Tag: Sexual harassment
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Kalyani University teacher sent on leave after complaints of sexual harassment
The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) on sexual harassment of women at workplace, at the university, took the decision.
March 14, 2018 -
Talking about casting couch will end one’s career, says Ileana D’Cruz
Actor Ileana D’Cruz has always been vocal about many social issues but the actor believes talking about casting couch will end one’s career. During the promotions of her next film Raid, Ileana told the Bombay Times in an interview: “The fact of the matter is that if an A-list star is accused of something like this, you …
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March 13, 2018 -
International Women’s Day: History and significance
While the idea of International Women's Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements early 20th century in North America and across Europe, the Charter of the United Nations, signed in 1945, is said to be the first international agreement to affirm the principle of equality between women and men.
March 8, 2018 -
Another child sexual harassment case at govt-run school in Bengal
After Carmel and GD Birla in Kolkata, it is a school in Howrah that faces guardians’ wrath on an alleged sexual harassment of a class II student by a non-teaching staff. This is the first time a govt primary school is at the centre of controversy. The Belur Girls’ High school was on Wednesday rocked …
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February 22, 2018 -
Watson donates 1 m pounds for victims of sexual harassment
Actress Emma Watson donated a million pounds to a new fund that aims to provide support for those affected by sexual harassment. Actors Tom Hiddleston and Keira Knightley are also among the names listed on the official ‘Go Fund Me’ site with each donating 10,000 pounds. Other donations include 500 pounds from actress Emma Thompson, …
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February 19, 2018 -
Doctor held for allegedly harassing nursing student
A doctor was on Thursday arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a nursing student, police said. The student lodged a complaint against the doctor, working at a private hospital in the city, that he was sexually harassing her, they said. She was working as an intern at the hospital. The doctor has been remanded to 15 …
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February 8, 2018 -
Sexual misconduct, gender bias in focus at pre-Oscar meet
Sexual misconduct and the underrepresentation of women in positions of authority — two of the most raging issues in Hollywood — remained the focus at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon. On Monday, the Oscar Nominees Luncheon, a ritual ahead of the Academy Awards, saw 170 of this year’s 200 nominees congregating at a hotel here …
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February 6, 2018 -
Jeremy accused of sexual misconduct by more women
Former Entourage star Jeremy Piven has been accused of sexual misconduct by three more women in instances that allegedly occurred between 1985 and 1996. Each of the women, one of whom preferred not to be identified, claims to have experienced aggressive sexual advances from Piven, including being pinned on a couch and against a wall, reports …
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January 28, 2018 -
Sharon Stone hopes Weinstein goes to jail
Actress Sharon Stone hopes disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein goes to jail. However, she said all men accused of sexual misbehaviour should not share the same fate. “In every crime, there are misdemeanours and felonies, and I think if someone’s committed a misdemeanour they can’t be treated like they have committed a felony. You can’t …
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January 28, 2018 -
James Franco is struggling post sexual harassment allegations
The wave of sexual harassment allegations against James Franco has taken a toll on the actor. A source close to The Disaster Artist actor told People Magazine that Franco is struggling with the aftermath of the allegations against him. Franco was one of the notable omissions from this year’s Academy Awards nominations. He was expected …
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January 26, 2018 -
Vital for victims to speak out: Alison Brie
Actress Alison Brie, sister-in-law of actor James Franco who has been accused of sexual misconduct by a few women, believes it is important that victims speak up and have the right to do so. Brie, nominated at the 24th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in …
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January 22, 2018 -
Aziz Ansari skips SAG Awards amid sexual misconduct claims
Indian-origin actor Aziz Ansari skipped the SAG Awards ceremony amid the allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him by a woman with whom he went on a date last year. The 39-year-old actor, who was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Master of None, did …
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January 22, 2018 -
Colin Firth won’t work with Woody Allen again
Actor Colin Firth has said he will not do any projects with Woody Allen in the future. His comment came on the same day as Dylan Farrow gave her first televised interview accusing her adopted father Allen of sexually assaulting her when she was seven years old, reports The Guardian. “I wouldn’t work with him …
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January 19, 2018 -
Casting couch incident left me petrified: Sruthi Hariharan
Actor Sruthi Hariharan revealed that casting couch does happen in India and her first casting couch experience left her crying and petrified. Sruthi, who was last seen in Kannada hit film Humble Politician Nograj, was shattered when a producer threatened to exchange her with five other men as part of the infamous casting couch. The …
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January 19, 2018 -
Brigitte Bardot slams #MeToo movement as ‘ridiculous’
French veteran actress Brigitte Bardot believes the #MeToo movement is “hypocritical and ridiculous”. She feels some women are making allegations to court publicity. The #MeToo movement has taken Hollwyood by a storm. Celebrities — both women and men — have come out in support of women who have faced sexual misconduct at their workplace, including …
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January 18, 2018 -
Women need confidence to talk about sexual harassment: Esha Gupta
Actress Esha Gupta, who will deliver a lecture on sexual harassment to young girls, says the issue needs to be spoken about and women need the “necessary confidence and awareness to raise their voices”. Esha has been approached by Delhi University to address the issue of sexual harassment. She will be meeting and speaking to …
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January 10, 2018 -
