News for 'OCD'

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

This innovation works by stimulating our natural organs so that it can produce and maintain the insulin balance.

Karyakarta's suicide note alleges abuse at camps, RSS seeks police probe

Karyakarta's suicide note alleges abuse at camps, RSS seeks police probe

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Youth Congress and DYFI activists in Kerala protest the death of RSS worker Anandu Aji, demanding a thorough investigation and action against those allegedly responsible. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and a suicide note.

'Befriend Your Brain. Take Care Of It'

'Befriend Your Brain. Take Care Of It'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'If your environment is constantly negative or stressful, you'll start feeling that way too.'

Mistry Review: Mildly Entertaining

Mistry Review: Mildly Entertaining

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Mistry may work for some, but also raises the question about mental illness being treated as a means of amusement for audiences, notes Deepa Gahlot.

How To Help Someone Who Talks About Suicide

How To Help Someone Who Talks About Suicide

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Do not argue, debate or dispute on any topic with someone who may be contemplating suicide or self harm, warns psychologist Dr Sahir Jamati.

Ready For Squid Game Finale On OTT?

Ready For Squid Game Finale On OTT?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Income tax raids, killer games, village elections, criminal investigations, things are rather exciting on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma notes.

Ready for June's OTT Line-Up?

Ready for June's OTT Line-Up?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

It's going to be an exciting month for OTT as numerous titles across languages will premiere online.

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a middling, tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon.

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.

Ant Financial's stake value declines to Rs 2,742 crore on Paytm woes

Ant Financial's stake value declines to Rs 2,742 crore on Paytm woes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Chinese financial giant, which had invested in One 97 Communications since 2015, has seen a sharp decline of 45 per cent, or Rs 2,125 crore, in its stake value since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took action against Paytm Payments Bank on January 31. One 97 shares closed at Rs 422.6 a share on Monday. The Chinese company, however, had sold its stake worth Rs 8,293 crore in three tranches over one year.

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'

Senior IPS officer's suicide leads to political mudslinging in TN

Senior IPS officer's suicide leads to political mudslinging in TN

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

An IPS officer posted as deputy inspector general of police (DIG) in Coimbatore allegedly died by suicide after he shot himself early on Friday, the police said.

Can darkness increase your risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Can darkness increase your risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Living in less sunny areas may increase OCD risk says study.

Vi's fundraising put on hold as govt delays equity call

Vi's fundraising put on hold as govt delays equity call

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Vodafone Idea's (Vi's) search for a lifeline has turned longer and tougher even as it continues to lose customers and delay vendor payments. Vi's much-needed Rs 1,600-crore fundraising plan got stuck due to the government's silence on picking up a proposed 33 per cent equity in the financially stressed telco. The development spells further trouble for the company, which has an overall debt pile of Rs 2.2 trillion, including hefty dues to the government.

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan Review

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan Review

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan is a good respite from the dark, violent films we have seen in recent times, observes Divya Nair.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

Into the Wild review

Into the Wild review

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

More emotions, less action! Ajay Devgn shows his vulnerable side while trying to survive on an uninhibited Island with Bear Grylls, observes Namrata Thakker.

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

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

Future Group's retail biz to merge with Bharti Retail

Future Group's retail biz to merge with Bharti Retail

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Bharti Retail will issue one equity share of Rs 2 each for every share of Rs 2 held in Future Retail

Mauritius party may go on through instruments other than shares

Mauritius party may go on through instruments other than shares

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Other forms of securities such as compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs), optionally convertible debentures (OCDs) and some derivatives could remain out of the scope of the amendments

Bigg Boss 14: 'I don't take shit from people'

Bigg Boss 14: 'I don't take shit from people'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'I give it back.'

'My temper is not like a soda bottle'

'My temper is not like a soda bottle'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'In the house, everybody wants to play a game so they might get offended in a matter of seconds.'

Carrying branded bags is pointless: Aki Narula

Carrying branded bags is pointless: Aki Narula

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

We caught up with leading designer Aki Narula recently and he had some suprising but sensible advice for fashonistas. Check it out.

When Bollywood did housework!

When Bollywood did housework!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Sukanya Verma shows us how Bollywood has depicted housework on the big screen.

What is Ranbir Kapoor's biggest weakness?

What is Ranbir Kapoor's biggest weakness?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

No, it's not Alia, Katrina or Deepika.

Bollywood stars and their WEIRD Fetishes

Bollywood stars and their WEIRD Fetishes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Karan Sanjay Shah looks at Bollywood's interesting obsessions.

The story behind Rani Mukerji's Hichki: What is Tourette Syndrome?

The story behind Rani Mukerji's Hichki: What is Tourette Syndrome?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

It is characterised by sudden repetitive movements, characterised by motor and vocal tics.

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.

'Youngsters are most affected'

'Youngsters are most affected'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'Our adult minds can use logic to understand the consequences, and our responsibilities have enabled us to accept this reality faster.' 'But our little ones still have no clue about what is going on.'

Saif becomes Mr Chaalu!

Saif becomes Mr Chaalu!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The actor will play a liar in Reema Kagti's next film.

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

How do you decide if you should take up a new job in these difficult times? HR guru Mayank Rautela has some tips that could help you decide.

Want to avoid cancer? Please read this

Want to avoid cancer? Please read this

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Cancer cells thrive in acidic environments.

Insurers urged to expand scope to cover mental illness also

Insurers urged to expand scope to cover mental illness also

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Insurers say they will have to study the available data to work out by how much premiums will have to go up to be able to cover mental illnesses as well

The most moving images from 'Black Lives Matter' protests

The most moving images from 'Black Lives Matter' protests

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The death of George Floyd -- a 46-year-old Black man -- on May 25 in Minneapolis, United States as he was being detained by four police officers sparked fury across the United States, but has also proven to be the catalyst for anti-racism movements around the world. The killing has spurred millions of people into taking action, with protesters filling the streets and taking to social media. Agora, a photography app company that compiles photographs submitted by its users -- both amateur and professional -- and that runs photography awards to showcase the best submissions has released a series of images taken during the Black Lives Matter movement as part of the company's own #StopRacism campaign.

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'This mess is an all boo, no show,' says Sukanya Verma.

Review: North 24 Kaatham is an endearing film

Review: North 24 Kaatham is an endearing film

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

North 24 Kaatham is a sure winner for Fahadh Faasil.

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The idea of marinating in your own mediocrity is actually a valuable lesson in shameless self-love.

Review: Roy is slow torture

Review: Roy is slow torture

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Roy is so tangled in its inflated, erratic ideas of a pseudo mystery around parallel lives and loves that it ceases to make sense even before it takes of