News for 'psychological analysis'

Delhi rape-murder accused to undergo psychological assessment

Delhi rape-murder accused to undergo psychological assessment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and psychopathic tendencies. He was also addicted to online betting and had lost a significant amount of money.

Don't do 'psychological analysis' of rape, Modi to Oppn

Don't do 'psychological analysis' of rape, Modi to Oppn

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Taking objection to comments on atrocities against women by some leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked political leaders to refrain from "doing psychological analysis" of rape and respect women.

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Displayed Psychopathic Tendencies, Say Police

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Displayed Psychopathic Tendencies, Say Police

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and psychopathic tendencies. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his motives.

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Known For Aggression, Online Gaming Addiction

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Known For Aggression, Online Gaming Addiction

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and was addicted to online gaming, leading to significant debt. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his mental state and motives, while his family claims he was a quiet person.

Agar didi...: Accused in IRS officer's daughter rape-murder

Agar didi...: Accused in IRS officer's daughter rape-murder

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Delhi Police are recreating the crime scene at the residence where the daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered. The investigation aims to piece together the sequence of events, with the stolen iPhone recovered and a potency test conducted. The accused, a former domestic help, is undergoing psychological assessment.

Delhi IRS Officer's Daughter Murder: Crime Scene Recreated

Delhi IRS Officer's Daughter Murder: Crime Scene Recreated

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Investigators recreated the crime scene at the Delhi residence where the daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered. The police are gathering detailed information about the accused, Rahul Meena, and his movements leading up to the crime.

Beyond Fees: The Racket Of School 'Add-Ons'

Beyond Fees: The Racket Of School 'Add-Ons'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A viral Rs 2.5 lakh school trip to Japan has exposed the soaring, extraneous costs of modern Indian education. From textbook monopolies to elite excursions, these hidden fees create intense classroom peer pressure even as parents face a financial spiral. We ask you, Dear Reader, to share your experience with us.

CBI Raids Uncover Trafficking Of Indians To Southeast Asia

CBI Raids Uncover Trafficking Of Indians To Southeast Asia

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The CBI has raided multiple locations across India, arresting one person in Lucknow, as part of an investigation into the trafficking of Indian nationals to Southeast Asian countries for forced cyber fraud operations.

Wearable Devices: Tracking Environmental Exposure And Health Impact

Wearable Devices: Tracking Environmental Exposure And Health Impact

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A new pilot study demonstrates how wearable devices, combined with smartphone location data and real-time surveys, can effectively capture environmental exposures and their immediate physical and emotional effects on individuals.

Why The UPSC Is India's Most Competitive Exam

Why The UPSC Is India's Most Competitive Exam

Rediff.com18 May 2026

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360 explains why cracking the UPSC exam is a dream for lakhs of young Indians.

How Telangana Police Cracked Online Betting Racket

How Telangana Police Cracked Online Betting Racket

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Telangana CID arrests 11 individuals, including an Afghan national, for allegedly operating online betting across multiple states through the Dafabet platform. The investigation revealed a complex network of mule accounts and a coordinated multi-state criminal operation.

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicates

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicates

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Delhi Police dismantled multiple interstate cyber fraud syndicates in a month-long operation, arresting 35 and bringing 89 offenders to justice. The syndicates were involved in various scams, including digital arrest, investment fraud, and fake dating schemes, with transactions worth nearly Rs 40 crore.

How IIT Kanpur Is Studying Brain Waves To Understand Stress

How IIT Kanpur Is Studying Brain Waves To Understand Stress

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Researchers at IIT Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain to understand how stress affects cognitive functions. The study aims to build automated models of stress dimensions using EEG and correlating them with factors like loss of control, helplessness, and anxiety.

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.

Rajasthan Vet Student Arrested In Online Job Scam

Rajasthan Vet Student Arrested In Online Job Scam

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A 20-year-old veterinary sciences student has been arrested in Rajasthan for his alleged involvement in an online work-from-home scam that defrauded job seekers with fake handwriting assignments.

J-K SIA charges doctors among 10 in white-collar terror module case

J-K SIA charges doctors among 10 in white-collar terror module case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against 10 accused persons in the 'white collar' terror module case involving several doctors from Jammu and Kashmir.

Report reveals Iran's plan to wear down Israelis

Report reveals Iran's plan to wear down Israelis

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A new analysis by the Institute for the Study of War has warned that Iran could escalate its attacks on Israel by launching large missile salvos aimed at maximising psychological pressure on civilians.

