Some time ago, I took to Facebook and wrote about an encounter with a member of the Hijra community, and how, because I didn't have any change to offer, she (Ms Roy) told me she'd be happy if I could ...

Suman is proud of her boob job. It cost about 113,000 rupees ($2500) - a small fortune for most Indians - but comes with a ''lifetime guarantee'' and the promise of higher earnings. Like many Indian ...

SUMAN is proud of her boob job. It cost about $2500, a small fortune for most Indians, but comes with a ''lifetime guarantee'' and the promise of higher earnings. Like many Indian transsexuals, known ...

New Delhi, India (CNN)-- Dotting a crammed neighborhood in the Indian capital are homes that can be easily located without addresses. Say "hijras," and residents and shop owners at New Delhi's Beri ...

With more than 4,000 years of recorded history Hijras have a supposedly sanctioned place in Indian l By Nick Harvey Something old, something new, something borrowed, something … transgendered? If you ...

Transgender people play a significant role within Hindu communities in India. They are known as Hijra and are invited to bless babies and newly married couples. Indian transgender activist Vyjayanti ...

The term "transgender" refers to a broad category of individuals whose gender identity or gender expression is different from their assigned sex at birth. Since they are not affected by sexual ...

In the 15th century, during the Mughal era, hijras were appointed as protectors of queens and kings. They were advisors in Mughal courts. They were looked upon as having special godly powers, or ...