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The sexual harassment charges against MJ Akbar began with a tweet by journalist Priya Ramani on October 8, in which she said that an article she wrote for Vogue India a year ago on her experience was actually about MJ Akbar. (Photo: File PTI)

Minister MJ Akbar sues journalist for defamation after #MeToo allegations

Scribe Priya Ramani's allegations found the first mention; she was the first one to publicly accuse Akbar of misconduct.

15 Oct 2018 3:02 PM

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

Over a dozen women journalists, who worked with MJ Akbar have accused him of sexual harassment during his days as an editor. (Photo: File | PTI)

False and fabricated, will take legal action: MJ Akbar on #MeToo charges

However, the junior foreign minister did not indicate any decision to step down from his position in the cabinet.

14 Oct 2018 4:06 PM

The #MeToo movement has intensified in the country with more women recounting their experiences of sexual harassment in the entertainment and media industry. (Photo: File | PTI)

Caught in #MeToo storm, Union Minister MJ Akbar resigns?

Over dozen women journalists have accused Akbar of sexual harassment who worked with him earlier during his days as an editor.

14 Oct 2018 12:02 PM

Akbar, the Minister of State for External Affairs, was in Nigeria when his name was taken in a #MeToo allegations thread on social media. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Statement later,' says #MeToo-accused MJ Akbar after landing in Delhi

Final call will be taken by Modi government on whether to retain MJ Akbar as a minister or concede to the demand for his removal.

14 Oct 2018 9:29 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

Kamal Haasan welcomes the movement

Kannagi of Poompuhar was the tragic figure of the epic Silappatikaram in which she wreaks revenge on Madurai

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

The journalists held protest expressing solidarity with their women colleagues who have come out and demanded proper implementation of prevention of sexual harassment act. (Photo: AP)

#MeToo: Journalists protest in Delhi, demand security at workplace

The journalists sought rapid action against those facing allegations of sexual misconduct and demanded removal of Union Minister M J Akbar.

13 Oct 2018 6:36 PM

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

Netflix prepares to pull the plug on its Sacred Games sequel amidst sexual allegations against crew members.

Netflix seeks to shelve Sacred Games 2

With mounting pressure from the raging MeToo movement, the sequel to Netflix’s Sacred Games is likely to be dropped altogether.

13 Oct 2018 12:24 AM

Demands have escalated for action against Akbar with Congress leader Jaipal Reddy demanding the Union minister's resignation or clarification on the charges levelled against him. (Photo: File | PTI)

On #MeToo, Rahul says, 'Truth needs to be told loud and clear'

Rahul Gandhi added he is happy that the space for those who don't treat women with respect and dignity is closing.

12 Oct 2018 1:29 PM

#MeToo: Sajid Khan accused of sexual misconduct, Akshay Kumar stalls Housefull 4

Post Nana Patekar, Housefull 4 actor Sajid Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than one woman.

12 Oct 2018 1:24 PM

#MeToo: Subhash Ghai anonymously accused of rape; director threatens defamation

The anonymous account was shared by writer Mahima Kukreja, one of the first women to accuse Utsav Chakraborty.

12 Oct 2018 10:32 AM

Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar in Welcome.

Nana’s friend Anil Kapoor on #MeToo: Girls are superior, all happenings are fantastic

Anil had called Nana ‘best actor he’s worked with’ while Nana said he ‘found a brother in Anil Kapoor’.

12 Oct 2018 10:10 AM

Union textiles minister Smriti Irani on Thursday came out in support of the women who have come out to speak of harassment as part of India’s #MeToo movement. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Ahead of polls, Modi govt feels heat to drop Akbar

After the Congress sought his resignation, the CPI(M) on Thursday also demanded Mr Akbar resignation over the allegations against him.

12 Oct 2018 1:48 AM

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