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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI | File)

Group of Ministers to offer #MeToo action plan

The GoM has been constituted in view of the felt need for broader consultation on this issue, the home ministry said in a statement.

25 Oct 2018 2:32 AM

A file photo of artist Jaishri Abichandani protesting in New York

#MeToo will take time... at last women are speaking up

It was gratifying to see Hindustan Times’ Prashant Jha step down as the chief of bureau after allegations of sexual misconduct hit the headlines.

25 Oct 2018 2:02 AM

It was obvious that the #MeToo movement could not stay confined within the comfort zone of social media, of “naming and shaming” with first person narratives of violations. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Will #MeToo lead to lasting changes?

The #MeToo movement provided them a forum to vent out their anguish which they had harboured for decades to bring in a closure.

25 Oct 2018 12:48 AM

Actress Sanjjanaa Galrani alleged she was harassed by Srivatsa during the shoot of a Kannada movie 13 years ago. (Photo: File)

#MeToo: Kannada film director Ravi Srivatsa accused of sex harassment

Activist Ekta M also shared account of her close friend accusing screenwriter of popular contemporary movie of seeking sexual favours.

24 Oct 2018 7:31 PM

When Vikas was accused of misconduct on the sets of Queen by Kangana Ranaut, the only person to come to his defence was ex-wife Richa Dubey

The unexpected allies

At a time when men are being publically called out for sexual harassment, they are finding supporters in the women in their lives.

23 Oct 2018 12:03 AM

#MeToo impact: Post allegations, Twitter urges YRF take stand against Dibakar

The question lies whether YRF will take a stand against Dibakar Banerjee in the wake of #MeToo movement.

22 Oct 2018 9:47 PM

Silence and mayhem go together in India

There may be murmurs of rebellion but the people do not rise in revolt because too much force is ranged on the other side.

22 Oct 2018 6:01 AM

Noting that #MeToo was a good movement, he however said it should not be misused to fix somebody by levelling false allegations. (Representational Image)

Now #MenToo movement to 'expose' harassment by women

Campaign was launched by NGO Children's Rights Initiative for Shared Parenting to protest against #Metoo movement, false cases against men.

21 Oct 2018 8:12 PM

Singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit had accused Malik of sexual harassment. Two budding singers had also levelled similar allegations against him. (Photo: File)

Anu Malik steps down as Indian Idol judge amid sexual harassment charges

The music composer's response comes after sources claimed that Sony TV asked him to step down as a judge for Indian Idol 10.

21 Oct 2018 2:09 PM

Swara Bhaskar believes that the movement is a big vindication to the courageous women who have stood up to claim their trauma and their stories after all these years.

Heads roll as #MeToo gathers storm

The ongoing #MeToo movement is uniquely encouraging as powerful men in the country are being brought to book for their misdeeds.

21 Oct 2018 12:04 AM

#MeToo: Atul Kasbekar charged of grinning to abuse on Cheat India, releases statement

Atul Kasbekar is most popular for producing women-oriented films ‘Neerja’ and ‘Tumhari Sulu’.

20 Oct 2018 5:00 PM

Radhika Apte talks about #MeToo

All I can say is that, as an industry, we are trying to come together to make a system that ensures we all have a safe work environment, says Radhika.

20 Oct 2018 5:52 AM

Zamana of male entitlement, privilege is over

There are many other serial offenders in the media and they will have to face enquiries.

20 Oct 2018 1:18 AM

The 40-year-old woman, who had attempted suicide thrice in the past, has in her Facebook post accused the two priests — Br Francis Gale of the Christian Brothers and Br Muscat of Don Bosco — for sexually abusing her since she was a five-year-old. (Representational Image)

Meghalaya: Woman names two Catholic Church priests in #MeToo campaign

Woman said she did not speak to anyone about the abuse by Br Muscat because of the larger abuse she faced from Br Francis Gale.

19 Oct 2018 7:45 PM

He said MJ Akbar's resignation from the council of ministers in the wake of charges of sexual harassment against him would not affect the prospects of BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as the party had taken 'prompt action'. (Photo: File)

Union Minister Alphons backs #MeToo but cautions against frivolous complaints

The Minister said there was no private life for politicians and they obviously have to be accountable.

19 Oct 2018 6:41 PM

Anirban Das Blah, a celebrity manager was rescued by the Vashi Traffic Police. (Facebook Screengrab/ @anirbanblah)

Celeb manager Anirban Das Blah, accused in #MeToo, attempts suicide; rescued

Anirban Das Blah was asked by Kwan entertainment to step down after being accused of sexual harassment.

19 Oct 2018 4:06 PM

The junior reporter said even though the accused had apologised to her, she wanted 'legal action against him so that he does not repeat it with other women in the future'. (Representational Image | Pexels)

‘Ex-boss asked about shape of my body parts’: Noida journalist amid #MeToo

The accused, however, has alleged that the complainant woman and her fiance were trying to blackmail him and extort money.

19 Oct 2018 1:36 PM

Editors Guild said resignation of MJ Akbar was result of women journalists’ courage to fight for a high principle: gender equality in the newsroom. (Photo: File)

Editors Guild asks MJ Akbar to withdraw case against journalist

The Editors Guild assured its full support to the other women journalists in case MJ Akbar decides to sue them.

18 Oct 2018 2:22 PM

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray also said that women should raise their voice as and when they face oppression, and not after 10 years. (Photo: File)

'I know Nana Patekar is indecent, but...': Here's what Raj Thackeray said #MeToo

Raj Thackeray on #MeToo said, 'I know Nana Patekar; he is indecent. He does crazy things but I don't think he can do such a thing.'

18 Oct 2018 9:23 AM

Editor-turned-politician MJ Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women, stepped down as Minister of State for External Affairs on Wednesday evening, saying he will challenge the accusations against him. (Photo: File | PTI)

#MeToo: Hearing on MJ Akbar’s defamation case against journalist today

Akbar sued Ramani accusing her of 'intentionally putting forward malicious, fabricated and salacious' allegations.

18 Oct 2018 8:38 AM

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