After working with them and knowing the kind of bold and beautiful persona they make, I was always put to thought whether we are ready to embrace them as one amongst us, or whether they are ready to open up and come out openly and live as one amongst us. Is the answer still a big ‘NO’? Recently I saw a very familiar face in my office. I felt I had seen this person; … [Read more...]
How 4 ‘Hijras’ who met me at cannaught place made me feel disgusting about myself: A story of shame
“Aye chikne chal jeb dheeli kar”, I heard someone saying, along with a pat on my back. Turning around I saw what our society refers to as ‘Hijras’ standing next to me. I was taken aback for a second. I had no clue how to react. This was my first actual encounter with a eunuch. Standing at a signal near Cannaught place, I was cornered by 4 transgender people completely out of … [Read more...]