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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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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
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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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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 | 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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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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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
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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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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 | 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