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World Dec.28.19

News that made us hopeful for a better world

Amidst headlines which have left us in despair, here are times the world rejoiced in 2019
By Abhirup Dam
Opinion Dec.2.19

The worrying implications of the transgender bill

The absence of a culture of scrutiny and legislative overhaul is likely to have adverse consequences on the population
By The Editorial Board
India Jul.27.19

Panel cites transgender law gaps

Rape shield on a par with women demanded
By Our Special Correspondent
India May.22.19

The transgender community is the flavour of this poll season

Transgender citizens have found mention in the manifestos of major parties; the community has never been wooed so much
By Chandrima S. Bhattacharya
Opinion May.20.19

'Inclusive' measures and the risk of tokenism on transgender rights

Transgender citizens remain far removed from the mainstream in public life despite seemingly progressive measures
By The Editorial Board
People May.19.19

The transgender identity remains lost in translation

In 2014, of the total 28,527 registered transgender voters, only 1,968 exercised their right to vote
By Manasi Shah
Opinion Apr.26.19

Self-identification is part of one's personal autonomy

Denying a transgender person the right to express their gender violates their right to privacy and dignity
By The Editorial Board

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