Women Safety: News
Woman files lawsuit against Diplo for allegedly distributing revenge porn
DJ and Hollywood music producer Diplo, legally known as Thomas Wesley Pentz, is facing a revenge porn lawsuit filed by a woman from New York.
Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth reveals personal experience with domestic abuse
Broadway actor Kristin Chenoweth, 55, has publicly shared her personal experience with domestic abuse.
No charges for Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2016 assault case
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will not be prosecuted for a 2016 assault on his then-girlfriend, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura.
2016 surveillance footage shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie
A surveillance video from 2016, recently obtained by CNN, shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
Nicolas Cage's son Weston allegedly beat his mother Christina Fulton
Weston Cage, son of acclaimed Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage, is currently facing allegations of physically assaulting his mother, Christina Fulton.
Harvey Weinstein to face new rape trial, announces Manhattan DA
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is set for a fresh rape trial as announced by the prosecutors of his New York case.
Scarlett Johansson's bid for restraining order against obsessed fan rejected
The Superior Court of California has dismissed Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson's plea for a restraining order against an alleged harasser.
Roman Polanski to face rape lawsuit trial in 2025
A Santa Monica judge has set a trial date in August 2025 for a rape lawsuit against disgraced Hollywood director Roman Polanski, who has been a fugitive in the US since 1978.
Government initiatives in India to empower women
Each year on March 8th, we commemorate International Women's Day, dedicated to recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of women in various spheres, including social, economic, cultural, and political domains.
Why Arianne Zucker sued 'Days of Our Lives' producers
Arianne Zucker, who played the character of Nicole Walker on the iconic American soap opera Days of Our Lives recently filed a lawsuit against the makers, Corday Productions and co-executive producers Ken Corday and Albert Alarr, accusing them of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Danny Masterson transferred to Charles Manson's former maximum-security prison
In September 2023, Hollywood actor Danny Masterson (That '70s Show) was sentenced to 30 years in prison for two rape cases that transpired in 2003.
Ministries join forces for women in workforce for Viksit Bharat
The Ministries of Women & Child Development and Labour & Employment will jointly host "Women in the Workforce for Viksit Bharat" at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on January 31.
Explainer: How Netflix's 'American Nightmare' is connected to 'Gone Girl'
Netflix is a frontrunner vis-a-vis docuseries based on harrowing true-crime stories.
Sexual assault-accused Lythgoe exits 'So You Think You Can Dance'
Hollywood TV producer-director and reality TV dance judge Nigel Lythgoe has decided to step down as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance.
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant
Trigger warning: Sexual assault.
Hulu drops Diddy's reality show after multiple sexual assault allegations
American streaming service Hulu has decided to not proceed with a reality show that would have featured the family of disgraced rap artist Sean "Diddy" Combs, reported Deadline.
Mansoor's sexist remarks: National Commission for Women takes cognizance
Actor-politician Mansoor Ali Khan's vile, misogynistic remarks against his Leo co-star Trisha Krishnan have exasperated several fans and celebrities alike.
After sexist remarks about Trisha, Mansoor Ali Khan issues statement
Actor-politician Mansoor Ali Khan found himself in the eye of the storm on Saturday after a video of him passing sexist and crass comments against his Leo co-actor Trisha.
'Wednesday' actor Percy Hynes White finally rubbishes sexual assault allegations
Almost six months after sexual assault allegations surfaced against Netflix's Wednesday star Percy Hynes White, the actor has finally responded to the claims.
'The Big Bull' actor Sangeeta Odwani details casting couch horror
In a recent interview, The Big Bull and Vintage Boys actor Sangeeta Odwani opened up about her horrific casting couch experiences with a "very powerful" producer.
Meet Cyanide Mohan, who inspired Vijay Varma's character in 'Dahaad'
Vijay Varma's character in the recently released Dahaad, of a psychopath killer who mercilessly kills over 20 women and shows no remorse, is enough to send shivers down one's spine.
Delhi: KKR captain Nitish Rana's wife stalked, harassed; 2 arrested
Indian cricketer Nitish Rana's wife, Saachi Marwah, was allegedly stalked and harassed by two men in Delhi's Kirti Nagar, reported Deccan Herald.
New York: Hollywood actor Jonathan Majors booked on assault charges
Hollywood actor Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York on assault and domestic violence charges over a dispute with a 30-year-old woman, reported Hollywood media in the wee hours of Sunday (as per IST).
Who is Kushboo Sundar, actor who recently alleged sexual abuse
Tamil actor, producer, and politician Kushboo Sundar made an explosive revelation during a recent interview where she disclosed that she was sexually and physically abused by her father when she was eight.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's domestic help alleges shocking accusations against actor
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's woes may not be ending anytime soon.
Madhya Pradesh: Man beats up girlfriend over marriage proposal, arrested
A man in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district was arrested for brutally thrashing his 19-year-old girlfriend after she reportedly asked him to marry her.
'If anything happens to me...' Tanushree Dutta attacks Nana Patekar
Actor Tanushree Dutta, who has been away from Tinsel Town for a while, left a cryptic post on her Instagram account on Friday.
Actor Surbhi Tiwari alleges domestic violence; to divorce husband soon
A major trouble is brewing in Hindi TV actor Surbhi Tiwari's paradise.
Ghaziabad fashion blogger pushed from balcony by estranged husband, dies
In a harrowing piece of news from Agra, a fashion blogger named Ritika Singh died after being "thrown off [her] building" by her estranged husband.
Study: Excessive body gaze reflects harmful attitude
A stare, an uncomfortable gaze, indecent expressions--almost every woman has experienced them.
Alleged rape survivor paraded, beaten by women in Delhi
In a shocking incident in Delhi, an alleged rape survivor was kidnapped, her face was blackened, head tonsured, and was garlanded with slippers before being paraded amid shouts and cheers.
Delhi HC brings back focus on India's marital rape exception
The Delhi High Court is hearing a batch of fresh petitions that challenge the exception given to marital rape under the Indian criminal law.
Afghanistan's election commissions dissolved; Taliban says 'no need'
The Taliban has disbanded Afghanistan's two electoral commissions as well as the state departments of peace and parliamentarian affairs, an official said on Sunday.
How to celebrate National Women's Health and Fitness Day
National Women's Health and Fitness Day falls on the last Wednesday of September.
Chhattisgarh: 14-year-old gangraped by 5, including 2 minors; 4 held
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by five culprits, including two minors, in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, the police said on Thursday.
No women included in Taliban's new list of Cabinet members
The Taliban on Tuesday announced another list of new names for the remaining Cabinet positions in its new government. However, no women made it to the list once again.
After promising inclusivity, Taliban orders women workers to 'stay home'
The Taliban has asked many female employees in Kabul city to stay home, interim city mayor Hamdullah Namony said.
Kabul: Women wearing niqab, burqa stage protest supporting Taliban
About 300 Afghan women wearing full-face veils staged a pro-Taliban protest at a university lecture theatre in Kabul Saturday.
Taliban says women cannot be ministers; should just give birth
Days after forming an all-male Cabinet in Afghanistan, the Taliban's misogyny was exposed once again when its spokesperson claimed that women shouldn't be ministers and they should only give birth.
'Waiting to be killed': Afghanistan's women fear as Taliban returns
Women across Afghanistan are anxious about whether and how they would survive the Taliban takeover of the country.