News for 'Psychologist'

Sports Shorts: Pistorius at increasing risk of suicide, says psychologist

Sports Shorts: Pistorius at increasing risk of suicide, says psychologist

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

South African Paralympic and Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has post traumatic stress disorder and is at an increasing risk of suicide, according to a psychiatric report read out at his murder trial on Wednesday.

Cricket Australia to appoint 'mental health and wellbeing' expert

Cricket Australia to appoint 'mental health and wellbeing' expert

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

CA put out an advertisement for the new position of a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead', who will report to the board's head of sports science and medicine Alex Kountouris.

Getting minor to confess to crime is unconstitutional, says Delhi HC

Getting minor to confess to crime is unconstitutional, says Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Seeking a confession about an alleged crime committed by a juvenile is "unconstitutional" as a "presumption is raised at the pre-trial stage itself that the child has committed the offence," the Delhi high court has said.

Taliban order women to cover up head to toe

Taliban order women to cover up head to toe

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The Taliban have been forcing women to cover themselves up since returning to power in August.

It's rock 'n' roll for Swiatek in Paris

It's rock 'n' roll for Swiatek in Paris

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Swiatek routinely arrives on court wearing headphones, drowning out the voices in her head and outside with thumping rock music.

COVID cases in squad would not end SL tour: Root

COVID cases in squad would not end SL tour: Root

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'The reality is around the rest of the world... teams have had to deal with positive cases... We have to manage it as best we can.'

What's A Gorilla Doing On Wall Street?

What's A Gorilla Doing On Wall Street?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Images from around the world to intrigue you this weekend.

How Aftab killed Shraddha: Police charge-sheet reveals chilling details

How Aftab killed Shraddha: Police charge-sheet reveals chilling details

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Giving a chilling account of the gory crime, the police alleged that Poonawala's partner Walkar was "already living in constant fear of getting killed" even before the accused decided to get rid of her in a barbaric and brutal manner.

CWG row as India men's TT coach assists in women's tie

CWG row as India men's TT coach assists in women's tie

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The designated women's coach of the Indian team, Anindita Chakraborty, was conspicuous by her absence in the knockout fixture. Instead, men's coach S Raman sat on the courtside as India women's were shocked by Malaysia in the quarter-finals.

Maradona death probe: Seven suspects issued travel bans

Maradona death probe: Seven suspects issued travel bans

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, psychologists Carlos Diaz, Dahiana Madrid and Ricardo Almiron, doctor Nancy Forlini and nurse coordinator Mariano Perroni were last week charged with involuntary manslaughter.

COVID cases won't derail England's tour of SL: Root

COVID cases won't derail England's tour of SL: Root

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

England captain Joe Root is confident any positive COVID-19 Tests in the squad would not force the cancellation of their two-test tour of Sri Lanka this month, but said his side would have to keep a close watch on their physical and mental wellbeing.

Laid Off? 8 Tips To Help You

Laid Off? 8 Tips To Help You

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Shift your focus from looking at things that are out of your control to what is in your control after losing your job, advises Dr Shefalika Sahai.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

10 Common Parenting Mistakes to Avoid

10 Common Parenting Mistakes to Avoid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

It's normal to want to protect children from the pain of making mistakes, but children need to make mistakes to grow, become resilient.

French Open: Uncertainty in the air as Swiatek takes on Gauff in final

French Open: Uncertainty in the air as Swiatek takes on Gauff in final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Swiatek is on a remarkable 34-match winning streak On the other side, Gauff has developed into a solid claycourt player

Favourite, but can Swiatek solve grasscourt puzzle?

Favourite, but can Swiatek solve grasscourt puzzle?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Those not familiar with seeing Swiatek close up can expect to see her sliding on Wimbledon's grass, as she does on the clay

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Prannoy said a psychologist could have helped him deal with it better and hoped there will be a structure in place to assist the players in the times to come.

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Cops deny rape in Alwar case, cite medical report

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Fresh findings have also revealed that the 14-year-old girl had travelled from her village to the city on her own, they said. She was found bleeding and lying on a bridge near Tijara Fatak on Tuesday night.

'I'm not a mind-reader, I'm a psychologist'

'I'm not a mind-reader, I'm a psychologist'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Want to be a pyschologist? Read on to understand the field, courses, training and prospects.

