News for 'student mental health'

Board exams: Undo the stress, crack the test

Board exams: Undo the stress, crack the test

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Examinations can be stressful times for children, but there are ways to not let the stress affect you.

HIV row: Kerala HC issues notices to school, PTA

HIV row: Kerala HC issues notices to school, PTA

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

The Kerala high court on Thursday issued notices to the authorities and Parents Teachers Association of a school in Kottayam, where five HIV positive children were facing 'boycott' by other students.

Studying through Karaoke? This teen's fun invention

Studying through Karaoke? This teen's fun invention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

When the pandemic affected education, 17-year-old Arshya Gaur found a way to harness the power of technology and find a different way to bring education to her students.

Education ministry issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Education ministry issues guidelines for reopening of schools

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Universities and schools across the country were ordered shut on March 16 to contain the spread of the coronavirus. On March 25, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.

Delhi health minister's daughter quits as advisor of mohalla clinics

Delhi health minister's daughter quits as advisor of mohalla clinics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Soumya had been made in-charge of the clinics on an honorary basis. She was also designated as advisor to the health secretary-cum-mission director of the National Health Mission.

Why we must all read this Tharoor speech

Why we must all read this Tharoor speech

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'I can tell you, Mr Chairman, from personal experience that there is nothing sadder than witnessing a close one, a loved one with mental illness at close quarters.' 'I have lived with a victim of mental illness. Like many in that condition, very often such people are in a state of denial.'

New York state's schools, colleges to remain shut for the academic year

New York state's schools, colleges to remain shut for the academic year

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The academic session will go till June and schools re-open around September for the next session.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

Sec 377 gone but queer people still face oppression, says Justice Chandrachud

Sec 377 gone but queer people still face oppression, says Justice Chandrachud

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud has said that the decriminalisation of Section 377 of IPC by the apex court has enabled queer people to emerge as legally empowered citizens.

Dabholkar's footprints to deepen further instead of getting wiped out: Naseer

Dabholkar's footprints to deepen further instead of getting wiped out: Naseer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Shah also said that such murders have taken place in Pakistan too, mentioning the violent deaths of politician Salman Taseer and rights activist Sabeen Mehmood.

How I Trained My Mind And Lost 30 Kg

How I Trained My Mind And Lost 30 Kg

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Mumbai transformation life coach and mind power trainer Beatrice Fernandes tells us how she took charge of her life and lost 30 kg.

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to the 'SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers: In the context of COVID-19', a seating arrangement has to be made to ensure a distance of 6 feet between chairs, desks etc and the teaching faculty will ensure that they themselves and students wear masks throughout the conduct of the teaching/guidance activities.

Does your teenager need help?

Does your teenager need help?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Teenagers are not trying to be rebellious, they are trying to establish their identity.

How can schools reopen safely? UN agencies lay down guidelines

How can schools reopen safely? UN agencies lay down guidelines

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The guidelines note that while there is not enough evidence yet to measure the impact of school closures on the disease transmission rates, the adverse effects of school closures on children's safety and learning are well documented. Gains made in increasing access to children's education in recent decades risk being lost and, in the worse cases, reversed completely.

'Poor Palestinians are too tired to fight'

'Poor Palestinians are too tired to fight'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'People coming from the slightly upper section of Palestinian society want to fight and I see vengeance in their eyes.'

Indian-origin psychiatrist stabbed to death in US

Indian-origin psychiatrist stabbed to death in US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Psychiatrist Achutha Reddy, who hailed from Telangana, was found dead with multiple knife wounds in an alley behind his clinic in East Wichita on Wednesday, police said.

How To Cope When Your Partner Ghosts You

How To Cope When Your Partner Ghosts You

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life and relationships.

Surviving COVD-19 lockdown: A mariner's handy tips

Surviving COVD-19 lockdown: A mariner's handy tips

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Purnendu Shorey, 48, a former captain in merchant navy based out of Mumbai shares some of his learnings.

A dummy's guide to student travel insurance

A dummy's guide to student travel insurance

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Here are all the things you need to know so that you worry about nothing but your grades, says Mahavir Chopra. Read on!

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

Should students work while studying?

Should students work while studying?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Student jobs help aid students who are in financial need.

SC refuses to order hybrid exam mode, says don't mess with education

SC refuses to order hybrid exam mode, says don't mess with education

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

"Don't mess up with the education system", the Supreme Court said on Thursday while refusing to direct the Central Board of Secondary Education and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations to provide option of hybrid mode, instead of only offline mode, to the students for appearing in class 10 and 12 board examinations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

400 young Indians will make it to the prestigious National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla if they clear the NDA entrance exam on November 14.

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

An astrologer told Ramesh Menon that he was increasingly having worried parents asking him about the future of their children who were showing serious behavioural changes like lack of tolerance towards others, shunning social interaction, and even violent behaviour. They were worried because they had never ever seen such traits in their children before the pandemic.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

SHOCKING! 1 in 2 youth subject to depression, anxiety

SHOCKING! 1 in 2 youth subject to depression, anxiety

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Half of the world's youth population are subject to anxiety or depression-causing circumstances, discovers ILO survey.

#ArmMeWith books, not guns: Teachers shoot down Trump's new plan

#ArmMeWith books, not guns: Teachers shoot down Trump's new plan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Teachers are responding to US President Donald Trump's suggestion that arming teachers would prevent more school shootings and are using the hashtag #ArmMeWith to demand better school supplies and mental health resources, not guns.

The sacrifices that went into Lovlina's bronze at Olympics

The sacrifices that went into Lovlina's bronze at Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Lovlina Borgohain, who clinched the welterweight (69kg) bronze at Tokyo Olympics, spoke about the hardships she endured to get where she is, the joy of watching the triumph of human spirit at the Games

Good night's sleep = better math performance

Good night's sleep = better math performance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Parents, take note! Schoolchildren who get a good night's sleep perform better in math and languages, a new study has found.

Parents, you NEED to read this!

Parents, you NEED to read this!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'Children are always under some kind of pressure. Pressure to perform in examinations, peer pressure of all kinds, pressure to look good; their hormones are going crazy. And there's nobody to help them.

Munich attack: What we know about the gunman

Munich attack: What we know about the gunman

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The attacker, who officials say was acting alone, killed himself after the massacre at Olympia shopping centre.

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Candidates should be comfortable working in both online and offline environments, says Jeevan J Arakal.

First year of college? Relationships can wait!

First year of college? Relationships can wait!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Freedom doesn't mean experimenting everything that comes your way. Tread with caution, warns Dr Prakriti Poddar.

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged in Tihar jail no 3

Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged in Tihar jail no 3

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A Tihar jail official said that one hangman is enough to execute the hanging.

SC refuses to postpone NEET-PG 2023, exam to be held on Mar 5

SC refuses to postpone NEET-PG 2023, exam to be held on Mar 5

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain pleas seeking postponement of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-PG 2023, which is scheduled for March 5, saying there is nothing in this world to prevent somebody who has not made it to try again.

'You can't demolish, demoralise Umar Khalid, what he stands for'

'You can't demolish, demoralise Umar Khalid, what he stands for'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Umar is being targeted because he is emerging as educated, knowledgeable leader of the Muslim community and, unlike popular perceptions that many harbour about Muslims, took to peaceful means to protest against the NRC and CAA.' 'They (the State) are scared of educated Muslim leadership.'

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'I have to treat patients and there they don't like Indians.' 'The patients don't like me, they are not going to come to me, then what is the point of studying there?'