Maneka Gandhi to propose judicial panel to look into issues emanating from MeToo campaign
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has said that she is proposing a committee, comprising senior judicial and legal persons as members, to look into all issues.
Oct 12, 2018, 15:29 PM IST
Women journalists not so innocent that they can be misused: Chief of MP BJP's women wing
Lata Kelkar was replying to questions on allegations made by women journalists against MJ Akbar.
Oct 12, 2018, 12:48 PM IST
HC judge supports MeToo, says judiciary also plagued with 'rampant sexism'
Justice Gautam Patel of the Bombay High Court has come out in support of the ongoing #MeToo movement currently sweeping the country's landscape, saying the patriarchal world does not allow women to speak freely.
Oct 12, 2018, 12:33 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi speaks up on #MeToo: It’s time to treat women with respect, dignity
The Congress president had refused to respond on the sexual harassment charges against Union minister and former editor M J Akbar.
Oct 12, 2018, 12:15 PM IST
Swati Maliwal wants MJ Akbal to quit, urges women to speak truth
She stressed on the need to monitor the functioning of Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) at workplaces.
Oct 11, 2018, 23:40 PM IST
#MeToo: 'Listen to him too,' says Ramdas Athawale as Opposition demands MJ Akbar's ouster
Calling for an investigation, the Union Minister said that Akbar should resign only after he is found to be guilty.
Oct 11, 2018, 19:18 PM IST
#MeToo: Shiv Sena demands probe as Opposition calls for MJ Akbar's exit
MJ Akbar joined the BJP ahead of 2014 general elections and was elected to the Rajya Sabha a year later.
Oct 11, 2018, 18:31 PM IST
Whoever speaking out shouldn't be shamed, victimised or mocked: Smriti Irani on #MeToo
Irani, on the accusations by women against Akbar, said that the gentlemen concerned would be better positioned to speak on this issue.
Oct 11, 2018, 17:55 PM IST
Society must listen to victims: Sushmita Sen on #MeToo
The #MeToo movement will work only if people listen to the victims, says actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen.
Oct 11, 2018, 17:52 PM IST
#MeToo: Suhel Seth faces harassment charges, accused of power abuse
The woman alleged that despite her persistent declining, Seth asked her to join him for an ice cream in Janpath.
Oct 10, 2018, 21:16 PM IST
We should look into harassment cases seriously, says Kay Kay Menon
The #MeToo movement in India exploded after Tanushree Dutta renewed a decade-old complaint of harassment against actor Nana Patekar two weeks ago.
Oct 10, 2018, 14:03 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj ducks question on MJ Akbar facing sexual harassment charges
In a video shot by a journalist, Swaraj can be seen evading questions related to allegations on Akbar, asked by some women scribes.
Oct 09, 2018, 16:35 PM IST
I witnessed one Bollywood superstar molest another, she then called him 'sweet'
I was confused. The powerful superstar violates the Diva's space, and she called him sweet?
Oct 09, 2018, 14:01 PM IST
Women take Rs 2-4 lakh, level allegations on one man, then pick another one: BJP MP Udit Raj
The BJP MP also raised aspersions on the intent of women levelling allegations and said that they are misusing the movement.
Oct 09, 2018, 13:16 PM IST
Extremely disappointed, says Kailash Kher on being accused of harassment
Last month, actress Tanushree Dutta had revived her decade-old sexual harassment controversy.
Oct 08, 2018, 15:52 PM IST
MeToo has arrived in India, says Maneka Gandhi; asks law ministry to allow complaints without time limit
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has asked the law ministry to allow victims file complaint reports without any time limit.
Oct 08, 2018, 15:40 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut lashes out at Sonam Kapoor for 'judging' her #MeToo story
Kangana, who had raised the issue of nepotism in Bollywood last year, took a jibe at Sonam while reacting to her remarks.
Oct 08, 2018, 13:30 PM IST
Rajat Kapoor apologises after journalist alleges sexual harassment
Kapoor tweeted his apology on Sunday after a woman journalist gave a detailed account of how he made her feel uncomfortable when she went to interview him in 2007.
Oct 08, 2018, 12:59 PM IST
Not every man is a sexual predator, says Pooja Bhatt
Tanushree has accused Nana Patekar of harassing her, while she was shooting for a special song for a film `Horn `Ok` Pleassss` in 2008.
Oct 07, 2018, 22:26 PM IST
Ankita Lokhande extends support to the #MeToo movement
Through a series of tweets, Ankita extended support to women who have spoken about sexual harassment.
Oct 07, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
