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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...

18 Oct 2018 2:06 AM IST

Indias gender gap is narrowing down from 21.6 per cent in 2001 to 16.3 per cent in 2011. (Photo: PTI)

Empowering India's women: We still have a long way to go

In today's India, stories of women breaking many glass ceilings and reaching the pinnacles of success are splashed in...

18 Oct 2018 12:34 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale claimed that the National Democratic Alliance under PM Narendra Modi would once again come to power in 2019. (Photo: File/ANI)

A good decision: Ramdas Athawale on colleague MJ Akbar's resignation

The Minister of State for Social Justice also said the law will take its own course if Akbar was found guilty 'in an...

17 Oct 2018 9:15 PM IST

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)

Women activists welcome Akbar's resignation; call it victory for...

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

17 Oct 2018 7:22 PM IST

In the last fortnight, at least 20 women have spoken out against MJ Akbar. (Photo: File | PTI)

Chaal, Charitra, Chehra' exposed: AAP praises women who forced' Akbar...

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

17 Oct 2018 6:40 PM IST

Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) at Ashgabat, MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar accused Pakistan of committing crime against the Afghan people by blocking normal access between India and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI/File)

Court to hear MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case tomorrow

Akbar on Wednesday tendered his resignation as Minister of State for External Affairs.

17 Oct 2018 6:16 PM IST

The big brother of the Sangh Parivar in its mouthpiece Organiser said that common women, who face uncomfortable situations at the hands of common men, do not fall in the category of #MeToo campaign. (Representational image)

RSS brands #MeToo elitist, steers clear of MJ Akbar charges

Questions silence of liberal class' on harassment of Kerala nuns.

17 Oct 2018 1:41 AM IST

The accused men are not unconnected with their social origins, nor for that matter are the women. Part of the problem lies in not respecting the facts of history. (Representational image)

Can #MeToo succeed where child marriages are so rampant?

Can MeToo succeed in a culture where children are married off for social or economic exigencies?

17 Oct 2018 12:33 AM IST

The court of injustice

The challenge of getting a fair trial seems to lie in the system, and the obstacles women encounter when they do decide...

17 Oct 2018 12:05 AM IST

Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) at Ashgabat, MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar accused Pakistan of committing crime against the Afghan people by blocking normal access between India and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI/File)

Forcibly kissed me, greeted me in underwear': 15th woman accuses MJ...

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

16 Oct 2018 8:56 PM IST

Youth Congress workers during a protest against minister of state for external affairs M.J. Akbar in New Delhi. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

MJ Akbar sues one #MeToo accuser for defamation

Unfazed Priya Ramani vows to fight legal battle; activists want MJ sacked.

16 Oct 2018 1:42 AM IST

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)

Probe #MeToo allegations against Akbar, should step down for now:...

Allegations against Akbar have been levelled by several women journalists under social media campaign #MeToo against...

15 Oct 2018 8:13 PM IST