News for 'Psychology and Health'

What's Vaani Doing?

What's Vaani Doing?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

How Allu Arjun starts his mornings... Hina's health update... Tiger goes black...

'Allahabad Rape Judgment Will Be Reversed'

'Allahabad Rape Judgment Will Be Reversed'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

'If it is not reversed, it will set a dangerous precedent.'

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

2 kg human hair removed from UP woman's stomach

2 kg human hair removed from UP woman's stomach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Clinically diagnosed as trichophagia, or Rapunzel Syndrome, the psychological condition involves the victims picking their own hair for ingestion.

Railway unions back train driver killed in Kanchanjunga accident

Railway unions back train driver killed in Kanchanjunga accident

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The employees' unions said that squarely blaming the driver, who is not alive to defend himself, amounts to making him a scapegoat for the systematic shortcomings of the Railways.

Women tying sarees tightly at waist may suffer 'petticoat cancer': Docs

Women tying sarees tightly at waist may suffer 'petticoat cancer': Docs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

In a study, doctors have documented treating two women of 'petticoat cancer' -- a condition possibly triggered by tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat tightly.

Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the rising drug abuse problem in the country, highlighting the impact on youth and the need for urgent intervention. The court emphasized the need for rehabilitation rather than demonization of drug users and called for open discussions to address the issue. The judgment came while granting bail to a man accused in a heroin smuggling case. The court cited a 2019 report that indicated a significant number of people in India use opioids, cannabis, and other substances, with alarming trends in opioid dependence.

'Meditation saved my career': Bindra reveals

'Meditation saved my career': Bindra reveals

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Abhinav Bindra said mental health directly influences overall well-being of an athlete and sports administrators also share equal responsibility in it.

Why Kota Factory Needs Psychologists

Why Kota Factory Needs Psychologists

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Despite 26 cases of suicide by coaching students in 2023, the highest in a year, Kota still faces a shortage of clinical psychologists.

How To Recover From Dengue

How To Recover From Dengue

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan tells you how to correct your diet and lifestyle so that you can fight/ recover from illnesses.

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Failure in examinations, the inability to get an expected score or admission to an educational institution of one's choice often precipitates distress in students and may increase the risk of suicide, warns Dr Rakesh K Chadda.

Varsity student assault: TN Oppn hits streets; accused a history-sheeter

Varsity student assault: TN Oppn hits streets; accused a history-sheeter

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The Saffron party alleged that the accused was a DMK office-bearer, which was denied by the ruling party.

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will conduct a psychological assessment of Sanjay Roy, the accused in a rape-and-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata that has triggered nationwide protests, officials said on Saturday.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abuse material' with a view to reflect more accurately the reality of such offences.

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.

10 Health Issues Women Must Not Ignore

10 Health Issues Women Must Not Ignore

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The higher chance of depression in women is additionally related to changes in hormone levels that occur throughout a woman's life.

'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.'

Does Your Heel Hurt While Walking?

Does Your Heel Hurt While Walking?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Heel pain can be due to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis or heel pad syndrome, says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

During the session, General Dwivedi was asked about the overall challenges for the India Army going forward and learning from the border row in eastern Ladakh.

Student suicides: Raj issues 9-page guidelines for Kota coaching centres

Student suicides: Raj issues 9-page guidelines for Kota coaching centres

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The nine-page guidelines have been issued days after the state government set up a 15-member committee headed by education secretary Bhawani Singh Detha to examine the issue after record student suicides were reported from coaching hub Kota.

I wanted to run away: Doctor on Wayanad post-mortems

I wanted to run away: Doctor on Wayanad post-mortems

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The doctor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has years of experience in her field, but the sheer scale of destruction caused by the landslide has left her shaken.

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Replace processed and packaged foods with whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the rescue mission in the landslide-hit Mundakkai region of Wayanad could take a few more days, and appointed a cabinet sub-committee of four ministers to coordinate the rescue efforts.

5 Tips To Raise Money-Savvy Kids

5 Tips To Raise Money-Savvy Kids

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Make children realise that money is earned through hard work and used to buy necessary things.

Buying health cover? Here's some good news for you

Buying health cover? Here's some good news for you

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Irdai has listed diseases that can't be excluded from health insurance policies, including neurodevelopmental disorders, mental illness problems, psychological disorders, genetic diseases, puberty- and menopause-related disorders.

CEO-mom accused of killing child has no mental illness: Police

CEO-mom accused of killing child has no mental illness: Police

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Suchana Seth, CEO of an AI start-up accused of killing her four-year-old son, did not show any signs of mental disorder or psychotic behaviour during a medical examination, the police told a court in Panaji on Tuesday.

How unwanted texts affect your mental health

How unwanted texts affect your mental health

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Receiving unwanted texts and sexting under coercion was associated with lower self-esteem.

Mumbai's mental health crisis: 31% seek help for disorders

Mumbai's mental health crisis: 31% seek help for disorders

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Psychological disorders top patients' list at Mumbai civic hospitals.

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The former minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the possible outbreak of the disease.

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'I feel she has some mental disorder. Or, it was an act of pure revenge.'

Have you heard of 'gaming disorder'?

Have you heard of 'gaming disorder'?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Here's what goes into online gaming!

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students and aspiring professionals on how to pick the right courses and scale up in your career.

'Players will need more mental health support'

'Players will need more mental health support'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The novel coronavirus lockdown has been a traumatic experience for many cricketers and teams will have to change their approach to mental health when the game resumes, mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton has said. Cricket, the South African added, does not have a good track record of managing players' mental health, which is likely to suffer as the game's suspension drags on.

The secret to your health lies in your childhood

The secret to your health lies in your childhood

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Friendships developed as kids can actually benefit your health.

Air India hiring: 1 in 3 pilots fails psychological test

Air India hiring: 1 in 3 pilots fails psychological test

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The airline might find it difficult to fill posts.

Amul to set up Rs 140 crore dairy unit in Thane

Amul to set up Rs 140 crore dairy unit in Thane

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The first unit will come up in the Vasai area, Amul general manager K Ratnam said in Thane on Sunday.

Why Do New Year Resolutions Fail?

Why Do New Year Resolutions Fail?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

New Year resolutions often focus on lofty ambitions, say, shedding 20 kg within six months, without considering processes. What we may be lacking is a concrete plan, observes Kumar Abishek.