There is a surge in women-led stories in Bollywood but while the female gaze has started to get a space, equal representation is still a distant dream, believe filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Alankrita Shrivastava and Nitya Mehra.

Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Alankrita Shrivastava and Nitya Mehra discuss if Bollywood is inclusive of women today

The producer of the film '#MeToo', which portrays kidnapping of a girl with the motive of committing a sexual crime, has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the order of censor board asking it to change the title of the film and make several cuts.

'#MeToo' filmmaker moves to court against censor board after being asked to change title

Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has been accused of sexual misconduct according to a report published in the New York Times. Reportedly, seven women and more than a dozen associates “described a pattern of manipulative behaviour in which Adams dangled career opportunities while simultaneously pursuing female artists for sex,” and added, “in some cases, they said, he would turn domineering and vengeful, jerking away his offers of support when spurned, and subjecting women to emotional and verbal abuse, and harassment in texts and on social media.

Singer Ryan Adams accused of sexual misconduct by several women, denies allegations

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha had a lot to say on #MeToo movement at a recent book launch event. Talking about the much-talked-about movement that rocked the Bollywood industry last year, Sinha said “there shouldn't be any shame or hesitation to say that behind a successful man's fall is a woman” and clarified that he was not against the movement while adding that his comments should be taken in “right humour”.

Fortunate that my name hasn't come out in #MeToo movement: Shatrughan Sinha

More South Korean skaters say #MeToo following Olympic star's sexual assault case

A couple days after sexual assault allegations surfaced against filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, T-Series’ head honcho Bhushan Kumar has been accused of being a part of the casting couch.

#MeToo: Sexual harassment complaint filed against T-Series’ head honcho Bhushan Kumar

After Rajkumar Hirani’s name cropped up in the list of those who have allegedly been accused of sexual assault, veteran Bollywood screenwriter Javed Akhtar took to Twitter to voice his opinions on the matter.

#MeToo: Javed Akhtar defends Rajkumar Hirani, calls him one of the most decent people in the industry

Las Vegas police have asked soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to submit a DNA sample as part of their investigation into accusations of rape made against the Juventus forward.

US police asks Cristiano Ronaldo to submit DNA sample in rape case

This year has majorly been about #MeToo gaining momentum in Bollywood as more number of women have come out in the open with their personal stories of horror. As this was discussed at the recently held actresses’ roundtable, actress Rani Mukerji was trolled on the social media for her ‘regressive’ thoughts on how women and men need to behave in the society.

Social media slams Rani Mukerji on her views on #MeToo as Deepika, Anushka, Alia get together

It’s true after all! Columnist-socialite Suhel Seth has gotten married to model Lakshmi Menon in a private ceremony held at his house in Gurugram. Reported by Mumbai Mirror, this comes after Suhel has been accused of sexual misconduct when a flood of stories came out during Bollywood’s own #MeToo movement.

Suhel Seth ties the knot with model Laksmi Menon amid sexual assualt charges

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri was Wednesday cleared of sexual harassment allegations by the Committee of Administrators' three-member probe panel, which dismissed the charges levelled by at least two women as "mischievous and fabricated".

#MeToo: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri cleared of sexual harassment allegations

US midterm polls: Republican Martha McSally loses Arizona Senate seat In a hotly contested ballot, Sinema won by taking a slice of Republican voters including women.

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Retail inflation cools to 3.31% in October, was at 3.70% in September Retail inflation eased to 3.31 per cent in October from 3.70 per cent which was recorded in September, news agency ANI reported on Monday.

If you ask a weaver at Avani what her favourite part of her job is, the answer will almost never be the weaving itself. Money is a common response, as there are the various results of having it: making home improvements, paying for a wedding, opening a savings account.

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A woman journalist and former colleague of MJ Akbar's came to his defence Monday, telling a Delhi court that Akbar was "a thorough journalist". Joyeeta Basu, the editor of the Sunday Guardian, said she had worked with Akbar for 20 years and had not heard anything "untoward" from the staff of the organisation where they worked together.

