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What Is Smartphone Withdrawal? Signs Your Mind May Be Too Attached To Your Phone
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Smartphone withdrawal refers to the emotional and psychological discomfort some people experience when they are unable to use their phones or suddenly reduce screen time.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Dies After 'Toad Vaccine' Ritual: Here's Why Experts Warn Against It
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Medical experts say so-called "toad vaccine" rituals can carry life-threatening risks and should never be considered safe alternatives to evidence-based healthcare.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is A Digital Detox And Will It Make You Healthier?
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Joanne Orlando
The term "digital detox" stems from detoxification, the process of safely getting a person off an addictive substance such as alcohol or drugs. This is usually done with support from a health-care professional.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Kabhi India Aa Ke Dekho": Iran's "Cultural Detox" Jibe At Trump Over "Hell-Hole" Remark
- Friday April 24, 2026
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
Taking to X, Iran's Consulate General in Mumbai shared a video documenting Maharashtra's rich cultural and geographical heritage and said Trump needs a "cultural detox".
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www.ndtv.com
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Parth Samthaan Goes On Social Media Detox After Trolls Attack His Family: "Pointless To Take Names"
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Entertainment | IANS
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Television star Parth Samthaan has decided to step away from social media for sometime, after facing alleged personal attacks targeting him and his family.
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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36,000 People Quit Social Media For Six Weeks. Here's What Researchers Found
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The scale makes this one of the largest deactivation studies ever run, and the first to isolate Instagram's effects.
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www.ndtv.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.
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www.ndtv.com
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Doomscrolling Before Bed? Here's What It's Doing To Your Brain
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scrolling late at night exposes you to blue light, which suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body it's time to sleep.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bryan Johnson Lists 6 Benefits Of 40-Hour Social Media Fast: "Powerful Longevity Therapy"
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Bryan Johnson said he now plans to continue weekly social media breaks, and also encouraged others to join him.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
- Saturday February 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Karan Johar Announces Digital Detox, Asks Universe To Give Him Strength
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
"Digital Detox for a week ! No doom scrolling! No DMs!" wrote Karan Johar
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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One Week Social Media Detox Can Significantly Reduce Anxiety And Depression: Study
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
People involved in the study reported 16 per cent few anxiety symptoms, 24.8 per cent fewer symptoms of depression, and 14.5 per cent less insomnia.
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www.ndtv.com
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Weeklong Social Media Cutback Linked To Better Mental Health, Study Finds
- Saturday November 29, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study of 295 young adults found that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day for one week resulted in lower anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms.
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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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What Is Digital Fasting? Solution For New-Age Mental Health Issues
- Monday June 9, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Digital fasting, also known as digital detox, includes abstaining from using digital devices and technology for a certain period of time.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is Smartphone Withdrawal? Signs Your Mind May Be Too Attached To Your Phone
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Smartphone withdrawal refers to the emotional and psychological discomfort some people experience when they are unable to use their phones or suddenly reduce screen time.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Man Dies After 'Toad Vaccine' Ritual: Here's Why Experts Warn Against It
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Medical experts say so-called "toad vaccine" rituals can carry life-threatening risks and should never be considered safe alternatives to evidence-based healthcare.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Is A Digital Detox And Will It Make You Healthier?
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Joanne Orlando
The term "digital detox" stems from detoxification, the process of safely getting a person off an addictive substance such as alcohol or drugs. This is usually done with support from a health-care professional.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Kabhi India Aa Ke Dekho": Iran's "Cultural Detox" Jibe At Trump Over "Hell-Hole" Remark
- Friday April 24, 2026
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
Taking to X, Iran's Consulate General in Mumbai shared a video documenting Maharashtra's rich cultural and geographical heritage and said Trump needs a "cultural detox".
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www.ndtv.com
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Parth Samthaan Goes On Social Media Detox After Trolls Attack His Family: "Pointless To Take Names"
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Entertainment | IANS
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Television star Parth Samthaan has decided to step away from social media for sometime, after facing alleged personal attacks targeting him and his family.
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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36,000 People Quit Social Media For Six Weeks. Here's What Researchers Found
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The scale makes this one of the largest deactivation studies ever run, and the first to isolate Instagram's effects.
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www.ndtv.com
-
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
-
Doomscrolling Before Bed? Here's What It's Doing To Your Brain
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scrolling late at night exposes you to blue light, which suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body it's time to sleep.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Bryan Johnson Lists 6 Benefits Of 40-Hour Social Media Fast: "Powerful Longevity Therapy"
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Bryan Johnson said he now plans to continue weekly social media breaks, and also encouraged others to join him.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
- Saturday February 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Karan Johar Announces Digital Detox, Asks Universe To Give Him Strength
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
"Digital Detox for a week ! No doom scrolling! No DMs!" wrote Karan Johar
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
One Week Social Media Detox Can Significantly Reduce Anxiety And Depression: Study
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
People involved in the study reported 16 per cent few anxiety symptoms, 24.8 per cent fewer symptoms of depression, and 14.5 per cent less insomnia.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Weeklong Social Media Cutback Linked To Better Mental Health, Study Finds
- Saturday November 29, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study of 295 young adults found that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day for one week resulted in lower anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
What Is Digital Fasting? Solution For New-Age Mental Health Issues
- Monday June 9, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Digital fasting, also known as digital detox, includes abstaining from using digital devices and technology for a certain period of time.
-
www.ndtv.com