Finch fears for mental health of players in 'bio-bubbles'

Finch fears for mental health of players in 'bio-bubbles'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'I definitely feel it's going to be a real issue and a real factor over the next couple of years, in particular'

The BEST BITS of Koffee With Karan 7

The BEST BITS of Koffee With Karan 7

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Koffee With Karan 7 finale was one of the most entertaining episodes this season.

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'Whatever happened at the Asian Games, that's a big learning curve for the players, coach and the staff.'

LSD: Love Scandal and Doctors review

LSD: Love Scandal and Doctors review

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

LSD: Love Scandal and Doctors keeps you engrossed right through, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

Sold thrice, raped many times, woman overcomes trauma to pass HSC exam

Sold thrice, raped many times, woman overcomes trauma to pass HSC exam

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

A POCSO court in North 24 Parganas district recently sentenced four persons to 20 years in jail and two others to 10 years in connection with the case of the woman who is now 22 years old.

10 Signs Your Partner Is A Love Bomber

10 Signs Your Partner Is A Love Bomber

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Someone paying you excess attention in a manner that consumes you is a major red flag of love bombing.

RTI plea shows 721 kids in child care contracted Covid since outbreak

RTI plea shows 721 kids in child care contracted Covid since outbreak

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The data, which was shared by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights in response to an RTI query from PTI, also stated that 686 children living in child care institutions (CCIs) have been infected with COVID-19 so far this year.

Parag Agrawal's 11-month tenure as Twitter CEO ends

Parag Agrawal's 11-month tenure as Twitter CEO ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

When Parag Agrawal was appointed CEO of Twitter in November 2021, the IIT graduate joined a steadily growing club of executives from India rising to the top of global corporations, but the 38-year-old executive's brief tenure at the helm of the social media giant was challenging and chaotic.

Why I may stop reading the newspapers

Why I may stop reading the newspapers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'...I have not read newspapers for quite some time,' a psychologist tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf, 'and I am perfectly normal.'

Vinesh unsure of returning after Tokyo trauma

Vinesh unsure of returning after Tokyo trauma

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Vinesh Phogat, who lost in the quarter-finals of the women's 53-kg freestyle event at the Tokyo Olympics, penned a letter about emotional breakdowns, mental well-being and how being denied her physio affected her performance at the Games.

Chup: Revenge of the Artist Review

Chup: Revenge of the Artist Review

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Critics of Hindi cinema are a disparate, colourful, bunch that evoke much derision and tut-tut among its own tribe, but Chup's distant understanding of their influence and idiosyncrasies fails to give the loathing any real impact, notes Rediff.com Principal Movie Critic Sukanya Verma.

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Every psychiatrist and psychologist Rediff.com spoke to said one thing: Avoid news channels and social media.

India seek inspiration from 2021 tour in crucial Australia WC clash

India seek inspiration from 2021 tour in crucial Australia WC clash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Star batter Smriti Mandhana says India will be looking to draw motivation from the team's performance on the 2021 tour of Australia in the crucial Women's ODI World Cup match in Auckland on Saturday.

Digital Detox: 10 Tips To Limit Screen Time in Kids

Digital Detox: 10 Tips To Limit Screen Time in Kids

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Don't view the mobile phone or tablet as a shut-up toy while a parent is busy, highlights Dr Aarti Bakshi.

CWG 2022: Opportunity for Vinesh, Sakshi to regain form

CWG 2022: Opportunity for Vinesh, Sakshi to regain form

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The CWG will be important not only for Vinesh and Sakshi but also for Bajrang Punia, who has been a bit iffy about his attacking prowess

Govt to rope in ex-IAF officers to probe Kozhikode crash

Govt to rope in ex-IAF officers to probe Kozhikode crash

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Along with IAF officials, the AAIB will also reach out to experienced private sector executives, meteorologists, and aviation psychologists to be part of the probe.

When Strangers Become Friends!

When Strangers Become Friends!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'It is easier to make friends with strangers as they are non-judgmental.'

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Confined to their rooms and small houses, they are reminded of the time when they were subjected to physical and sexual torture.

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam final in her 52nd appearance

'I was in a dark place': Kyrgios reveals mental health battle

'I was in a dark place': Kyrgios reveals mental health battle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Kyrgios, 25, recalled a time in Shanghai when he "didn't want to see the light of day".

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'One police officer told me that trials take forever, conviction rates are low.' 'So one way to judge states' performance on handling crime is through the 'recovery rate' of their police.' 'The fastest way to get recovery is by torturing the accused.'