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Among the six cautionary tales, the story that leaves a lasting impression, however, is not directly to do with sexual harassment. DC Image

Book Review | Bunch of cautionary tales on sexist abuse

The key to resolving the crisis is shown to be lying with the victims, themselves

25 April 2021 9:52 AM IST

In this image taken from KABC pool video, Harvey Weinstein, the 69-year-old convicted rapist and disgraced movie mogul, wears a face mask during an arraignment hearing, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. Weinstein pleaded not guilty Wednesday to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts in California. ( AP)

Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assaults in California

The pandemic and procedural delays meant that Weinstein's extradition took well over a year

22 July 2021 12:37 PM IST

Harvey Weinstein.

#MeToo downs Weinstein

The role of newspapers like the New York Times and the New Yorker in exposing Weinstein is commendable.

27 May 2018 12:06 AM IST

Lee Eun-eui has been offering free legal help for victims of sexual violence since 2015, as part of a South Korean governments programme to support the victims. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Have been there: Ex-Samsung employee, survivor now helps #MeToo...

Lee's personal battle began in 2005 when she reported the abuse to her human resources department, only to be...

15 March 2018 4:44 PM IST

Most of his victims were drama students at a provincial university where he taught, it said, adding the 52-year-old had been forced out of his professorship over the scandal, leaving his career in tatters. (Photo: AP)

S Korean actor accused in #MeToo campaign possibly commits suicide

Jo Min-ki, who had been accused of sexually molesting at least eight victims, was found dead at his home in Seoul.

9 March 2018 3:40 PM IST

Leggy and heavily made-up models still adorn the stands at the Geneva show, though there seems to be a bit show than previous years. (Photo: Pixabay)

In #MeToo era, some question need for 'car girls' at shows

There are still women draped on cars as we walk around the show. (Photo: Pixabay)

8 March 2018 3:52 PM IST

The UN recalled a peacekeeping police unit after some members engaged in transactional sex with women living in a protection camp. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bleak Women's Day in South Sudan, where #MeToo has no impact

Rights groups are pushing campaigns like #MeToo and #HerToo to go further than spreading awareness and to focus on...

7 March 2018 5:50 PM IST

Jorge Dominguez has held several senior positions, including vice provost for international affairs from 2006 to 2015. (Representational Image/ AFP)

Reputed Harvard professor retires over 18 counts of sexual accusations

Several women complained of sexual misdemeanour and of being kissed and touched inappropriately' by Dominiguez.

7 March 2018 4:05 PM IST

Tornado that laid patriarchy bare

Lone voices over the years that swelled to an avalanche of testimonies, built #MeToo into the annihilating force it is...

30 Dec 2018 12:00 AM IST

World is more divided than before though its not just because of social media. People were already divided; but all of this is getting exaggerated by social media.

How social media became people power

The anonymity that the medium affords has allowed those with no voice to speak out against oppressors and has engendered...

30 Dec 2018 12:05 AM IST

(Illustration: Buddha Chandra)

Women, the law has your back!

While women have taken to social media in droves to call out offenders, the law, too, is here to protect, even though...

30 Dec 2018 12:10 AM IST

Brett Kavanaugh, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US, had full support of the US President, Donald Trump, during his sexual assault trial, filed by Christine Blasey Ford.

Men protected by himpathy'

Though the legal process to book the perpetrators may be a long-drawn-out one, A great start has been made of calling...

30 Dec 2018 12:07 AM IST