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#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

Advocate Falguni Brahmbhatt has requested the court to direct the state government to bring about suitable changes in the law to relax provisions relating to period of limitation with respect to complaints and civil suits lodged by women.

#MeToo: Lawyer files PIL seeking formation of panels

Women of all classes, especially the educated are using this as a platform to name and shame the person who had sexually harassed them.

25 Oct 2018 1:56 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

Everything said about Anu Malik is true: Alisha Chinai

The composer even feels that, because Malik’s peers continued to work with him, he was emboldened to persist with his predatory behaviour.

22 Oct 2018 12:12 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

On February 13, 2015, an FIR was registered against Pachauri and he was granted anticipatory bail in the case on March 21, 2015. (Photo: File)

I'm 78, expedite matter: Pachauri after court frames molestation charges

The charges were framed after former TERI chief R K Pachauri, who was present in the courtroom, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.

20 Oct 2018 1:41 PM

Sexual harassment case was filed against ex-TERI chief RK Pachauri by his former colleague. (Photo: File | PTI)

Court frames molestation charges against RK Pachauri in sexual harassment case

The charges were framed after ex-TERI chief RK Pachauri, who was present in courtroom, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.

20 Oct 2018 12:06 PM

Jatin Das faces two more harassment charges

Garusha Katoch, was the second alleged victim of Das to share her story on Twitter.

20 Oct 2018 6:16 AM

Kailash Satyarthi, speaking as chief guest at RSS's annual Vijayadashmi celebrations in Nagpur, said India may be a land of hundred problems, but it is also mother of over billion solutions. (Photo: Twitter | @RSSorg)

‘RSS shakhas can act as firewall to protect children’: Kailash Satyarthi

Satyarthi was concerned over incidents where those responsible for child protection were found guilty of raping killing and selling them.

19 Oct 2018 1:59 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

Akbar’s departure shows effectiveness of #MeToo

Akbar said he was resigning to fight as an individual the criminal defamation case he has filed against one of his accusers.

18 Oct 2018 2:06 AM

In a brief statement, Akbar said he had decided to seek justice in a court of law in his personal capacity. (Photo: file)

Women activists welcome Akbar's resignation; call it victory for India's #MeToo

Akbar stepped down Wednesday following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications.

17 Oct 2018 7:22 PM

Akbar stepped down today as the Minister of State for External Affairs, following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications, by several women journalists. (Photo: File)

‘Chaal, Charitra, Chehra’ exposed: AAP praises women who ‘forced’ Akbar to resign

Reacting to Akbar's resignation, AAP spokesperson said the action was 'not sufficient' and demanded criminal proceedings against him.

17 Oct 2018 6:40 PM

NSUI president quits over sexual harassment charges

Khan, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir had submitted his resignation on Monday and Congress president Rahul Gandhi accepted it, sources said.

17 Oct 2018 1:25 AM

Action director Sham Kaushal, actor Vicky Kaushal’s father, has issued an ‘unconditional’ apology after being accused of sexual harassment.

I unconditionally apologise: Sham Kaushal

Reacting to this news Sham Kaushal took the social media platform to defend him.

17 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

Akbar on Monday sued Priya Ramani- the first woman to name him for the sexual harassment and said that she was 'intentionally putting forward malicious, fabricated and salacious' allegations to ruin his goodwill and reputation. (Photo: File)

‘Forcibly kissed me, greeted me in underwear’: 15th woman accuses MJ Akbar

Akbar stated that he will not quit as Union Minister of State for External Affairs and will fight against allegations of sexual harassment.

16 Oct 2018 8:56 PM

The woman resorted to kicking, punching and slapping the bank manager, holding him by his collar. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: Karnataka bank manager asked for sex to grant loan, thrashed by woman

Devaiyya had allegedly asked woman, who applied for loan of Rs 2 lakh, to make sexual relations with him in return of sanctioning her loan.

16 Oct 2018 2:23 PM

'I am deeply disappointed that a Union minister should dismiss the detailed allegations of several women as a political conspiracy,' Ramani said in a statement. (Photo: Priya Ramani | Twitter)

MJ Akbar's statement disappointing, ready to fight: Priya Ramani

Ramani said MJ Akbar was seeking to 'silence' the survivors through 'intimidation and harassment'.

15 Oct 2018 7:30 PM

The minister of state of External Affairs had Sunday rejected the allegations as “false, fabricated and deeply distressing” and said he was taking appropriate legal action against the accusers. (Photo: File)

MJ Akbar has given his version: BJP after MoS rejects #MeToo allegations

BJP leaders and spokespersons had so far maintained silence on the issue amid an increasing demand for the minister to quit his position.

15 Oct 2018 4:17 PM

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