#MeToo: News

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 Harassment

#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

Sexual Harassment

#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

'Stree' actress Flora accuses producer Gaurang Doshi of physical abuse

Bollywood's #MeToo campaign, which has taken over the nation for a while, is getting scarier with every passing day.

09 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#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

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.

09 Oct 2018

Facebook

#MeToo: In Facebook-post, 'Tara' writer accuses Alok Nath of rape

The storm of #MeToo has given survivors the courage to speak up, and while that is laud worthy, the stories of what they went through are gut-wrenching

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

India

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

India's #MeToo movement is gathering momentum.

08 Oct 2018

India

Maneka insists on no age-limit to report child sexual abuse

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi today said she has asked the Law Ministry to not keep any age limit to report child sexual abuse, allowing people to complain about what has happened to them even "10-15 years later".

08 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#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.

07 Oct 2018

Nana Patekar

Tanushree attacks Nana Patekar again, says 'He creeps me out'

Tanushree Dutta's horrifying allegations against Nana Patekar created a havoc in the nation and received both applauds and backlashes for her revelations.

07 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#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.

07 Oct 2018

Kangana Ranaut

#MeToo: Kangana Ranaut accuses Vikas Bahl of sexual misconduct

Director and co-founder of Phantom Films, Vikas Bahl's name has come up in the wake of Bollywood's #MeToo movement.

07 Oct 2018

Nana Patekar

Tanushree takes legal route, files police complaint against Nana Patekar

After creating ripples with her shocking allegations of sexual harassment against Nana Patekar, Tanushree Dutta has finally opted for a legal route.

06 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#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.

06 Oct 2018

India

India's #MeToo: Names of Chetan Bhagat, Kailash Kher come up

Stories of women being harassed, assaulted and creeped out by men in position of power have taken over Twitter. This could well be India's watershed moment and the #MeToo movement which was long overdue.

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.

05 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo hits Indian media, women are calling out predators

The #MeToo movement gave women the courage to speak up, the comfort to confront their harassers, and seeded the idea they will be heard.

04 Oct 2018

Sexual Assault

Research confirms women worry about sexual-harassment, (unsurprisingly) men don't

It's no surprise that most women across the world, at some point in their lives, have been victims of sexual harassment.

27 Sep 2018

Bollywood

Bollywood's response to Tanushree Dutta's explosive allegations will surprise you!

With #MeToo in background, chances of Tanushree Dutta's allegations against Nana Patekar snowballing into Bollywood's own movement are high. Just that it didn't.

27 Sep 2018

Hollywood

Journalist corroborates Tanushree's account of sexual-harassment in Twitter thread

In 2008, journalist Janice Sequeira, who worked for AajTak and Headlines Today earlier, was sent to cover behind-the-scenes of the song being shot for 'Horn OK Pleassss'.

26 Sep 2018

Bollywood

Tanushree Dutta has spoken up. Bollywood, your turn now?

Nana Patekar sexually harassed me, said Tanushree Dutta, and one would expect all hell to break loose. More so, since #MeToo isn't even a year old, and everyone's waiting for Bollywood's #TimesUp to happen.

26 Sep 2018

India

Bollywood's #MeToo? Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of sexual-harassment

Tanushree Dutta, the 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' actress, has recently opened up about a 10-year-old incident.

25 Sep 2018

Hollywood

#MeToo impact: Bill Cosby due sentencing, accusers want jail-time

Bill Cosby's downfall remains one of the biggest achievements of the #MeToo movement.

18 Sep 2018

Hollywood

Soon-Yi, Woody Allen's wife and Mia Farrow's daughter, breaks silence

Soon-Yi Previn is the adopted daughter of Mia Farrow and Andre Previn. She is also married to Mia's boyfriend and director Woody Allen whose name came up in the #MeToo movement.

13 Sep 2018

Hollywood

Harvey Weinstein caught on video harassing his rape accuser

Harvey Weinstein is being tried for raping three women. Apart from that, several women have a class action lawsuit against him for harassment.

05 Sep 2018

Sexual Harassment

Kevin Spacey will not be prosecuted for sexual harassment case

Kevin Spacey, who was embroiled in the #MeToo movement, will not be prosecuted for sexual harassment charges.

04 Sep 2018

Netflix

Robin Wright says Kevin Spacey can reform himself

Robin Wright and Kevin Spacey co-starred in Netflix's acclaimed show 'House Of Cards'. They played on-screen power couple, Claire and Frank Underwood.

23 Aug 2018

California

Jimmy Bennett, who accused Asia Argento of sexual-harassment, was 'ashamed'

Jimmy Bennett, who earlier this week accused actress Asia Argento of sexually harassing him when he was just 17, spoke about his choice to stay silent on the abuse.

20 Aug 2018

California

#SheToo? Actress Argento, who accused Weinstein, paid her own accuser

Italian actress Asia Argento grabbed the spotlight when she became one of the first women to speak out against Harvey Weinstein's sexual transgressions.

20 Aug 2018

Hollywood

Kevin Spacey's latest movie earns just $126 on first day

Kevin Spacey used to be one of the most respected names in Hollywood. However, the recent #MeToo allegations led to his mask slipping. Unsurprisingly, his career took a hit.

14 Aug 2018

South Korea

South Korea: Politician Ahn Hee-jung acquitted in sexual abuse case

A former South Korean presidential contender was found not guilty on all charges today in a trial stemming from allegations that he raped a female aide several times.

08 Aug 2018

Netflix

Netflix announces 'House of Cards' Season 6 release date

Calming anxious fans, Netflix has announced that season 6 of 'House of Cards' will air on November 2. The final season will have 8 episodes, unlike the previous ones which had 13 episodes.

19 Jul 2018

Sexual Assault

#HappeningForFirstTime: Chinese student sues University, professor, over alleged sexual assault

In a first, a Chinese graduate sued Nanchang University in Eastern Jiangxi province for failing to protect her from a professor, named Zhou Bin, who allegedly sexually harassed her for about seven months in 2016.

24 Jun 2018

Meesha Shafi

Ali Zafar files Rs. 55 crore defamation case against Meesha

Singer-actor Ali Zafar has filed a defamation suit against colleague Meesha Shafi, who claimed the former sexually harassed her on more than one occasion. Zafar has demanded Rs. 55 crore for damages.

18 Jun 2018

Hollywood

#MeToo campaign futile in Bollywood if seniors don't speak-up: Huma

Actor Huma Qureshi believes the #MeToo campaign worked in Hollywood because a lot of senior female actors came forward with their stories of sexual harassment, something which has not happened in the Hindi film industry.

15 Jun 2018

Hollywood

#MeToo effect: Netflix introduces crazy rules for actors

Those at the helm of Netflix have come up with a set of rules which they believe will create a safe and respectful working environment on sets.