How the BJP government bulldozed opposition to the Trans Bill in the Lok Sabha
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Claims Trans Bill 2026 discussed by standing committee for over a year; members say otherwise
LawParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Claims Trans Bill 2026 discussed by standing committee for over a year; members say otherwise
LawPoliticians and activists are calling for the ouster of ministry official Yogita Swaroop, who chaired a meeting with NCTP members on the Trans Bill 2026.
LawA contentious amendment bill threatens to scrap self-determination of gender, impose medical scrutiny, and criminalise trans communities
LawAt times ritual, at times resistance—the taali is barely understood by society and hotly-debated, even by hijras
CultureAlthough these initiatives create some change, they are throttled by uneven implementation and poor follow-ups.
WorkAn in-depth look into the deaths of two trans women–one in Kolkata and another in Goa–reveals how trans people face systemic violence in death, as they do in life
BodiesCompanies are adopting queer-friendly policies and hiring more queer employees. Why does the alienation persist?
WorkIndia’s new criminal code fails to protect LGBTQ+ folks from rape. Everybody agrees it’s a problem. Few agree on the solution. How did we get here?
LawIn desi porn as in real life, caste often determines which bodies are considered sexy and worthy of pride.
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