Siddhartha Sinha

Jharkhand saw nearly three times more male suicide deaths than female in 2024, with 1,412 men and 579 women dying by suicide. Experts cite differences in methods, social conditioning, and help-seeking behavior, with men often using more lethal means and facing stigma. Family and marital issues were leading causes.

A viral social media post questioning 'gentle parenting' has sparked anxiety among parents like Shristi Rai, highlighting the manipulative power of 'rage bait.' This provocative content, designed to trigger stress and bypass logic, is a lucrative digital strategy. Experts warn it hijacks the brain's emotional centers, potentially leading to anxiety and depression, especially in vulnerable individuals and young people.

Ranchi's children are falling prey to childhood obesity as screens replace family meals. Experts warn that eating while distracted disrupts digestion and sleep, leading to mindless overeating and emotional dependence on devices. This "digital babysitter" trend hinders children's self-regulation and connection with food, impacting their health and development.

Smriti (name changed) would often hear voices, conspiring against her.She complained about this to her husband, an engineer with a reputed private firm but he refused to believe her.

Psychiatrist duo Dr Siddhartha Sinha of RINPAS Ranchi and Dr Satyakant Trivedi Bansal Hospital Bhopal started their national campaign on mental health awareness for school children from Jharkhand on Saturday. They met principal secretary to chief minister Sanjay Kumar and handed over a detailed memorandum underlining the need for starting mental health education programme for children from the state by including a paper in school curriculum.

Five national award-winning films from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) will be screened at the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) on October 10 and 11, 4 pm onwards.

Family-related problems and health issues, which include terminal illness, are two prominent causes of suicide in the state.

People in the city are complaining about digital set-top boxes installed in their residences and commercial organizations.

It was a moment of pride for the villagers of Patharkandi in Assam's Karimganj district when they heard that the son of the soil, Lieutenant Siddhartha Sinha, will command his regiment during the Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. A second-generation officer from his family in the Army, Siddhartha started his service from November 21, 2020 and is currently posted in the 16 Madras Engineering Regiment.

Villages in Tripura are in a state of panic after rumours of the presence of child and dog lifters in the vicinity spread over the past few days.

"13% of the Indian population suffers from acute mental illness warranting treatment but the number of mental health professionals including psychiatrists is abysmally low," Dr Ram said.

Past students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), have expressed concerns as well as relief at the proposed upgradation of their alma mater.

One of the biggest investigations into the hazards of technology has concluded that too much of it can affect mental health.Experts believe that mental health issues will soon supplant other illnesses in the future.

The ropeway accident on Trikut Hill on Ram Navami that claimed three lives and injured over two dozen people has triggered tourism of a different kind unlike mythological and adventure with many people turning up at the site to watch the rescue operations unfold.

City-based Film and Television Institute of India has made a strong presence at the International Film Festival of India in Panaji, Goa. And it is significant, particularly when the country is celebrating the centenary of Indian Cinema, a statement issued by the institute said.