Sexual Harassment: News

12 Oct 2018

Akshay Kumar

After Akshay cancels 'Housefull 4' shooting, Sajid steps-down as director

In the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against Sajid Khan, Akshay Kumar took a stand today and canceled the shooting of 'Housefull 4'.

12 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: Tata Motors Communications Head accused, investigations underway

As the #MeToo movement gains momentum in India, it is spilling over into different sectors.

11 Oct 2018

India

#BollywoodExposed: Subhash Ghai accused of raping an aspiring female director

India's #MeToo movement is gaining momentum, everyday. Name a Bollywood celebrity and you might soon see him getting exposed for his dark actions.

11 Oct 2018

Shilpa Shinde

Shilpa Shinde on #MeToo movement: 'It is rubbish and useless'

The #MeToo movement in the industry has taken the nation with a storm where women are actively calling out their harassers.

11 Oct 2018

Kailash Kher

Anu Malik rubbishes Sona Mohapatra accusations of 'serial predator'

Bollywood's #MeToo movement, which has exposed several powerful men of the industry, recently saw a new addition when singer Sona Mohapatra called out Anu Malik.

11 Oct 2018

Alok Nath

#MeToo: Alok Nath confessed to molesting Navneet Nishan?

The recent sexual harassment revelations against Alok Nath have changed his image of 'sanskari babuji' forever.

11 Oct 2018

All India Bakchod

Putting doubts to bed: #MeToo isn't about these three things

#MeToo movement is probably one of the best things to happen to women. For the longest time, we have been pros in Victim blaming and slut shaming, but #MeToo has given the survivors a voice.

11 Oct 2018

Rajat Kapoor

Asrani doesn't want #MeToo to be taken seriously. We disagree

Bollywood's #MeToo movement has swept the industry by exposing the dark side of the glamour world.

11 Oct 2018

Kangana Ranaut

After Vikas, Kangana lashes out at Hrithik, calls him 'harasser'

Kangana Ranaut, who has been actively supporting Bollywood's #MeToo campaign, has lashed out at Hrithik Roshan (again) and called him a 'harasser'.

11 Oct 2018

#MeToo

#BollywoodExposed: After Alok Nath, Piyush Mishra accused of sexual harassment

The #MeToo movement, which has already exposed several celebrities, is getting louder by the day, as more names are being unmasked.

11 Oct 2018

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan finally takes stand on #MeToo, condemns sexual misconduct

Tanushree Dutta-led #MeToo movement has been spreading like wildfire in the industry with celebrities brimming with opinions.

11 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeTooEffect: Emraan Hashmi will include sexual harassment clause in contracts

Emraan Hashmi has recently decided to include a sexual harassment clause in his contract and those of his crew members, in the wake of #MeToo movement in Bollywood.

10 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeToo: Kailash Kher apologizes for sexual misconduct, calls it 'misconstrued'

Renowned singer Kailash Kher, whose name was tagged in with the much-heated #MeToo movement, has apologized for his sexual misconduct.

10 Oct 2018

#MeToo

Chinmayi calls Vairamuthu 'liar' as he denies sexual harassment allegations

After creating a havoc in Bollywood, the #MeToo campaign recently turned towards Tamil industry when renowned lyricist Vairamuthu was accused of sexual harassment by several women.

10 Oct 2018

Sexual Assault

Take sexual allegations seriously: Maneka Gandhi to Centre

At a time when Union Minister and former editor MJ Akbar is facing serious allegations of sexual harassment during his tenure as a journalist, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has come forward and spoken about the #MeToo movement.

10 Oct 2018

#MeToo

#MeToo: Aisi dhaakad hai, dhaakad hai, aisi dhaakad hai

A couple of days back, a friend sent this, "How sad is that the #MeToo movement might as well have been #EveryWomanEver and would still be equally valid?"

10 Oct 2018

Mumbai

#MeToo: Kaneez Surka accuses comedienne Aditi Mittal of sexual misconduct

Tanushree Dutta-led #MeToo movement is unstoppable, and has stirred up the entire nation.

10 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Post allegations, 'shocked' Alok Nath advised bed rest by doctors

Alok Nath's name being tagged in Bollywood's #MeToo movement has shocked everyone.

10 Oct 2018

Pune

Pune's Symbiosis media college faces ire of the #MeToo storm

The #MeToo movement rocked Pune's Symbiosis Center for Media and Communication (SCMC), with several former students accusing their seniors and some faculty members of sexual harassment.

10 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Fat, ugly girls are blaming people: Singer Abhijeet on #MeToo

Tanushree Dutta's shocking allegations against Nana Patekar have laid the groundwork for the #MeToo movement in Bollywood.

