Choosing to be a woman

dnaindia.com – Gargi Gupta

Kalki Subramanian will come as something of a shock to all those who get their idea of the transgender community from the hijras they see at traffic junctions. In Delhi recently for the launch of Songs of The Caravan, an album of songs sung by transgenders from all across India, Kalki is dressed in a rich red anarkali suit, tastefully made-up and accessorised in gold heels and clutch. The Chennai-based transgender and activist takes the lead in inviting chief guests, Brinda Karat and Swami Agnivesh, to the dais, and introducing them to the audience. …