News for 'mental illness'

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like yoga or meditation to help relax and relieve stress.

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'I am not a Shubman Gill hater but I feel Ruturaj is a better option because he has scored runs in tougher situations.'

Australia's captain spills the tactics that crushed India

Australia's captain spills the tactics that crushed India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Weibgen also heaped praise on Harjas Singh, who top-scored for Australia with 55.

Indian execs paying a high price for life in the fast lane

Indian execs paying a high price for life in the fast lane

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Experts say one in every four mental health problems is due to depression and anxiety at the workplace.

Delhi govt favours commutation of death sentence of Bhullar

Delhi govt favours commutation of death sentence of Bhullar

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Delhi government has pleaded with the Supreme Court to commute death sentence of Khalistani terrorist Devinderpal Singh Bhullar to life imprisonment on the ground of his mental illness.

'Male Bestie Wants Casual Relationship'

'Male Bestie Wants Casual Relationship'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Decide on the pros and cons of what you want from this relationship. If you do go for something casual, detach your emotions, advises rediffGURU Shalini Singh.

ISRO breach case: Police still clueless about motive

ISRO breach case: Police still clueless about motive

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

It has been 20 days since an embarrassing security breach rocked the Indian Space Research Organisation. Buela Sam had, with the help of fake identification cards, entered into ISRO and was apprehended inside the premises.

Vivek in Forbes Heroes of Philanthropy list

Vivek in Forbes Heroes of Philanthropy list

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The actor is the only Bollywood personality to feature on the list.

'My Wife Doesn't Treat Me Well'

'My Wife Doesn't Treat Me Well'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Have a calm and open conversation with your wife to understand her perspective, suggests rediffGURU Dr Ashish Sehgal.

Nirbhaya convicts made desperate bids to escape gallows, but failed

Nirbhaya convicts made desperate bids to escape gallows, but failed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The convicts, who did not seek any further action after the Supreme Court dismissed their appeals challenging their death penalty and review pleas of three of them in May 2017 and July 2018, vigorously started pursuing the legal remedies left to them from January 7 onwards as a trial court had fixed January 20 for their hanging.

Inside Devdutt Padikkal's dream Test debut

Inside Devdutt Padikkal's dream Test debut

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Padikkal made a classy 65, including 10 fours and a six. His play on the off-side oozed elegance associated with left-handers.

Acid attack victims to get quota in central govt jobs

Acid attack victims to get quota in central govt jobs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

One per cent posts each shall be also reserved for people suffering from autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness.

In PHOTOS: The WEIRD stuff that people do!

In PHOTOS: The WEIRD stuff that people do!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

A collection of some of the weirdest moments from around the world

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'China will do everything to hamper our ability to be a competitor.' 'China wants every country in the region to be subservient and we are the biggest stumbling block.'

Review: Nidra is a passable

Review: Nidra is a passable

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The directorial debut of Siddharath Bharathan is a remake of his father Bharathan's film of the same name made three decade ago

Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond

Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana are chalk and cheese when it comes to their individual personalities

Inmate's rape allegation casts shadow over Akshaya Trust

Inmate's rape allegation casts shadow over Akshaya Trust

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A 23-year-old inmate who escaped from the Akshaya Trust home, founded by CNN hero Narayanan Krishnan, alleges that she was raped. This has cast a shadow over the non-profit organization, that houses mentally ill inmates in Madurai. A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com investigates the controversy.

He feeds the hungry, now wants to house the homeless. But...

He feeds the hungry, now wants to house the homeless. But...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

For nine years, Narayanan Krishnan has served millions of meals to the mentally ill in Madurai. And he now dreams of providing a shelter to them. However, due to lack of funds the project has hit a roadblock. Ganesh Nadar reports

Shinde, Fadnavis tell police to crack the whip in killer Porsche case

Shinde, Fadnavis tell police to crack the whip in killer Porsche case

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis have directed stringent action in the case of a car accident involving a 17-year-old boy, in which two persons were killed, the Pune police chief said on Tuesday.

