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Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Peter said he needed a broom to sweep his cell because, he joked, there are no vacuum cleaners in jail.

Review: Njangalude Veettile Adhithikal disappoints

Review: Njangalude Veettile Adhithikal disappoints

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The film cannot be taken seriously, says Paresh C Palicha.

'Your job is not running away'

'Your job is not running away'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Worse disasters -- both natural and man-made -- have come and gone in our country. We are here because our ancestors and we survived.'

India's COVID-19 fatality rate slides to 1.76%: Govt

India's COVID-19 fatality rate slides to 1.76%: Govt

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

As many as 1,578 dedicated COVID hospitals are providing quality medical care.

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

"A few days back, Najeeb's mother had met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and requested for a CBI probe in the matter. In order to get a different perspective on the case and have a fresh look at the evidence, the matter was transferred from South District to Crime Branch yesterday," another senior officer said.

'Fort Hood shooter may have wired money to Pak'

'Fort Hood shooter may have wired money to Pak'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, paralysed from waist down due to bullet wounds received during his shooting spree that killed 13 fellow soldiers, may have wired money to Pakistan which could lead to his possible links to militant groups there, according to two Congressmen

What Deepika Padukone told corporates about mental illness

What Deepika Padukone told corporates about mental illness

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

The actress in conversation with the Wipro scion.

Excerpt: This time he beat her up badly

Excerpt: This time he beat her up badly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

We bring you an excerpt from 'The Fifty-50 Marriage: Return to Intimacy', the second in a series by psychiatrist and relationships counsellor Dr Vijay Nagaswami.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Yoga can 'treat' homosexuality, says Baba Ramdev

Yoga can 'treat' homosexuality, says Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev will approach the Supreme Court on Wednesday to challenge the Delhi High Court judgment legalising gay sex among consenting adults. The petition is likely to be filed on Wednesday, lawyers associated with Ramdev said.Ramdev, quoting Spanish psychiatrist Enrique Rojas, contended that homosexuality is a disease that is curable. "It can be treated like any other congenital defect. Such tendencies can be treated by yoga.

Drug addiction rises among Valley's youth

Drug addiction rises among Valley's youth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Be it a way to fight personal crisis, means to wipe the mental scars or just a sign of being cool, the youth in Kashmir have fallen into the net of drugs, with such cases increasing by 35-40 per cent in the last few years.

Can't hold a drink? Blame your genes

Can't hold a drink? Blame your genes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A new study has the answer to your embarrassing alcohol moment.

Youth suicides: 'Parents need to be vigilant'

Youth suicides: 'Parents need to be vigilant'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar, a noted psychiatrist in Chennai, speaks with Shobha Warrier about the recent spate of youth suicides.

MOST SUCCESSFUL Doctors in the Movies

MOST SUCCESSFUL Doctors in the Movies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Looking at the most popular doctors, thanks to the movies that have made them hits.

US army base gunman wakes up from coma

US army base gunman wakes up from coma

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

United States army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan, who is accused of killing 13 people at a military base near Houston, has regained consciousness and is able to talk after days in coma. Hasan, 39, who slipped into a coma after being shot by a woman police officer following his shooting spree at the Fort Hood military base on Thursday, is conscious now, hospital sources said. However, it is not clear yet if officials have started interrogating him.

US army base gunman was 'nicest guy you'd meet'

US army base gunman was 'nicest guy you'd meet'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

An United States military psychiatrist, accused of killing 13 people in a shooting rampage at a key defence base, has been moved to the trauma centre of a San Antonio medical facility. The tragedy unfolded when Major Hasan walked into a soldier readiness centre at the base and opened fire, in the worst attack against the military by one of its own men, killing 12 soldiers and one defence department civilian.A neighbour said he was the 'nicest guy'.

Police raises reward for info on Najeeb to Rs 5 lakh

Police raises reward for info on Najeeb to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The case was last week transferred from South District to the Crime Branch.

SC cracks down on ragging menace

SC cracks down on ragging menace

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Passing a slew of directions to eradicate the menace from educational institutions across the country, a bench headed by Justice Arijit Pasayat said every college should have a psychiatrist to provide counsel to the students. In cases of alcoholism, educational institutions will have to take measures for de-addiction.

