Author: Santa Khurai | Varta Trust

Santa Khurai

Santa Khurai is a queer activist and champion of transgender rights based in Manipur. She is associated with civil society organizations All Manipur Nupi Maanbi Association (AMaNA) and Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHII). Writing poems and stories on queer issues is one of her many passions. She is the author of ‘The Yellow Sparrow: Memoir of a Transgender Woman’, a translation of ‘Meenai Leiba Yonba’, published by Speaking Tiger in 2023. Her upcoming second novel is called ‘The Exchange’.

Vartanama Apr '24

Sweet surrender

By Santa Khurai

Santa Khurai writes about a different kind of love story blossoming in the middle of sociopolitical conflict in Manipur
Policy Matters Jun '20

For those in lockdown – with or without coronavirus

By Santa Khurai

Santa Khurai proposes continued online education for trans students who may be unable to attend school or college even when the lockdown is lifted
Commentary Sep '19

Attempts at erasing trans cultures in Manipur

By Santa Khurai

Santa Khurai on trans women in Manipur being denied their traditional space in the Lai Haraoba festival
Manipur Diary, People Jun '18

Systemic (trans)gender injustice yet again!

By Santa Khurai

Santa Khurai narrates medical doctor Beyonce’s struggles around her transgender identity