Sec 377

It's not all about Section 377: Giving the SC transgender ruling its due

The Supreme Court ruling on transgenders as a third gender is revolutionary for India. But not just because of what it might mean or not mean for Section 377.

What Chief Justice P Sathasivam thinks about Section 377

A curative petition for Section 377 is a long shot except an odd little nugget has surfaced that offers a peek into the Chief Justice's mind as the petition goes before him.

Transgender activist Kalki Subramanian to contest polls in TN

Adding a new dimension to her battle in securing her community's rights, a well known transgender and activist is making her electoral debut in the April 27 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. Activist Kalki Subramaniam, a writer and an actor, would contest from Pollachi, her home town, as an independent.

Promises. Promises. CPM takes stand on Sec 377 and death penalty

Kudos to the CPM for staking out a position. Too bad it’s unclear whether they will be in a position to make it a reality. But at least it’s a start.

SC ruling against Sec 377 will hurt fight against AIDS: Activists

Activists fear the ruling will make gays and transgender people too fearful to seek treatment or counseling, driving HIV infections up. Indian health officials said last year that annual new HIV infections among adults had fallen 57 percent over the previous decade.