News for 'sexual harassment'

About time everyone learns to treat women with respect: Rahul on #MeToo

About time everyone learns to treat women with respect: Rahul on #MeToo

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

He also said he is happy that the space for those who don't treat women with respect and dignity is closing.

'Not a single woman who does not have a #MeToo story'

'Not a single woman who does not have a #MeToo story'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'Yes, there will be some posts that will be shared out of revenge but most of the people who have been named and shamed like M J Akbar and Alok Nath have been known to be serial offenders for years.'

Hyderabad varsity prof held for molesting foreign student

Hyderabad varsity prof held for molesting foreign student

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

A University of Hyderabad (UoH) professor was taken into custody for allegedly trying to misbehave with a foreign student, police said on Saturday.

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

AIFF secretary Kushal Das molested employees at work place, alleges former owner of I-League team Minerva Punjab.

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

They gave voices to sexual assault & harassment survivors across the world.

'It's a win-win for the accused'

'It's a win-win for the accused'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If he has been able to overcome this major obstacle (withdrawal of POCSO after the complainant and victim withdrew the charge) I don't think he has anything to worry about now.' 'Cancellation of POCSO is akin to giving him a lifeline.'

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

US women's team goalkeeper Hope Solo accused former FIFA president Sepp Blatter of sexual harassment, claiming the veteran administrator touched her inappropriately during an event three years back.

Kejriwal extends support to protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar

Kejriwal extends support to protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The wrestlers have been protesting for nearly a week demanding action against Singh, also a Bharatiya Janata Party MP, on sexual harassment allegations levelled by seven women players.

Guess who Nana Patekar plays in his comeback role?

Guess who Nana Patekar plays in his comeback role?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Nana Patekar, who was accused of sexual harassment and ousted from Sajid Nadiadwala's Housefull 4 in 2018, returns after a two-year exile.

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image: IOA chief P T Usha

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image: IOA chief P T Usha

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha on Thursday said the grapplers protesting on the streets amounts to indiscipline and is tarnishing the country's image.

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

As pressure mounted, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front seemed to be supporting Mukesh, taking a cautious wait-and-watch stance.

Court asks if Akbar, Ramani could reach settlement in defamation case

Court asks if Akbar, Ramani could reach settlement in defamation case

Rediff.com21 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. Ramani had said the allegations against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were her truth and were made in public good.

Woman withdraws from inquiry probing CJI case

Woman withdraws from inquiry probing CJI case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The former Supreme Court employee dubbed on Tuesday as "very frightening" the atmosphere of the in-house inquiry committee and "walked out" raising various objections including denial of her lawyer's presence.

Personnel, CCTV, barricades: Delhi police bunker up for wrestlers' stir

Personnel, CCTV, barricades: Delhi police bunker up for wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A day after a scuffle between agitating wrestlers and police personnel, the police Thursday beefed up security and surveillance at Jantar Mantar and at Delhi borders, deploying additional manpower, bolstering CCTV coverage and raising barricades to prevent the entry of farmers who were coming to support the grapplers.

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