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Taali to trash transgender taboo
October 20, 2022
Gauri Sawant hit the national headlines in 2017 when her life and struggles were portrayed in an advertisement by pain balm brand Vicks, made by Procter & Gamble. In the film, Gauri’s adopted daughter Gayatri narrates the story of her mother’s life and how adoption change...
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Short-sighted budgetary reforms fail to address tribal issues in India
February 3, 2017
Keeping the marginalised tribal communities of India in mind, the Union Budget 2017 elevated fund allocation by 10 pc. What lies ahead in terms of proper planning and implementation?
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NGO Series: The Rising People Welfare Society
January 3, 2017
In an effort to contribute to the society, a movement by young people taking ownership of the institutionalised children in the community led to the formation of ‘The Rising People Welfare Society’, an NGO in New Delhi that helps provide education and healthcare to Delhi's ma...
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Sathrangi exhibition organised to promote trans-artists in Kolkata
August 26, 2016
Sathrangi (seven colours of the rainbow), a platform led by transgenders in West Bengal, an Eastern state in India, held their first exhibition in the region. In the capital city of the state, Kolkata, this event was aimed at showcasing the talent of women and transgender people ...
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