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ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Office politics exists in many organisations, so don't let that bother you, advises HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

IIT teacher sacked after girl complains of 'inappropriate conduct'

IIT teacher sacked after girl complains of 'inappropriate conduct'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'Last week, a complaint was filed by a girl student against a faculty member for inappropriate conduct,' the premier institution said in a statement in Kanpur.

IT firm executive facing sexual harassment probe commits suicide

IT firm executive facing sexual harassment probe commits suicide

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

In the purported suicide note, Raj refuted the allegations calling them 'baseless' and said he did not 'have the courage to face anyone' because people would 'look at me with that eye even if I come clean'.

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.

HC raps Centre, Delhi govt over failure to implement Vishaka guidelines

HC raps Centre, Delhi govt over failure to implement Vishaka guidelines

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre and the city government over their failure to implement Vishaka guidelines on dealing with cases of sexual harassment against women in the aviation industry in New Delhi.

Akshay in Singham 3

Akshay in Singham 3

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Salman may direct Tiger 3... Katrina drops Vikas Bahl film...

How women-friendly are Indian workplaces?

How women-friendly are Indian workplaces?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

India's still male-dominated corporate environment wittingly and unwittingly contrives to put women employees on the back foot.

A year after #MeToo: What has changed?

A year after #MeToo: What has changed?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

A year ago, India's #MeToo movement witnessed women across India speak up against sexual harassment. Nikita Puri assesses what, if anything, has changed.

Air India reinstates pilot found guilty of sexual harassment

Air India reinstates pilot found guilty of sexual harassment

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

The senior pilot was suspended in May last year after being found guilty of sexual harassment by an internal committee of the airline. The committee imposed a 'major penalty' on Captain Sachin Gupta, who has now appealed to the next authority against the punishment.

Women rarely get respect in India, says PV Sindhu

Women rarely get respect in India, says PV Sindhu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Ace shuttler P V Sindhu said that a lot of respect was given to women in foreign countries, but in India people do not practise what they preach.

#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.

Finally, BCCI CEO Johri to undergo gender sensitisation classes

Finally, BCCI CEO Johri to undergo gender sensitisation classes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai made it clear that Rahul Johri has no issues in attending the classes.

Spicejet pilot makes airhostess sit in cockpit with him, sacked

Spicejet pilot makes airhostess sit in cockpit with him, sacked

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The pilot-in-command has been sacked for violating aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation's safety norms after following due process, SpiceJet said in a statement.

#MeToo: Johri's deadline for reply submission ends, BCCI questions CoA role

#MeToo: Johri's deadline for reply submission ends, BCCI questions CoA role

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

There was no clarity on whether Johri has submitted his response to the allegation, made by an anonymous accuser claiming to be his ex-colleague at a previous job.

'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.

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.

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.

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once our voices are crushed, they can bring in an agenda of privatisation.'

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Audit firms such as KPMG believe zero complaints may be an indicator of the lack of requisite mechanism to allow for such reporting

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

Did #MeToo take life of Genpact executive?

Did #MeToo take life of Genpact executive?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'Just because a girl accuses someone of sexual harassment it does not mean that person should be held guilty.' 'A man must be given a fair chance.' 'Even if he is able to clear his name in the case, he would not be able to face the world.'

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We need to confront such people else they will be encouraged to harass more women in the future,' notes HR guru Mayank Rautela.

Pandya-Rahul Effect: CoA mulls over behavioural counselling for Indian team

Pandya-Rahul Effect: CoA mulls over behavioural counselling for Indian team

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The programme will also include all the age-group national teams and the 'A' squads.

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A committee has been set up to look into complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace in Allahabad high court, its bench in Lucknow and district courts across the state.

Molestation row: HRD asks St Stephen's to expedite probe

Molestation row: HRD asks St Stephen's to expedite probe

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The HRD ministry on Friday asked St Stephen's college to expedite its probe into the sexual harassment complaint filed by a PhD student.

48 hours after being reinstated, Pachauri sacked as TERI chief

48 hours after being reinstated, Pachauri sacked as TERI chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Ajay Mathur, currently director general of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has been appointed as the new DG.

St Stephen's molestation: HRD ministry asks UGC to speed up probe

St Stephen's molestation: HRD ministry asks UGC to speed up probe

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Amid a raging controversy over the alleged molestation at Stephen's College, the human resource development ministry on Saturday asked the University Grants Commission to take "appropriate measure" to ensure the institute's internal complaints committee completes the inquiry "expeditiously" and "impartially".

7 months after Prez assent, govt yet to notify Sexual Harassment Act

7 months after Prez assent, govt yet to notify Sexual Harassment Act

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Amid a raging debate over safety of women at workplace, a key legislation in this regard is stuck between Women and Child Development Ministry and law ministries and is yet to be enforced despite the President giving his assent over seven months ago.

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.

St Stephen's student accuses professor of sexual assault

St Stephen's student accuses professor of sexual assault

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The victim alleged that the principal tried to protect him when the matter was reported to the college authorities.

Court grants bail to JNU professor in 8 sexual harassment cases

Court grants bail to JNU professor in 8 sexual harassment cases

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Students, professors and women rights organisations have been protesting, demanding his arrest, after some students accused him of sexual harassment.

How can we make workplaces safe for women?

How can we make workplaces safe for women?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The members of the Internal Complaints Committee should be empowered to take independent action without any pressure from the management.

St Stephen row: Principal says victim being used against him

St Stephen row: Principal says victim being used against him

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

St Stephen's college principal Valson Thampu, who is embroiled in a controversy over shielding the accused in a molestation row, on Sunday claimed "the victim is being used against him" and a forensic investigation of the "purported" recordings will clear the air.

The way forward for #MeToo

The way forward for #MeToo

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'Awareness should be raised; protocols and procedures, and reporting mechanisms must be put in place to protect both men and women in the workplace,' notes Jael Silliman.

'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.

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Police probe still on; ex-parte stay against sexual harassment panel report and court permission to enter premises help NGO chief

This can help you fight sexual harassment at work

This can help you fight sexual harassment at work

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

SHe-box deals with complaints from women employees in both public & private sectors.

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Stalin said the DMK was a movement that protected women's rights and Radharavi's comments were not acceptable to it.

Stephen's principal's defence: Girl was unsure of sexual harassment complaint

Stephen's principal's defence: Girl was unsure of sexual harassment complaint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Amid allegations of attempts to hush up a molestation row in St Stephen's College, its principal Valson Thampu on Saturday said it was not for him but the victim to go to police.