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Award winning documentary on India’s first transgender police officer released

On: March 31, 2025

C.M. Paul Chennai, March 31, 2025 – Marking Transgender Day of Visibility, DBMedia Network Chennai has released the acclaimed documentary “TRANSCENDER,” chronicling the inspiring journey of K. Prithika Yashini, India’s first transgender police officer. The 28-minute documentary celebrates Yashini’s historic achievement, highlighting her resilience and determination in breaking societal barriers.Continue Reading

Capturing the spark that led to communal riot in Kandhamal

By: Matters India

On: February 16, 2017

In: National

CHENNAI: In 2008, Odisha’s Kandhamal district witnessed the worst communal violence in its history. Many thought conversion was the main reason. But what led to the so-called conversion? K P Sasi’s 90-minute-long documentary “Voices from the Ruins: Kandhamal in search of justice” looks at the history of communal violence inContinue Reading

Documentary on Indian female taxi driver hopes to inspire women

By: Matters India

On: October 13, 2016

In: Features

London: When Selvi was 14, she was married off to an abusive husband who forced her into prostitution. Over a decade later, her escape and journey to becoming one of India’s first female taxi drivers are the subject of a documentary film, “Driving With Selvi”, that aims to inspire womenContinue Reading