Depression, suicide, domestic abuse: The manufactured drama around Pratyusha...
Even as investigations are on, many of Pratyusha Banerjee ’s friends from the TV industry have their own version of the tragedy. The post Depression, suicide, domestic abuse: The manufactured drama...
View ArticlePouring kerosene on oneself ‘merely preparation’ to commit suicide, not...
A man accused of trying to commit suicide by pouring kerosene oil on himself at an MCD office here 16 years ago, has been acquitted by a Delhi court which said it was "merely a preparation" to commit...
View ArticleCharged with abetment of suicide, Pratyusha Banerjee’s boyfriend Rahul Raj...
After Rahul Raj's new lawyer Ashok Sarogi moved the application, the matter was adjourned for the day and and has been posted for hearing on Thursday. The post Charged with abetment of suicide,...
View ArticleDepressing state of mental health: 50% increase in cases since 1990, but...
In spite of huge costs to the economy, investments by governments in improving the mental health of its population is abysmal. The post Depressing state of mental health: 50% increase in cases since...
View ArticlePratyusha Banerjee death: CINTAA action against Rakhi Sawant, Dolly Bindra
The Cine and TV Artistes Association has decided to take action against Dolly Bindra and Rakhi Sawant for insensitive remarks on Pratyusha Banerjee's death The post Pratyusha Banerjee death: CINTAA...
View ArticleDepressed techie from Hyderabad inhales nitrogen to end life
A young techie committed suicide by inhaling nitrogen as he was depressed over the failure of a mobile application developed by him The post Depressed techie from Hyderabad inhales nitrogen to end life...
View ArticleOur silent relationship with mental health: Stigma is still strong in India
In India, mental health is a topic that is rarely discussed. But with cases of suicide and depression spiralling, it's time to do away with the stigma. The post Our silent relationship with mental...
View ArticleRahul Raj Singh gets bail; suicide not murder: Latest updates on Pratyusha...
Bombay HC granted anticipatory bail to Rahul Raj Singh on Monday, who was accused of abetting the suicide of actress Pratyusha Banerjee. The post Rahul Raj Singh gets bail; suicide not murder: Latest...
View ArticleJharkhand: Man commits suicide after finding no water 700 feet below the earth
A man committed suicide in Jharkhand's Giridih district as a result of severe water crisis in the state, sources said on Wednesday. The post Jharkhand: Man commits suicide after finding no water 700...
View ArticleYoung gay, bisexual men more likely to attempt suicide
Gay and bisexual men under the age of 26 are six times more likely to attempt suicide or self-harm compared to those aged over 45, a new study has claimed. The post Young gay, bisexual men more likely...
View ArticleKota: 17-year-old cracks IIT-JEE, commits suicide over low scores
A 17-year-old IIT aspirant, allegedly jumped to her death on Thursday as she was disappointed with her scores in IIT-JEE Mains, police said. The post Kota: 17-year-old cracks IIT-JEE, commits suicide...
View ArticleJiah Khan case: HC refuses to extend stay on trial against Sooraj Pancholi
The Bombay High Court today refused to extend the stay granted on trial against actor Sooraj Pancholi in the Jiah Khan suicide case. The post Jiah Khan case: HC refuses to extend stay on trial against...
View ArticleJiah Khan case: Prosecution seeks murder, rape charge against Sooraj Pancholi
The prosecution in the Jiah Khan suicide case on Thursday sought to invoke murder charge against Sooraj Pancholi. The post Jiah Khan case: Prosecution seeks murder, rape charge against Sooraj Pancholi...
View ArticleSelf-harm is leading cause of death among adolescents, reveals new study
A report published by the Lancet Commission on adolescent health and well-being reveals that problems with the greatest significance are related to mental health, inclusive self-harm and suicide. The...
View ArticleGurgaon: 30-year-old CRPF officer commits suicide in hostel room
A 30-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer from Karnataka in training committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan, police said on Wednesday. The post Gurgaon: 30-year-old...
View ArticleFrench teenager livestreams her suicide on Periscope
Footage of the woman's actual death was removed by Periscope but some of the video leading up to the suicide was republished by users The post French teenager livestreams her suicide on Periscope...
View ArticleMan from Madhya Pradesh found hanging near Parliament, suicide note recovered
A 39-year-old man, identified as Ram Dayal Verma was found hanging from a tree near Parliament House on Thursday morning. The post Man from Madhya Pradesh found hanging near Parliament, suicide note...
View ArticleConstable deployed at Uma Bharti’s residence kills self
A Delhi Police Head constable deployed at Union Minister Uma Bharti's residence here allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service gun on Sunday night. The post Constable deployed at...
View ArticleGurugram: Britannica COO Vineet Whig jumps to death from 19th floor
A top executive of Encyclopedia Britannica allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 19th floor of a building in DLF Phase-III, police said. The post Gurugram: Britannica COO Vineet Whig jumps to...
View ArticleNew Delhi: Man jumps before Metro train, survives
A 27-year-old man on Tuesday tried to commit suicide by jumping in front of a Delhi Metro train but miraculously survived, an official said. The post New Delhi: Man jumps before Metro train, survives...
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