#MeToo: News

13 Nov 2018

Bollywood

#MeToo controversy: Tanushree hits back at Rakhi, calls her transgender

Tanushree Dutta led #MeToo movement has ignited a new spark in Bollywood, as several women called out powerful men on their predatory behavior.

12 Nov 2018

India

#MeToo: India Today's Gaurav Sawant accused of sexual harassment

In the #MeToo movement, whose presence in Indian demographic gave voices to victims of harassment, India Today's star reporter Gaurav Sawant has been accused of sexual misconduct.

11 Nov 2018

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

#MeToo: Kubbra Sait slams Niharika Singh, defends Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Bollywood's #MeToo movement was highlighted once again after former beauty queen Niharika Singh accused Nawazuddin Siddiqui of repeated sexual harassment.

10 Nov 2018

Cannes Film Festival

#MeToo: Niharika calls Nawazuddin sexually repressed, makes shocking revelations

Bollywood, recently, witnessed its long overdue #MeToo movement, where women called out powerful men for sexually harassing them.

08 Nov 2018

Bigg Boss 12

Jasleen should join #MeToo movement against Anup, says actress Mahika

Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu's relationship has been the TRP of 'Bigg Boss 12' since the beginning.

07 Nov 2018

Australia

Pamela Anderson criticizes #MeToo, says it is a 'bore'

Pamela Anderson, famous for her role in 'Baywatch', is outspoken about most matters and leads a carefree life.

04 Nov 2018

Uttarakhand

#MeToo: BJP removes Uttarakhand General Secretary accused of sexual harassment

The Bharatiya Janata Party removed General Secretary Sanjay Kumar from his post after a woman accused him of sexual harassment.

03 Nov 2018

Google

#MeToo fallout: Thousands of Google employees walked out on Thursday

On Thursday, thousands of Google employees across the world staged a massive walk out as a mark of protest against the company's mishandling of sexual harassment and assault cases.

03 Nov 2018

MJ Akbar

#MeToo: Wasn't a consensual-relationship: Pallavi dismisses MJ Akbar's claims

A relationship based on coercion, abuse of power is not consensual, said US-based journalist Pallavi Gogoi in her statement on Friday night after former MoS (External Affairs) MJ Akbar claimed they were in a relationship in the 1990s.

02 Nov 2018

MJ Akbar

Pallavi and I were in consensual relationship: Akbar denies rape-allegations

Former editor MJ Akbar, who was accused of rape by US-based journalist Pallavi Gogoi, has denied the charges and said they were in a consensual relationship.

02 Nov 2018

MJ Akbar

Pallavi caused unhappiness in our home, Akbar's wife defends him

Mallika, the wife of former MoS External Affairs Ministry MJ Akbar, has rubbished the allegations of rape leveled on her husband by journalist Pallavi Gogoi.

#MeToo impact: 3,000 Gurugram firms to come under administrative scanner

Amid the ongoing #MeToo storm, the district-level Local Complaints Committee (LCC) of Gurugram will demand explanations from around 3,000 of the total 5,500 private firms in the city, on their failure to submit safety audit reports on prevention of sexual harassment to women at workplace.

02 Nov 2018

MJ Akbar

#MeToo: MJ Akbar raped me, journalist speaks out after years

Embattled MoS of External Affairs MJ Akbar has been accused of sexual assault by at least 20 women in the last few weeks, and now a journalist has alleged he raped her years ago.

02 Nov 2018

Hollywood

#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein now accused of assaulting a 16-year-old

Harvey Weinstein has gone from being one of the most renowned business moguls in Hollywood to one of the most infamous names in the industry.

01 Nov 2018

Bollywood

Sajid Khan's horror continues: Aahana Kumra makes shocking revelations

Ever since Bollywood's #MeToo has gained momentum, Sajid Khan has emerged as a serial predator.

31 Oct 2018

Rakhi Sawant

Amid #MeToo storm, Tanushree Dutta takes a break

Tanushree Dutta became the face of Bollywood's #MeToo movement after she accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment.

31 Oct 2018

Karan Johar

On #MeToo, KJo talks about consent, but nothing on 'named-harassers'

It's been over a month since #MeToo took over Bollywood and brought industry's big shots under the scanner.

31 Oct 2018

Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant files defamation-case of 25 paise against Tanushree Dutta

Every time we think Rakhi Sawant is done with drama, she comes with another blast.

31 Oct 2018

Sushma Swaraj

#MeToo: Akbar records statement, says Ramani called him 'talented predator'

On Wednesday, former MoS of External Affairs, MJ Akbar recorded his statement in Delhi's Patiala House court in connection to defamation suit he filed against journalist Priya Ramani.

BJP's Tajinder Bagga sends legal-notice to JNU student Shehla Rashid

Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, who recently came under fire owing to sexual harassment allegations against him, has sent a legal notice to JNU student leader Shehla Rashid for posting defamatory tweets pertaining to the alleged sexual harassment case.

