India, March 8 -- 3>WE ARE EITHER FETISHISED, QUESTIONED, OR DISMISSED: Saisha Shinde, Fashion designer

After starting her transition journey in 2021, Saisha Shinde, who previously went by the name of Swapnil Shinde, shares her "transition has been nothing short of a war". She shares, "It wasn't just about changing my body but reclaiming my truth that came with its own share of physical, emotional and societal battles. But today, I feel liberated and powerful." Talking about how inclusive we are in regards to transitioned women, she shares, "We like to believe we're inclusive, but there's still a long way to go. While there are more conversations around trans identities, inclusivity isn't just about using the right pronouns or giving us ...