Indian American researches India's transgender law in Kolkata

Nikhil Pochana, a member of Penn's Class of 2028 majoring in political science is a 2026 summer research intern with the Penn South Asia Center.

Ankita Baidya•Jul 13, 2026 07:00 PM• 1261 views

University of Pennsylvania student Nikhil Pochana is conducting field research with a Kolkata-based LGBTQ advocacy organization

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Ankita Baidya is a Europe-based journalist currently pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism. Her reporting and writing explore the intersections of society, politics, education and culture, with a particular interest in identity, youth and global affairs.

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