'Root Causes Of Infertility Remain Overlooked'

'Root Causes Of Infertility Remain Overlooked'

Rediff.com1 May 2026

'Infertility and reproductive health challenges, much like other chronic conditions, are rising globally.'

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

With growing opportunities in the coaching, sports science, training and wellness industries, a career in sports provides a dynamic and fulfilling career path.

Nationwide terror module busted; toy car IED plot foiled

Nationwide terror module busted; toy car IED plot foiled

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four men from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar for allegedly planning terror activities and attempting to recruit others online. An IED and related materials were seized during the operation.

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social and Behavioural Science Research

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social and Behavioural Science Research

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A major US study has assessed the reproducibility of research papers in the social sciences, revealing insights into the credibility of findings and highlighting challenges in replicating results.

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social Sciences

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social Sciences

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A seven-year study analysing thousands of social science research papers reveals insights into the reproducibility and robustness of findings in the field.

Maa Ka Sum review: Mummy-1, Maths-0

Maa Ka Sum review: Mummy-1, Maths-0

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

When it's not spouting excessive maths jargon -- algorithm alone is uttered a zillion times -- too many characters with too little context crowd the scenes and turn Maa Ka Sum into a slog, observes Sukanya Verma.

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

New research from NYU suggests that worrying about aging, particularly fears about declining health, may accelerate biological aging at the cellular level in women.

Can I Apply To Vellore Institute Of Technology Without Clearing IIT-JEE?

Can I Apply To Vellore Institute Of Technology Without Clearing IIT-JEE?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, offers guidance on how to pick the right college and course for your future.

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud racket, arresting seven individuals in Srinagar. The operation targeted victims in the USA, UK, and Canada, using advanced techniques to steal funds through deceptive online schemes.

'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

'In my entire career, whenever friends, relatives, or associates have sought my counsel, I have told them consistently: Stay away from equities. Buy gold. Place funds in fixed deposits. Acquire some raw land.' 'That is all one genuinely needs to build meaningful, enduring wealth, without the attendant anxiety of equity market participation.'

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

How a single diplomatic headline triggers a 1,000-point swing?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

In the present hyper-connected world, there are many domestic and global factors that affect financial markets. Of them, the most powerful and often least predictable are geopolitical events, which often boil down to one diplomatic headline.

Telangana: 80-year-old doctor, family rescued from 3-day digital arrest

Telangana: 80-year-old doctor, family rescued from 3-day digital arrest

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) foiled a digital arrest extortion attempt, rescuing an 80-year-old doctor and his family from cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officials.

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Here are ten human-forward skills that will quietly but decisively shape professional growth in 2026.

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Years of repression and disappearances have taught Venezuelans, the hard way, not to voice either their anger or their joy, observes Radha Roy Biswas who spent her formative years in Venezuela.

'Powerful Individuals Escape Accountability In This Country'

'Powerful Individuals Escape Accountability In This Country'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'Judges have transmitted a terrible message to citizens across the nation. All right-thinking individuals will be disturbed by what the Delhi high court judges have done.'

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in the global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals (learners) to realise their full potential, suggests N Ravichandran.

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to quietly strengthen operational capabilities. This trend highlights a dangerous evolution in terror recruitment -- one that exploits ideological faultlines, online echo chambers and transnational radical Islamist influences to attract individuals who outwardly embody India's modern and aspirational narrative, points out Dr Kanchan Lakshman.

How Rejection Built Billion Dollar Brand

How Rejection Built Billion Dollar Brand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Stop fearing 'No' and build your empire. 'By embracing rejection, you gain clarity, data and a stronger team, paving the way for inevitable growth,' Mamaearth Co-Founder Ghazal Alagh tells aspiring entrepreneurs.

DU's Love Lessons Course For GenZ: Will You Enrol?

DU's Love Lessons Course For GenZ: Will You Enrol?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In a first-of-its-kind move, Delhi University's course for Gen Z students promises to unpack the emotional landmines of dating in the age of Instagram, Tinder and instant swipes,

Asian Games: 'Selection uncertainty affecting gymnasts psychologically'

Asian Games: 'Selection uncertainty affecting gymnasts psychologically'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

GFI president Sudhir Mital said the uncertainty over the participation of Indian gymnasts in the upcoming Asian Games is causing confusion and having a "psychological" impact on the athletes.

Top 10 Careers in Arts and Humanities After Class 12

Top 10 Careers in Arts and Humanities After Class 12

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

From event planning to digital arts, career coach Nayagam PP offers a list of exciting courses you can pursue after Class 12.