Chennai, June 8 (IANS) The American Center, located inside the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, will conduct a panel discussion with young leaders from the LGBTQI+ community on “LGBTQI+ community and questions on belonging.” The panelists are Natasha, who works at a leading multinational corporation (MNC) in Chennai; Malini Jeevarathnam, filmmaker and founder of Veytikaari Productions; and Chethana, lawyer […]
‘Same Sex Marriage is an individual right and I support it hundred percent’ :Kalki Subramaniam
Kalki Subramaniam/ Arun Lakshman Kalki Subramaniam is a celebrated Indian transgender activist who is also a writer, painter, poet, and motivational speaker. She has spoken to over a million students across various universities within and outside the country. She is the founder of the Sahodhari Foundation which works for the rights of the transgender community. Kalki has been one of […]
Inspiring Growth Of Third Gender Community in TN
Sreevidhya Rajeev /Chennai , Dec 29(BPNS) Tamil Nadu plays a prominent role in transgender well-being activities, In 2008 the state established a transgender welfare board. The Tamil Nadu government has also issued voting rights, food ration cards, as well as special identity cards for the transgender community. Regarding transgender welfare policy, the individuals come under this […]
LGBTQIA+ community welcomes TN government glossary addressing them
Chennai, Aug 24 (BPNS) With the Tamil Nadu government becoming the first state in the country to prepare an official glossary for the terms to be used while addressing LGBTQIA+ people, the community has, by and large, welcomed the decision of the government. However, there are some voices who say that there are some issues […]
South India’s first transperson Rotary club to focus on education of trans people
Chennai, July 1 (BPNS) South India’s first Rotary club for transpersons which was formed at Coimbatore will focus on education of trans persons and has already commenced pursuing admission for six trans persons who have approached the club. The Rotary club for transpersons launched at Coimbatore on Thursday is the second Rotary club for transpersons […]