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Bollywood reacts to #MeToo
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Almost after a year the #MeToo movement upended Hollywood, it arrived in India recently with a number of women accusing men of sexual misconduct and harassment. It has taken the entertainment industry by storm with the likes of Tanushree Dutta, Sandhya Mridul
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DCW Chief urges PM Modi to oust MJ Akbar
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): The chairman of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Swati Maliwal, on Friday penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to oust Minister of State (MoS) External Affairs MJ Akbar from the government on grounds of alleged sexual misconduct.
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Treat women with respect and dignity, Rahul Gandhi on #MeToo
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): As women's fight against sexual misconduct gains momentum in India and #MeToo tales go viral, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday hailed women's courage for sharing their ordeal.
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#MeToo: Subhash Ghai 'firmly' denies allegations of sexual misconduct
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 11 (ANI): Acclaimed filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who was recently accused of harassment by a woman on social media, has firmly denied the claims.
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Something big on MJ Akbar soon: Sources
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Oct 11 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar's position in the government is untenable, sources on Thursday told ANI, adding that something big on him can be expected soon.
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NCW takes note of sexual misconduct cases in media
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): National Commission for Women (NCW) took cognizance of the reports of sexual misconduct in the media and said that it is in the progress of gathering detailed information of the various allegations that have come to light in the media.
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Editors Guild expresses concern over reports of sexual misconduct in media
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): Taking note of alleged sexual harassment and assault on women journalists by their men colleagues, Editors Guild of India has condemned all "predatory conduct by such men".
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Tanmay Bhatt, Gursimran Khamba to 'step away' from AIB
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Following strong criticism over allegations of sexual misconduct on some of its members, Mumbai-based popular comedy group, AIB on Monday stepped away from its co-founders Tanmay Bhatt and Gursimran Khamba.
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IWPC raises concern over allegations of sexual misconduct in media
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Expressing concern over rising instances of sexual misconduct in the media fraternity, Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC) on Monday extended support to all the women journalists and employees who have faced sexual harassment.
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Take a harsh stand if need be: Hrithik on Vikas Bahl
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 8 (ANI) Amid sexual misconduct allegations against filmmaker Vikas Bahl, actor Hrithik Roshan said on Monday that he has requested the producers of upcoming film 'Super 30' - which Bahl is directing - to take "stock of the apparent facts and take a harsh
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Kangana hits back at Sonam for judging her #MeToo story
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Kangana Ranaut, who recently accused 'Queen' director Vikas Bahl of sexual misconduct, has lashed out at Sonam Kapoor Ahuja for 'judging' her 'Me Too' story.
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Bahl's controversy: Deeply sorry for not handling matter properly, says An
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 7 (ANI): Film director Anurag Kashyap recently issued a statement over sexual harassment allegation levelled against 'Queen' director and co-owner of now dissolved Phantom Films, Vikas Bahl, and stated that he was deeply sorry for not handling the incident properly at
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