News for 'mental health'

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Wear masks to protect your lungs, sunglasses to shield your eyes and long-sleeved clothing to minimise and avoid skin irritation, says Dr Anjali Khalane.

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

This is possibly the first time Hasina's daughter will be by her mother's side during an official visit to close neighbour and ally India, and analysts believe this to be significant in many ways.

How Diabetic Neuropathy Affects Your Feet

How Diabetic Neuropathy Affects Your Feet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

It is important for diabetics to take adequate care of their legs, wear cushioned footwear, check for cuts and wounds and keep the feet clean and dry at all times, says diabetologist Dr Anu Gaikwad.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

Say NO To Sugar! Try 5 Guilt-Free Alternatives

Say NO To Sugar! Try 5 Guilt-Free Alternatives

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

You can replace sugar with healthier alternatives like dates, raw honey and coconut sugar to protect your health during the festive season.

HC allows medical termination of 12-year-old T'gana rape survivor's pregnancy

HC allows medical termination of 12-year-old T'gana rape survivor's pregnancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The court also ordered that the termination of pregnancy or surgical procedure, as the case may be, shall be performed by a senior most gynaecologist of the hospital and collect the tissue and blood samples of the foetus for conducting DNA and other tests.

Nike stands by 'courageous' Osaka

Nike stands by 'courageous' Osaka

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Osaka had pulled out of the French Open citing mental health and revealed that she suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

Why Diet Control Will Work Where Dieting Doesn't

Why Diet Control Will Work Where Dieting Doesn't

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Almost fell asleep: Biden on debate debacle against Trump

Almost fell asleep: Biden on debate debacle against Trump

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The White House acknowledged that Biden did not have a "great (debate) night,", but asserted that he knew how to get things done and is ready to run the country for the next four years.

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

Does Your Child Throw Tantrums?

Does Your Child Throw Tantrums?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal offers parenting advice.

Feeling low? Stressed? Ask our Guru

Feeling low? Stressed? Ask our Guru

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

You DO NOT have to be alone and you are NOT, insists life coach and mental health guru Anu Krishna.

Accused in Gorakhpur temple attack case to undergo psychological test

Accused in Gorakhpur temple attack case to undergo psychological test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Uttar Pradesh police will get a psychological test done on Ahmad Murtaza Abbasi, accused in the attack on security personnel outside Gorakhpur's Gorakhnath temple, a senior official said on Thursday.

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who was elected for a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall term this year, was always admired by her supporters as "Iron Lady", before the dramatic development that abruptly ended her 15-year-rule in Bangladesh.

WTA welcome dialogue with Osaka over PC boycott

WTA welcome dialogue with Osaka over PC boycott

Rediff.com28 May 2021

French Tennis Federation (FFT) President Gilles Moretton described Osaka's action as a "phenomenal mistake".

SHOCKING! 82% Indians suffer from stress

SHOCKING! 82% Indians suffer from stress

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

According to a well-being survey, mental stress levels for people working at offices and factories have increased substantially in India this year due to economic slowdown.

Nirav Modi loses bid to appeal against extradition

Nirav Modi loses bid to appeal against extradition

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, on Thursday suffered another setback in his legal battle against his extradition as the high court in London denied him permission to appeal against his extradition order in the UK Supreme Court. In a judgment order pronounced at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay ruled that "the Appellant's (Nirav Modi) application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court is refused".

How To Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels

How To Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani offers expert advice on how to alter your diet and lifestyle so that you can remain healthy.

Hamilton hails 'brave' Osaka, says young athletes need help

Hamilton hails 'brave' Osaka, says young athletes need help

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Seven times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton called on Thursday for more support for young athletes and lauded tennis player Naomi Osaka for being 'incredibly brave' for her stance on mental health.

ASK KOMAL: Is Eating Leftovers BAD For Health?

ASK KOMAL: Is Eating Leftovers BAD For Health?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

'Throw away all perishable foods that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours,' suggests dietician Komal Jethmalani.

Michael Slater back in rehab amid several assault charges

Michael Slater back in rehab amid several assault charges

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

His lawyer informed the court that he was in a rehabilitation facility as the matter was adjourned for a week.

How GenAI Will Impact Jobs

How GenAI Will Impact Jobs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Jobs specialising in the creation and management of AI tools may witness rising salaries due to the niche expertise they require. Skills in AI research, development and the practical application of AI tools in business settings will also see strong demand.

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The guidelines for regulating coaching institutes have been framed to address the need for a legal framework and manage the unregulated growth of private coaching centres.

Champion gymnast Biles guarded about return to big stage

Champion gymnast Biles guarded about return to big stage

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The gymnast, who captured four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, said she will alter her approach to Paris, if she indeed decides to go.

Nirav Modi faces extradition as he loses appeal in UK court

Nirav Modi faces extradition as he loses appeal in UK court

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition on mental health grounds as the high court in London ruled that his risk of suicide is not such that it would be either unjust or oppressive to extradite him to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering. Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay, who presided over the appeal hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice earlier this year, said in their verdict that District Judge Sam Goozee's Westminster Magistrates' Court order from last year in favour of extradition was "sound". The leave to appeal in the high court had been granted on two grounds - under Article 3 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) to hear arguments if it would "unjust or oppressive" to extradite 51-year-old Modi due to his mental state and Section 91 of the Extradition Act 2003, also related to mental health.

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retires

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retires

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Tim Paine ended his cricket career on Friday after Tasmania's Sheffield Shield match against Queensland ended in a draw

Record-breaker Biles wins sixth all-around World title!

Record-breaker Biles wins sixth all-around World title!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Simone Biles surpassed Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo's record of 33 medals in total at the Olympics and World Championships.

Want To Lose Weight The Healthy Way? Ask rediffGURU

Want To Lose Weight The Healthy Way? Ask rediffGURU

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

The Man Who Is Aamir Khan's Son-In-Law

The Man Who Is Aamir Khan's Son-In-Law

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

A fitness trainer. A triathlete. And the love of Ira Khan's life. Meet Nupur Shikhare.

10 Foods A Dietician Wants To You To AVOID Eating

10 Foods A Dietician Wants To You To AVOID Eating

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Regular consumption of fried, junk and packaged food will have minor to severe health implications, warns dietician Bhakti Adkar.

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Toxic people are all around us. And they can cause us emotional and mental damage. Mental health coach Anu Krishna explains how to deal with toxic, abusive, people and relationships.

Monkeypox declared a public health emergency in New York City

Monkeypox declared a public health emergency in New York City

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

New York City mayor Eric Adams and New York City department of health and mental hygiene commissioner Ashwin Vasan on Saturday declared a public health emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak.

Gymnastics superstar Biles to return to competition after two-year hiatus

Gymnastics superstar Biles to return to competition after two-year hiatus

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Biles, who won four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, cited the pressure of living up to expectations and a need to protect her mental health for her decision to pull out of events in Tokyo, where she won a bronze on the balance beam and a silver in the team competition, from which she withdrew after one vault.

'Single Mom, Engineer Looking For A Job'

'Single Mom, Engineer Looking For A Job'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

rediffGURU Archana Deshpande, founder, of TransformMe Life Skills Coaching, offers advice on how to improve your soft skills, build confidence and enhance self-esteem.

New smartphone app can tell your state of mind

New smartphone app can tell your state of mind

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The StudentLife app, which compares students' happiness, stress, depression and loneliness to their academic performance, also may be used in the general population -- for example, to monitor mental health, trigger intervention and improve productivity in workplace employees.

When Fashion Sends An Important Message...

When Fashion Sends An Important Message...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Are you listening?

Odisha health minister shot by policeman, battles for life

Odisha health minister shot by policeman, battles for life

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Odisha's Health Minister Naba Kishore Das, a confidant of the chief minister, was shot and grievously injured when he got out of his car on Sunday, allegedly by a police officer who was captured, officials said.