national/world - USAID cuts shutter India's first clinic for transgender people

Imran Qureshi, Cherylann Mollan

BBC

Hyderabad, India

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Hopeful Story - Cleaning Lakes in India (video)

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ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him. To learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

https://www.youtube.com/@revedtrevors4961/streams

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national/world - Boldest Film Ever: First Time Transgender As Lead

Staff

M9

New Dehli, India

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Grace Banu (Wikipedia)

 

Grace Banu

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ezs note:  If you have a notable transgender person who is not listed, please don't hesitate to bring it to Wikipedia's attention!

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AP PHOTOS: Pageant celebrates transgender life in India

Anupam Nath

ABC News

Guwahati, India

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lead story - ‘It’s so liberating’: India’s first salon run by transgender men

Neeta Lal

The Guardian

Ghaziabad, India

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India - India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge

Soutik Biswas

BBC

New Dehli, India

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ezs note:  Help our friends in India out!  As bad as COVID is here - and it is bad - the US is dwarfed by comparison.  Here are a few trusted organizations:

msf.org 

redcross.org

If you write a check, be sure to write on it 'India COVID relief'.  Thanks.

India - Gender Should Never Be A Barrier In Life: Transmodel Archie Singh

Arshi Khanam

Outlook

Itangar, India

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lead news - Isolation and hopes of India's transgender people

George Kannanthanam

UCA News

Bangalore, India

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lead story - India crowns new Miss Transqueen

Jessie Yeung, Esha Mitra

CNN International

New Delhi, India

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lead story - COVID-19 and the Transgender Community in India

Sonal Rawat
Jurist

Delhi, India

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Donald Trump - Trump in India: Anti-Muslim prime minister puts on a big show, bamboozles our president

Heather Digby Parton
Salon

Sardar Patel Stadium

Motera, India

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lead story - A bill meant to protect India’s transgender community instead leaves them angry and aggrieved

Niha Masih
The Washington Post

Bangalore, India

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lead story - Transgender citizens: The other “integral part of India” that may have been shortchanged by its parliament

Anish Gawande
Quartz India

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lead story - India's Kumbh Mela festival features 1st ever transgender congregation

Press
CBC News

Prayagraj, India

(formerly Allahabad)

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Malaysia/India - Indian transgender activist told to change stated gender for Malaysian visa application

Press
The Star

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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lead story - India transgender gurus in landmark Hindu procession

Ankit Srinivas
BBC

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lead story - India's transgender community says new bill violates their rights

Annie Banerji
Reuters

New Delhi, India

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India - Transgender cop in India tries to take own life, citing abuse at work

Rik Glauert
Gay Star News

Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India

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lead story - ‘How can you be raped?’ Doctor’s words to transgender in India an example of the ‘transphobia’ that stops many getting health care

Priti Satian
South China Morning Post

Kolkata, India

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