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    India Has Its First Transgender Television News Anchor

    Padmini Prakash was disowned by her parents at the age of 13, but only months after India's Supreme Court recognition of transgender rights, she is hosting a nightly news segment.

    31-year-old Padmini Prakash is reportedly India’s very first transgender news anchor.

    Prakash is not only a classical dancer, TV actress, and trans activist – she is a former Miss Transgender India.

    Padmini will work at the Coimbatore-based Lotus News Channel, appearing on the evening special.

    Padmini Prakash, India's first transgender TV News anchor. The 34 year old presents a prime time show on Lotus News.

    "I was very worried because I also had to focus on my diction and maintain a steady narrative pace to ensure that there was clarity and viewers could understand me," She said of her debut.

    "We are supportive of Padmini because she is very hard-working," Lotus News Channel chairman GKS Selvakumar said to The Times Of India. "After initial trials, we were convinced that she had the potential to be an excellent news anchor."

    "This would encourage others to aspire big," said Prakash of her new role.