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He has been booked under the Indian Penal Code for molestation and making vulgar calls, along with the relevant sections of the IT act. (Representational Image)

Sexual harassment commonplace: 60 per cent of US women are victims,...

The findings come as the US grapples with sexual scandals that have rocked the world of entertainment, business and...

22 Nov 2017 12:10 PM IST

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Police booths at 23 stations

Once directed to these booths, the survivors can raise their complaints without any hassle.

21 Nov 2017 1:41 AM IST

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive, chronic problem that can cause enduring psychological harm, scientists say. (Photo: Pexels/Representational)

Workplace sexual harassment 'a chronic problem': expert

Perpetrators of sexual harassment in workplaces are not only superiors but also coworkers, subordinates, customers and...

20 Nov 2017 2:52 PM IST

Feminists say symbolic moves are not enough to combat the engrained sexism in France. (Photo: AP)

France wrestles with the line between seduction and harassment

We must change the whole way of thinking of our society.

20 Nov 2017 10:35 AM IST

The study further elaborates that many of them are turning to drink and drugs in order to cope and in the long run have a lower level of overall happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression in women often caused by sexual harassment in office

Study finds women are suffering anxiety, depression, eating disorders and PTSD after being victimized at their work...

18 Nov 2017 11:15 AM IST

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Bisexual women face higher rates of sexual violence

In fact, 50% of bisexual women have experienced rape at one point of their lifetime while within the United States.

16 Nov 2017 10:04 AM IST

The incident came to light when a nurse posted videos of a rather sexually suggestive dance on Facebook, instantly sparked outrage. (Photo: Screengrab/ IndianViralLion)

S Korea hospital under fire for forcing nurses to perform sexy dances...

A nurse wrote: 'We had to lie down on the floor and spread our legs in front of patients and their guardians.'

15 Nov 2017 2:49 PM IST

Corrigan is at least the fifth woman to claim Bush groped her. (Photo: AP)

Woman accuses former President George H W Bush of groping her when...

The 16-year-old says as the photo was being taken, Bush dropped his hand to her buttocks and squeezed.

14 Nov 2017 9:27 AM IST

A photo taken on January 7, 2013, shows Sepp Blatter (right) and Hope Solo (centre) presenting the Fifa Womens World Player of the Year award to USAs Abby Wambach in the Ballon dOr ceremony in Zurich. (Photo: AP)

Now, Sepp Blatter in sexual harassment scandal

Blatter also famously argued in 2004 that players could boost the popularity of the women's game by wearing tighter...

12 Nov 2017 1:06 AM IST

Repercussions of sexual misconduct

We get celebrities to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.

12 Nov 2017 12:08 AM IST

AirAsia India, however, said in a statement that the passenger verbally abused a senior cabin crew after she was asked to switch off her mobile phone. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Felt like terrorist: Woman accuses AirAsia crew in B'luru of sexual...

AirAsia India has denied the charge and said it dealt with the incident as per laid down procedure.

11 Nov 2017 2:06 PM IST

An American national who was allegedly drugged and gangraped at a hotel in Delhi in April, has returned to India to record her statement and identify the accused. (Representational image)

Plea rejected, sentence in harassment case upheld

The court also upheld a penalty of Rs 10,000 imposed on him with a direction that the amount should be paid to the...

11 Nov 2017 1:58 AM IST