Wells Fargo launches Transgender Persons Hiring Program in IndiaWells Fargo has expanded its talent attraction strategy in India by launching the Transgender Persons Hiring Program. This initiative aims ...
05 Sep, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
Gender minorities, marginalised groups to comprise 25 pc of Tata Steel workforce: OfficialTata Steel's inclusive approach to diversity and recruitment has not only transformed the workforce composition but also significantly impa...
26 Jun, 2024, 12.26 PM IST
Companies take pride in engaging more LGBTQIA+ talentAt Axis Bank, Pride 365, the pride and allies' group, has grown to 423 employees from 13 employees in 2021. The private sector lender is pl...
03 Jun, 2023, 11.27 PM IST
India Inc is opening up to trans rights, one hiring at a timeIn addition to conducting targeted recruitment drives, companies are identifying and creating more positions for trans persons, including a...
09 Apr, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
The real consequence of world athletics’ transgender ban will go untoldElite athletics won’t feel any sweeping change as a result of a new ruling which prioritises competitive fairness over inclusion, but life ...
25 Mar, 2023, 11.18 PM IST
Guwahati gets India's 1st trans tea stall, Anand Mahindra lauds Ashwini Vaishnaw for 'significant & transformational' moveThis was the first railway tea stall run by an all-trans team.
15 Mar, 2023, 11.30 AM IST
Firms take steps to attract more LGBTQ+ talentMany of these companies already have robust inclusive policies that are being further strengthened. Apart from fostering diversity, equity ...
20 Jun, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
Pakistan's trans-themed film 'Joyland' bags Cannes 'Queer Palm' awardIt is the first-ever Pakistani competitive entry at the Cannes festival.
28 May, 2022, 10.38 AM IST
Acclaimed Manipuri actress Bishesh Huirem opens up about being transgender, says it is not a choiceThe actress recently won the best actor trophy by the Manipur State Film Awards for her role 'Apaiba Leichil'.
25 Apr, 2022, 06.13 PM IST
India Inc opens doors to transgender employeesKPMG, Infosys, Accenture, Nestaway, Sodexo and others have policies have introduced policies as well as hiring plans to ease the transition...
14 Jan, 2020, 07.21 AM IST
Cos recruit LGBT+, but right talent rareGetting the right skills, however, is a challenge. Organisations like RBS India, Accenture and IBM have launched exclusive internship progr...
26 Aug, 2019, 10.31 AM IST
Will India Inc hire ‘gay’ Tim Cook post-377 verdict?These are questions we need to ponder. The govt has stepped out of the bedroom. India Inc needs to follow.
08 Sep, 2018, 06.23 AM IST
Donald Trump signs memo banning transgender recruits from US militaryTrump alleged that his predecessor Barack Obama dismantled the Defense Departments' established framework by permitting transgender individ...
26 Aug, 2017, 11.23 AM IST
Soon, a talent platform for Kolkata's LGBT communityThe platform, tentatively named Troyee, aims to create career options for people of the community.
27 Dec, 2016, 03.49 PM IST
Red Label and Yash Raj Films launch India’s first transgender music group, Six Pack BandThis six-member Six Pack Band will create six songs, while YRF will make six music videos featuring Sonu Nigam and the band.
08 Jan, 2016, 12.37 PM IST
Bill to empower transgenders in next Par session: GehlotThe government today said that it would introduce a bill in the next session of Parliament to bring transgenders in the mainstream of socie...
13 Jun, 2015, 07.31 PM IST
Corporates need to give more attention to training the transgender communitySupreme Court recognised transgenders as people falling under a third gender, granting them legal rights to identify themselves as neither ...
18 Apr, 2014, 04.31 AM IST