News for 'Psychologist'

Woman lives with dead pet cat for 3 days, then kills self

Woman lives with dead pet cat for 3 days, then kills self

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The grief-stricken family has now decided that they will not keep any cat as pet.

Bidve killer sadistic, says psychologist

Bidve killer sadistic, says psychologist

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A Briton standing trial for the killing of Anuj Bidve had an anti-social personality disorder with psychopathic and sadistic features and acted impulsively when he killed the Indian student, a psychologist who assessed him has said.

Coach Arthur seeks sports psychologist for Pakistan team

Coach Arthur seeks sports psychologist for Pakistan team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Sarfraz can't continue to captain in all three formats: Zaheer Abbas

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

7 Secrets That Can Make You A Crorepati

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Crorepatis build wealth through disciplined saving, smart investing, and strategic risk-taking, proving that true financial freedom is earned, not inherited, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

'Most psychologists are not queer-friendly'

'Most psychologists are not queer-friendly'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

A workshop on the LGBTQ+ community throws light on challenges they face. Meghna Chadha reports.

Psychologists analyse Suarez's 'teething' problems

Psychologists analyse Suarez's 'teething' problems

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Luis Suarez can learn to stop biting opponents but it will not be a quick or easy process, senior psychologists have said following the Uruguay striker's bite on the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.

'Living With In-laws: I Feel Trapped And Hopeless'

'Living With In-laws: I Feel Trapped And Hopeless'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Relationship expert Dr Upneet Kaur offers advice on how to deal with conflicts while staying in a joint family.

Why tennis players are rushing to the psychologists...

Why tennis players are rushing to the psychologists...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Psychologists have become a more established presence on the tennis tour, with top players like Andy Murray and Petra Kvitova espousing the benefits.

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

How sports psychologists are helping Indian athletes cope with lockdown

How sports psychologists are helping Indian athletes cope with lockdown

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Uncertainty is so intrinsic to sports that elite athletes will not have much trouble coping up with a pandemic-forced lockdown, believe India's top sports psychologists as they become a part of their journey into an unchartered territory. Rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, which has impacted minds as much as health and productivity, sports pyshologists Dr Chaitanya Sridhar, Nanaki J Chadha, and Keerthana Swaminathan are dealing with athletes across disciplines and economic spectrum, being their "sounding board, friend" and enabling them to process the magnitude of the situation.

Russian Attack Marks 3rd War Anniversary

Russian Attack Marks 3rd War Anniversary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

In 2024, Russia made only modest territorial gains, controlling about 18% of Ukraine, while suffering massive casualties and equipment losses.

Students, Deepika Has A Message For You

Students, Deepika Has A Message For You

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Being stressed is natural and it is a part of life. How we handle it is the important thing.'

Indian archers need psychologist: Talukdar

Indian archers need psychologist: Talukdar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

International archer Jayanta Talukdar on Tuesday rued the dismal performance of the country's archery team in the ongoing London Olympics and said it urgently needed a psychologist and a physio-therapist to enhance its confidence level and mental science.

Treat athletes as human beings, not medal-winning robots: Bindra

Treat athletes as human beings, not medal-winning robots: Bindra

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Olympic gold-medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Thursday requested all those who are part of the sports ecosystem to treat athletes like human beings and not medal-winning robots.

PCB hire psychologist to counsel problem players

PCB hire psychologist to counsel problem players

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has hired sports psychologist Magbool Babri to counsel problem players including banned pace bowler Mohammad Amir.

Sports psychologist Webster roped in by KKR

Sports psychologist Webster roped in by KKR

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Seventy-two-year-old sports psychologist Dr Rudi Webster, who worked with World Cup-winning West Indies captain Clive Lloyd in the 1970's, is set to help Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming IPL season 5 beginning on April 4.

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row, after outclassing England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final.

We need a full-time psychologist: Kaushik

We need a full-time psychologist: Kaushik

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The presence of a sports psychologist during the preparatory camp contributed to the success off Indian women's hockey team in the Asia Cup and a full-time appointment will help produce better results in future events, feels chief coach MK Kaushik.

5 Smart Tips To Tackle Burnout

5 Smart Tips To Tackle Burnout

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Take purposeful breaks, practise self care, advises Sweta Bothra, lead psychologist at Amaha Health.