Pak rescues 200 kids from terror training camps

Pak rescues 200 kids from terror training camps

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Nearly 200 boys, some as young as six years, were rescued by Pakistani security forces from Taliban camps in the lawless Swat valley, where they were being 'brainwashed' and trained to become suicide bombers."These children have been brainwashed in a way that now they even want to kill their own parents," he said. Bilour said some children were initially pleased when they were handed over to their parents. But the parents later said their kids were trying to kill them.

Keep the flame of romance burning

Keep the flame of romance burning

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Most people don't realize a relationship is effortful and not static.

Fort Hood shooter was on 'jihadist mission'

Fort Hood shooter was on 'jihadist mission'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

"This man was on a mission, on a mission that he believed was from his God, a jihadist mission," Congressman Michael McCaul from Texas said in the House of Representatives. Citing the information he received from soldiers who survived the November 5, massacre.

'I don't know how to save this relationship'

'I don't know how to save this relationship'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Music review: Vaitheeswaran

Music review: Vaitheeswaran

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Vaitheeswaran album with just three tracks plus one repetition sticks to the adage 'small is beautiful'.

Is your partner too possessive? Break off!

Is your partner too possessive? Break off!

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Are you trapped in a relationship with a possessive partner? Here's why you should break it off!

'I love this guy': Trump, Kanye hug it out at meeting

'I love this guy': Trump, Kanye hug it out at meeting

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The dropping of the F-bomb and a monologue on bipolar disorder, a new plane that Trump should consider as his next Air Force One and living in a household dominated by females given his marriage to reality TV star Kim Kardashian West. That's how one can summarise the meeting between American rapper-turned-entrepreneur Kanye West and US President Donald Trump. Here are the highlights of their meeting.

Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton had autism

Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton had autism

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

A leading psychiatrist at Trinity College in Dublin has claimed that both Einstein and Newton displayed signs of autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger syndrome, which were the same as those associated with creative genius.

Avoid Black Dahlia

Avoid Black Dahlia

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Black Dahlia, directed by Babu Raj is a replica of Chintamani Kolacase. The Malayalam film is nothing but a showcase for Babu Raj's wife Vani Vishvanath.

Crisis? Anti-depressants sell like hot cakes

Crisis? Anti-depressants sell like hot cakes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

"A report says that sale of anti-depressant drugs has increased in the last one year," says Samir Parikh, a psychiatrist. More and more people are resorting to the medicine resulting in a noticeable rise in the sale volume, especially in Mumbai, the financial capital, according to experts.

Do student suicides expose flaws in our education system?

Do student suicides expose flaws in our education system?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Class 10 to NEET, student suicides expose flaws in result-oriented education system.

Insomniacs increasing in city that never sleeps

Insomniacs increasing in city that never sleeps

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

In a city that never sleeps, residents are tossing and turning all night with the fast paced life taking a toll on their nocturnal patterns.With the change in lifestyle and late night schedule, even the children are complaining of insomnia, health experts said. Doctors recommend good sleep habits - wake up at a particular time even if one goes to bed late, avoiding stimulants before sleep, using bed only for sleeping and going to bed only when you feel sleepy.

'The rules of marriage are changing in India'

'The rules of marriage are changing in India'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

An excerpt from psychiatrist and relationships counsellor Dr Vijay Nagaswami's new book, The 24x7 Marriage: Smart Strategies for Good Beginnings.

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I will take any source of positivity I can get.'

Who's the whiner at your workplace?

Who's the whiner at your workplace?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Are you avoiding a perpetually grumbling colleague? Or are you constantly avoided by colleagues because of your constant grumbling? Either way, meet the office whiner!

Rajnikant, Haasan honoured

Rajnikant, Haasan honoured

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Legendary icon Rajnikant was given the Best Actor award for 2005 for his role of a psychiatrist dealing with a lady suffering from split personality, while Kamal Haasan bagged the award for year 2006, for his movie Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu where he tracks down two psycho serial killers.

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It's more common than majority of Indians realise.

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

Salman to shoot Bigg Boss promo?

Salman to shoot Bigg Boss promo?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The number of contestants in the next season may be reduced by half to allow space for social distancing.

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Studies have shown that placing others ' well-being ahead of ourselves without expectations or altruistic behaviour, stimulates brain reward centres.

Don't want compensation, only justice: Mandsaur rape victim's father

Don't want compensation, only justice: Mandsaur rape victim's father

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The girl's father told reporters at the hospital that his family wants death sentence for the accused.