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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Initiative seeks to sensitise doctors to needs and rights of queer community
KOZHIKODE: When Amala (name changed), a young trans woman from Kozhikode, walked into a hospital with severe abdominal pain, the doctor's hesitation wasn't just clinical--it was personal. Questions unrelated to her health condition, awkward stares, and whispered consultations with other staff left her feeling humiliated, rather than cared for. For countless queer individuals across Kerala, healthcare often feels less like healing and more like surviving judgement. Determined to change this, the NGO Queer Malabaris is launching a bold new initiative: The Queer Medico Wing. The pathbreaking programme aims to sensitise doctors across Kerala to the needs and rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals, making healthcare a space of dignity, not discrimination. The initiative, expected to roll out in the coming weeks, is designed to address a long-standing gap in the state's healthcare system: The lack of awareness and confidence among many medical professionals when treating queer and trans individuals. 'Even today, many doctors hesitate or feel unsure when it comes to treating queer people, especially those who've undergone gender-affirming procedures,' said a core member of Queer Malabaris. 'It's not due to malice, but because they were never taught how to engage or treat us with dignity and understanding. This initiative is about changing that.' Talking in detail about the initiative, Dr Arjun, executive board member of Queer Malabaris, said, 'The first phase of the project will focus on awareness-building through workshops, interactive sessions and educational modules. These sessions will be open to medical professionals from all sectors--public, private, and academic--with the goal of embedding queer sensitivity into mainstream healthcare conversations. Basic grounding will be followed by specialised, hands-on training where doctors in the group will get an opportunity to work with medial experts or hospitals specialised in surgeries and other medical procedures for queer people." Dr Arjun added, 'Finally these trained and certified doctors under the Queer Medico Wing will be referred to members who seek queer-friendly doctors for any medical service.'
India.com
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Ajay Devgn's heroine who got pregnant in first month of dating, married later, said ‘I didn't know what…'; She is…
Meet Ajay Devgn's heroine who got pregnant in first month of dating, married later, said 'I didn't know what…'; She is… The actress married for the second time and gave birth to a son in 2024. She has been in hit movies like VIP, Thalaivaa, and The Goat Life. Her name is... By Kritika Vaid Advertisement An actress and producer who has worked in the Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil film industries started her acting career at the age of 17. In 2009, she made her debut with the Malayalam film Neelathamara and later appeared in the Tamil film Mynaa. She received a lot of praise for her performance and even bagged a Best Actress award. The actress was also seen alongside Mohanlal and Biju Menon in Run Baby Run. We are talking about actress Amala Paul, who has worked with director AL Vijay. She was also romantically linked with him and later got married. Their marriage lasted for two years, from 2014 to 2016, due to disagreements between her and her in-laws regarding her decision to continue acting. Advertisement === The South sensation has been a part of superhit movies like VIP, Thalaivaa, and The Goat Life. When her career was booming, the actress started dating entrepreneur Jagat Desai in 2023. After a month of being in a relationship, she got pregnant. In July, they tied the knot and welcomed a baby boy in 2024. Advertisement === Amala told that she had lived with Jagat for a few months before marriage and during this time she also got pregnant without marriage. Then she did not know what to do. Speaking to JWF Binge, Amala said, 'I got pregnant at a time when I didn't know what to do with my life. But that experience gave me a sense of direction and made me a better person. Everything became about that little life inside me. I didn't know where the 'me' went– but I liked it.' 'Marriage came later,' she added. Amala has also worked with Ajay Devgn in Bholaa as Dr. Swara. She has also worked with Tahir Raj Bhasin and Zarina Wahab in Ranjish Hi Sahi series.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amala Paul reveals she got pregnant when she didn't know what to do with her life: ‘I was forgetting the names of my own family members'
Actress Amala Paul has opened up about the transformative journey she experienced in recent years, including finding love once again in her husband Jagat Desai and becoming a mother to a baby boy. She married Jagat in 2023 and became a mother the following year. Amala about motherhood In an interview with JWF Binge, Amala spoke about the uncertainty she faced during this evolving period in her life. She was in a situation where she did not know what to do with her life while carrying her baby. Celebrity Couple Amala Paul and Jagat Desai Welcome Baby Boy by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's A List Of Cheapest Steel Suppliers (See List) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo 'I got pregnant at a time when I didn't know what to do with my life. But that experience gave me a sense of direction and made me a better person. Everything became about that little life inside me. I didn't know where the 'me' went — but I liked it,' she revealed. Amala and Jagat's dating life Amala also shared that she and Jagat were still in the early stages of getting to know each other when she discovered she was expecting. She described Jagat's presence in her life as nothing short of a blessing, calling him the greatest gift during a time when she needed stability and support. Mental struggles post pandemic She also reflected on the emotional struggles that began around 2020, following the loss of her father and the psychological pressure brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The emotional strain was so severe that she experienced symptoms akin to borderline schizophrenia. 