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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Doomscrolling Before Bed? Here's What It's Doing To Your Brain
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scrolling late at night exposes you to blue light, which suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body it's time to sleep.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Drafts Policy To Tackle Digital Addiction Among Schoolchildren
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
The policy proposes a structured, school-based approach focused on prevention, early identification, and management of digital overuse.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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www.ndtv.com
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You Might Skip Alcohol, But These 8 Habits Are Still Ageing You Faster
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Prolonged sitting without exercise can accelerate ageing and increase mortality risks similar to smoking or obesity.
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www.ndtv.com
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Harry Potter Actor Daniel Radcliffe Calls For On-Set Therapy For Child Actors: Experts Tell Why This Is Critical
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Mental health advocates and former child stars, such as Daniel Radcliffe and Noah Schnapp, have increasingly called for mandatory therapy to manage mental health challenges.
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www.ndtv.com
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Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, sleep disorders and declining academic performance.
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www.ndtv.com
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After Andhra, Karnataka Considers Smartphone Curbs for Students Under 16
- Sunday February 22, 2026
- India News | Reported by Reethu Rajpurohit
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
- Saturday February 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Doomscrolling Before Bed? Here's What It's Doing To Your Brain
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scrolling late at night exposes you to blue light, which suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body it's time to sleep.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
Karnataka Drafts Policy To Tackle Digital Addiction Among Schoolchildren
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
The policy proposes a structured, school-based approach focused on prevention, early identification, and management of digital overuse.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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www.ndtv.com
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You Might Skip Alcohol, But These 8 Habits Are Still Ageing You Faster
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Prolonged sitting without exercise can accelerate ageing and increase mortality risks similar to smoking or obesity.
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www.ndtv.com
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Harry Potter Actor Daniel Radcliffe Calls For On-Set Therapy For Child Actors: Experts Tell Why This Is Critical
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Mental health advocates and former child stars, such as Daniel Radcliffe and Noah Schnapp, have increasingly called for mandatory therapy to manage mental health challenges.
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www.ndtv.com
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Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, sleep disorders and declining academic performance.
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www.ndtv.com
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After Andhra, Karnataka Considers Smartphone Curbs for Students Under 16
- Sunday February 22, 2026
- India News | Reported by Reethu Rajpurohit
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
- Saturday February 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle