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Punjab Village Battles Mobile Addiction With Bizarre 'Sit-Still' Challenge
- Tuesday December 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali
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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www.ndtv.com
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Mother's Note About Son's Screen Addiction Found On Train Sparks Debate In China
- Friday November 21, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
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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www.ndtv.com
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Woman, 38, Stressed Over Her Teen's Phone Addiction, Dies By Suicide In UP
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A 38-year-old woman here allegedly committed suicide after being distressed over her teenage son's growing addiction to smartphones, police said on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Will A Phone Addict Look Like In 25 Years? AI Predicts Terrifying Hunchbacked-No Hair Future
- Friday November 7, 2025
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
AI predicted a scary future for a phone addict, which includes swollen toes, hair loss, and more
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Digital Detox: The AI-Powered Stress Epidemic And How To Set A 'Screen Time Budget' That Works
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Are you addicted to scrolling? Discover how AI-driven screen time effects your mental health, hormones and learn easy steps for a safer digital life.
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www.ndtv.com
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20-Year-Old Gaming Addict Kills Mother After Being Caught Stealing Jewellery
- Monday October 6, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com
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No TikTok, Insta: Chilean School Blocks Phones, Students Reconnect With Real-World Life
- Friday September 12, 2025
- Education | AP
The first few days of the digital detox demanded some adaptation, but just a few weeks after its launch, the programme has been well received by students, teachers and parents.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Class 10 Student, Addicted To PUBG, Kills Himself As Parents Take Away Phone
- Friday August 22, 2025
- India News | Reported by Ashish Kumar Pandey, Edited by Manjiri Chitre
A Class 10 student died by suicide after his parents took away his phone for being addicted to the popular online game 'PUBG' in Telangana's Nirmal district on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Are You Addicted To Your Phone? Watch Out For These Signs
- Friday August 1, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
There are several signs that might indicate an unhealthy attachment to ones phone, ranging from anxiety without it to neglecting real-world responsibilities and connections.
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www.ndtv.com
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Top Chinese Student Locked Out By Parents After "Low" Exam Score In Gaokao
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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Is Mobile Phone Addiction As Bad As Drug Abuse? This Kerala Film Says So
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Entertainment | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin
E Valayam released in Kerala theatres on June 13
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Brazil Tribe Sues New York Times For Calling Them 'Porn Addicts' In Report
- Saturday May 24, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The report mentioned that nine months after the Marubo tribe got internet through Starlink, its teenagers were spending too much time on phones, playing violent video games, watching pornography.
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www.ndtv.com
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No Apps, No Notifications: US Startup's 'Fake' Phones Spark Buzz Online
- Monday May 19, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
This minimalist device, priced at $20, features a smooth, empty surface that allows users to mimic scrolling motions without accessing any digital content.
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www.ndtv.com
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Giving Up Your Phone For Just 3 Days Can Change Brain, Study Shows
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A new study reveals that limiting smartphone use for just 72 hours can alter brain activity, showing the influence of digital devices on neural patterns and addiction-related systems.
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www.ndtv.com
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Punjab Village Battles Mobile Addiction With Bizarre 'Sit-Still' Challenge
- Tuesday December 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali
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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www.ndtv.com
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Mother's Note About Son's Screen Addiction Found On Train Sparks Debate In China
- Friday November 21, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
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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www.ndtv.com
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Woman, 38, Stressed Over Her Teen's Phone Addiction, Dies By Suicide In UP
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A 38-year-old woman here allegedly committed suicide after being distressed over her teenage son's growing addiction to smartphones, police said on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Will A Phone Addict Look Like In 25 Years? AI Predicts Terrifying Hunchbacked-No Hair Future
- Friday November 7, 2025
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
AI predicted a scary future for a phone addict, which includes swollen toes, hair loss, and more
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Digital Detox: The AI-Powered Stress Epidemic And How To Set A 'Screen Time Budget' That Works
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Are you addicted to scrolling? Discover how AI-driven screen time effects your mental health, hormones and learn easy steps for a safer digital life.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
20-Year-Old Gaming Addict Kills Mother After Being Caught Stealing Jewellery
- Monday October 6, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com
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No TikTok, Insta: Chilean School Blocks Phones, Students Reconnect With Real-World Life
- Friday September 12, 2025
- Education | AP
The first few days of the digital detox demanded some adaptation, but just a few weeks after its launch, the programme has been well received by students, teachers and parents.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Class 10 Student, Addicted To PUBG, Kills Himself As Parents Take Away Phone
- Friday August 22, 2025
- India News | Reported by Ashish Kumar Pandey, Edited by Manjiri Chitre
A Class 10 student died by suicide after his parents took away his phone for being addicted to the popular online game 'PUBG' in Telangana's Nirmal district on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Are You Addicted To Your Phone? Watch Out For These Signs
- Friday August 1, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
There are several signs that might indicate an unhealthy attachment to ones phone, ranging from anxiety without it to neglecting real-world responsibilities and connections.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Top Chinese Student Locked Out By Parents After "Low" Exam Score In Gaokao
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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Is Mobile Phone Addiction As Bad As Drug Abuse? This Kerala Film Says So
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- Entertainment | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin
E Valayam released in Kerala theatres on June 13
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Brazil Tribe Sues New York Times For Calling Them 'Porn Addicts' In Report
- Saturday May 24, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The report mentioned that nine months after the Marubo tribe got internet through Starlink, its teenagers were spending too much time on phones, playing violent video games, watching pornography.
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www.ndtv.com
-
No Apps, No Notifications: US Startup's 'Fake' Phones Spark Buzz Online
- Monday May 19, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
This minimalist device, priced at $20, features a smooth, empty surface that allows users to mimic scrolling motions without accessing any digital content.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Giving Up Your Phone For Just 3 Days Can Change Brain, Study Shows
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A new study reveals that limiting smartphone use for just 72 hours can alter brain activity, showing the influence of digital devices on neural patterns and addiction-related systems.
-
www.ndtv.com