Need to improve fitness and tactics to beat the Chinese more often: Manika

Need to improve fitness and tactics to beat the Chinese more often: Manika

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Manika Batra could not be more thrilled about bossing the World No. 2 from China earlier this week but to beat the top-10 players more often, the Indian table tennis trailblazer knows she needs to do more on the tactical and fitness front.

UK High Court hears Nirav Modi plea against extradition to India

UK High Court hears Nirav Modi plea against extradition to India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A British court on Tuesday opened the continuation appeal hearing in the extradition case of Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India on the charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to an estimated $2 billion in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan scam case. The 51-year-old diamond merchant had lodged an appeal last year against his extradition order on mental health grounds. Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay presided over an initial hearing at the High Court in December last year to determine whether District Judge Sam Goozee's Westminster Magistrates' Court ruling from February 2021 in favour of extradition was incorrect to overlook the diamond merchant's "high risk of suicide".

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic after toppling Nadal

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic after toppling Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic said his win over Rafa Nadal in Friday's epic French Open semi-final was one of the top three matches he had played and he would remember it forever.

British man who threw bottle at Bolt found guilty

British man who threw bottle at Bolt found guilty

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

A mentally ill British man who shouted abuse at Usain Bolt and threw a beer bottle on the track at the start of the men's Olympic 100 metres final was found guilty of a public order offence on Friday.

Dating leads to 'Modern Female Dating Anxiety'

Dating leads to 'Modern Female Dating Anxiety'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

With symptoms like sweaty palms, shallow breathing and obsessive behaviour, a thoroughly modern epidemic -- Modern Female Dating Anxiety (MFDA) -- has developed and it is by-product of technological communication and casual dating practises, say two leading experts.

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.

China executes British man for drug smuggling

China executes British man for drug smuggling

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

China executed a British citizen convicted of drug smuggling on Tuesday, drawing a strong rebuke from Britain's prime minister who described it as "appalling".

'Bhopal's drinking water is still heavily toxic'

'Bhopal's drinking water is still heavily toxic'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

High levels of toxic chemicals are still found in Bhopal's drinking water, a new report published ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, said.

Was Viven Leigh a promiscuous bisexual?

Was Viven Leigh a promiscuous bisexual?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The Academy award winner was a bisexual who fought mental illness throughout her adult life, a new biography has revealed.

The Konkani film that stole Oprah's thunder

The Konkani film that stole Oprah's thunder

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Laxmikant Shetgaonkar's Paltadacho Munis won the Discovery award at the recently concluded film festival.

DoPT proposes reservations for acid attack victims

DoPT proposes reservations for acid attack victims

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The vacancies earmarked will be for the posts of office assistants to Indian Administrative Service officers.

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, five others sent to jail till June 7

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, five others sent to jail till June 7

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Agarwal, a real estate developer, was arrested under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act, while the others were booked for allegedly serving alcohol to an underage person.

Delhi world's most polluted capital city again: Report

Delhi world's most polluted capital city again: Report

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

In 2022, India was ranked as the eighth most polluted country with an average PM2.5 concentration of 53.3 micrograms per cubic metre.

Model found hanging in Kolkata, 3rd incident in fortnight; husband summoned

Model found hanging in Kolkata, 3rd incident in fortnight; husband summoned

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Manjusha Niyogi, 26, who was found hanging earlier in the day, attempted to die by suicide earlier as well, the police said.

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva

Harry Brook pulls out of IPL 2024 after grandmother's death

Harry Brook pulls out of IPL 2024 after grandmother's death

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals' England batter Harry Brook said he has pulled out of IPL 2024 because he wants to be around his grieving family.

Stressed out? Try these easy stress-busting tips

Stressed out? Try these easy stress-busting tips

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

We spoke to Dr Suman Bijlani (director at GyneGuide, a organisation that addresses health-related issues), who shared some useful tips on how to identify your stressors and how to deal with them.

I have come as a beggar, says PM as he pleads to save girl child

I have come as a beggar, says PM as he pleads to save girl child

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The discrimination against girls reflects "mental illness", says PM.

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Even though Carlos Alcaraz recently dethroned him from the top of the world rankings, Novak Djokovic is still considered the man to beat and still has the power to turn opponents into nervous wrecks.