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Minister of state for external affairs M.J. Akbar at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday after his arrival from a foreign tour. (Photo: PTI)

Charges false and fabricated; will take legal action: Akbar

‘Why #MeToo storm just before polls? Is there an agenda?’

15 Oct 2018 1:10 AM

Meanwhile, there has been a lot of discussion on the #MeToo movement in India — and it is about time women got together and fought for their own rights. No one can wait for all good men to step forward and help with benevolent patriarchy.

Of royal weddings, India’s #MeToo and a memorial for Wodehouse

Rape crisis centres will be opened, all through this private initiative.

15 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

It is true that many women still cannot muster the courage to complain that they were assaulted sexually. But the possibility of false complaints also cannot be ruled out.(Representational image)

Sexual freedom versus sexual assault

Complaints of sexual harassment are rising by leaps and bounds… It is true that there is no dearth of philanderers and they must be pinned down.

15 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

Minister’s statement a shaming moment

The government’s slogan of “Beti bachao, beti padhao!” rings hollow today. It might as well be just “Beti bachao!”

15 Oct 2018 12:05 AM

‘Impact of #MeToo will take time... It’s a step towards a just world’

The Act allows for complaints to be made within 30 days of the incident, and in case of delay within an additional 30 days.

14 Oct 2018 2:18 AM

Journalists hold #MeToo stir on eve of MJ Akbar return

The junior foreign minister, who has been on an official trip abroad, has so far not responded to the charges.

14 Oct 2018 1:51 AM

Poster of the Youtube video, Instructions for Rape Victims

Potent message in a short video

The video, which has clocked in over 3000+ views in two days, is what Akarsha is pinning all his hopes on.

14 Oct 2018 1:15 AM

His day of reckoning cannot be far away as a government that swears by women empowerment must heed the hue and cry over a perpetrator being in its ranks.

Yes minister, the time’s up

The snowballing #MeToo movement has put us on the path to inquiry, inquisition and introspection.

14 Oct 2018 1:14 AM

However, Lata Ketkar also said that she welcomed the Me Too movement as it gave strength to women if they felt they had been harassed. (Photo: ANI)

Women journalists 'not so innocent': BJP leader on #MeToo accusations

This statement comes in the wake of recent allegations of sexual misconduct against MJ Akbar during his time as a journalist.

13 Oct 2018 8:51 AM

Now, male behaviour is on the radar too; a rising number of women are saying ‘no’ to unsafe workspaces, for themselves and others. This is one of the biggest achievements of the #MeToo campaign. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

#MeToo to #UsToo: Power lies in numbers

The stories of sexual harassment that we are hearing today can’t be all lumped in one basket.

13 Oct 2018 2:02 AM

Regarding taking action against those who are in office, I am really hopeful that the system will react because I believe that these complaints are true: Maneka Gandhi, WCD minister

Maneka Gandhi to set up panel to look into #MeToo charges

Former journalism intern calls out MJ; Rahul backs women’s campaign.

13 Oct 2018 1:22 AM

Anil Kapoor on #MeToo

Interestingly, Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar have been a much-loved duo in the Bollywood movie ‘Welcome’.

13 Oct 2018 1:09 AM

The trolls and people who consider themselves endangered are concerned pose a series of queries.

#Metoo not funny

Trolls, cartoons and tasteless jokes are doing the rounds on social media to counter #metoo movement.

13 Oct 2018 12:23 AM

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs MJ Akbar has come under the scanner after several of his former women colleagues accused him of sexual misconduct when he held senior editorial positions in a number of media organisations. (Photo: File | PTI)

Amid #MeToo charges, shadow looms over MJ Akbar's continuation as minister

As per source, senior ministers, have indicated that Akbar will have to step down once he returns to India.

12 Oct 2018 11:53 AM

Men need to be more cautious and sensitive: Emraan Hashmi

The actor has decided to incorporate practical clauses in all future contracts within his recently set-up production house

12 Oct 2018 12:14 AM

Tanushree at the police station. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

#MeToo impact: Aamir quits Mogul

The “legal process” that Aamir refers to is the case filed by Geetika Tyagi against Subhash Kapoor at the Versova Police Station in 2014.

12 Oct 2018 12:11 AM

The comments from the 48-year-old Trump came in a wide-ranging interview given to ABC News last week in Kenya, during her four-nation solo trip to Africa. (Photo: AP | File)

Melania Trump says #MeToo accusers should offer hard evidence

Melania Trump says sometimes the media goes too far and the way they portray some stories, it's not correct.

11 Oct 2018 3:48 PM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan supports the #MeToo movement

The actress believes that women speaking out need to be supported and encouraged.

11 Oct 2018 12:33 AM

It’s difficult being a woman in India, says Soha Ali Khan

She adds, “It takes a lot of courage to stand up and tell your story, and women need to be supported when they do that.

10 Oct 2018 12:14 AM

With social media sites being flooded with survivor stories on sexual harassment and lawyers offering to take up pro bono cases, we take a look at what comes after naming and shaming the perpetrators.

#MeToo: The road ahead

Some lawyers are coming together to open the doors of the legal system as a way to help survivors.

10 Oct 2018 12:05 AM

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