29 Oct 2018

India

#MeTooEffect: Tata Sons decide against renewing Suhel Seth's contract

Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata Group, would not renew the contract of Suhel Seth, a spokesperson said on Monday.

28 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeToo: Former TISS student accuses graduate adviser of sexual harassment

On Saturday, a former student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) accused her graduate adviser of sexually harassing her while she was pursuing her M.A. in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (now called M.A. in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations) from 2004-2006.

27 Oct 2018

Bengaluru

#HimToo: Accused of sexual-harassment, BJP's Tajinder Bagga reveals his side

Tajinder Pal Bagga, the spokesperson of BJP's Delhi unit, has released proofs to support his case as he faces sexual harassment charges.

26 Oct 2018

Rakhi Sawant

I'm not a drug addict, definitely not a lesbian: Tanushree

Rakhi Sawant recently created a buzz when she accused Tanushree Dutta of raping her several times.

26 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: SC-appointed CoA divided on allegations against BCCI CEO Johri

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), charged with looking after the BCCI's administration, is divided on what to do about sexual harassment allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri.

26 Oct 2018

Alok Nath

Alok's lawyer wonders 'where it hurt' after Vinta was raped

In a bid to defend his client Alok Nath, lawyer Ashok Saraogi took the character assassination route in court against Vinta Nanda.

25 Oct 2018

Bigg Boss

'Scientist' Rakhi Sawant invents 'Godrej Tala' to escape sexual harassment

Rakhi Sawant is known for making headlines for the most unexpected reasons. She didn't leave a chance to garner publicity even on the burning issue of #MeToo.

25 Oct 2018

Hollywood

#MeToo: First-trailer of 'The Reckoning', film on Harvey Weinstein, out

In 2017, Hollywood saw the beginnings of a movement that would forever change how the industry dealt with women.

24 Oct 2018

Mumbai Film Festival

Mumbai Film Festival: Ere Gowda's film withdrawn amid #MeToo allegations

After Kannada director Ere Gowda was accused of sexual harassment, the producers of 'Balekempa' on Wednesday withdrew the film, which is Gowda's directorial debut, from the Mumbai Film Festival.

24 Oct 2018

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan shares her #MeToo story

Bollywood's ongoing #MeToo movement has given courage to several women, like Vinta Nanda, Shweta Pandit, Sandhya Mridul, to share their traumatic stories.

23 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Rakhi Sawant on Tanushree Dutta's defamation case: 'She wants publicity'

The ongoing #MeToo movement has sparked a war of words between Tanushree Dutta and Rakhi Sawant.

23 Oct 2018

Bollywood

AR Rahman supports Bollywood's #MeToo movement with a powerful message

Bollywood's #MeToo movement has engulfed the nation ever since Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment.

23 Oct 2018

Football

#MeToo: Ronaldo speaks publicly on rape allegations against him

Speaking publicly for the first time since rape allegations surfaced against him, ace footballer Cristiano Ronaldo said that he is a "happy man" and that the truth about the allegations would come out soon.

22 Oct 2018

Instagram

Woman says #MeToo, accuses Terribly Tiny Tales co-founder of rape

Apart from bringing to fore sexual predators, the #MeToo movement has also been traumatic for survivors as it's bringing back memories of what happened.

22 Oct 2018

Chetan Bhagat

#MeToo: After Chetan Bhagat's tweets, Ira Trivedi releases mail trail

The mud-slinging between writers Chetan Bhagat and Ira Trivedi is getting dirtier by the day, with the latter accusing the former of sexual harassment.

22 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: SC declines urgent-hearing of PIL seeking registration of FIRs

The Supreme Court today declined urgent hearing on a PIL seeking the registration of FIRs based on allegations of sexual misconduct leveled by women across various sectors, part of India's #MeToo movement.

21 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeTooEffect: Anu Malik steps down as 'Indian Idol' judge

Ever since Bollywood's #MeToo movement gained momentum, several names have cropped up in alleged sexual misconduct cases.

20 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeTooEffect: Dalip Tahil records actress' statement before shooting rape scene

Bollywood's #MeToo movement is creating the right noise across the nation. It has not just exposed the perpetrators of the industry, but has also created a sense of fear amongst men.

20 Oct 2018

Bombay High Court

Bombay HC on #MeToo: Movement shouldn't be misused

On Friday, the Bombay High Court warned against misusing the #MeToo movement and said the idea of the campaign was to help the survivors in speaking up.

19 Oct 2018

Netflix

#MeToo: Elnaaz Norouzi of 'Sacred Games' accuses 'Namaste England' director

Bollywood is shaken post-#MeToo as multiple reports are coming out against powerful men who abused their privilege to sexually exploit women.