The evolution of transgender rights in India is marked by judicial intervention and legislative mandate. The journey started with the landmark judgment of National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India (NALSA), 2014. In this verdict, the Supreme Court recognised transgender individuals as a “third gender”, upholding their fundamental right of equality and dignity and affirmed the right of ‘self-identification’. Illustration by The Geostrata This legal framework was later

To understand feminist discourses as they emerge in Chinese cinema, we must begin with an examination of gender discourse in China. Traditionally, Chinese culture was dominated by Confucianism (an ancient Chinese philosophy and ethical system which emphasises social harmony, hierarchy, and duties within relationships), with its codification of social order according to age, gender, and family position. Illustration by The Geostrata A woman was expected to abide by the "Three

The G20 Presidency was handed over to South Africa on 1 December 2024, a historic day that highlights the growing influence of emerging developing nations on the global stage. For the first time, South Africa is hosting global leaders under the G20 summit, providing an opportunity and platform to shape responses on digital infrastructure, global governance, climate and energy transition, with the Global South being at the core of the discussion. Illustration by The Geostrat

It's 6:30 AM, and the newspaper reports the successful launch of a mobile app specifically designed for self-help groups by a female...