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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicSexual harassment

Topic: sexual harassment

A politician ‘tried to persuade’ sexual abuse complainant to go easy on BCCI CEO Johri

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

MJ Akbar says Ramani damaged his ‘stellar reputation’, calls her charges baseless in court

Journalist Priya Ramani was the first among nearly 20 women to accuse MJ Akbar, a former editor, of sexual misconduct.

Celebrated IISc professor told to step down following sexual harassment charges

Professor Giridhar Madras was accused by one of his former students of making “sexually coloured” remarks and harassing her with late-night phone calls.

Law school asks complainants to vacate campus after they allege sexual harassment

The alleged perpetrator, an assistant professor of Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad, was also suspended following the complaint.

Mired in #MeToo, Suhel Seth loses contract with Tata Sons

Tata Sons issues statement, says will not renew contract with branding consultant Suhel Seth, accused of sexual harassment by at least 6 women.  

Fresh allegation of sexual harassment against Indian cricket board CEO Rahul Johri

While CoA member Diana Edulji is strongly in favour of terminating Johri’s contract, chairman Vinod Rai wants an independent probe against him.

Suhel Seth: The man who ‘collected beautiful people’ and almost got away with everything

Friends & acquaintances talk about the hubris of celebrity consultant Suhel Seth, who hit headlines recently after several women accused him of sexual misconduct.

Divided CoA sets up committee to probe #MeToo charge against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri

The three-member panel has been given 15 days to submit a report.

Sundar Pichai tries to reassure Google staff after report on sexual misconduct

A Google employee accused then Android chief Andy Rubin of coercing her into performing oral sex in a hotel room in 2013.

In Punjab’s first #MeToo moment, IAS officer takes on Amarinder govt minister

Woman officer accuses Technical Education Minister Charanjit Singh Channi of sending her 'inappropriate' messages, opposition calls for his sacking.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

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.