transgender rights

TN Class 10 Board exams: Lone transgender student comes through with flying colours

Though the student of Lady Willingdon Higher School scored only 42.4%, her marks are nothing short of an achievement, as the journey so far hasn't been easy for her.

published on : 21st June 2022

A shot at better health

“Hepatitis B is a potentially fatal liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV),” said Dr Kuganantham.

published on : 2nd May 2022

Centre asks states to make separate prison wards for transgender persons

The Ministry of Home Affairs also advised that the prison department of the respective states/UTs facilitate the process of acquiring of transgender identity certificate if such a request is received.

published on : 12th January 2022

Spurt in suicides among transgenders in Kerala

While financial issues due to the Covid pandemic outbreak are being cited as the main reason for the suicides, the discrimination that transgender persons face also plays a role. 

published on : 5th October 2021

Section 377 criminalising gay sex to be reviewed: Transgender board hopeful about positive change

Director Transgender and Hijra Association of Bengal and Member of Transgender Board, Ranjita Singha hailed the decision of the Supreme Court to review the contentious Section 377.

published on : 8th January 2018