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Udit Raj, BJP MP

#MeToo fire engulfs MJ Akbar

The MEA later put out a statement that the incidents (of sexual harassment) happened when Mr Akbar was not in the...

10 Oct 2018 1:35 AM IST

The current and future generations of theatre makers need to be more aware than ever before about how our work is contributing to a larger gender narrative. (Representational image)

Theatre companies must evolve, adapt to the new world

Vijay Kenkre once told me that the purpose of Experimental Theatre is to make Commercial Theatre better.

10 Oct 2018 12:26 AM IST

Another journalist too echoed Ramanis allegations tweeting that in her case it was at Taj Bengal, Kolkata and that after the encounter, she declined the offer.

Union Minister and former editor M J Akbar accused of sexual...

Journalists across the nation name male colleagues for inappropriate sexual advances.

9 Oct 2018 1:40 PM IST

In a lengthy statement, AIB said Tanmay Bhat, who is one their founding members, knew about the accusations against Utsav and had confronted him in a personal capacity. (Photo: File)

Tanmay Bhat steps away' from AIB amid #MeToo row, Gursimran Khamba...

While Bhat came under attack for inaction in complaints against comic Utsav Chakraborty, Khamba has been directly...

8 Oct 2018 7:37 PM IST

Notably, unlike Hollywood, Bollywood has remained largely silent on Tanushree, but not the world of Indian journalism and stand-up comedy. (Photo: Pixabay)

#MeToo: Indian journalists, comedians accused of sexual misconduct

Interview by former actress Tanushree Dutta, recalling her uncomfortable encounter with star Nana Patekar 10 years ago,...

6 Oct 2018 5:03 PM IST

Utsav Chakraborty

Indian Twitter's #metoo movement

Comedian Utsav Chakraborty has been strongly criticised and taken to task for his perverted behaviour online.

6 Oct 2018 5:56 AM IST

At the Bukavu hospital, which serves as a clinic for gynaecological and obstetric care, he lives under the permanent protection of UN peacekeepers. (Photo: AP)

Denis Mukwege: Healer of DR Congo's wounds becomes Nobel laureate

Nobel Peace Prize co-winner had been repeatedly nominated for work with gang rape victims from conflicts that have...

5 Oct 2018 3:25 PM IST

Young ballerinas are being distracted by viral videos of hyper-eleastic dancers performing incredible tricks, says ballet legend Diana Vishneva.

Young ballerinas being ruined by Instagram, says star Vishneva

Vishneva fears that young dancers are being set unrealistic standards by posed photos and videos, particularly on...

2 Oct 2018 12:40 AM IST

Close to 20 firms in the UK have gone ahead and banned workplace romance (Photo: AFP)

Firms have grown more sceptical about workplace romance after #MeToo...

The study found that 78 per cent companies reviewed and updated policies regarding workplace relationships in the wake...

19 Nov 2018 5:49 PM IST

Comic Gursimran Khamba was the showrunner and creator of Gormint, a political satire that AIB was producing for Amazon Prime Video along with talent and event management firm Only Much Louder (OML). (Photo: Facbook Screengrab | Gursimran Khamba)

Gursimran Khamba dropped from Amazon show over #MeToo claims

Gursimran Khamba was accused of sexual misconduct by an anonymous woman on social media last month.

15 Nov 2018 11:40 AM IST

#MeToo accused actor Alok Nath expelled from top film body CINTAA

The statement also added that if Alok Nath fails to appear during the annual general meeting on May 1, he will be...

14 Nov 2018 9:17 AM IST

MJ Akbar, the Minister of State for External Affairs, stepped down Wednesday, following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications. (Photo: File | PTI)

MJ Akbar a thorough gentleman, former colleague supports him in sex...

Joyeeta Basu said Ramani posted her tweets intentionally with a purpose to harm' Akbar's reputation and goodwill'.

12 Nov 2018 3:17 PM IST