Key Points
Tamil actor and dancer Abhirami Venkatachalam, who became popular after her stint on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3, is facing backlash for her comments in support of Kalakshetra Foundation, which has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment made against several teachers..
While backing the foundation, Abhirami also took a dig at singer Chinmayi Sripaada for supporting such accusations earlier...
Abhirami said, I usually voice out in support of women, but I didnt want to make any comments about this time because one should not support listening to one side of the story..
Heres something I want to tell all survivors of sexual abuse God knows all us women, transpeople & many men have undergone this, YET we remain silent because this rape apologist society tells us it is our mistake...
So, far four faculty members of a college run by the Kalakshetra Foundation have been accused of sexual harassment by former students, and one Assistant Professor named Hari Padman has been arrested by the police..
You might be interested in
Chinmayi Sripada's Tweets On Being "Indirectly Shamed" After Abhirami Venkatchalam's #MeToo Comment
05, Apr, 23Many thought that Abhirami Venkatachalam was targeting Chinmayi Sripada, who had shared her #MeToo story when the movement was at its peak in India
Detailed enquiry reveals sexual harassment allegations to be baseless, claims Kalakshetra Foundation
25, Mar, 23A detailed enquiry conducted over social media allegations of sexual harassment at Chennai’s Kalakshetra Foundation have revealed that they were unfounded and baseless, the organisation has said. A statement from the Foundation’s chairman, S. Ramadorai, said a scurrilous campaign was being carried out through social media posts, with the posts targeting some faculty members and attempting to malign the institution’s credibility; he said all the facts of the investigation had been placed before the National Commission of Women
National Commission for Women decides to close Kalakshetra sexual harassment case
25, Mar, 23detailed enquiry reveals sexual harassment allegations to be baseless claims kalakshetra foundation
Chinmayi Sripada reacts as CM Stalin visits Vairamuthu at home on his birthday
13, Jul, 23Chinmayi Sripada criticised CM MK Stalin after he visited Me Too accused Vairamuthu Ramasamy's house.
Frances Haugen Says We Need a ‘Free Mark’ Movement
14, Jun, 23The Facebook whistleblower says laws to fix social media will come—but she warns of emerging threats posed by virtual reality and AI.
After Shehnaaz Gill Controversy, Singer Sona Mohapatra Breaks Down Her "Opportunistic Women" Tweets
06, Mar, 23In 2018, Sona Mohapatra had accused playback singer Kailash Kher and music composer Anu Malik of sexual misconduct
Kalakshetra rocked by sexual harassment allegations: The story so far
12, Apr, 23Since March, Kalakshetra Foundation has been rocked by sexual harassment allegations and incompetent investigations. Two separate committees are now probing the matter.
Are smartphones bad for us? Five world experts answer
10, Jan, 24How do smartphones really affect us – and our kids? We spoke to five experts with different viewpoints to capture the current state of discussion
Singer's barb over Stalin, P Chidambaram, Kamal Haasan's pic with #MeToo accused
02, Jan, 24Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has hit out at Tamil Nadu leaders seen with lyricist Vairamuthu, whom she accused of sexual harassment more than five years ago.
Star power brightens beauty care business
29, Jun, 23India’s beauty and personal care industry is at an early stage, with per capita spending of just $11 a year, compared to $250-300 in advanced economies. But the entry of celebrities into the field is sparking newfound interest and expansion, driven by social media.