News for '-metoo'

#MeToo probe: Panel summons BCCI president, secretary for deposition

#MeToo probe: Panel summons BCCI president, secretary for deposition

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel has summoned acting the Board of Control for Cricket in India president CK Khanna and acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to join treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry for deposition in the alleged sexual harassment case against CEO Rahul Johri.

#MeToo probe: BCCI treasurer Chaudhry ready to assist panel

#MeToo probe: BCCI treasurer Chaudhry ready to assist panel

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The BCCI treasurer offering to assist the Committee in the probe can be seen as a big development.

'Naming and shaming these culprits on social media is the only option'

'Naming and shaming these culprits on social media is the only option'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Taking the legal route is not easy -- it shames you, drains you emotionally and financially.' 'The culprits get the best legal aid and fight long, costly legal battles while the victims cannot afford it.'

Court sends MJ Akbar's case back to same judge

Court sends MJ Akbar's case back to same judge

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Ending all uncertainty over the trial in the criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister M J Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, a Delhi court on Thursday sent back the case to the judge who was hearing it for two years.

'Every Friday, your friends change'

'Every Friday, your friends change'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'Everybody here is a fair-weather friend.'

'Bigg Boss is getting filthier and filthier'

'Bigg Boss is getting filthier and filthier'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Priyanka will win the show.'

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

To prevent being sexually harassed, it is important to first understand where it will happen and who your possible predators are.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

'Social media offers great freedom for victims to speak up'

'Social media offers great freedom for victims to speak up'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'We should be careful in creating a new Internet justice system in case it's misused.'

Uttam's Take: Good riddance 2018!

Uttam's Take: Good riddance 2018!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Uttam Ghosh's Take on the year just gone by.

Pak cricketer Imam-ul-Haq accused of having multiple affairs

Pak cricketer Imam-ul-Haq accused of having multiple affairs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The user leaked Imam's WhatsApp chats with several girls, alleging that the cricketer had exploited them.

Spoke about harassment for public good: Priya Ramani tells court

Spoke about harassment for public good: Priya Ramani tells court

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Ramani had said the allegations against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were her truth.

Akbar, Ramani refuse settlement in defamation case

Akbar, Ramani refuse settlement in defamation case

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Akbar had filed the complaint against Ramani for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago when he was a journalist.

#metoo in Indian cricket: BCCI CEO Johri pulls out of ICC meeting

#metoo in Indian cricket: BCCI CEO Johri pulls out of ICC meeting

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri have been made by an unnamed person, who claimed to be his colleague during his stint at Discovery Channel.

Shut Up Sona Review

Shut Up Sona Review

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Shut Up Sona is about one woman refusing to be silenced, notes Deepa Gahlot.

RRR And KGF: When Money Gives You Roots

RRR And KGF: When Money Gives You Roots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I believe it's not the success of RRR or KGF that we must actually investigate but what makes these two films our marquee events,' argues Sreehari Nair.

BCCI CEO Johri accused of sexual harassment

BCCI CEO Johri accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrator on Saturday sought an explanation from Board of Control for Cricket in India's CEO Rahul Johri after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment by him was shared on social media as part of the ongoing #metoo movement.

How Rasika Dugal, Salma Hayek made history at Cannes

How Rasika Dugal, Salma Hayek made history at Cannes

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The actors joined 80 other women to support #MeToo and stand up against sexual harassment.

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is learnt that Johri has submitted his explanation to the showcause notice served by the COA after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment came up against him on social media. The accuser, who is yet to reveal her identity, claims to be an ex-colleague of Johri during his stint with the Discovery channel.

'I have been let down by many people'

'I have been let down by many people'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'Instead of getting rehabilitated in Bollywood, I have forced into legal hassles while everyone else watches the drama.'

PIX: Hrithik-Tiger celebrate War's success

PIX: Hrithik-Tiger celebrate War's success

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's War has been declared a blockbuster, and the actors decided to celebrate with their families.

Model Kate Upton accuses Guess co-founder of sexual harassment

Model Kate Upton accuses Guess co-founder of sexual harassment

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Model Kate Upton makes allegations against the co-founder of Guess.

'What is being done to Pearl is horrific'

'What is being done to Pearl is horrific'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I am glad Ekta Kapoor spoke up for Pearl.' 'More people need to come forward in his support because I truly believe he is innocent.'

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

'Sexual harassment at workplace non-negotiable': Journalists protest in Delhi

'Sexual harassment at workplace non-negotiable': Journalists protest in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The group of journalists also passed a joint resolution seeking justice for the victims.

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Jennifer Aniston returns to her news anchor duties, Akshay Kumar saves the day and 456 South Koreans fight to the finish in a bloody game of survival. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

'How do we judge who is lying?'

'How do we judge who is lying?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'MeToo is about people who were exploited, and who are now trying to come out and say things out loud.'

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday agreed to examine former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against the trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in his criminal defamation case over her allegations of sexual harassment.

'The case was meant to create a chilling effect on women that they would not speak out'

'The case was meant to create a chilling effect on women that they would not speak out'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'There are tremendous personal, economic and emotional costs to bear in a case.' 'And those costs were suffered by Priya and Priya alone.' 'Nobody goes happily to court and you wouldn't wish that on anyone.'

CRIME. ROMANCE. HORROR

CRIME. ROMANCE. HORROR

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Justice in medieval times, whodunit in the woods, mafia boss in the making, Sukanya Verma takes a look at the sheer variety on OTT this week.

Defamation case: Priya Ramani pleads not guilty

Defamation case: Priya Ramani pleads not guilty

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Akbar, who resigned as Union minister on October 17 last year, filed a private criminal defamation complaint against Ramani after his name cropped up on social media as the #MeToo campaign raged on in India.

Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape, sexual assault

Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape, sexual assault

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Weinstein, aged 67, who was once one of Hollywood's most powerful figures, was convicted of first-degree criminal sexual act last month, based on the testimony of Miriam Haley, and rape in the third degree, based on the testimony of one-time aspiring actress Jessica Mann.

MJ Akbar case: Silence is not an option, Ramani tells court

MJ Akbar case: Silence is not an option, Ramani tells court

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Ramani said it was important for women to speak about sexual harassment at the workplace. She hoped that the disclosure would empower women and encourage them to speak up'

Model who helped bring down Harvey Weinstein gets her career back

Model who helped bring down Harvey Weinstein gets her career back

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

She had spoken up against the sexual predator as early as 2015 and become an outcast.

Storm erupts over MEA booklet with MJ Akbar at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Storm erupts over MEA booklet with MJ Akbar at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Akbar had resigned as junior external affairs minister in the wake of allegation of sexual misconduct during his tenure as a senior editor. The alleged incidents came to light during the #MeToo movement. Akbar had denied the allegations.

Will Lupt scare you more than Stree?

Will Lupt scare you more than Stree?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Will it bring fresh recognition for Jaaved Jaaferi's acting skills?

Who does Indra Nooyi belong to? India or US

Who does Indra Nooyi belong to? India or US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

'I am still the girl who grew up in a close family in Madras, in the South of India, and I am deeply connected to the lessons and culture of my youth. I am also the woman who arrived in the US at age twenty-three to study and work and, somehow, rose to lead an iconic company, a journey that I believe is possible only in America. I belong in both worlds,' says the ex-Pepsico chief in her memoir

Guilty Minds Review

Guilty Minds Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Guilty Minds has too much going on to wolf down it all in one big binge watch session, notes Sukanya Verma.

'There is no perfect parent'

'There is no perfect parent'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Sandhya Mridul, Shilpa Shukla and Sanjay Suri discuss the dos and don'ts of modern parenting.