In a modest stationery shop in Chikkaballapur, 60 kilometres from Bengaluru, sits a quiet revolution. Despite physical disability, meet Kiran B Nayak, a 39-year-old transman, who has been the voice of the voiceless, helping those who are in need amid struggles.

Nayak has devoted his life to bringing change into the lives of the physically challenged and the transgender communities who face neglect from society through Karnataka Vikalachetanara Sanghatane (KVS) and Society for Transmen Action and Rights (STAR), set up by him.

When polio struck

Kiran Nayak was born a female 39 years ago to the Lambani tribal community. At the time of birth, the parents — daily wage labourers — named her Usha Kiran. “I was born in Hanuman Thanda (tribal settlement) in Narsampet, Warangal district, Andhra P

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