News for 'Sexual Harassment of Women'

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.

WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan's sexual harassment case takes new turn

WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan's sexual harassment case takes new turn

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Ex-WFI chief Singh not exonerated by oversight panel in sexual harassment case: Police tell court

Zero tolerance for sexual harassment, says Sports Minister

Zero tolerance for sexual harassment, says Sports Minister

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said all pending complaints of sexual harassment at SAI institutes will be disposed off

WFI President Guarantees Vinesh Phogat's Safety Amid Concerns

WFI President Guarantees Vinesh Phogat's Safety Amid Concerns

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has guaranteed Vinesh Phogat's safety at the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, addressing her concerns about potential bias and security issues related to the venue's connection to former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

WFI President Guarantees Vinesh Phogat's Safety Amidst Venue Concerns

WFI President Guarantees Vinesh Phogat's Safety Amidst Venue Concerns

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh has guaranteed Vinesh Phogat's safety at the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, dismissing concerns about the venue's association with former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

'Humiliating treatment' may amount to sexual harassment: Govt

'Humiliating treatment' may amount to sexual harassment: Govt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Humiliating treatment which is likely to affect women government employees' health or safety may amount to sexual harassment, the government said on Wednesday.

We take sexual harassment complaints seriously: Infosys

We take sexual harassment complaints seriously: Infosys

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

In the wake of reports about allegations of sexual harassment made by a group of women staff at IT major Infosys against one of its senior executives, the company on Friday said "swift" and "appropriate" actions are taken in all such cases.

When men are sexually harassed

When men are sexually harassed

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Althought they are targeted less frequently than women, Indian men are also victims of molestation.

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.

Senior Infosys executive accused of sexual harassment

Senior Infosys executive accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

External investigators say case of 'gender insenstivity'.

I was sexually harassed: Faria Alam

I was sexually harassed: Faria Alam

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

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.

What you must know about sexual harassment

What you must know about sexual harassment

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

It's not just women who complain about being harassed at the workplace. With female bosses becoming more and more common, men often have the same complaints as well.

Army officer's friend alleges sexual harassment by Odisha police

Army officer's friend alleges sexual harassment by Odisha police

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, the NCW sought an action taken report from the DGP.

Sexual harassment can increase risk of eating disorders

Sexual harassment can increase risk of eating disorders

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Men in the military are 10 times more likely to experience sexual harassment than civilian peers, says study.

AIMIM corporator's properties razed for sheltering TCS accused Nida Khan

AIMIM corporator's properties razed for sheltering TCS accused Nida Khan

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation demolished alleged illegal constructions at the residence and other properties of AIMIM corporator Matin Patel, who is accused of harbouring Nida Khan, wanted in connection with a TCS case.

Sexual harassment at work: Govt to act

Sexual harassment at work: Govt to act

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

"A workplace has been defined as any department, organisation, undertaking and establishment or branch which is established, owned or controlled, financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate government or the local authority or a corporation or a cooperative society," Minister Renuka Chowdhury said. As has ny private sector organisation, institution, unit or service provider carrying on commercial, professional or industrial activities.

TVF founder Arunabh Kumar acquitted in sexual harassment case

TVF founder Arunabh Kumar acquitted in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

It can be said the complaint was filed out of "grudge" or business rivalry, the court noted.

Sexual harassment charges dog UNICEF India head

Sexual harassment charges dog UNICEF India head

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The UNICEF country head in India has come under a cloud as a government enquiry has found him to be prima facie guilty of sexually harassing a female colleague. The enquiry by the Women and Child Development Ministry has found there was reasonable cause to believe that the victim was sexually harassed by Cecilio Adorna, the India representative of UNICEF.

LS nod to anti-sexual harassment at workplace bill

LS nod to anti-sexual harassment at workplace bill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Amid din over coal block allocation issue, the Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill which seeks to protect women, including lakhs employed as domestic workers, from sexual harassment at workplace.

