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This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
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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/health
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Excessive Smartphone Use Can Contribute To Eating Disorders, Study Reveals Link
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Researchers showed that young people who are hooked on their phones, meaning they feel anxious without them or can't stop using them, are much more likely to struggle with food and body image.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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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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China Woman Stays Calm Without Phone For 8 Hours In Unique Contest, Wins $1,400
- Monday December 9, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
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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Anand Mahindra Shares Thought-Provoking Video Of A Child Confusing Food For Phone: ''Oh No...''
- Sunday January 21, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
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 | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
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 | Edited by Ritu Singh
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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Smartphone Use Could Be Hurting Your Relationship, Study Shows
- Monday December 12, 2022
- Press Trust of India
Smartphone usage, when excessive, can hurt the relationship of married couples in India, a study by smart device maker Vivo said on Monday. The study found that 67 percent of people confessed to being on their phones even while they're spending time with their spouse.
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Digital Detox" Fasting To Stay Away From Internet, Smartphones
- Thursday September 8, 2022
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
Members of the Jain community in Madhya Pradesh observed a 24-hour "digital detox" fast or fast without internet on Wednesday during the ongoing 'Paryushan Parva' festival.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nothing To See... Just A Gorilla Addicted To Smartphone
- Wednesday April 20, 2022
- World News | Edited by NDTV Newsdesk
A gorilla named Amare at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, US, has brought the Internet to a standstill with the news of its smartphone addiction
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www.ndtv.com
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Oppo's New Age-Based System to Combat Smartphone Gaming Addiction: Report
- Thursday March 19, 2020
- NDTV
Oppo has introduced a new system to help curb the rampant smartphone gaming addiction epidemic among youngsters. This comes as manufacturers, developers and governments alike are in efforts to tackle smartphone gaming addiction.
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www.gadgets360.com
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This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Excessive Smartphone Use Can Contribute To Eating Disorders, Study Reveals Link
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Researchers showed that young people who are hooked on their phones, meaning they feel anxious without them or can't stop using them, are much more likely to struggle with food and body image.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
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
-
China Woman Stays Calm Without Phone For 8 Hours In Unique Contest, Wins $1,400
- Monday December 9, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The challenge was designed to highlight the growing dependence on technology and encourage people to embrace mindfulness and digital detox practices.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Anand Mahindra Shares Thought-Provoking Video Of A Child Confusing Food For Phone: ''Oh No...''
- Sunday January 21, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
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 | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
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
-
''Step Away'': Harsh Goenka Shares Thought-Provoking Video On How Phones Impact Relationships
- Sunday December 24, 2023
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
While phones keep us connected and help maintain relationships, in some ways, they drive a wedge between us, too.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Smartphone Use Could Be Hurting Your Relationship, Study Shows
- Monday December 12, 2022
- Press Trust of India
Smartphone usage, when excessive, can hurt the relationship of married couples in India, a study by smart device maker Vivo said on Monday. The study found that 67 percent of people confessed to being on their phones even while they're spending time with their spouse.
-
www.gadgets360.com
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"Digital Detox" Fasting To Stay Away From Internet, Smartphones
- Thursday September 8, 2022
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
Members of the Jain community in Madhya Pradesh observed a 24-hour "digital detox" fast or fast without internet on Wednesday during the ongoing 'Paryushan Parva' festival.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Nothing To See... Just A Gorilla Addicted To Smartphone
- Wednesday April 20, 2022
- World News | Edited by NDTV Newsdesk
A gorilla named Amare at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, US, has brought the Internet to a standstill with the news of its smartphone addiction
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Oppo's New Age-Based System to Combat Smartphone Gaming Addiction: Report
- Thursday March 19, 2020
- NDTV
Oppo has introduced a new system to help curb the rampant smartphone gaming addiction epidemic among youngsters. This comes as manufacturers, developers and governments alike are in efforts to tackle smartphone gaming addiction.
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www.gadgets360.com