Transgender Rights
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Transgender people to be under separate category in report on prisoners, Centre tells Delhi HC
The petitioner had argued that without recognising the transgender inmates, the Supreme Court’s 2014 guidelines cannot be fully implemented.
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On plea for laws to protect transgender people from sexual violence, SC asks for Centre’s reply
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde noted that it was a good petition and required a hearing.
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Transgender people can declare their sex without undertaking medical examination, says Centre
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has issued the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules 2020.
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Trending
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A woman’s account from 1800s reveals the plight of Indian indentured labour in the Caribbean
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Maharashtra Cabinet will discuss Arnab Goswami’s WhatsApp chats, says state home minister
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Sushant Singh death: Republic TV, Times Now reporting ‘prima facie contemptuous’, says Bombay HC
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Gujarat: At least 15 migrant workers crushed to death by truck in Surat
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Comic Munawar Faruqui's continued bullying shows how the mob has captured India’s justice system
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‘Transgender women are women’: Daniel Radcliffe responds to JK Rowling’s anti-trans tweets
The author had criticised the usage of the term ‘people who menstruate’ in an article, leading to widespread criticism.
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Explainer: Despite criticism, the Transgender Persons Bill was just passed. What’s next?
The legislation is the ‘murder of gender justice’, said one activist.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Parliament passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill
The Rajya Sabha voted against sending the legislation to a select committee for further review.
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Video
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Watch: What connects Wayanad to Buckingham Palace, Rolls Royce, and The Titanic, asks Rahul Gandhi
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‘Congee is like a canvas’: Watch a recipe of this aromatic, nourishing Asian dish by chef Jon Kung
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Watch: Young boy raps ode in Marathi to BR Ambedkar
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Watch: Patients in Brazil’s Manaus city struggle to breathe as oxygen runs out during the pandemic
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Oath Keepers, neo-Nazi tattoos, and more: This video decodes symbols spotted at the US Capitol siege
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Why India’s transgender people are protesting against a Bill that claims to protect their rights
The proposed legislation violates or fails to fulfill provisions of a progressive 2014 Supreme Court judgement.
Ajita Banerjie
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Plea says Section 377 excludes transgenders as victims of unnatural sex, court seeks Centre’s reply
The division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said the matter would be heard next on January 7.
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Madras High Court orders authorities to register a marriage between a man and a transwoman
The court said state authorities cannot question the self-determination of gender identity by the transwoman.
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The Reel
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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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How Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ adapted the period costume drama for the digital age
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Last chance to watch: Documentaries and animated films about women and nature
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Elite sport is becoming a platform to target the transgender community
High-profile athletes have been speaking out against the eligibility of transgender people in elite female sporting competitions.
Ryan Storr, The Conversation
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Japan’s top court upholds sterilisation law for transgender people seeking gender change
However, two of the judges proposed that the government periodically review the law.
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India’s Transgender Persons Bill undermines the rights of the individuals it seeks to protect
This Bill does not go far enough to protect transgender persons who are subjected to abuse relentlessly, and with relative impunity.
Aakar Patel
The Field
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ISL, Hyderabad FC vs Odisha FC preview: In-form Nizams look to cement place in the top four
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Watch: Gill shines before India lose wickets, Gabba Test tantalisingly poised ahead of last session
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Shubman Gill is a national treasure: Reactions to Indian opener’s sparkling 91 in Brisbane Test
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Premier League: Aubameyang nets brace as Arsenal earn 3-0 win over Newcastle United
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Interview: ‘Take reviews out of players’ hands, cricket needs a separate DRS-trained umpire’