'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.

'St Stephen's sexual harassment row shameful'

'St Stephen's sexual harassment row shameful'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Delhi Commission for Women chief Barkha Shukla Singh on Saturday dubbed the alleged sexual harassment case filed against a professor of St Stephen's College as "shameful" and called for a probe into the matter.

Sexual harassment at workplace? Blame the 'powerful' executives

Sexual harassment at workplace? Blame the 'powerful' executives

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

It is high time old boys' clubs inside many large corporations come under serious scrutiny for protecting one of their own.

Third woman accuses Pachauri of sexual harassment

Third woman accuses Pachauri of sexual harassment

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The woman says she worked closely with the former TERI chief for four months in 2008

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data for 2024. The city recorded 2,306 cases, with a crime rate of 42 per one lakh minors. Theft is the most common crime committed by juveniles.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data. The report highlights the types of crimes committed and the socio-economic background of the juveniles involved.

Kerala court's yet another order in sexual harassment case kicks up a row

Kerala court's yet another order in sexual harassment case kicks up a row

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Criticism against the August 12 order continued to pour in from the state and various parts of the country with National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma and senior Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Brinda Karat strongly condemning the sessions court judge's observation.

Sakshi Malik backs Vinesh Phogat in comeback row with WFI

Sakshi Malik backs Vinesh Phogat in comeback row with WFI

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Sakshi Malik backed Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India, urging authorities to let the new mother resume her wrestling career.

Protests rock Chennai's Kalakshetra over sexual harassment, college shut

Protests rock Chennai's Kalakshetra over sexual harassment, college shut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Students of the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, being run by the Kalakshetra on its campus, resorted to the protest at the "tapovan", the prayer space at the entrance of the college on Thursday demanding justice. They alleged harassment by a senior faculty and sought appropriate action against him.

Panel likely to nail Kaushik for sexual harassment

Panel likely to nail Kaushik for sexual harassment

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Hockey India's four-member committee, including two former Olympians Ajit Pal Singh and Zafar Iqbal, is likely to nail former chief coach of the Indian hockey team M K Kaushik on the alleged sexual harassment of the members the Indian women's hockey team.

India Inc fails to handle sexual harassment at workplace

India Inc fails to handle sexual harassment at workplace

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

NCW data show a noticeable rise in sexual harassment at the workplace.

Parl nod for sexual harassment at workplace bill

Parl nod for sexual harassment at workplace bill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill under which cases of sexual harassment at workplace, including against domestic help, will have to be disposed of by in-house committees within a period of 90 days failing which penalty of Rs 50,000 would be imposed.

Sakshi Malik Supports Vinesh Phogat's Fight For Wrestling Return

Sakshi Malik Supports Vinesh Phogat's Fight For Wrestling Return

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Sakshi Malik supports Vinesh Phogat's wrestling comeback, criticising the WFI's strict rules and urging for relaxed norms for new mothers in sports.

Police asks sexual harassment victims for video proof: Sibal slams the move

Police asks sexual harassment victims for video proof: Sibal slams the move

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The government had assured the protesting wrestlers that a charge-sheet will be filed against the outgoing WFI chief

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Saturday, Ghosh took to Twitter and wrote that the Gangs of Wasseypur director was sexually inappropriate towards her. The 30-year-old actor tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in her tweet, requesting him to take action against Kashyap.

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The top court said there are serious lapses in the enforcement of the 2013 Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.

UN report flags forced conversions of Hindu, Christian women in Pakistan

UN report flags forced conversions of Hindu, Christian women in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

UN experts have voiced serious concerns regarding the ongoing abduction and forced religious conversion through marriage of women and girls from minority communities in Pakistan, highlighting that impunity is fuelling the practice.

After TVF, ScoopWhoop founder faces sexual harassment charge

After TVF, ScoopWhoop founder faces sexual harassment charge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The matter is also being inquired by ScoopWhoop's Internal Complaints Committee.

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.