Metoo

Radikaa Sarathkumar Backs Chinmayi Sripada's #MeToo Charges Against Lyricist

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday January 25, 2020

Former star and popular actress Radikaa Sarathkumar has extended support to singer Chinmayi Sripada who has levelled sexual harassment allegations against veteran lyricist Vairamuthu.

Post #MeToo Movement, Women Not Afraid To Speak Out: Priya Ramani

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 24, 2020

Priya Ramani, the journalist who accused former editor and Union minister MJ Akbar of sexual harassment, on Thursday said the #MeToo campaign has resulted in women speaking out everywhere about the sexual harassment they face.

Only A "Whistleblower": Instagram User Tells Court In Subodh Gupta Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 24, 2020

The Delhi High Court has asked an Instagram account holder, who posted sexual harassment allegations by a woman against artist Subodh Gupta, whether they want to represent the anonymous victim in the defamation case filed by Subodh Gupta.

Harvey Weinstein A "Seasoned" Sexual Predator, Rapist, Say Lawyers

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 23, 2020

Harvey Weinstein is a "seasoned" sexual predator and rapist who abused his power as a movie-producing titan to prey on vulnerable aspiring actresses, prosecutors said Wednesday as his trial got into full swing.

Harvey Weinstein Charged With New Sex Crimes As High-Profile Trial Begins

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 7, 2020

Harvey Weinstein was hit with new sex crimes charges in Los Angeles on Monday just as his high-profile trial in a separate case opened in New York, kicking off proceedings key to the #MeToo movement.

Harvey Weinstein's Trial In Sexual Harassment Cases To Begin On January 6

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 3, 2020

Harvey Weinstein's high-profile sex crimes trial opens on Monday, more than two years after the scandal triggered the #MeToo movement that led to the downfall of dozens of powerful men.

Slut-Shamed, Sona Mohapatra Posts More Swimsuit Pics: 'Refuse To Suck In My Well-Earned Belly'

Entertainment | Nilanjana Basu | Tuesday December 31, 2019

"I shared some last evening and people wrote in saying 'wearing slut clothes and then saying #MeToo?!'" tweeted Sona Mohapatra

2010-2019: From "Jumla" To "It's 2015" The Decade's Most Memorable Political Quotes

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Friday December 27, 2019

The last decade has been significant when it comes to politics. From some unexpected debuts to some shocking election wins, the last decade has seen a massive change in the political scenario of the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power with a thumping victory in 2014 and was re-elected for a second term this year with an even bigger ma...

Japan Journalist Wins #MeToo Case Against Reporter With Links To PM Abe

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 18, 2019

A Tokyo court Wednesday awarded 3.3 million yen ($30,000) in damages to journalist Shiori Ito, who accused a former TV reporter of rape in one of the most high-profile cases of the #MeToo movement in Japan.

How Streaming, Diversity, #MeToo Shaped TV Decade of Change in the US

Associated Press | Thursday December 12, 2019

We still change channels with a remote control, but more often we’re logging in to watch shows on our phones or other devices and on our schedules, not network-dictated appointment TV.

US Comedian Bill Cosby Loses Appeal Against Sexual Assault Conviction

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 11, 2019

US comedian Bill Cosby, who is serving a three and a half year jail term, on Tuesday lost his appeal against his conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman 15 years ago.

Himesh Reshammiya Replaces #MeToo Accused Anu Malik On Indian Idol 11

Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 3, 2019

"I was a part of Superstar Singer and now my journey continues on Indian Idol 11," said Himesh Reshammiya

Anu Malik On Quitting Indian Idol 11: 'Will Come Back After Clearing My Name'

Entertainment | Divya Goyal | Friday November 22, 2019

Anu Malik said, "The best thing is once you clear your name and go back to business, it is good for everyone."

No Anonymity To Instagram Handle Which Made Harassment Claims: High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2019

Persons making allegedly defamatory or motivated statements cannot be permitted to indulge in "guerilla warfare" and be the judge in their own case by seeking anonymity and not giving an opportunity to the accused to defend, the Delhi High Court has observed.

Instagram User, Who Accused Artist In #MeToo, Gets Interim Anonymity

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 19, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Monday permitted a Instagram handle to file in a sealed cover its response to artist Subodh Gupta's plea seeking removal of the allegedly defamatory content made against him on social media.