Transgender News

The government is deliberating on making a special identity card for transgender community members that will help in liking them with various social welfare schemes, a member of the recently-constituted National Council for Transgender Persons said

Raising the concerns on the shocking statistics, the plea reveals that there is a high level of sexual abuse and assault on the transgender communityThe PIL seeks directions for the government to formulate gender-neutral laws in order to fight the menace of sexual harassment

India’s draft rules to protect the rights of transgenders are based on a biological model of transgender identity that fails to recognize the lived experience of transgenders and wouldn't serve to provide them a life of dignity.

The NMRC had announced its decision to convert the Sector 50 station into a “She – Man” station, which recieved suggestions to change the name into a more suitable representation of the community.NMRC will also be providing transgenders with employment opportunities to ensure self sustenance

For real inclusivity, firms have to go beyond hiring from the LGBTQ+ community and help new recruits make the transition as well as introduce anti-discrimination policies

Queeristan aims to show us why we need to take a closer look at caste

With protests around the country against the Transgender Persons Bill 2016, Kolkata-based artist Upasana Agarwal's original artwork reflects a need for solidarity within the larger LGBTQ+ community

Those appearing for UPSC and Central Staff Selection Commission can also avail a concession of 50% on the fare

The Supreme Court judgement striking down Section 377 on one hand and the controversial Transgender Persons Bill passed by the Lok Sabha on the other, it's been an eventful year for LGBTQ+ rights

From P.V. Sindhu's win at the BWF World Tour Finals to a delegation from the Hindi film industry meeting PM Modi in Mumbai, Lounge takes on the biggest updates of the week