Bishesh Huirem, a 27-year-old transgender actress from Manipur is all set to represent India at the Miss International Queen contest to be held in Chonburi, Thailand on November 11, 2016.
A new pro-transgenders organisation called Kinnar Akhara will hold post death rituals for all transgenders who have died in recent years. The ceremony will take place on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi.
A performing arts festival for transgender people will be organised at the National Gallery for Modern Arts, Bengaluru from July 29 to 31. The International Transgender Arts Festival (TITAF) aims to feature the work of people from the transgender community across the country .
“I couldn't become the best son to my father, and best husband to my wife but I am sure that I have been the best father to my son" says an intersex person residing in Ahmedabad.
It is not often that a person as young as 17 has the force of conviction to make a bold statement about his/her identity. This is the reason why Naina, India's youngest transgender to come out in the open, deserves applause for her courage.