In this highly competitive world, where it’s so difficult to make a place for oneself, one can only imagine how daunting the situation would be for a transgender, who is subjected to social stigma, discrimination and harassment at every step and in every phase.
Sandhiya Ghavri’s journey is no different.
Early years
Sandhiya was born in a…
As the school bell rang, the kids ran towards the gate, leaving the classrooms vacant within no time. The corridors were filled with the sounds of chitter-chatter, giggles and occasional shouts from teachers - walk in a line, go slow, don’t fight, don’t push!
Soon enough, the crowd that had gathered at the school gate was dispersed, and amidst…
When you enter आनंदम् बाल गोकुलम् (Anandam Bal Gokulam), you are greeted with ‘Suswagatam’ by a bunch of bubbly kids. In another room, you will find children reciting mantras and shlokas, the terrace is full of kids indulged in theme-based craft or painting.
It may be difficult to believe that in today’s modern world there exists a…