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Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes conviction is upheld by New York court

June 02, 2022 10:03 pm

Since last summer, Harvey Weinstein, 70, has been awaiting trial in Los Angeles, where he has been charged with several counts of forcible rape and forcible oral copulation, as well as other counts related to sex crimes

Fifty per cent population feels unsafe due to rise in sex crimes, says Court

July 26, 2017 3:28 pm

The man was sentenced to one year imprisonment in 2016, which he challenged before the sessions court on the ground that he accidentally touched her. He had claimed the court had wrongly convicted him as there was no independent witness in the case.

From the discomfort Zone: The legalities of prostitution

December 08, 2013 12:08 am

HRD Ministry survey reveals that prostitution is increasing and 60 per cent of girls belong to SC,ST,BC and two-thirds of prostitute families live below the poverty line.

SC notes increase in violence against women,wonders why govt has no solutions

March 12, 2014 4:47 pm

The apex court noted that the ganrapes that have come to attention are part of a bigger problem.

Libya starts facing up to Muammar Gaddafi regime's sex crimes

July 04, 2013 7:18 pm

'We are only going to take you away for questioning,and then we will bring you back.'

To fight sex crimes,ban lingerie mannequins: BMC

May 28, 2013 3:01 am

Shiv Sena corporator's proposal for ban on bikini-clad mannequins passed,commissioner's nod sought.

Pentagon report shows big jump in sex crimes in US military

May 08, 2013 1:22 pm

Pentagon study estimated that number of sex crimes involving military personnel soared 37%.

S Korea MPs move bill on physical castration for repeat rapists

September 05, 2012 3:15 pm

Under a 2010 legislation,chemical castration is carried out on serial sex offenders.

Assange freed on bail,but conditions apply

December 17, 2010 3:18 am

WikiLeaks founder fighting extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes.

Hollywood wages war vs Facebook,others

July 26, 2010 9:25 am

Several Hollywood stars including Jennifer Aniston,George Clooney,Miley Cyrus...

In run for Vice-President, Radhakrishnan in pole position as numbers tilt in NDA favour

Political Pulse1 hr ago

While the numbers seem to be stacked in favour of the ruling BJP-led NDA in the Vice-Presidential election scheduled for Tuesday, in which the NDA’s candidate C P Radhakrishnan is pitted against the Opposition INDIA alliance’s nominee Justice (retired) P Sudershan Reddy, the decision of the BJD and the BRS to abstain from voting may further boost Radhakrishnan’s prospects.

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