Sports psychologist to accompany Pakistan team

Sports psychologist to accompany Pakistan team

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Sports psychologist Maqbool Babri will accompany the Pakistan cricket team on their tour of India this month for the first bilateral series between the two countries since 2007.

Sports psychologist to work with India hockey team

Sports psychologist to work with India hockey team

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

With an aim to enhance mental toughness of the players ahead of upcoming international tournaments, the Indian hockey team management is all set to rope in a Bangalore-based lady sports psychologist on temporary basis.

Mobile phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

Mobile phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The rule in question states 'no communication with the crew is permitted from outside the boat using electric or electronic equipment'.

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Shocked at the way Lakshya Sen succumbed to pressure in the men's singles badminton bronze medal play-off at the Paris Olympics, the legendary Prakash Padukone said it's high time players learn to withstand pressure, become accountable and start delivering results after receiving support.

Team India to consult sports psychologist

Team India to consult sports psychologist

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

The Indian think-tank is planning to rope in a sports psychologist to boost the team's sagging morale in Australia.

India team set to rope in psychologist Sandy Gordon: Reports

India team set to rope in psychologist Sandy Gordon: Reports

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

In their bid to help the players combat with trying match situations, the Indian team management is all set to rope in noted sports psychologist Sandy Gordon with the third cricket Test against Australia starting at the MCG.

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

As Archana navigates her new path, her time as a top athlete continues to shape her perspective and inspire others.

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja tips his hat to his favourite Raj Kapoor movie, as we continue celebrating the legend's birth centenary.

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Gujrathi, who was a part of India's gold-winning campaign in the Chess Olympiad recently, says the sport's ecosystem needs a major overhaul to ensure players have more balance in life.

AAI to discontinue services of sports psychologist

AAI to discontinue services of sports psychologist

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The Archery Association of India was forced to sack the American psychologist Allison Rodius as she has not been able to provide "quality support" to Athens-bound medal hopefuls.

Pakistan hire psychologist with World Cup in mind

Pakistan hire psychologist with World Cup in mind

Rediff.com12 May 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recruited a psychologist to help strengthen the team's mental resolve at next month's Twenty20 World Cup in England.

India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'

India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for long but the Indian captain feels that her team has ticked all the boxes in its bid to cross the line in the Women's T20 World Cup beginning in the UAE from October 3.

Looking Back: When father took 16-year-old Shreyas to sports psychologist

Looking Back: When father took 16-year-old Shreyas to sports psychologist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

During his Mumbai U-16 days Shreyas Iyer's performance dipped and one coach attributed it to lack of focus which worried the father. During these phases, the normal instinct for any parent is to admonish their children but Iyer decided to take his son to a sports psychologist.

Paralympics: Archer Rakesh knocked out in semi-finals

Paralympics: Archer Rakesh knocked out in semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Rakesh started on the backfoot with Ken pulling off a perfect first end shooting 30 out of 30, while the Indian dropped a point.

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Attention Deficit Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by difficulties with attention, concentration and impulse control, explains Mehezabin Dordi, clinical psychologist at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.

Can psychologist help brighten England's World Cup fortunes?

Can psychologist help brighten England's World Cup fortunes?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Sports psychologist Steve Peters has been called on to give England renewed hope at the soccer World Cup having worked wonders for Britain's cyclists at the Olympics and helped Liverpool's Premier League title challenge.

'My Son Answers Orally But Dislikes Writing. Please Help'

'My Son Answers Orally But Dislikes Writing. Please Help'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers solutions to parenting challenges.

Meet Supriya, Rohan Bopanna's Beautiful Wife

Meet Supriya, Rohan Bopanna's Beautiful Wife

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A natural beauty, she's gorgeous in just about anything she wears -- be it a silk salwar suit, an off-the-shoulder maxi or even an envy-inducing monochromatic sweater.

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'Russia is aiming at demoralising Ukraine as a nation.' 'They want to bomb the infrastructure, the electric stations so that regular citizens will not to be able to live, to cook, to give comfort to their kids.'

World Cup chit-chat: Psychologists roped in to help pressurised Brazil squad?

World Cup chit-chat: Psychologists roped in to help pressurised Brazil squad?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Brazil play Colombia in Fortaleza in Friday's afternoon kick-off and, with the weight of expectation upon them, there are concerns about whether a team that have failed to sparkle so far can cope with the pressure.