Kanpur: Mental health surveys in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh are challenging the notion that village life is inherently stress-free. A series of mega mental health camps conducted across eight Community Health Centres (CHCs) in Kanpur district have revealed a sharp rise in depression and anxiety among women aged 20 to 40. Alarmingly, several...
A wave of terror has swept through Daurala in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, as women report repeated attempts by unidentified naked men—referred to as the “nude gang”—who allegedly try to drag them into isolated fields. The most recent incident marks the fourth such occurrence, heightening fear across local communities. In the latest case, a woman traveling...
Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh is once again embroiled in controversy following a heartfelt social media post by his second wife, Jyoti Singh. On August 29, Jyoti shared an emotional note on Instagram along with a picture of herself and Singh, alleging neglect and expressing despair over their strained relationship. The post comes at a time...
A 45-year-old HIV-positive man has been arrested in Durg after allegedly carrying out a series of thefts targeting temple donation boxes over nearly a decade. The accused, who chose to remain unnamed, confessed that he viewed his virus contraction as an “act of God” and embarked on the thefts as an expression of anger toward...
On July 13, 2025, a startling incident unfolded in downtown Los Angeles when Gurpreet Singh, a 35-year-old Sikh man, was fatally shot by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers. Singh had stopped his vehicle in a busy intersection near Crypto.com Arena and began performing Gatka, a traditional Sikh martial art involving swordplay. Bodycam footage released...
A 25-year-old woman named Rita from Jalalpur, Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh, tragically died during a bus journey after receiving a deeply disturbing phone call. The call came via her husband Shailendra’s mobile phone, but the person on the line identified herself as his “second wife” and told Rita, “There is no need for you...
A 42-year-old New York accountant, identified as Eugene Torres, has revealed to The New York Times that his prolonged and emotionally vulnerable conversations with ChatGPT nearly led him to take his own life by jumping from a 19th-floor building. This deeply concerning case underscores growing apprehensions about the psychological impact of AI on susceptible individuals....
People with heightened sensitivity to their surroundings may be more susceptible to mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University of London. Sensitivity, in this context, is described as an individual’s elevated ability to notice and react to subtle environmental cues such as bright...
In the age of digital connection, social media has become an integral part of everyday life. While it bridges distances and fosters relationships, its growing influence on mental health cannot be ignored. Understanding the psychological effects of social media is crucial for navigating its use in a healthy and balanced way. On the positive side,...