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Topic: Transgender

BCI nod on 2 seats for transgenders in Kerala law colleges a start, 22-yr-old awaits HC’s take on quota

Approval is interim though as a plea seeking reservation for transgender students is pending before Kerala HC. Stakeholders assert that more sensitisation is required at large.

Yrs of rejection, bias took trans teacher Jane Kaushik to SC. She finally got justice—‘it’s about dignity’

Jane faced discrimination while looking for employment in schools, and even from institutions meant to protect her rights. She now calls for systemic change.

AP HC rejects argument that trans-women cannot be seen as ‘women’. Here’s what the ruling means

New Delhi: In a first-of-its-kind order, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a transgender, who is in a heterosexual marriage, shall be...

Transgender doctors are taking battle for quota in PG courses to courts, one petition at a time

Dr Gargi has filed plea in Delhi HC against AIIMS admission notification, the latest in string of petitions in high courts for quota for transgender persons in different professions.

From Clinton to Obama & Trump, how US policy on enlisting transgender persons to army varied

Restrictions on transgender individuals joining army is in line with US President Trump's broader campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

SC orders separate toilets for men, women, people with disabilities & trans people in courts, tribunals

‘Absence of adequate washroom facilities undermines equality & poses a barrier to fair administration of justice,’ the court ruled Wednesday.

Over a year since RML’s transgender OPD opened, a sex reassignment surgery is yet to take place

Patients say they face a slow, frustrating process, having to buy hormone injections from outside & with hospital lacking equipment. Doctors say it can't be rushed since it can't be undone.

As ex-cricketer Sanjay Bangar’s daughter reignites debate on trans people in sport, here’s what rules say

‘System is forcing me into an impossible situation. Setting standards I couldn’t have met even if I’d wanted to,’ wrote Anaya Bangar who lives in Manchester and transitioned recently.

Italy’s Valentina Petrillo to be first openly transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

The 50-year-old will represent Italy in women's 200 and 400-meter races in Paris this year. The sprinter transitioned in 2019.

As Calcutta HC orders 1% quota for transgender people, how SC ruling & 2019 law protect their rights

2014 SC ruling recognised right to self-identified gender & ordered govts to offer reservation. 2019 law prohibits discrimination, requires govt to introduce adequate healthcare facilities.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.