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TopicSexual harassment

Topic: sexual harassment

In his feminism class, Kolkata prof behind ‘virgin’ comment asked women to do mujras

Comparing virgin women to 'sealed bottles' is not the only thing Jadavpur University prof. Kanak Sarkar has done, a former student writes.

‘I like people who hump’: Jadavpur University prof has history of sexually harassing students

As Jadavpur University professor Kanak Sarkar is barred from teaching for comparing a girl’s virginity to a ‘sealed water bottle’, students & alumni lay bare a litany of allegations.

Judge hinted at ‘frame-up’ while granting anticipatory bail to Alok Nath in rape case

Alok Nath has been accused by TV producer Vinta Nanda of raping her two decades ago.

Lapses by child welfare body blamed for sexual abuse of 13-yr-old girl by foster father in Assam

The 13-year-old was placed with the foster family in May 2018, but is now in a shelter.

#MeToo: Mukul Mudgal, ex-chief justice of Punjab & Haryana HC, accused of sexual assault

Mukul Mudgal has been accused by a family friend of forcing himself on her in the 1990s. Former judge vehemently denies it.

Soon, govt portal SHeBox will give you status of sexual harassment complaints in firms

SHeBox is an online initiative that allows women to file complaints of sexual harassment, which are then resolved on the WCD ministry’s watch.

India’s #MeToo accused are back in action – with wedding bells & celebratory cake

The #MeToo movement in India exposed some high-profile men as alleged sexual predators, but their 'misdeeds' may already have been forgotten.

Why the Johri investigation has been a kick in the gut for women

Women who deposed against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri were treated like fodder in this power struggle and became collateral damage.

In #MeToo era, women in finance are losing critical male mentors

Men can also simply avoid being jerks.

Bengaluru cops probing if dead law intern was pressured to withdraw sexual abuse complaint

Law intern Archana Pushpa Lall allegedly committed suicide days after filing sexual harassment case against two lawyers, Chandra Naik & Chetan Desai.

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The RSS should be instrumental in bringing a revolution in India: Jayaprakash Narayan

On 3 November 1977, socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan delivered an address to RSS swayamsevaks in Patna, challenging the Sangh to transcend Hindu communalism and embrace a national vision.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.