#MeToo: MJ Akbar 'a thorough gentleman', woman journalist says in court

The BJP has removed Uttarakhand General Secretary Sanjay Kumar from his post after a woman party worker accused him of sexual harassment. BJP removes its Uttarakhand General Secretary Sanjay Kumar from his post after a woman party worker accuses him of sexual harassment.

#MeToo: BJP removes Uttarakhand General Secretary from post after he is accused of sexual harassment

US-based journalist, who had recently levelled allegations against former union minister MJ Akbar, released a statement on Friday responding to Akbar's claims that he was in a consensual relationship with her.

Relationship based on coercion, abuse of power: US-based journalist to MJ Akbar

US: Florida man charged with mailing 13 bombs to Trump critics A Florida fan of Donald Trump was arrested and charged Friday with mailing 13 bombs to opponents of the US president in a brazen, week-long spree that inflamed the country ahead of key elections.

Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) had issued a show cause notice against Vikas Bahl post allegations imposed on him of sexual harassment. IFTDA had asked the 'Udta Punjab' producer Vikas Bhal to respond within a week lest he loses his membership from the association.

#MeToo: Vikas Bahl responds to the notice sent by IFTDA, denies allegations

MJ Akbar has resigned as Minister of State for External Affairs. Akbar has been accused by as many as 16 women journalists of sexual assault and harassment from when he was a newspaper editor.

#MeToo: MJ Akbar resigns after multiple allegations of sexual assault

There were 12 of us. All young women. We had stuffed ourselves into an already cramped room for a meal. Another young woman, maybe just shy of 18 years old, that I’d seen before, was absent.

Blog: #MeToo movement is all about empowering women

#MeToo: MJ Akbar vows to fight back sexual assault allegations

#MeToo: Union Minister MJ Akbar resigns after sexual assault allegations

Writer-producer Vinta Nanda on Wednesday lodged a complaint with police against actor Alok Nath, whom she accused of raping and sexually harassing her in the 90s.

#MeToo: Vinta Nanda files complaint against Alok Nath

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Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Alankrita Shrivastava and Nitya Mehra discuss if Bollywood is inclusive of women today

'#MeToo' filmmaker moves to court against censor board after being asked to change title

Singer Ryan Adams accused of sexual misconduct by several women, denies allegations

Fortunate that my name hasn't come out in #MeToo movement: Shatrughan Sinha

More South Korean skaters say #MeToo following Olympic star's sexual assault case

#MeToo: Sexual harassment complaint filed against T-Series’ head honcho Bhushan Kumar

#MeToo: Javed Akhtar defends Rajkumar Hirani, calls him one of the most decent people in the industry

US police asks Cristiano Ronaldo to submit DNA sample in rape case

Social media slams Rani Mukerji on her views on #MeToo as Deepika, Anushka, Alia get together

Suhel Seth ties the knot with model Laksmi Menon amid sexual assualt charges

#MeToo: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri cleared of sexual harassment allegations

News brief: Big stories of the day

News brief: Big stories of the day

Blog: Safe spaces and belonging in a women's cooperative

#MeToo: MJ Akbar 'a thorough gentleman', woman journalist says in court

#MeToo: BJP removes Uttarakhand General Secretary from post after he is accused of sexual harassment

Relationship based on coercion, abuse of power: US-based journalist to MJ Akbar

News brief: Big stories of the day

#MeToo: Vikas Bahl responds to the notice sent by IFTDA, denies allegations

#MeToo: MJ Akbar resigns after multiple allegations of sexual assault

Blog: #MeToo movement is all about empowering women

#MeToo: MJ Akbar vows to fight back sexual assault allegations

#MeToo: Union Minister MJ Akbar resigns after sexual assault allegations

#MeToo: Vinta Nanda files complaint against Alok Nath