News for 'Psychologist'

Manu Bhaker named India's flag-bearer at Youth Olympic Games

Manu Bhaker named India's flag-bearer at Youth Olympic Games

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra made the announcement during the send-off ceremony in New Delhi on Monday.

Symonds joins Hayden in the nets

Symonds joins Hayden in the nets

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Smarting after Cricket Australia's disciplinary action which saw him being dropped from the Test tour to India, volatile all-rounder Andrew Symonds was back at the nets in Queensland on Saturday. Symonds, who has been undergoing rehabilitation under CA-appointed sports psychologist Phil Jauncey following his 'gone fishing' episode, had a few hit-outs at a net session along with Queensland team-mate and Australia opener Matthew Hayden.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Hunks do get the most sex, but at a cost!

Hunks do get the most sex, but at a cost!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Woo-hoo! Being a beefcake is a true blessing. Not only does your body becomes a 'crowd stopper', you also end up attracting most women. But wait, there's a downside of all that brawn: poor immune system and an increased appetite.

Symonds told to seek psychological help

Symonds told to seek psychological help

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Embattled Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been urged to seek a psychologist's help as he deals with the uncertainty surrounding his international cricket career and a bitter fallout with teammates.

Under-performing Haddin ruled out of Lord's Test

Under-performing Haddin ruled out of Lord's Test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Peter Nevill called up as a replacement; will make his debut in the 2nd Test at Lord's on Thursday.

Anger has an upside too: Study

Anger has an upside too: Study

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

In the study, psychologists Maya Tamir and Christopher Mitchell of Boston College, and James Gross of Stanford University tested whether people prefer to experience emotions that are potentially useful, even when they are unpleasant to experience. Through the research, the researchers wanted to examine whether individuals are motivated to increase their level of anger when they expect to complete a confrontational task, where anger might enhance performance.

Five tips for keeping New Year resolutions

Five tips for keeping New Year resolutions

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

New Year brings with it a host of new resolutions like losing weight, shaping up and treading cautiously with money. However, the 'vows' often remain unaccomplished.

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.

The aftermath of rape: A counsellor's advice

The aftermath of rape: A counsellor's advice

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

A 23-year-old American girl, a student at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Trombay, was drugged and raped by six male friends last week. Yesterday, we published a guide for young women on date rape and how to prevent against it. Here, Mumbai-based clinical psychologist Sadia Raval sheds light on the emotional trauma of rape victims and imparts therapeutic advice to them and their families.

US SC Judge nominee Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations

US SC Judge nominee Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Kavanaugh's nomination plunged into chaos after Christine Blasey Ford on Sunday told 'The Washington Post' that she was subjected to a sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee in high school in the early 1980s.

Cellphones bigger distraction to drivers

Cellphones bigger distraction to drivers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Talking on cell phones can be more distracting for drivers, than conversing with a passenger, says a new study.

Tribute: 'Learn from the last shot and keep going'

Tribute: 'Learn from the last shot and keep going'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Roopa Unnikrishnan, Commonwealth Games gold medalist pays tribute to her beloved coach Jalal Uncle.

How to be the next Bill Gates

How to be the next Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Start young and never compromise, according to expert analysis of the Microsoft founder's ascent to fame.

Strict psychometric test norms for pilots in the offing

Strict psychometric test norms for pilots in the offing

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

DGCA panel has proposed tests be conducted even before a candidate is inducted into a flying training institute

Breaks at work can help solve problems

Breaks at work can help solve problems

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

American psychologists have given employees the perfect excuse for the much desired tea breaks or 15-minute time out -- the study has found that distractions in the workplace actually help in solving problems. The experts reckon that a moment spent working on something else or taking a break altogether allows the brain's unconscious thought process to take over. They found that when the brain kicks back into gear, the conscious thought process picks up on the solution.

Can orgasms boost your career and health?

Can orgasms boost your career and health?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Women who get thrills from regular orgasms are more likely to be successful at work and healthy, according to a leading expert.

Deepika flops again, crashes out of Asian Games

Deepika flops again, crashes out of Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Former World No. 1 Deepika Kumari yet again flopped on the big stage as it turned out to be a depressing day for India's recurve archers, whose challenge ended at the Asian Games, on Thursday.

