Tag: transgender
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Odisha transgender to be covered by family pension scheme
A proposal to amend the relevant rules of the OCS (Pension) Rules, 1992 was approved in the State cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
February 14, 2023 -
Kerala temple declines permission to transgender wedding
The wedding ceremony, including the 'thaalikettu' ritual, was to be held at the Shenkunthar Kalyana Mandapam located on the Pollachi road in Kollengode.
November 24, 2022 -
Working with real-life transgender an incredible experience: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
The conversations around the film have been spreading like wildfire, and the netizens are excited to see more of the actor from the film.
November 17, 2022 -
Sushmita Sen’s look from activist Shreegauri Sawant’s biopic ‘Taali’
Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen will be seen playing the role of a transgender in her upcoming film 'Taali'. The film will be directed by Ravi Jadhav, written by Kshitij Patwardhan, and will be released on Voot Select.
October 6, 2022 -
JK Rowling’s new book features a character murdered after being accused of transphobia
Author JK Rowling, who made headlines for sharing her controversial views on transgender rights lately, has come up with a new novel, 'The Ink Black Heart' , that involves a storyline about a woman who is killed after being accused of transphobia.
September 1, 2022 -
Transgender Persons to get Composite Healthcare services under Ayushman Bharat scheme
Dr. Mandaviya emphasized that the government is working in a decisive way to not only recognize rights of the transgender community but has taken various systematic steps for their welfare.
August 24, 2022 -
Orissa HC orders expeditious sanction of family pension to unmarried transgender
The principal accountant general (A&E) is directed to immediately calculate, sanction and disburse the family pension as is due and admissible to the petitioner within the aforesaid stipulated period of time, Justice A.K. Mohapatra ordered in a judgment.
May 27, 2022 -
Punjab polls: 2 Transgenders, 93 Women among 1304 candidates in fray
The chief electoral officer (CEO) S Karuna Raju on Thursday said of these 1304 candidates, there are two transgenders, 93 women and 1209 candidates are men.
February 11, 2022 -
Transgender booked in UP for kidnapping girl he married
The Gorakhpur police caught the transgender-identified as Pooja a.k.a. Ankit and took him to Gorakhpur, for further investigation.
July 29, 2021 -
Transgender booked in UP for kidnapping girl he married
The Gorakhpur police caught the transgender identified as Pooja a.k.a. Ankit and took him to Gorakhpur, for further investigation.
July 29, 2021 -
Central Government constitutes National Council for Transgender Persons
The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment will be the Chairperson (ex-officio) and Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment will be the Vice-Chairperson (ex-officio).
August 24, 2020 -
Author JK Rowling receives backlash by netizens for her anti-transgender tweets
'My life has been shaped by being female. I do not believe it's hateful to say so,' Rowling tweeted in her defense.
June 8, 2020 -
Struggling to survive in COVID-19 lockdown transgender kills self in Mumbai
The transgender was struggling to make both ends meet and had exhausted stock of grocery and food due to the lockdown, as she had lost her source of livelihood, an official said.
May 12, 2020 -
Transgender Bill passed in Rajya Sabha, receives criticism from Trans community
The Trans community has been protesting against this bill since it is formulated by cis gender people who do not understand the stigma associated with being a transgender.
November 27, 2019 -
Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill
Going by the bill, a person would have the right to choose to be identified as a man, woman or transgender, irrespective of sex reassignment surgery and hormonal therapy.
August 5, 2019 -
1 in 3 LGBTQ Indians finding love through dating apps: Survey
The research showed that though the community is in pursuit of love
June 28, 2019 -
Writer Gazal Dhaliwal okay with transwoman tag
She says as long as she represents the community and inspires many dreamers, she is okay with the constant emphasis on her gender identity.
June 6, 2019