Me Too Movement In India
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Amaal Mallik reacts to MeToo allegations against Anu Malik, says 'There must be some truth'
July 13, 2025 15:29 ISTMusic composer Amaal Mallik was in the news recently for his decision to separate from his family. Now, for the first time, Amaal spoke about uncle Anu Malik being accused of sexual harassment during the MeToo movement.
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#MeToo: Celebrity manager Anirban Das Blah attempts suicide after sexual harassment allegations
Celebrities | October 20, 2018 13:35 ISTAnirban Das Blah was asked to step aside from his position in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
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'Tweets defamatory unless Ramani proves anything': Here's what MJ Akbar's counsel told court
India | October 19, 2018 9:50 ISTAkbar's name had cropped up in the social media campaign #Metoo against alleged sexual harassment when he was in Nigeria.
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Go ahead and slap those men, Shiv Sena will ensure 'immediate justice': Uddhav Thackeray on #MeToo
India | October 19, 2018 10:07 ISTThackeray asked women to approach Shiv Sena if they have any complaints, and said the party would ensure "immediate justice" for them.
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#MeToo fallout: Maneka Gandhi urges political parties to form panels to look into sexual harassment complaints
India | October 18, 2018 21:32 ISTManeka Gandhi said she has written to six national parties and 59 regional parties to form internal complaints committee against sexual harassment and post information on it on their website.
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#MeToo: Anyone outraging modesty of women won't be spared, says Amar Singh
India | October 18, 2018 17:28 ISTExpressing concern over misuse of #MeToo campaign, Singh asserted that people should also justify their allegations and they should not only level charges.
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M J Akbar resigns: Threat to silence voices can no longer be the norm, says Priyanka Chaturvedi
India | October 17, 2018 19:07 ISTIn a brief statement, Akbar said he had decided to seek justice in a court of law in his personal capacity. "I deem it appropriate to step down from office and challenge false accusations levied against me, also in a personal capacity. I have, therefore, tendered my resignation...," said Akbar.
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Who is MJ Akbar: Journalist-turned-politician who resigned as minister in Modi Cabninet after #MeToo allegations
India | October 17, 2018 18:13 ISTMJ Akbar demitted the office following allegations of sexual harrasment levelled against him by several women jounalists.
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#MeToo movement completes one year: Top 10 facts
India | October 16, 2018 18:08 IST“Me Too” was coined by Tarana Burke, an African-American civil rights activist from New York in 2006.
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Opinion | #MeToo movement: 'Women don't need protection from anyone, what they need is RESPECT from men'
October 15, 2018 19:32 ISTIn a matter of days, the hashtag #MeToo is trending across social media as women from all walks of life bravely talked about their own experiences with sexual harassment and assault, some for the very first time.
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Kalki Koechlin says she is happy #MeToo Movement reached India
Entertainment | October 15, 2018 18:08 ISTKalki Koechlin, who always stands for women empowerment and equality, reflects her happiness that the #MeToo movement has reached India.
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Radhika Madan asks everyone to support #MeToo movement
Entertainment | October 15, 2018 17:29 ISTPataakha fame Radhika Madan also opens up about the ongoing #MeToo movement and asks people to support it.
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Juhi Chawla encourages young women to adopt right path
Entertainment | October 15, 2018 18:06 ISTBollywood diva Juhi Chawla encouraged young girls who want to start their careers in the industry to adopt the right path.
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Bollywood actress Yami Gautam opens up about #MeToo movement
Entertainment | October 15, 2018 17:25 ISTYami Gautam says it is not isolated in one industry and she is glad that all the girls who have spoken up are so courageous.
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Sushmita Sen is proud of the women who have told their #MeToo stories
Entertainment | October 15, 2018 18:10 ISTSushmita Sen doesn't find the revelations coming up in context of the MeToo movement shocking at all as people were aware of these things for long.
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Bhagyashree supports #MeToo Movement, says it is helping women
Entertainment | October 15, 2018 17:19 ISTFormer Bollywood actress Bhagyashree opens up about the ongoing #MeToo movement and says that she supports it.
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MJ Akbar ropes in 97 lawyers to fight sexual harassment allegations leveled by 1 woman journalist
India | October 15, 2018 21:57 ISTThe complaint, filed through advocate Sandeep Kapur, seeks issuance of notice to Ramani under Section 499 (defamation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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DCW launches separate email id to report cases of sexual harassment under #MeToo
India | October 14, 2018 16:55 ISTThe DCW has set up a separate email id for reporting the complaints at metoodcw@gmail.com. One can also call 181 for any assistance regarding the same, the DCW said in a statement.
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Vishaka guidelines must be implemented in every organisation to control sexual harassment: Kirron Kher
India | October 13, 2018 20:36 ISTCommenting on the #MeToo movement in India, the veteran actor and Chandigarh BJP MP said sexual harassment is a result of patriarchal mindset of the society which teaches men that they have an authority over women.
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#MeToo movement: Two Mumbai lawyers volunteer to provide legal aid to victims without charging fee
India | October 13, 2018 19:18 ISTSeveral commentators have said that the #MeToo movement would fizzle out unless legal recourse is taken by or on behalf of women who have spoken up. Judicial redress may now be available for many of these women.
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