10 Oct 2018

Crime Against Women

#MeToo: Six-women, who accused MJ Akbar of sexual-harassment, recall horror

MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar has been accused by at least six women of sexual misconduct, becoming the latest high profile person to join the list of alleged predators in #MeToo firestorm.

10 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Alok's wife admitted she can't do anything about Vinta's rape

Bollywood's #MeToo campaign took a shocking turn when Alok Nath was accused of rape by writer Vinta Nanda.

09 Oct 2018

Sexual Assault

#MeToo: National Award-winning Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu accused of sexual harassment

As part of the ongoing #MeToo movement, several women have come forward to call out their harassers.

09 Oct 2018

Football

#MeToo: Should Cristiano Ronaldo be condemned by the world?

With multiple allegations of rape and sexual misconduct against ace footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, his status as one of the 'Greatest of All Time' is under severe threat, along with what remains of his footballing career.

09 Oct 2018

Facebook

Vinta Nanda tells why she spoke; Alok Nath dismisses rape-allegations

Vinta Nanda's Facebook post about being raped by Alok Nath, almost 20 years ago, has helped everyone peek into the dark underbelly of showbiz industry.

09 Oct 2018

Rajat Kapoor

#MeToo: MAMI removes AIB, Rajat Kapoor's films from its line-up

The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) announced yesterday that the festival has decided to drop AIB's 'Chintu Ka Birthday' and Rajat Kapoor's 'Kadakh' from its showcase as #MeToo storm gathers speed.

09 Oct 2018

Football

#MeToo: After rape allegations, three more claims surface against Ronaldo

In a shocking development, three more women have reportedly come forward with claims that they were sexually assaulted by Juventus ace Cristiano Ronaldo.

09 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo reaches Modi government, MJ Akbar accused of sexual harassment

The ripples of the #MeToo movement have reached Narendra Modi government as MJ Akbar, current minister of State for External Affairs has been accused of sexual harassment by a journalist.

08 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#BollywoodExposed: Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Zulfi Syed accused of sexual misconduct

As Bollywood's #MeToo campaign continues to create ripples in the industry, several celebrities have been unmasked off their dark side.

08 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Nana Patekar reacts to Tanushree's allegations, says 'Truth remains unchanged'

Two weeks after Tanushree Dutta's shocking allegations of sexual harassment against Nana Patekar, the veteran actor has finally broken his silence on the controversy.

08 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: HT's Prashant Jha steps down after sexual misconduct allegations

India's #MeToo movement is gathering momentum.

08 Oct 2018

All India Bakchod

#YoTanmaySoWoke: Tanmay to 'step away' from AIB amid #MeToo allegations

Amid allegations of sexual misconduct against All India Bakchod founders, Tanmay Bhat and Gursimran Khamba, the company announced that Bhat would be "stepping away" from business with immediate effect.

08 Oct 2018

India

India finally has its #MeToo, can't go wrong from here

There is a skeleton in every closet - some skeletons are rotten, some have been there since forever, while some have just entered. Yes, I am talking about India's #MeToo.

08 Oct 2018

Bihar

Bihar: 30 school girls thrashed for resisting sexual harassment

In yet another horrific incident of violence against women, 30 school girls were thrashed in Bihar for resisting sexual harassment and objecting to lewd graffiti.

07 Oct 2018

Telangana

President gives assent to Telangana bill to tackle sexual-offenders, cybercrimes

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a bill which will help tackle sexual offenders, cybercriminals, and traditional unlawful acts in Telangana, officials said.

07 Oct 2018

#MeToo

#YesAllMen: How men should conduct themselves in times of #MeToo

Feminism has shifted to a somewhat ambiguous area in #MeToo and social media justice age.

06 Oct 2018

Anurag Kashyap

#Time'sUpVikasBahl: Director sexually assaults employee, Anurag Kashyap remains silent

As is commonly known, Vikas Bahl was one of the co-founders of Phantom Films production house, along with notable names like Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena.

05 Oct 2018

Delhi Police

Court summons Congress IT cell member in sexual harassment case

A Delhi court has summoned a member of the Congress IT cell in a sexual harassment case lodged by his former colleague.

05 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Woke on streets, predator in sheets: AIB confirms Tanmay knew

Unless you are free from the vice of social media (congratulations to you then), you would be knowing what happened in the last 24 hours.

05 Oct 2018

India

Dear men, here's how you can contribute to #MeToo movement

Almost two weeks ago, Tanushree Dutta alleged Nana Patekar of sexual harassment and intimidation.