Sexual Harassment: News

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

#MeToo

#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

Noida

Noida: 4-year-old sexually harassed by school bus driver

In yet another shocking incidence, a 4-year-old girl from a reputed private school in Noida was allegedly sexually harassed by a driver of one of the school buses.

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

Google

In 2-years, Google fired 48 employees over sexual harassment charges

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai, in an email to company employees on Thursday, said the tech giant has fired 48 employees in the last two years, over sexual harassment charges. The fired employees included 13 senior executives.

24 Oct 2018

Tamil Nadu

TN: Minor girl sexually assaulted, iron-branded by five for stealing

Five people, including a 16-year old boy, were arrested for sexually assaulting and branding a minor girl near Thiruvaiyaru in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district.

24 Oct 2018

Mumbai

Co-passenger molested woman on Bangkok-Mumbai flight

A 31-year-old passenger on a Mumbai bound flight coming from Bangkok was arrested, on Tuesday, by the Sahar police for allegedly molesting a 29-year-old woman advocate mid-air.

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.

22 Oct 2018

Sony TV

#IndianIdol10: Salim-Sulaiman to replace ousted judge Anu Malik

Singing-based reality show 'Indian Idol 10' has been grabbing the headlines after judge Anu Malik was accused of sexual misconduct.

22 Oct 2018

Anu Malik

#MeToo: Alisha Chinai slams Anu Malik, calls him a 'haiwaan'

In wake of the ongoing #MeToo movement of Bollywood, music director Anu Malik has been called out by many women.

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

#MeToo

#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.

19 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: KWAN co-founder attempts suicide owing to allegations against him

In the early hours of Friday, the co-founder of a talent management agency tried committing suicide in light of sexual harassment allegations that surfaced against him in the ongoing #MeToo movement in India.

19 Oct 2018

Uttar Pradesh

Brothers rape teen-sister for four-years, she films incident for proof

In a ghastly incident, two brothers were arrested for allegedly raping their sister for four years in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.

18 Oct 2018

#MeToo

#MeToo: Shama Sikander was subjected to inappropriate touching by director

Bollywood's #MeToo movement has revived many wounds which were long suppressed.

18 Oct 2018

India

From #BelieveAllWomen to #Can'tBeHim: Hypocrisy galore in #MeToo era

Man is a complicated creature. He must be the only living being who wants constant attention, whose actions are determined by his surroundings and who thinks he is the chosen one.

18 Oct 2018

Sony TV

'Indian Idol' to sack Anu Malik post sexual harassment allegations?

Anu Malik, once again, grabbed the headlines (for wrong reasons) after singer Shweta Pandit accused him of sexual misconduct.

17 Oct 2018

#MeToo

#MeToo: Singer Shweta Pandit accuses Anu Malik of sexual misconduct

The #MeToo movement is gaining momentum with every passing day.

17 Oct 2018

Rahul Gandhi

#MeToo: MJ Akbar resigns in light of allegations against him

Embattled Minister of State for External Affairs, MJ Akbar, has resigned from his post in light of sexual harassment allegations against him.

16 Oct 2018

Mumbai

Singer Varsha accuses Kailash Kher, Toshi Sabri of sexual misconduct

Since women have started sharing their #MeToo stories, every day exposes new dark side of the glamorous world.

16 Oct 2018

X

Mouni Roy denies being sexually harassed by director Reema Kagti

In the wake of the ongoing #MeToo movement, several filmmakers have been accused of sexual harassment by women.

16 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeToo: When Sajid Khan admitted he treated women poorly

The recent sexual harassment allegations against Sajid Khan in wake of Bollywood's #MeToo campaign have exposed the director's dark side.

16 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Actor Saqib shares his #MeToo story: A man assaulted him

The #MeToo movement has exposed several dark secrets of Bollywood.

15 Oct 2018

#MeToo

Vicky Kaushal's father accused of sexual harassment; he apologizes

The sexual harassment allegations in wake of Bollywood's #MeToo movement don't seem to end.

15 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: Taxi Fabric co-founder Sanket Avlani accused of sexual misconduct

With politicians, actors, media persons, comedians, and a host of other people having been accused of sexual harassment, the #MeToo movement in India seems to be nearing full swing.

15 Oct 2018

#MeToo

#MeToo: Actress Nushrat writes a letter in Luv Ranjan's support

Actress Nushrat Bharucha has created a buzz in the town after she came out in support of director Luv Ranjan.

14 Oct 2018

Bhushan Kumar

Divya stands by husband Bhushan as he faces sexual-harassment charges

Divya Khosla has rubbished the sexual harassment allegations leveled against her husband Bhushan Kumar.

14 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeToo: Actress Kate accuses Subhash Ghai of molestation, files complaint

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who was accused of raping a woman, has now been accused of molestation by actress Kate Sharma.

13 Oct 2018

#MeToo

#MeTooBollywood: Casting directors Mukesh Chhabra, Vicky Sidana accused of sexual-harassment

The fire of #MeToo movement has engulfed several celebrities so far. And now it has turned towards casting directors, Mukesh Chhabra and Vicky Sidana.

13 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeTooBollywood: Is Kailash Kher intimidating victims with a legal notice?

Each day brings with it a new turn in Bollywood's #MeToo movement. Among the sexual predators named and shamed by women, singer Kailash Kher's name has also cropped up.

13 Oct 2018

X

Imagine nuts being kicked: Twitter-user explains women's sexual-harassment to men

The #MeToo movement has taken the world by a storm off late, with courageous women shaming their harassers on social media.

13 Oct 2018

Kangana Ranaut

#MeTooBollywood: Vikas Bahl's ex-wife supports him, Kangana Ranaut slams her

Post the shocking allegations leveled against Vikas Bahl by Kangana Ranaut, the director has been facing a severe backlash, showing tables have turned after #MeToo campaign.

13 Oct 2018

Madhya Pradesh

#MeToo: BJP leader says women journalists aren't so "innocent"

With the #MeToo movement having hit the BJP government, the BJP's Madhya Pradesh women wing chief Lata Kelkar has made a statement that could possibly stir up controversy.

13 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: Amit Shah says charges against Akbar will be examined

Following sexual harassment allegations against Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar, BJP chief Amit Shah has said that the allegations would be examined.

12 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeToo: Luv Ranjan accused of sexual harassment; he denies allegations

The cascade of allegations in the #MeToo firestorm seems to be never ending in Bollywood.

12 Oct 2018

Farhan Akhtar

Farah on Sajid's sexual misconduct: 'Stand in solidarity with women'

The sexual harassment revelations against director Sajid Khan has come as a big blow for the industry.

12 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: It took billion Indians' anger to wake up Bollywood

This, right now, is modern India's biggest watershed moment. In this patriarchal society, for far too long, far too many women were silent. But, not anymore.

12 Oct 2018

Shah Rukh Khan

#MeToo: SRK's friend Karim Morani accused of rape and blackmailing

Ever since Tanushree Dutta has ignited the #MeToo movement, a lot of names have cropped up in the alleged harassment cases.

12 Oct 2018

#MeToo

Subhash Ghai denies rape allegations: 'Hurt being gripped in #MeToo'

A day after Subhash Ghai was accused of raping a woman, the renowned filmmaker has rubbished the allegations.