for gender reaffirmation surgery, the company said in a statement.

  • Landmark Study Shows Higher Suicide Risk for Transgender People

    Landmark Study Shows Higher Suicide Risk for Transgender People

    Transgender people in Denmark have a significantly higher risk of suicide than other groups, according to an exhaustive analysis of health and legal records from nearly 7 million people over the past four decades.

  • Meet India's first trans photojournalist Zoya Lobo | Pride month 2023

    Meet India's first trans photojournalist Zoya Lobo | Pride month 2023

    In 2019, Transgenders Act was passed. But since then has the objective of it been achieved? Are Trangenders regarded in our community with respect? We spoke to India’s first trans photojournalist Zoya Thomas Lobo. From knowing nothing about cameras to becoming a well-known photojournalist Zoya has come far. But is her work recognized? Is she earning enough to stop collecting from people in trains, & markets? Through this video, we show you the journey of Zoya Thomas Lobo. In this Pride Month, we bring you a series of three episodes where we bring you unique stories of people of the LGBTQ+ community. Stay tuned for more.

  • 'Boycott Starbucks' calls over viral ad on transgender acceptance. Watch

    'Boycott Starbucks' calls over viral ad on transgender acceptance. Watch

    Starbucks released a new ad in India that features a transgender person and her parents, highlighting the importance of transgender rights.

  • Transgender flight attendant, featured in airline video, found dead after emotional note

    Transgender flight attendant, featured in airline video, found dead after emotional note

    Kayleight Scott was featured in a United Airlines video in which she spoke about her journey.

  • Kerala transgender pilot gets state government funds for South Africa training

    Kerala transgender pilot gets state government funds for South Africa training

    Adam Harry will pursue his training at Vulcan Aviation in Johannesburg, according to the Kerala government order accessed by Moneycontrol.

  • Transman from Kerala gives birth to baby. See viral pregnancy pics

    Transman from Kerala gives birth to baby. See viral pregnancy pics

    The couple said that their experience may be rare in the country because "no one else has called themselves a biological parent in the transgender community as far as we know".

  • Transman from Kerala gives birth to baby. Pics of pregnancy journey inside

    Transman from Kerala gives birth to baby. Pics of pregnancy journey inside

    Zahad, 23, was registered as female at birth and now identifies as male. He gave birth to the baby on Wednesday.

  • 27th IFFK reviews | A joyland of their own: Ektara Collective's 'Ek Jagah Apni'

    27th IFFK reviews | A joyland of their own: Ektara Collective's 'Ek Jagah Apni'

    Bhopal-based Ektara Collective's second feature film, 'A Place of Our Own', winning FFSI KR Mohanan Award and a Special Mention for the actors at the 27th International Film Festival of Kerala is a win for the trans community but also a win for socialist filmmaking.

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