US military to lift transgender ban: Media
The move would be another major milestone for America's vast military, which up until five years ago still banned gay troops from openly discussing their sexuality under a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Jun 25, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
Orlando shooting: 50 killed in worst assault in US since 9/11; Obama calls it 'terror act', emergency declared
The overnight shooting at a gay nightclub that left 50 dead and 53 wounded is "clearly an act of terror," Florida Governor Rick Scott said Sunday.
Jun 12, 2016, 22:34 PM IST
WB polls: Transgender to become presiding officer for first time
The transwoman will be posted at one of the booths at South City International School which falls in Rashbehari assembly constituency.
Apr 29, 2016, 18:49 PM IST
Student comes out as 'non-binary' at Barack Obama event in London
Obama said he was "incredibly proud" of Munir for speaking out and encouraged her to "keep pushing" for rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Apr 24, 2016, 03:00 AM IST
US Presidential Elections: Transgender people should be able to use whichever bathroom they choose, says Donald Trump
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that transgender people should be able to use whichever bathroom they choose, voicing opposition to part of a far-reaching North Carolina law that critics says is discriminatory.
Apr 22, 2016, 00:07 AM IST
Know what role Rakhi Sawant will play in her next film
Rakhi Sawant will essay the role of one of the eunuchs in a film titled ‘Upeksha’.
Apr 14, 2016, 15:29 PM IST
Meet Devi - a transgender contesting against Jayalalithaa
Devi is contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2016 from the high-profile RK Nagar constituency on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket.
Apr 07, 2016, 12:54 PM IST
'Matrix' director Lilly Wachowski comes out as transgender
'Matrix' co-director Lilly Wachowski, has come out as transgender.
Mar 09, 2016, 15:30 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan meets, greets transgender ‘6 Pack Band’ members – Watch
The members of India’s first transgender music band -6 Pack Band – had their fan moment when they saw Shah Rukh Khan.
Mar 08, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
Techie transgender woman faces discrimination at work, resorts to begging in Delhi
Kiran Sakhi, a transgender woman has been reduced to begging in the national capital and living in a state of penury after she lost her job and faced discrimination in the society.
Mar 05, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
Sri Sri favours decriminalisation of gay sex, calls for scrapping obsolete laws
As the debate over Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that calls for criminalising gay sex continues, spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has favoured making homosexuality legal.
Feb 05, 2016, 13:25 PM IST
Caitlyn Jenner talks about secret breast reduction surgery
Caitlyn Jenner first grew breasts through hormone treatment around 1990.
Feb 04, 2016, 08:07 AM IST
LGBT Indians to drive taxis in Mumbai, sign of social acceptance
A project launched by Wings Travels and community organisation Humsafar Trust will train up to 300 members of the LGBT community to drive cabs in Mumbai.
Jan 21, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
US Marine jailed in Philippines for killing transgender woman
A Philippine court on Tuesday found a US Marine guilty of killing a transgender woman, jailing him for six to 12 years in a case that has reignited debate over the American military presence in the country.
Dec 01, 2015, 15:24 PM IST
Caitlyn Jenner urges support for transgender people
Reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner has made a video for the Transgender Day of Remembrance, urging people to support her community.
Nov 21, 2015, 10:19 AM IST
Caitlyn Jenner wins Transgender Champion Award
Reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner won the Transgender Champion award
Nov 11, 2015, 09:30 AM IST
Kerala prison to have exclusive third gender block
In a first, a block exclusively to house transgenders is coming up in a high security prison in Thrissur in an effort to protect their privacy and human rights.
Oct 12, 2015, 15:47 PM IST
Durga puja by Kolkata's transgender women
Transgender women here have come together this year to organise a special Durga puja in an "attempt to re-claim social space" in the face of "ostracism".
Oct 02, 2015, 10:17 AM IST
