Donald Trump likely to ban transgender US military personnel, reversing Obama
The action, reversing Democratic former President Barack Obama`s policy, halted years of efforts to eliminate barriers to military service based on sexual orientation or gender identity
Jul 27, 2017, 06:28 AM IST
Five transgenders clear NEET
Last year, nine candidates from the transgender category had appeared for the exam and three of them had cleared it.
Transgenders demolish hospital property in Meerut
A group of agitated transgenders on Friday damaged a hospital in the wake of the murder of former councilor Hazare Fako.
May 19, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
Donald Trump to end protection for transgender students
The Trump administration plans to roll back protection for transgender students, reversing federal guidance that required public schools to allow children to use bathrooms that matched their gender identities.
Feb 22, 2017, 14:27 PM IST
Pak's Bill on transgender rights copied from India
A Bill in Pakistan that seeks to protect the rights of transgenders apparently is an identical copy of a piece of legislation from India and also a replica of the provision of the 1973 Constitution, reports the Express Tribune.
Feb 09, 2017, 13:37 PM IST
Manipuri transgenders demand apology from minister over attack
Personal security guards and armed personnel of the minister had allegedly beaten up Bishesh Huirem, a film and mobile theatre artiste, following a road rage incident on Wednesday night.
Sep 17, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Transgenders to soon be categorised as 'third gender', can change gender after sex-change surgery
As per the new government ruling, transgenders will soon be categorised as the 'third gender' and will be eligible for welfare benefits in reservation in jobs and education.
Jul 21, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
LGBT community snubs 'fascist' Modi govt, questions PM's silence
The LGBT community members on Friday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence and speak about what he calls "inclusive society".
Jul 01, 2016, 11:40 AM IST
US military lifts ban on transgender personnel
Transgender personnel will no longer be barred from serving openly in the US military, the Pentagon announced Thursday -- a major milestone that immediately attracted criticism.
Jul 01, 2016, 01:04 AM IST
Gay, lesbian, bisexual don't come under third gender; give reservation to transgenders: SC to Centre
The apex court, while ordering the Centre to grant reservation to transgenders, maintained that lesbians, gays and bisexuals do not constitute to be a part of the third gender.
Jun 30, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
Transgenders in Pakistan protest attack on member for 'refusing sex'
The transgender community in Pakistan`s northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province took to the streets on Monday to protest a murder attempt on a community member who was shot multiple times for refusing the sexual advances of a group of armed men.
Jun 13, 2016, 23:26 PM IST
History created at Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain with 'Kinnar Akhada' - Watch Video
The ongoing Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain is a perfect place for someone who wants to witness India's colourful culture and rich traditions. With lakhs of devotees from India and across the globe, the Kumbh will witness 'shahi snan' by several akhadas.
Apr 24, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly elections: For the first time, transgenders will be in-charge of polling booth
For the first time, a group of transgenders will be in-charge of the polling process at a polling booth in Kolkata.
Apr 13, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
Young transgender women at risk of psychiatric disorders: Study
Nearly three-quarters of the study group was unemployed and nearly half had an annual income of less than $10,000.
Mar 22, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
Maharashtra tops India's suicide list
A total of 131,666 people committed suicide in India in 2014, with Maharashtra accounting for 16,307 of the deaths, parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Mar 15, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
Centre must consider according LGBT people special status: Madras HC
The court order came ahead of the hearing by the Supreme Court in an open court on February 2.
Feb 01, 2016, 00:14 AM IST
After She-Taxi, Kerala to launch G-Taxi in March this year
Transgenders , who are striving hard to find a place in mainstream society, will soon turn entrepreneurs in Kerala with the launch of a taxi service which will be owned and operated by them, a first in the state.
Jan 31, 2016, 12:05 PM IST
Sonu Nigam collaborates with transgenders in '6 Pack Band'
Sonu Nigam has collaborated with the transgender band named '6 Pack Band' for a song and feels that perception of Indian society has changed.
Jan 27, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
Odisha government officer reveals her transgender identity
A 32-year-old Odisha government gazetted officer on Monday made public her transgender identity.
Dec 22, 2015, 13:48 PM IST
''India should support comprehensive transgender rights bill''
The Indian government must ensure that the transgender community participates in and is meaningfully consulted on the new law`s provisions, ICJ said.
Dec 03, 2015, 19:57 PM IST
