News for '-metoo'

'You can't sustain a campaign of hate'

'You can't sustain a campaign of hate'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

'You can't go on creating division and rhetoric of hate.' 'It comes to roost. We are seeing the first glimpses of that in the state elections.'

Women's empowerment campaign: Serena joins Priyanka Chopra-backed app

Women's empowerment campaign: Serena joins Priyanka Chopra-backed app

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Bumble began in 2014 as a dating platform for women to start discussions with potential male partners. The company is aiming to promote newer functions, Bumble BFF and Bumble Bizz, which help women find friends and build business networks, alongside dating.

Pandya's loose talk could make him fixing target, says BCCI treasurer

Pandya's loose talk could make him fixing target, says BCCI treasurer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Under-fire India cricketer Hardik Pandya's loose talk could make him a target of the match-fixing syndicates known for laying 'honey traps', believes BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Time to tell our side of story: Ramani on summons in Akbar defamation case.

The real reason why Kate wore green to the BAFTA red carpet

The real reason why Kate wore green to the BAFTA red carpet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was merely following royal protocol.

'Scurrilous allegations tarnished my reputation': Akbar tells court

'Scurrilous allegations tarnished my reputation': Akbar tells court

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The former Union minister filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani after she named him in the #MeToo campaign.

Vijay Deverakonda: I have been affected by sexual harassment

Vijay Deverakonda: I have been affected by sexual harassment

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

'Nine out of 10 women I know have been groped, touched or harassed in some way or the another. We never speak about it. We are embarrassed and ashamed that society will judge us.'

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The COA said the probe committee will be free to investigate all charges against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and would be open to hearing any 'person who is desirous of placing any fact' in the matter.

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The new allegations take the total number of his accusers to 12.

'My parents convinced me to move to Bombay'

'My parents convinced me to move to Bombay'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

How a girl from a small town in Assam is making big strides in modelling.

'Her courage should be admired, not her intention questioned'

'Her courage should be admired, not her intention questioned'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra, Twinkle Khanna, Swara Bhasker and Richa Chadha have come out in Tanushree Dutta's support.

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Salman Khan family is the head of this venomous serpent.'

Raju Hirani accused of sexual assault

Raju Hirani accused of sexual assault

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The film-maker has denied the allegations, terming them 'false, mischievous, scandalous, motivated and defamatory'.

'Alok Nath can come out of hiding after 8 weeks'

'Alok Nath can come out of hiding after 8 weeks'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Alok Nath cannot leave the country and he cannot be seen anywhere around the periphery of where I live,' says Vinta Nanda.

India world's most dangerous country for women: Survey

India world's most dangerous country for women: Survey

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The United States is the only western nation which ranked in the top 10.

The story behind Mindy Kaling's TIME cover with Oprah & Reese

The story behind Mindy Kaling's TIME cover with Oprah & Reese

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The magazine's latest cover features Storm Reid, Mindy Kaling, Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.

More Movies To Watch Out For In 2019!

More Movies To Watch Out For In 2019!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Keep your Fridays free this year!

Movies To Watch Out For In 2019

Movies To Watch Out For In 2019

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Keep your Fridays free for 2019's film menu!

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

The 15 newsmakers of 2017

The 15 newsmakers of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Donald Trump, Hardik Patel, Kangana Ranuat... The year 2017 wouldn't have been the same if it weren't for these personalities and many more. As we herald in 2018, here's a look at the faces and stories which left an indelible mark on us.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

PETA brings anti-fur protest to Winter Olympics

PETA brings anti-fur protest to Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

"Unfortunately fur is being worn by many Koreans," said Fruno on Tuesday, adding that China, the host of the 2022 Winter Games, is one of the world's largest fur exporters.

'We are making a circus out of everything'

'We are making a circus out of everything'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'We always want to pull down the other person.' 'All we need right now is sensitivity, not just in our industry, but everywhere.'

Incredibles 2 Review: Family fun unlimited

Incredibles 2 Review: Family fun unlimited

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Incredibles 2 has quick-witted action and glorious, good old-fashioned, fun, raves Sukanya Verma.

Alok Nath files suit against Vinta Nanda, seeks Rs 1 in damages

Alok Nath files suit against Vinta Nanda, seeks Rs 1 in damages

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'We have suffered grave and irreparable loss, harm and injury which could never be compensated in terms of money.'

The Shah Rukh Khan heroine who is going places

The Shah Rukh Khan heroine who is going places

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'If you are playing someone whom Shah Rukh loves in the film, that's enough for me!' 'I am obviously not his phone texting buddy, but I'd like to believe we are friends!'

Birth Home: Where you can give birth naturally!

Birth Home: Where you can give birth naturally!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A birthing centre in Bengaluru is helping women make informed decisions about their pregnancy, right down to choosing how they have their baby.

Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment by 8 women

Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment by 8 women

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The allegations against the 80-year-old Oscar winning actor range from inappropriate touching to suggestive comments and were brought by entertainment reporters -- including a CNN reporter who co-wrote the story -- as well as people in the entertainment industry.

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Rob Porter's responsibility was mainly in the flow of paper that crossed Trump's desk, including the wave of executive orders and actions that Trump inked during the first months of his tenure.

Who will TIME pick as its person of the year?

Who will TIME pick as its person of the year?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

United States President Trump has been nominated along side his arch nemesis dictator Kim Jong-un.

'I want the predators to feel afraid'

'I want the predators to feel afraid'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'It's okay to Twitter shame somebody, but what happens after that?' 'Most of these people, who were accused, are back at work now.' 'I want the movement to go on, I don't want the momentum to slow down.'

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The highlights of the glamorous Brit awards, right here.

FAQs: How to combat sexual harassment at workplace

FAQs: How to combat sexual harassment at workplace

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Trial by the media can be avoided if the industry itself devises effective mechanisms to bring this to an end

Student turns sexual harassment into street art

Student turns sexual harassment into street art

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Sophie Sandberg writes insults she or other women have heard in chalk on New York's streets to raise awareness about sexual harassment.

The women who brought down M J Akbar

The women who brought down M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

On Wednesday, Minister of State (External Affairs) M J Akbar resigned from his post after facing a flurry of allegations of sexual harassment by women journalists. As the women journalists 'feel vindicated' following his resignation, here's a list of the women who came forward and shared their ordeal.

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Raza Murad has featured in over 500 movies till date, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

Legendary Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

Legendary Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The prolific fashion designer had given the Chanel's Paris haute couture show a miss in January due to ill health.

Parliament not immune to 'casting couch': Renuka

Parliament not immune to 'casting couch': Renuka

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

It is not just in the film industry. It happens everywhere, she said.

Tale of Two Skippers: King Kohli soars, Captain Smith plummets

Tale of Two Skippers: King Kohli soars, Captain Smith plummets

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli continued his day job of mesmerising fans with a magical willow