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Geriatric care A need of the hour?

If only things could have been different, but Alas…Mistreatment and abuse of the aged may be a major social drawback. Needless to say, with the biology of aging, the aged generally become physically frail. This frailty renders them dependent on

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Under the pressure to live long

Life, in general, is taken for granted by a majority of people, to the extent of not cherishing it to its fullest. Disease, in general, and terminal illness in particular, sound like a fire alarm that warn us to look

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Understanding boredom in lockdown

On March 11th 2020, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, stressing that the novel coronavirus has engulfed many countries of the world posing a serious threat to mankind. Complete lockdown of all services, baring essential movement was

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Online Social Support: Buffer for everyday discrimination?

Social media is all-pervasive entity in our lives, and its boons and banes have been extensively debated, not only within the Psychology community but also in popular culture, at large. There is no doubt that social media use is pitted

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Great Loss: The Demise of Prof. Avinash Kumar

Today, Professor Avinash Kumar, the Head of the Psychology Department at the University of Delhi, passed away from a heart attack. He had been heading the Department since April 2021. Professor Kumar completed his Ph.D. in 2008 and has been

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Love & Discrimination [Case Analysis]

Same-sex couple lived as heterosexuals for 8 years, reveals autopsyIn the small town of Sehore in Madhya Pradesh, a same-sex couple lived together as husband and wife for eight years, till the death of the latter by suicide revealed that

Education Health News

Biology teacher taught reproduction chapter repeatedly: Held for sexual harassment

In Guna, Madhya Pradesh, a government school teacher has been sentenced to jail for sexually harassing girl students. The accused has been booked under the POSCO act by a special judge-led court. The teacher Pradeep Solanki has been suspended and

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Predicament of the student community in a pandemic: Can positive psychology help?

Five months ago, students all across India were bustling about in their respective academic institutes, walking about in groups, their laughter, chatter and murmurs resounding in the corridors. They sat in classes, some genuinely interested, some pretending to listen and

Psychologs eMagazine January 2023

Psychologs Magazine’s takes a positive approach to mental health, exploring how childhood experiences, gratitude, and self-care shape well-being. From elderly-friendly gadgets to neurodiversity in the workplace, this edition blends research, insights, and practical tips to inspire a healthier, more mindful

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BCCI must provide psychological support to Rishabh Pant: Abhinav Bindra

Rishabh Pant, Indian international cricketer was involved in an atrocious car accident on 30th December 2022 at Delhi Dehradun highway. The treatment for the player will take place in Mumbai at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute.