Transgender
(Search results - 82)EntertainmentMar 30, 2024, 10:05 AM IST
Ayushmann Khurrana launches food truck initiative in Chandigarh to empower trans community
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana gives the transgender community chances for integration and self-reliance by launching the "Sweekar" food truck project in Chandigarh.
IndiaMar 19, 2024, 6:26 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 1,000 'super seniors' in UP's Prayagraj voting since 1st polls of India in 1952
1049 senior voters aged between 100 to 120 years old are keen to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Prayagraj has a total of 46,64,519 comprising 25,27,676 men, 21,36,224 women and 619 transgenders individuals.
India UntoldFeb 12, 2024, 2:24 PM IST
Rituparna Neog: Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Villages with Free Libraries
Rituparna Neog is a trans woman, storyteller, educator, and gender rights activist dedicated to promoting education and eradicating gender discrimination. She has established two free libraries in her village and has conducted sessions on gender equality in over 40 universities.
Lifestyle NewsNov 23, 2023, 3:58 PM IST
Breaking Stereotypes: A Plus-Size Model’s Journey to Miss Universe
The 72nd Miss Universe beauty contest made headlines for including two mothers, a plus-size model and two transgender women as contestants. Jane Garrett, Miss Nepal, represented her country in the contest as a plus-size model and broke stereotypes.
India UntoldNov 20, 2023, 11:40 AM IST
Ella D Verma: An Inspiring Journey of Transformation and Triumph
Ella D Verma was the first runner-up in Miss Trans Queen 2023 beauty pageant. She is the trans face of lingerie brand Zivame. Her journey as a transwoman was full of struggles and challenges. She faced bullying at her school and was ridiculed in government offices. Despite all the hurdles, she became an independent and empowered woman.
India UntoldOct 18, 2023, 10:35 AM IST
Ekta’s inspirational journey to embracing her true self
Ekta was originally born as a male with the name ‘Virendra.’ However, she could never identify as a man. She was born in Lakhimpur and did her graduation from there. Due to the lack of support from her family, she made the decision to leave her home. Ekta established an NGO called ‘Ekta Seva Sansthan,’ aimed at providing support and services not only to the transgender community but also to others in need.
India UntoldSep 6, 2023, 9:53 AM IST
Ridiculed for her transgender identity, today, Ella is the trans face model of Zivame
Ella was the first runner-up in Miss Trans Queen 2023 beauty pageant. She is the trans face of lingerie brand Zivame. Her journey as a transwoman was full of struggles and challenges. She faced bullying at her school and was ridiculed in government offices. Despite all the hurdles, she became an independent and empowered woman.
IndiaMay 24, 2021, 5:23 PM IST
Covid-19: Government announces financial aid to transgender people
As India continues to fight the second wave of coronavirus, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment being the nodal ministry for Transgender Welfare has decided to provide a subsistence allowance of Rs1500 to each transgender person as immediate support to meet their basic requirements
IndiaMay 3, 2021, 7:06 PM IST
Covid-19: Transgenders come forward to distribute rations, sanitisers & masks
Transgenders in Mumbai are coming forward to help fellow citizens by distributing rations to the needy and necessitous
IndiaMar 2, 2021, 2:59 PM IST
Life of honour and dignity: Chhattisgarh police recruits transgenders as constables
The Chhattisgarh police have recruited transgenders as constables
IndiaJan 29, 2021, 7:15 PM IST
From transgenders, with devotion! Community members donate lakhs towards Ram mandir construction
20 transgenders from Rajasthan have donated lakhs of rupees towards the construction of Ram temple
IndiaJan 18, 2021, 12:53 PM IST
Bihar police to recruit transgender people through competitive exams or direct appointment
In a move that will go a long way in accommodating transgenders into the mainstream, the Bihar police has revealed its plan of recruiting them in its force
IndiaDec 26, 2020, 3:07 PM IST
She faced all odds, but this transwoman is now a successful restaurateur
A 27-year-old transwoman has been successfully running a restaurant after facing a lot of difficulties
IndiaNov 25, 2020, 2:31 PM IST
Making lives of transgenders simpler: Modi govt to provide ID cards, special homes
The government is set to launch a simplified certification process to provide identity cards and special homes to transgenders
IndiaOct 29, 2020, 6:52 PM IST
42 transgender persons apply as candidates for CCE conducted by Assam Public Service Commission
In an unprecedented event, 42 transgender persons have applied as candidates for the combined competitive (preliminary) examination (CCE), 2020, conducted by Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)