#metoo | The Asian Age

Friday, Apr 26, 2024 | Last Update : 09:00 PM IST

#metoo Page-4

CJI led bench did not pass any orders on allegations and asked media to show restrain to protect independence of judiciary. (Photo: File)

'Judiciary can't be made scapegoat': CJI refutes sexual harassment charges

Refuting to allegations, CJI said there is some bigger force behind woman who made allegations and called them baseless.

20 Apr 2019 11:31 AM

Police said Friday that one of the 17 people arrested in connection with her death had accused the school's principal of ordering the attack. (Photo:Representational)

Bangladeshi teen burned to death, accuses teacher for sexual harassment in letter

A schoolgirl was burned to death in Bangladesh on the orders of her head teacher after she reported him for sexually harassing her.

19 Apr 2019 12:31 PM

In handing Geoffrey Rush a victory in his defamation case against The Daily Telegraph, the judge said the actor’s reputation was harmed by a “recklessly irresponsible piece of sensational journalism.” (Photo: AP)

Silencing effect of Geoffrey Rush’s victory on the #MeToo Movement

Rush’s recent victory in his defamation case against the Sydney newspaper could have a chilling effect on the #MeToo movement.

12 Apr 2019 9:26 PM

Zoya Akhtar on MeToo in Bollywood

The star director-producer lashes out at production houses that are not employing women after the MeToo movement.

04 Apr 2019 1:04 AM

Screengrab of De De Pyaar De Trailer featuring Alok Nath. (Courtesy: YouTube/T-Series)

Twitterati slam 'De De Pyaar De' makers for casting #MeToo accused Alok Nath

Many social media users express disappointment to Ajay Devgn, Bhushan Kumar for casting Alok Nath in the film.

02 Apr 2019 6:15 PM

He made the remarks in a video, filmed at the ruins of the indigenous city of Comalcalco and posted on Facebook and Twitter. (Photo:AFP)

Mexico wants apology for 500 year old colonial abuses; Spain denies wrongdoing

The wounds of the Spanish conquest were ripped open afresh when Mexico's president urged Spain and the Vatican to apologize for the abuses.

26 Mar 2019 10:39 AM

Philippe's office on Friday welcomed the resignation, describing it as a responsible decision. (Photo:Twitter)

50 year old Mayor from France quits over nude photos sent to woman

A mayor in northwest France close to PM Edouard Philippe has resigned after several nude pictures of him were released by a woman.

23 Mar 2019 10:06 AM

The agency alleged that Patel frequently asked female servers to go out on dates with him. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin restaurant owner accused of sexually harassing women employees

The accused, Manish Patel, is the owner and general manager of Swami Pancake, a franchise of an American pancake restaurant.

21 Mar 2019 11:33 AM

They later threw her out of the vehicle after snatching her gold chain. (Representational Image)

Pollachi sexual case: NCW asks TN DGP take appropriate action against men arrested

The National Commission for Women asked the Tamil Nadu Director of Police to initiate action against the men involved.

13 Mar 2019 4:21 PM

Marija Lukic waits to speak during an anti-government protest in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo: AP)

A struggle for dignity

Inspired by #MeToo, Serbian woman speaks out and fights back.

08 Mar 2019 1:43 PM

Bold & brainy

Bollywood diva Paakhi A. Tyrewaala, who was recently invited to Berlin Film Festival, shares her take on #MeToo, sexual assault and nepotism.

08 Mar 2019 12:44 AM

#MeToo running out of steam?

M.J. Akbar is back in the Parliament and Suhel Seth recently got married, hosted a grand reception where the city’s who’s who attended.

07 Mar 2019 12:00 AM

Tina Dutta and Mohit Malhotra. (Photo: Instagram)

#MeToo: Tina Dutta accuses co-star Mohit Malhotra of inappropriately touching her

MeToo movement in India was started by actress Tanushree Dutta.

04 Mar 2019 1:53 PM

Michael Jackson, pictured at a news conference in 1996, faced major abuse allegations before his death. (Photo: AFP)

‘Leaving Neverland’ stirring up a storm

Bombshell documentary reignites Michael Jackson abuse firestorm.

02 Mar 2019 1:41 PM

The accused has been identified as Ravinder Singh, a native of Jalandhar district in Punjab, they said. (Representational Image)

NRI arrested for raping woman he met on matrimonial website

According to police, the woman filed a case on March 27, 2018 stating that she came in contact with Singh through the matrimonial website

02 Mar 2019 9:43 AM

There is a fear post #MeToo movement, says Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon on #MeToo movement, her search for a perfect script and live-in relationships.

28 Feb 2019 1:33 AM

While leaving a meeting in the vehicle, Trump gripped Johnson by the hand and leaned in so close that she felt his breath, the lawsuit says. (Photo:AP)

Trump forcibly kissed an ex-campaign worker before a rally: Report

The woman, Alva Johnson, said in a lawsuit, that the alleged incident was 'part of a pattern of predatory behaviour' by Donald Trump.

26 Feb 2019 8:50 AM

The court has set April 10 as the date for next hearing.

#MeToo: Court grants bail to Ramani in defamation filed by MJ Akbar

Following the allegation, Akbar slapped a private criminal defamation case against Ramani on October 16.

25 Feb 2019 11:17 AM

The scandals have hit countries around the world, with lives devastated from Australia to Chile, Germany and the US. (Photo:AP)

Pope's vow to battle child sex abuse fails to appease victims

Pope Francis on Sunday vowed to tackle every single case of sexual abuse by priests.

25 Feb 2019 8:32 AM

The iconic photo taken at the Times Square right after the end of WWII in 1945, the statue was modellled on. (Photo: ANI)

Statue depicting non-consensual kiss defaced

Iconic WWII statue of sailor kissing nurse non-consensually vandalised.

21 Feb 2019 5:07 PM

4 of 14

Columns

Sunil Gatade