News for 'mental health'

World IVF Day: 10 Habits That Lower Sperm Count

World IVF Day: 10 Habits That Lower Sperm Count

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

From what goes on your plate to how long someone sits with a laptop on their lap, seemingly harmless habits can make a big difference, warns says Dr Aakil Khan, consultant and urologist at KIMS Hospitals, Thane.

What Your Health Insurance Policy Really Covers -- And The Fine Print You Should Never Ignore

What Your Health Insurance Policy Really Covers -- And The Fine Print You Should Never Ignore

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Here's decoding the fine print so that you know exactly what your health insurance policy covers, what it doesn't and the policy conditions that deserve your attention before you need to make a claim.

Under pressure? Maxwell takes mental health break mid-IPL!

Under pressure? Maxwell takes mental health break mid-IPL!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Maxwell emphasised the importance of prioritising his well-being.

Haryana Rights Body Seeks Report On Prison Suicides, Violence

Haryana Rights Body Seeks Report On Prison Suicides, Violence

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of increasing incidents of suicides, unnatural deaths, violence, mental health issues, overcrowding and inadequate psychological support systems in state prisons.

What Is Analogue Paneer? Why Have The Maharashtra, Gujarat Governments Banned It For A Year?

What Is Analogue Paneer? Why Have The Maharashtra, Gujarat Governments Banned It For A Year?

Rediff.com7 days ago

After Maharashtra's crackdown on analogue paneer, here's what dietitians say about its nutritional value, health concerns and how to choose fresh paneer.

SC refuses urgent hearing on two NEET-UG re-test pleas

SC refuses urgent hearing on two NEET-UG re-test pleas

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has declined an urgent hearing on petitions challenging the June 21 NEET-UG 2026 re-test, stating that all related matters will be heard by Justice P S Narasimha's bench in July. Students are seeking reconsideration of the re-test date due to mental trauma, inadequate preparation time, and concerns over examination integrity following the cancellation of the original May 3 exam.

'Players need to be open about mental health'

'Players need to be open about mental health'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Domingo said it is important that the cricketers share and open about any difficulties they face.

Can Damp Clothes Cause Fungal Infections?

Can Damp Clothes Cause Fungal Infections?

Rediff.com3 days ago

The damp, humid monsoon weather can increase the risk of infections, warns Dr Ritika Shanmugam, founder, chief dermatologist and director of Skin Hair Aesthetics.

22 lakh take NEET re-exam today, Pradhan urges calm

22 lakh take NEET re-exam today, Pradhan urges calm

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged 22 lakh students appearing for the NEET re-exam to do so "fearlessly and free of anxiety," while the National Testing Agency (NTA) reminded candidates to download fresh admit cards and adhere to entry guidelines.

Why Every Family Needs Health Corpus

Why Every Family Needs Health Corpus

Rediff.com19 May 2026

'Healthcare costs in India rise by 10 to 14% annually, causing treatment costs to double roughly every 5-7 years.'

8 Foods To Boost Your Immunity This Monsoon

8 Foods To Boost Your Immunity This Monsoon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Consultant-Clinical Dietitian Sabah Ghare recommends why you must include seasonal fruits like jamun along with colourful veggies in your monsoon diet.

After WC heroics, Jemimah opens up on mental health battle

After WC heroics, Jemimah opens up on mental health battle

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Facing the pressure of playing in a World Cup on home soil, Rodrigues struggled for consistence, posting two ducks and a pair of 30s before being dropped for India's group-stage match against England.

Want To Quit Smoking? Try Yoga

Want To Quit Smoking? Try Yoga

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

An AIIMS study reveals that yoga can increase a user's chances of quitting tobacco by approximately 50 per cent.

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova Banned For Four Years Over Doping Test Refusal

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova Banned For Four Years Over Doping Test Refusal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Former Wimbledon women's champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for refusing an out-of-competition anti-doping test in December.

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

France great Henry says battled depression throughout career

Psychological Stress Linked To Gut Microbiome Changes And Health Risks

Psychological Stress Linked To Gut Microbiome Changes And Health Risks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

A new study in mice reveals that psychological stress can significantly alter the gut microbiome, leading to changes in blood-forming stem cells and increasing the risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Researchers found that stress impacts specific brain regions, which in turn affect intestinal microbiota balance and hematopoietic stem cell function.

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.

Missing medical student found begging in Mumbai after 47 days; rescued

Missing medical student found begging in Mumbai after 47 days; rescued

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Mumbai police rescued a 25-year-old medical student from Nanded who had been missing for 47 days and was found begging on the streets due to mental health issues.

What Is Quercetin: 5 Ways It Boosts Health

What Is Quercetin: 5 Ways It Boosts Health

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Anitoxidant quercetin, classified as a plant-derived chemical or a plant flavonoid is good for health in a variety of ways

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Max, Min And Meowzaki is not something Bollywood audiences are used to in their cinema that thrives on melodrama and noise. Still, it captures a slice of city life that has made space for cat lovers, movie buffs and Carnatic rockers, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

New Study Maps Genetic Links To Anxiety Symptoms

New Study Maps Genetic Links To Anxiety Symptoms

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

A new study by King's College London and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has identified 74 genomic locations, including 39 new ones, linked to anxiety symptoms. Analysing data from nearly 700,000 people, the research highlights the complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors in anxiety development and offers new insights into its biological underpinnings.