Meet Mahabhaarat's Yudhisthir

Meet Mahabhaarat's Yudhisthir

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

A student of the National School of Drama, New Delhi, Uma Shankar talks about his journey from practicing psychology to landing the main lead in Ekta Kapoor's new epic series.

Indian doctor on Bush's committee

Indian doctor on Bush's committee

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

President George W Bush has appointed Dr Sambhu N Banik of Bethesda, Maryland as a member of the President's Committee of People with Intellectual Disabilities, to serve out the remainder of a two-year term, which is expiring in May 2009. Banik is a noted clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology and counseling at Bowie State University in Maryland.

Half of our happiness lies in our genes

Half of our happiness lies in our genes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The findings suggest that all those people who have the right inherited personality mix have an 'affective reserve' of happiness which can come handy in stressful times. Researchers say that although happiness has its roots in our genes, around 50 per cent of the differences between people in their life happiness is still down to external factors such as relationships, health and careers.

Trendy possessions can hurt your kids, mentally!

Trendy possessions can hurt your kids, mentally!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Kids feel under pressure to have the latest in everything -- from toys to trainers -- and are left anxious and depressed if they are unable to keep up with trends, the report found.

School bag style may cause back injury: expert

School bag style may cause back injury: expert

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

"A poorly designed backpack forces muscles into an unnatural, asymmetrical, position to support the load. This causes some muscles to stretch and some to tighten to compensate, leading to muscle spasm and pain," Professor Kolt said.

Happiness is not impervious to long term change

Happiness is not impervious to long term change

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

"Even though happiness is heritable and relatively stable, it can change. Happiness levels do change, adaptation is not inevitable and life events do matter."

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The robot can hold long conversations, track the child's mood and is controlled from an app on the parents' smartphone

'Women cleverer than men'

'Women cleverer than men'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

The studies show that women tend to give significantly lower estimates than men about their own intelligence about five IQ points - while men tend to overestimate their brain power. "Whether men are brighter is another matter," Professor Furnham said, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph.

Anger management problem? Seek help

Anger management problem? Seek help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Do you have trouble dealing with feelings of anger and sadness? Learn how to cope.

What gymnast Dipa needs to do to qualify for 2020 Olympics

What gymnast Dipa needs to do to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The Cottbus meet is part of an eight-event qualifying system for the 2020 Games, under which a gymnast will make the cut based on their best three scores.

Networking forum for rich aims to better their inv

Networking forum for rich aims to better their inv

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

A psychologist by training and an entrepreneur by trade, Claessens retired from corporate life more than a decade ago, after he sold Raadgevend Bureau Claessens, the human resources consulting group he started, to a private equity group.

Cramming reduces long-term retention

Cramming reduces long-term retention

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

The study suggests that 'massing' all the study on a single topic into a single session reduces long-term retention, and that it is always better to leave it alone for a while and then return to it

Do you suffer from 'email stress'?

Do you suffer from 'email stress'?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

A study has found that struggling to cope with a deluge of emails is leaving staff tired, frustrated and unproductive.

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Rotterdam Open in February to play in basketball's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, tournament director Richard Krajicek was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Introverted geeks likely to turn to cyber crime

Introverted geeks likely to turn to cyber crime

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The new work was carried out by computer scientists Marcus Rogers and Kirti Tidke from Purdue University in Indiana, US, and psychologist Kathryn Seigfried from John Jay College in New York, US.

Punditry on Mayawati win is misleading

Punditry on Mayawati win is misleading

Rediff.com28 May 2007

If Jayalalithaa, despite being a formidable force in Tamil Nadu, represents no break with conventional politics and only a minor impact on the national level, should we not use some caution before crowning Mayawati?

Rising consumerism leading to stress in children

Rising consumerism leading to stress in children

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

With rising consumerism among children in the age group of six-twelve, stress in children is becoming common, say child psychologists.

Worry -- and how you can combat it

Worry -- and how you can combat it

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Combating worry is integral to good health and a confident you.

Top criteria for education abroad

Top criteria for education abroad

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Vincent battling depression

Vincent battling depression

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent is battling depression and doubts he will play international cricket again.