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Turning Pages, Not Screens: Tamil Nadu Man's Scooter Library Sparks A Reading Revival
At a time when most people are addicted to mobile phones and reading is on the decline, a post graduate in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi is nurturing reading in a unique way.
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Unemployed Man With MBA Degree Arrested In Delhi For Phone Snatching
An MBA graduate from a reputed university, who allegedly turned to snatching, was arrested in southwest Delhi's Dwarka with seven stolen mobile phones and a lifted scooter, police said on Tuesday.
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Punjab Village Battles Mobile Addiction With Bizarre 'Sit-Still' Challenge
A small village in Punjab has launched an ingeniously simple, and physically challenging competition to combat smartphone addiction: a sit-down marathon where participants cannot use their phones, sleep, or stand up for any reason.
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Unemployed Madhya Pradesh Man Kills Wife After Argument Over PUBG Game
In a shocking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district, a 24-year-old woman identified as Neha Patel was allegedly killed by her husband after she asked him to focus on finding work instead of spending hours playing the mobile game PUBG.
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Mother's Note About Son's Screen Addiction Found On Train Sparks Debate In China
Her parents also changed their habits. They used to read books instead of looking at the phone at night. This also helped her in reducing her phone usage.
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20-Year-Old Gaming Addict Kills Mother After Being Caught Stealing Jewellery
A 20-year-old man addicted to mobile phone gaming allegedly killed his 45-year-old mother in Lucknow after she caught him stealing her jewellery to repay his mounting debts from online betting losses, police said on Monday.
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Lucknow Police Links 14-Year-Old Boy's Suicide To Gaming Addiction
A 14-year-old boy in Lucknow who committed suicide two days ago was addicted to mobile gaming for the last two months and had lost Rs 14 lakh from his father's bank account, police said on Wednesday.
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How Safe Are Your Eyes From Smartphone Light? What Studies Say
Many experts advise not to use mobile phones before bed, or reduce the screen time overall.
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Top Chinese Student Locked Out By Parents After "Low" Exam Score In Gaokao
His parents feared he wouldn't qualify for a top-tier "985" university and blamed his mobile phone use for the result.
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Is Mobile Phone Addiction As Bad As Drug Abuse? This Kerala Film Says So
E Valayam released in Kerala theatres on June 13
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Your Smartphone Is A Parasite, According To Evolution
Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been with us throughout human history. Yet, the greatest parasite now is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design. Its host? Every human on Earth with a wifi signal.
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Teen Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Being Stopped From Playing Mobile Game In Haryana
A 15-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in Haryana's Kurukshetra district after his family stopped him from playing a mobile phone game, police said on Friday.
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Total War: Empire Review – A Frustrating But Addictive Strategy Game
Total War: Empire, released in 2009, is now available on iPhone and Android with a new interface. Players control powerful empires in North America, Europe, and parts of India, engaging in land and naval battles. This acclaimed game offers an optimized mobile experience for turn-based strategy enthusiasts. But is it worth the asking price? Find out...
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"Doesn't Matter If You Die": Bengaluru Man Slams Son Against Wall, Kills Him
A man killed his 14-year-old son in Bengaluru yesterday by slamming his head against a wall after an argument about his mobile addiction and lack of interest in studies, sending shockwaves across the city.
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UP Teacher Sacked After His Phone Reveals How Long He Played Candy Crush
Addiction to the mobile game Candy Crush cost a teacher in a government school his job.
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Turning Pages, Not Screens: Tamil Nadu Man's Scooter Library Sparks A Reading Revival
At a time when most people are addicted to mobile phones and reading is on the decline, a post graduate in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi is nurturing reading in a unique way.
-
Unemployed Man With MBA Degree Arrested In Delhi For Phone Snatching
An MBA graduate from a reputed university, who allegedly turned to snatching, was arrested in southwest Delhi's Dwarka with seven stolen mobile phones and a lifted scooter, police said on Tuesday.
-
Punjab Village Battles Mobile Addiction With Bizarre 'Sit-Still' Challenge
A small village in Punjab has launched an ingeniously simple, and physically challenging competition to combat smartphone addiction: a sit-down marathon where participants cannot use their phones, sleep, or stand up for any reason.
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Unemployed Madhya Pradesh Man Kills Wife After Argument Over PUBG Game
In a shocking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district, a 24-year-old woman identified as Neha Patel was allegedly killed by her husband after she asked him to focus on finding work instead of spending hours playing the mobile game PUBG.
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Mother's Note About Son's Screen Addiction Found On Train Sparks Debate In China
Her parents also changed their habits. They used to read books instead of looking at the phone at night. This also helped her in reducing her phone usage.
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20-Year-Old Gaming Addict Kills Mother After Being Caught Stealing Jewellery
A 20-year-old man addicted to mobile phone gaming allegedly killed his 45-year-old mother in Lucknow after she caught him stealing her jewellery to repay his mounting debts from online betting losses, police said on Monday.
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Lucknow Police Links 14-Year-Old Boy's Suicide To Gaming Addiction
A 14-year-old boy in Lucknow who committed suicide two days ago was addicted to mobile gaming for the last two months and had lost Rs 14 lakh from his father's bank account, police said on Wednesday.
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How Safe Are Your Eyes From Smartphone Light? What Studies Say
Many experts advise not to use mobile phones before bed, or reduce the screen time overall.
-
Top Chinese Student Locked Out By Parents After "Low" Exam Score In Gaokao
His parents feared he wouldn't qualify for a top-tier "985" university and blamed his mobile phone use for the result.
-
Is Mobile Phone Addiction As Bad As Drug Abuse? This Kerala Film Says So
E Valayam released in Kerala theatres on June 13
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Your Smartphone Is A Parasite, According To Evolution
Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been with us throughout human history. Yet, the greatest parasite now is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design. Its host? Every human on Earth with a wifi signal.
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Teen Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Being Stopped From Playing Mobile Game In Haryana
A 15-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in Haryana's Kurukshetra district after his family stopped him from playing a mobile phone game, police said on Friday.
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Total War: Empire Review – A Frustrating But Addictive Strategy Game
Total War: Empire, released in 2009, is now available on iPhone and Android with a new interface. Players control powerful empires in North America, Europe, and parts of India, engaging in land and naval battles. This acclaimed game offers an optimized mobile experience for turn-based strategy enthusiasts. But is it worth the asking price? Find out...
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"Doesn't Matter If You Die": Bengaluru Man Slams Son Against Wall, Kills Him
A man killed his 14-year-old son in Bengaluru yesterday by slamming his head against a wall after an argument about his mobile addiction and lack of interest in studies, sending shockwaves across the city.
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UP Teacher Sacked After His Phone Reveals How Long He Played Candy Crush
Addiction to the mobile game Candy Crush cost a teacher in a government school his job.
