News for 'Journal of Personality'

Morgan Stanley plans high-level management shuffle

Morgan Stanley plans high-level management shuffle

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Morgan Stanley plans high-level management changes, which includes finance chief Colm Kelleher and veteran banker Paul Taubman taking charge of the company's institutional securities unit.

Cold weather 'linked to heart attack risk'

Cold weather 'linked to heart attack risk'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Cold weather can raise a person's risk of getting a heart attack, says a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Revealed! Why patients lie to their doctors

Revealed! Why patients lie to their doctors

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

It's mostly because we want to avoid being judged.

Modern day slavery is real. How responsive are governments?

Modern day slavery is real. How responsive are governments?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The map shows the prevalence of modern day slavery across the world. The larger the circle, the greater is the prevalence of modern day slavery in a country

Swine flu death toll touches 2,123; nearly 35,000 affected

Swine flu death toll touches 2,123; nearly 35,000 affected

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Swine flu has claimed the lives of 15 more persons in the last two days as the death toll climbed to 2,123 while the number of affected persons in the country inched towards the 35,000 mark.

Why Americans voted for Trump in 2016

Why Americans voted for Trump in 2016

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Not for reasons related to personal financial problems or economic anxiety about the future, but...

'India might not have a third wave'

'India might not have a third wave'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'Between its natural immunity with Delta, in so many populations, and then getting on top of the vaccination (situation), I do not think India is going to have another bad wave.'

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Singh, a former Army officer, had been ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June this year.

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Face coverings are mandatory in communal areas and corridors at schools and colleges within areas of the country deemed at high risk of COVID-19 infections.

An ode to my friend, Indigo

An ode to my friend, Indigo

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Indigo (April 30, 1999 - April 30, 2018) was much more than a restaurant, says its regular patron, Neeta Kolhatkar.

'Boney is shattered beyond the limits of grief'

'Boney is shattered beyond the limits of grief'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'We strongly object to this kind of intrusive and vulgar journalism.' 'You have to see what the family is going through to understand how much sensitivity they need in this hour of crisis.'

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.

The night television news died

The night television news died

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Television channels were ready to plumb below rock bottom in their frenzied prospecting for TRP gold, says Shuma Raha.

Breast cancer awareness: How helpful is Dr Google?

Breast cancer awareness: How helpful is Dr Google?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Women, although open to using the internet for health information, reported feeling overwhelmed by what they found.

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The report will address what 'we think the overall impact was and who caused it, and who did it', Trump said.

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"

Visva Bharati demands CBI probe after campus violence

Visva Bharati demands CBI probe after campus violence

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The vandalism at the prestigious university, founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, has snowballed into a major political row, after some ruling TMC supporters and varsity authorities filed police complaints against each other.

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A new research has pinpointed some genes that can trigger depression.

Microsoft plans job cuts: Report

Microsoft plans job cuts: Report

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The size of the job cuts could not be ascertained.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

Higher salary for good looking, brainy people

Higher salary for good looking, brainy people

Rediff.com22 May 2009

The study investigated that the core self-evaluations and educational attainment are mediating mechanisms for the influence of physical attractiveness, intelligence on income and financial strain. Further, the effect of personality on income are particularly noteworthy and are stronger than those of attractiveness and nearly as strong as those of intelligence.

How 'Khan Sir' became a social media sensation

How 'Khan Sir' became a social media sensation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Unlike other SM sensations, 'Khan Sir' became a star with well-researched news-related videos, not 30-second inanities. Syed Firdaus Ashraf tracks down the elusive coach to IAS aspirants.

Your sex life is as old as you feel you are

Your sex life is as old as you feel you are

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Feeling young at heart may increase those between-the-sheet sessions, a study has revealed.

Seeking true writer-journalists

Seeking true writer-journalists

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

do you have a burning desire to tell true stories -- as a zealous journalist to get your feet dirty for facts, and as a writer to make it witty and engaging? This might be what you're looking for.

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The answer has something to do with lasting friendships.

Attractive people less likely to be hired for low-paying jobs!

Attractive people less likely to be hired for low-paying jobs!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The popular perception is that attractive people receive favourable treatment in the hiring process.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'If the platform is public, then every Indian regardless of his ideology and commitment has got the right to convey his view'

Media can't be prosecutor, judge and executioner: Tharoor on Pushkar's death

Media can't be prosecutor, judge and executioner: Tharoor on Pushkar's death

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Tharoor said he had 'fully cooperated' with the police at every stage of the case.

High blood pressure? Texting can help!

High blood pressure? Texting can help!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

A new study has revealed that typing could help reduce blood pressure.

Do you really need that test?

Do you really need that test?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

With attractive health check-up packages and a growing trend of over-investigation, one needs to be cautious while going for such diagnostic tests.

How beetroot juice can help heart failure patients

How beetroot juice can help heart failure patients

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Read more about its benefits.

Toys and prayers books: Inside the home of California shooters

Toys and prayers books: Inside the home of California shooters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The media were granted access to the Redlands home, where they rushed in and went through personal effects, which included photo IDs and a wide array of documents and photographs - in addition to the couple's baby toys.

Hotel Mumbai Review

Hotel Mumbai Review

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Hotel Mumbai wants to be a gripping depiction of a grim time but it could've been a lot more, feels Sukanya Verma.

Creating Rithu, the movie

Creating Rithu, the movie

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Jounalist turned scriptwriter Joshua Newtonn talks about writing for the Malayalam film.

How to protect your heart from diabetes

How to protect your heart from diabetes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Study finds how teens with type 1 diabetes can guard their hearts.

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Modi's interview style is distinct, and alas one that is increasingly being followed by others as well, notably by the man who is out to challenge him, Rahul Gandhi.' 'This may appear aggressive and combative to readers and viewers, but the fact is that sometimes it becomes unclear as to who is interviewing who,' discovers Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

GM plans to start govt loan repayment later

GM plans to start govt loan repayment later

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Attributing to a person familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal said, GM plans to begin paying back a $6.7 billion loan it owes to the US government starting late this year, which would put it on track to potentially repay the entire loan by the middle of 2011.

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dead; Prez, PM, others pay tribute

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dead; Prez, PM, others pay tribute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind said he was 'a determined champion of democracy during the Emergency' and would be missed by his readers.

How bullying affects your brain

How bullying affects your brain

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The effects are physical and psychological.

GM to offer over $2.5 bn for Delphi buyout

GM to offer over $2.5 bn for Delphi buyout

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Quoting a person familiar with the matter the daily said, General Motors would provide more than $2.5 billion of the $3.6 billion necessary for the private equity firm to gain control of Delphi. General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.