'I was forgetting the names of my own family members. The stress was that intense,' she added. To overcome these challenges, she decided to go on solo trips across various countries, including Bali, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and London. She emphasised that no one in this world can rescue a person from their problems — everyone must find their own way to overcome them. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amala Paul: ‘I got pregnant at a time when I didn't know what to do with my life'
Amala Paul, who tied the knot with Jagat Desai in 2023, welcomed a baby boy in 2024. This was a time when Amala was going through a tough phase and didn't know how to reconnect with herself. However, her unexpected pregnancy helped her find herself. Speaking to JWF Binge, Amala said, 'I got pregnant at a time when I didn't know what to do with my life. But that experience gave me a sense of direction and made me a better person. Everything became about that little life inside me. I didn't know where the 'me' went– but I liked it.' Amala Paul said that she and her partner, Jagat Desai, had been together for just a few months when she found out about her pregnancy. 'Marriage came later,' she said. Amala also shared that her husband Jagat came as the biggest blessing in her life. Also Read | Fans spot a tear in Urvashi Rautela's black gown worth Rs 61 lakh at Cannes: 'First Indian actress to wear a torn dress to Cannes' Her struggles began in 2020–21, when she lost her father and faced the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. During that period, she even experienced symptoms resembling borderline schizophrenia—coinciding with her role in a Hindi series where she portrayed a character with the same condition. 'I was forgetting the names of my own family members. The stress was that intense,' she recalled. Eventually, the actress embarked on a solo journey across Bali, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and London, where she came to a powerful realization—the importance of reconnecting with oneself. 'You can't rely on others to rescue you. You have to find your own way,' she shared.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know married Rajinikanth was allegedly in love with Nagarjuna Akkineni's second wife Amala?
Superstar often makes headlines for his inspiring journey in life before becoming an actor. He worked in humble jobs as a coolie, bus conductor, and later as a producer, before rising to become one of the leading stars in the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, one of the rumours that stirred curiosity among fans was his alleged association with actress , who later married actor . The buzz surrounding their relationship created waves in the industry at the time. Rajinikanth and Amala's movies Rajinikanth reportedly fell for his wife in the 1980s when she came to interview him on the sets of 'Thillu Mallu'. Their bond deepened, and eventually, the two got married. Latha, who hails from a Tamil family in Chennai, was then a young graduate in English Literature and a playback singer with several Tamil songs to her credit. However, things allegedly took a dramatic turn when actress Amala entered Rajinikanth's life. The two shared screen space in films such as 'Mappillai' and 'Kodi Parakutthu'. Their on-screen chemistry was praised by fans and critics during that time. According to BollywoodShaadis, Rajinikanth was 36 at the time, while Amala was only 19. Their first collaboration was in the 1987 film Velaikkaran, where it is said that the actor developed a fondness for her. Over time, their friendship grew stronger. It was even rumoured that the two would often discuss personal matters and that Rajinikanth made efforts to visit Amala during her shooting schedules. Speculation also claimed that the pair travelled overseas together. Coolie | Song - Coolie Disco Breaking the bond Amid this growing closeness, insiders alleged that Rajinikanth had distanced himself from his family and even sent divorce papers to Latha. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, his mentor, the legendary filmmaker K. Balachander, is believed to have intervened. The director reportedly urged Rajinikanth to reconsider for the sake of his children and cautioned that such a move might tarnish his image, especially among his female fanbase. Taking his mentor's words to heart, Rajinikanth is said to have ended the alleged affair. Anyway, both of them have not reacted to the rumours to date. It was also claimed that fans, outraged by the news, warned the actor that they would boycott his films if he left his wife and children. Some even resorted to sending him threatening letters and staging protests. Rajinikanth's family Latha and Rajinikanth have two daughters, Aishwarya and Soundarya. Amala and Nagarjuna Akkineni At the same time, Amala married Nagarjuna in 1992, and they have a son, Akhil Akkineni. Nagarjuna was earlier married to Lakshmi Daggubati, with whom he has a son, Naga Chaitanya.