Prince William joins footballer Crouch to raise mental health awareness

Prince William joins footballer Crouch to raise mental health awareness

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

After joining forces with English soccer, William's mental health awareness campaign has led to the renaming of a soccer match and the Heads Up FA Cup Final is due to take place on Saturday.

0%, 100%, 200%: Trump's new generic drug tariff may hit India

0%, 100%, 200%: Trump's new generic drug tariff may hit India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on imported generic medicines, effective from August 2028, with the aim of boosting domestic pharmaceutical production. This policy, which includes a phased increase in tariffs up to 200 per cent, could significantly impact India, a major global supplier of generic drugs to the US market.

10 Tips To Improve Your Mental Health

10 Tips To Improve Your Mental Health

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Tanvi Sardesai, clinical psychologist at Masina Hospital, Mumbai, lists simple habits that will help you improve your overall mental health.

Son Hacks Mother To Death In Odisha Over Black Magic Fears

Son Hacks Mother To Death In Odisha Over Black Magic Fears

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old man in Odisha's Bhadrak district allegedly murdered his 55-year-old mother with an axe, reportedly due to his suspicion that she practised black magic. Police have detained the accused, who is believed to be mentally disturbed, and are investigating the incident.

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The incident occurred in a forest near Kundrukocha village when the victim was collecting mahua seeds. The accused is currently under police custody and undergoing treatment.

'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.

Can Social Media Age Bans Work?

Can Social Media Age Bans Work?

Rediff.com6 days ago

At what age should society stop regulating life choices and allow people to make their own?

Can Bananas And Curd Give You a Cold?

Can Bananas And Curd Give You a Cold?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani explains if bananas and curd are safe to eat when you have a cold or a sore throat.

Woman tied to pillar for 10 days in 'faith healing' ritual dies

Woman tied to pillar for 10 days in 'faith healing' ritual dies

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

A woman in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died after being tied to a pillar for 10 days as part of "faith healing" rituals for her mental illness. Her husband, a self-styled godman, and an associate have been arrested following a complaint from her father.

NEET Aspirant's Death In Kota: Police Confirm Suicide

NEET Aspirant's Death In Kota: Police Confirm Suicide

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Police in Kota, Rajasthan, have confirmed that the death of a NEET aspirant from Uttarakhand was a suicide. The student, who had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, was found to be depressed and stressed about his upcoming exams. The Kota administration has issued guidelines to coaching institutes to prioritise students' mental health.

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.

Pilot crashed plane into Beijing skyscraper for 'personal reasons'

Pilot crashed plane into Beijing skyscraper for 'personal reasons'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Investigators have revealed that the pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, suffered from long-term anxiety and had expressed suicidal thoughts in his diaries. The incident, which killed the pilot and injured 13 others, has raised significant security concerns in the highly sensitive Chinese capital, especially given strict airspace regulations.

Pilot In Beijing Skyscraper Crash Suffered From Anxiety, Investigators Reveal

Pilot In Beijing Skyscraper Crash Suffered From Anxiety, Investigators Reveal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Investigators have revealed that the pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, suffered from long-term anxiety and had expressed suicidal thoughts in his diaries. The incident, which killed the pilot and injured 13 others, has raised significant security concerns in the highly sensitive Chinese capital, especially given strict airspace regulations.

Another student suicide rocks BITS Pilani Goa campus

Another student suicide rocks BITS Pilani Goa campus

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A 26-year-old PhD student from Kerala allegedly died by suicide at his rented flat near the BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus in Vasco, marking the seventh such incident in the last one-and-a-half years.

Delhi Government To Formulate New Rules For Coaching Centres

Delhi Government To Formulate New Rules For Coaching Centres

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Delhi government is establishing a multidisciplinary committee to develop a regulatory framework for coaching institutes. This initiative follows recent tragedies, including the Saket building collapse and the Old Rajendra Nagar coaching centre incident, and aims to address issues like fee structures, student safety, infrastructure, and grievance redressal.

Unemployed Man Dies After Fall From Faridabad Building

Unemployed Man Dies After Fall From Faridabad Building

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old man, reportedly undergoing treatment for mental health issues, died after falling from the sixth floor of a residential building in Faridabad. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Nurse found dead in govt hospital washroom in Kolkata

Nurse found dead in govt hospital washroom in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 30-year-old nurse was found dead in a Kolkata hospital washroom, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible overdose of an anaesthetic drug. Police are probing all angles, including mental stress, while an internal health department committee has been formed.

8 Mental Health Benefits From Dogs

8 Mental Health Benefits From Dogs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Dogs give us comfort and provide us space to forget our worries, reduce our stress and feel loved. There is no better human companion than a dog. You are never lonely when a dog is at your side. Let's outline how dogs improve your mental wellbeing and transform your life.

'Tried to get govt job, but...': B Tech gold medallist dies by suicide in UP

'Tried to get govt job, but...': B Tech gold medallist dies by suicide in UP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

A 23-year-old B Tech gold medallist in Kanpur died by suicide, leaving a note apologising for his inability to secure a government job despite numerous attempts. His family stated he was under severe stress after failing competitive examinations for various sectors. Police are investigating the incident.