The trans euphoria of chosen names and the bureaucratic battle to claim them
Choosing a name is an experiment with meaning and perception, playing hide-and-seek with social memory—the state takes all the fun out of it
BodiesChoosing a name is an experiment with meaning and perception, playing hide-and-seek with social memory—the state takes all the fun out of it
Bodies2021 SAATHII-Sahodaran study that screened 2,500 trans women for TB represents an important step in the fight against the disease
HealthAn 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
BodiesIn the week before I came out, I broke out in pimples, lost appetite and sleep, developed diarrhoea, and a migraine—all symptoms of the violence that visibility brings
CasteWhatsApp, Instagram, Reddit, and Telegram have become vital lifelines for queer healthcare. But crowdsourced medical support is not without its risks
HealthTrans people often die young. Narratives about those who grow old often emphasise tragedy. These older trans folks are creating joy in the everyday.
CultureShe was made to accept shame and silence. Queerness gave me the tools to understand desire and intimacy on my own terms.
DesireQueer-only sports groups provide affirming spaces for folks to reconnect with the field, and stay active and socialise.
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