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Alok Nath accused of rape

Writer Vinita Nanda has spoken up about the horrific ordeal she suffered at the hands of the actor nearly two decades ago.

10 Oct 2018 12:04 AM

Swati Maliwal said the 'casual attitude of Alok Nath in responding to allegations of such a serious offence shows the mentality of men who believe they would be let off easily'. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Alok Nath’s casual attitude to rape charges shows mentality of such men’: DCW chief

Supporting the #MeToo movement, Swati Maliwal said, 'Finally, women are hitting out at their accusers, and it is a very welcome move.'

09 Oct 2018 8:42 PM

Sexual harassment cases worry IWPC

IWPC on Monday called upon media houses to establish institutional mechanisms to redress complaints of sexual harassment.

09 Oct 2018 1:37 AM

Aditi Rao Hydari supports Tanushree Dutta

The actress says it’s time to accept that sexual harassment is a real problem.

09 Oct 2018 12:43 AM

Twenty-six years before the #metoo movement, there was Anita Hill and her brave testimony. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Your silence will not protect you

There is already an insurgency in the making against the existing patriarchy. We will lose more battles than we can win. I only hope dissent spreads.

08 Oct 2018 2:12 AM

'Jeff Fager (in pic) is leaving the company effective immediately,' CBS News president David Rhodes wrote in a note to staff reported by CBS News. (Photo: AFP)

'60 Minutes' producer out as CBS cleans up after harassment claims

The exit of Jeff Fager comes three days after the television giant announced the departure of president, chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves.

13 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

The misogyny that drives such violence treats women in much the same way as terrorists fighting their enemies in the name of an ethnic or religious cause.

The terror of masculinity: It’s violent extremism and terrorism

Women are subjected to threats of rape and murder that are both designed to evoke fear and force them back back to the domestic sphere.

22 Aug 2018 2:15 AM

Lindsay Lohan says sorry for MeToo comment

Lindsay Lohan had recently brewed up quite the storm recently with her statement on the #MeToo movement.

14 Aug 2018 12:08 AM

From Left: Amrita Chowdhury, Harnidh Kaur, Meher Mirza, Paromita Vohra and Shobhaa De

A love letter to Mumbai

Five female authors discuss their struggles, their triumphs, their concerns, and their love for the city.

29 Jul 2018 12:09 AM

During the event last week, the host did a skit with someone portraying God (Photo: YouTube)

Joke about #MeToo movement causes American beauty queen to return her crown

In a skit a host asks why Miss America officials would get rid of swimsuit competition, then the person holds up a sign reading "#MeToo."

09 Jul 2018 9:44 AM

India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development declined to comment on the survey results. (Photo: AP)

India most dangerous country in the world for women: Survey

Afghanistan and Syria ranked 2nd and 3rd in the survey of about 550 experts on women’s issues, followed by Somalia and Saudi Arabia.

26 Jun 2018 9:47 AM

Huma Qureshi recently starred in ‘Kaala.’

It is not going to happen: Huma Qureshi on chances of #MeToo movement in Bollywood

Actress says it worked in Hollywood because a lot of senior female actors came forward with their stories of sexual harassment.

19 Jun 2018 10:47 AM

Responding to the claims, McDonald’s spokesperson Terri Hickey said there is “no place for harassment and discrimination of any kind” in the workplace. (Photo: Representational)

MeToo effect: 10 women employees file sexual harassment claims against McDonald’s

The worker- one of them 15-yr-old from St Louis- alleged groping, propositions for sex, indecent exposure and lewd comments by supervisors.

22 May 2018 6:30 PM

Michelle Obama urged women to act for women's empowerment wherever they can. (Photo; AP)

No miracle candidate will save US, says Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama, the former first lady, 54, was greeted like a rock star at a conference called United State of Women Summit at Los Angeles.

06 May 2018 6:42 PM

Job ads posted by Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd, Baidu Inc and Tencent Holdings Ltd were among those that deterred female applicants or objectified women, said Human Rights Watch in a report released on Monday. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Chinese tech firms, govt offices face fire over 'men only' job advertisements

Human Rights Watch, which analysed 36,000 Chinese ads posted since 2013, also slammed ads for govt roles, labourers, kindergarten teachers.

24 Apr 2018 5:07 PM

Jennifer Lopez had two singles releasing this year. (Photo: AP)

JLo shares her #MeToo story, says she refused to give in to director's demands

The singer-actor also shared her '#Metoo' story after supporting the Time's Up movement and wearing black at Golden Globes.

17 Mar 2018 9:52 AM

Worldwide, women earn on average 23 percent less than men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Outrageous figures reveal women earn 23% lesser than men

The government is also investing in free childcare and introducing shared parental leave in a drive to promote gender equality.

12 Mar 2018 6:36 PM

It is remarkable that a Vatican publication would dare put such words to paper and publicly denounce how the church exploits its nuns. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vatican magazine denounces nuns' servitude

A nun identified only as Sister Marie describes how sisters serve clergy but "are rarely invited to sit at the tables they serve."

01 Mar 2018 4:44 PM

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