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Punjab Village Battles Mobile Addiction With Bizarre 'Sit-Still' Challenge
- Tuesday December 2, 2025
- India News |
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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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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Is Technology Making Kids Lonely? Princess Kate Warns Of 'Epidemic Of Disconnection'
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, warned that smartphones and other digital devices were playing a key role in an "epidemic of disconnection" that threatened the development of young children.
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www.ndtv.com
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Your Smartphone Is A Parasite, According To Evolution
- Monday June 2, 2025
- World News | The Conversation
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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www.ndtv.com
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No Apps, No Notifications: US Startup's 'Fake' Phones Spark Buzz Online
- Monday May 19, 2025
- Offbeat |
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 |
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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China Woman Stays Calm Without Phone For 8 Hours In Unique Contest, Wins $1,400
- Monday December 9, 2024
- World News |
The challenge was designed to highlight the growing dependence on technology and encourage people to embrace mindfulness and digital detox practices.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | 'We Lost Her': A Smartphone Epidemic Is Ruining Europe's New Generation
- Wednesday September 18, 2024
- Opinion | Syed Zubair Ahmed
Parent-led movements are pushing for stricter screen time regulations, and even bans in schools, calling for comprehensive policies to protect the next generation's future.
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www.ndtv.com
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France Takes Action Against Screen Addiction With Smartphone Ban In Schools
- Friday August 30, 2024
- World News |
In response to growing concerns about excessive screen time, France has introduced a law banning smartphones and other electronic devices in schools for students up to age 15.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh Doesn't Use Her Phone On Sunday For 5 Hours. Here's Why
- Sunday April 28, 2024
- Feature |
Ms Alagh said she focuses on quality time with her family, whether it's going to the park with her kids, reading a nice book, or simply being present in the moment.
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www.ndtv.com
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Children Addicted To Video Games, Smartphones At Risk Of Psychosis: Study
- Thursday April 11, 2024
- Science |
However, researchers said the technology itself is not to be blamed, adding that a child's addiction to the devices could be a warning that they are already vulnerable to mental illness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Anand Mahindra Shares Thought-Provoking Video Of A Child Confusing Food For Phone: ''Oh No...''
- Sunday January 21, 2024
- Offbeat |
In the video, a child confuses his food for a smartphone and holds it to his ears, as if he were expecting a call.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman's Unique Solution To Solve Family's Smartphone Addiction Is Viral
- Thursday January 4, 2024
- Offbeat |
As per the agreement, if anyone fails to abide by the regulations, they will be banned from ordering food through Swiggy or Zomato for a month.
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www.ndtv.com
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''Step Away'': Harsh Goenka Shares Thought-Provoking Video On How Phones Impact Relationships
- Sunday December 24, 2023
- Offbeat |
While phones keep us connected and help maintain relationships, in some ways, they drive a wedge between us, too.
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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 |
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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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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Is Technology Making Kids Lonely? Princess Kate Warns Of 'Epidemic Of Disconnection'
- Thursday October 9, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, warned that smartphones and other digital devices were playing a key role in an "epidemic of disconnection" that threatened the development of young children.
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www.ndtv.com
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Your Smartphone Is A Parasite, According To Evolution
- Monday June 2, 2025
- World News | The Conversation
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
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No Apps, No Notifications: US Startup's 'Fake' Phones Spark Buzz Online
- Monday May 19, 2025
- Offbeat |
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 |
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
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China Woman Stays Calm Without Phone For 8 Hours In Unique Contest, Wins $1,400
- Monday December 9, 2024
- World News |
The challenge was designed to highlight the growing dependence on technology and encourage people to embrace mindfulness and digital detox practices.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | 'We Lost Her': A Smartphone Epidemic Is Ruining Europe's New Generation
- Wednesday September 18, 2024
- Opinion | Syed Zubair Ahmed
Parent-led movements are pushing for stricter screen time regulations, and even bans in schools, calling for comprehensive policies to protect the next generation's future.
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www.ndtv.com
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France Takes Action Against Screen Addiction With Smartphone Ban In Schools
- Friday August 30, 2024
- World News |
In response to growing concerns about excessive screen time, France has introduced a law banning smartphones and other electronic devices in schools for students up to age 15.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh Doesn't Use Her Phone On Sunday For 5 Hours. Here's Why
- Sunday April 28, 2024
- Feature |
Ms Alagh said she focuses on quality time with her family, whether it's going to the park with her kids, reading a nice book, or simply being present in the moment.
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www.ndtv.com
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Children Addicted To Video Games, Smartphones At Risk Of Psychosis: Study
- Thursday April 11, 2024
- Science |
However, researchers said the technology itself is not to be blamed, adding that a child's addiction to the devices could be a warning that they are already vulnerable to mental illness.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Anand Mahindra Shares Thought-Provoking Video Of A Child Confusing Food For Phone: ''Oh No...''
- Sunday January 21, 2024
- Offbeat |
In the video, a child confuses his food for a smartphone and holds it to his ears, as if he were expecting a call.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman's Unique Solution To Solve Family's Smartphone Addiction Is Viral
- Thursday January 4, 2024
- Offbeat |
As per the agreement, if anyone fails to abide by the regulations, they will be banned from ordering food through Swiggy or Zomato for a month.
-
www.ndtv.com
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''Step Away'': Harsh Goenka Shares Thought-Provoking Video On How Phones Impact Relationships
- Sunday December 24, 2023
- Offbeat |
While phones keep us connected and help maintain relationships, in some ways, they drive a wedge between us, too.
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www.ndtv.com