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The Outcasts is a story of loss, running away, hope and return. Three protagonists boldly confront a tradition-driven and repressive world. Through a series of serendipitous encounters, and against all odds, their paths intertwine at a time when each stands at a personal crossroads. Tabu is a rebellious young Muslim woman, who speaks her mind under the guise of jinn influence. Santan, an aging Hindu man, in the face of a near-death experience, suddenly discovers a new spark for life. And Chameli, a dazzling but emotionally fragile transgender woman, is forced to leave the community which had once provided her with safety and identity. Together, they embark on a transformative journey, laced with doubt and danger. They are forced to re-examine their values, renounce their old risk-averse selves, and face a dark night of the soul. Set in contemporary India, a land of dichotomies, the novel challenges the notions of gender, feminism vis-à-vis spirituality/religion, and culturally appropriate romantic expression.
The Eastern Europe and Central Asia region has the world’s fastestgrowingHIV epidemic. Although still concentrated, the epidemic hasdiversified, affecting several key populations in many countries. Thischange has increased the number of people in need, the ways theepidemic can spread, and the complexity of formulating an effectivestrategy to combat it. At the same time, international funding isinsufficient to cover the growing need, and domestic plans to coverthe funding gaps, in many cases, fall short. In this environment, the needto use data to make the best possible decisions about using availablefunds is essential.Tackling the World’s Fastest-Growing HIV Epidemic tells the storyof ho...