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Ramani, who was the first woman to a case Akbar of sexual harassment during the #MeToo movement, has to appear before the Patiala House Curt on the next date of hearing, slated on February 25. (Photo: File)

'Time to tell our side of story': Ramani on summons in MJ Akbar defamation case

The Rajya Sabha member has denied all charges against him as 'false, wild and baseless'.

29 Jan 2019 4:50 PM

Akbar, who resigned as Union minister on October 17 last year, filed a private criminal defamation complaint against Ramani after his name cropped up on social media when he was in Nigeria as the #MeToo campaign raged on in India. (Photo: File)

Court reserves order on summoning scribe in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar

Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago, which was denied by him.

22 Jan 2019 12:54 PM

Sotheby India MD Gaurav Bhatia launched the inaugural Mumbai auction in the two years of working in the company.`(Photo: LinkedIn India | gaurav-bhatia-a556482)

Gaurav Bhatia resigns from Sotheby's India MD a month after #MeToo claims

Gaurav Bhatia, in a statement, said he had decided to ‘move on’ after two successful years with Sotheby's auction house.

05 Jan 2019 3:05 PM

Actress Katrina Kaif was criticised by many for her item numbers in the movie Thugs Of Hindostan

Where to draw the line?

Bollywood debates on whether the overtly sexual portrayal of women in films should be challenged or whether mindsets must be allowed to change.

30 Dec 2018 12:10 AM

Movements like #MeToo might evoke a fear amongst predators that the victims may someday spill the beans and their predatory behaviour will be exposed.

That hand on your shoulder

A clear definition of what comprises sexual harassment lays the foundation for the fight against the menace.

30 Dec 2018 12:10 AM

Felt guilty for not knowing what he was up to: Farhan on allegations against Sajid

Sajid Khan was accused of sexual harassment by two women, following which he stepped down as the director of Housefull 4.

26 Nov 2018 11:25 AM

Vinta Nanda had credited Tanushree Dutta for courage in opening up against Alok Nath.

#MeToo India: Rape case filed against Alok Nath after complaint by Vinta Nanda

The Mumbai police on Wednesday registered an FIR against actor Alok Nath on allegations of rape leveled by writer Vinta Nanda.

21 Nov 2018 11:35 AM

#MeToo: Preity Zinta pens open letter to apologise for 'hurting sentiments'

Referring to her own #MeToo experience, Preity said that it also happened to her and she reacted to it strongly.

21 Nov 2018 11:15 AM

We have to keep conversation alive, says Kareena Kapoor Khan on #MeToo movement

The ‘Veere Di Wedding’ star stated that it is important to address these issues as stories do provide impetus to women to speak up.

21 Nov 2018 10:37 AM

Nawazuddin’s film’s release postponed indefinitely

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s career seems to be in jeopardy after he was called out by actress and ex-girlfriend, Niharika Singh, in her #MeToo post.

12 Nov 2018 12:02 AM

Nawaz in Me Too storm

Niharika reveals that she ended the relationship after discovering that the actor had been lying to her

11 Nov 2018 12:06 AM

Bachchan starrer with Nagaraj Manjule shelved?

The project was roadblocked earlier, when the original producers backed out of their commitment.

11 Nov 2018 12:04 AM

A lot has changed in 10 years, and even if this was its centenary year, I don’t expect there’d be much fuss. The Mills & Boon phenomenon is just too disturbing for 2018. (Photo: pixabay/Representational)

Mills & Boon lessons for #MeToo era

Too often we sneer and cry “gold-digger” when we see a gaggle of beauties draped over the likes of Sir Philip Green.

06 Nov 2018 2:16 AM

Zeenat Aman’s stalker is denied bail, again

Actress Zeenat Aman may not have contributed vocally to the ongoing #MeToo movement.

04 Nov 2018 12:07 AM

In an article published in The Washington Post on November 1, Pallavi Gogoi claimed that she was raped by MJ Akbar back in the 1990s. (Photo: Twitter | @pgogoi | PTI)

Rape 'coercion' not 'consensual': US-based journalist on MJ Akbar's remark

'I stand by every word in my published account,' Pallavi Gogoi said about her allegation on MJ Akbar.

03 Nov 2018 9:43 AM

MJ Akbar claims that the journalist entered into consensual relationship with him in around 1994. The relationship spanned several months. (Photo: Twitter | @pgogoi | PTI)

MJ Akbar raped me, says US-based scribe

Akbar says relationship was consensual, wife backs him.

03 Nov 2018 1:09 AM

'It was consensual relation': MJ Akbar on US-based journalist's rape claims

'These allegations were false and were consequently denied,' MJ Akbar said.

02 Nov 2018 3:17 PM

Chennai-based theatre artiste Ananya Ramaprasad said, 'I am a victim of sexual, mental and emotional manipulation, abuse, and most horrifically, gaslighting, all at the hands of my abuser, Maya S Krishnan.' (Representational Image)

#MeToo: Woman artiste accuses actress Maya S Krishnan of sexual harassment

Actress Maya S Krishnan has refuted allegation made by Chennai-based theatre artist Ananya Ramaprasad.

01 Nov 2018 7:48 PM

Baseless naming and shaming must stop

Ashoke says there is the other unquestionably genuine side to the #MeToo movement.

01 Nov 2018 12:49 AM

#MeToo must be sustained: Raveena Tandon

It was quite a special birthday for Raveena Tandon this year.

28 Oct 2018 12:25 AM

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