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X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-focused apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook.
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Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
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Your Brain Isn't Tired, It's Overloaded: Doctor Shares Why Deep Rest Matters
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Murali Chekuri
The human brain was never designed to function without pauses. Deep relaxation is not a sign of laziness. It is a necessary form of support for the brain.
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Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, sleep disorders and declining academic performance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aly Goni Slams Trolls For Making Fun Of Anurag Dobhal's Mental Health: "Shame On You"
- Sunday March 8, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Anjali Choudhury
Aly Goni took to his Instagram stories on Saturday to express concern for Anurag Dobhal
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Mixed Reactions As Karnataka Weighs Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Karnataka News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his 17th State Budget, has sparked a wide debate after announcing that the government is considering a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.
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www.ndtv.com
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Instagram To Alert Parents If Teens Repeatedly Search For Suicide Or Self-Harm Terms
- Saturday February 28, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Instagram is introducing parental alerts that notify supervised parents if their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms, expanding its safety measures and strengthening mental health support tools.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video Of "Weak" White Tiger At Patna Zoo Sparks Concern, PETA India Intervenes
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
Video recorded by visitors showed the white tiger standing motionless for long periods, leading to speculation about malnutrition or illness.
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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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Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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www.ndtv.com
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X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-focused apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook.
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www.ndtv.com
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Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
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www.ndtv.com
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Your Brain Isn't Tired, It's Overloaded: Doctor Shares Why Deep Rest Matters
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Murali Chekuri
The human brain was never designed to function without pauses. Deep relaxation is not a sign of laziness. It is a necessary form of support for the brain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, sleep disorders and declining academic performance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aly Goni Slams Trolls For Making Fun Of Anurag Dobhal's Mental Health: "Shame On You"
- Sunday March 8, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Anjali Choudhury
Aly Goni took to his Instagram stories on Saturday to express concern for Anurag Dobhal
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Mixed Reactions As Karnataka Weighs Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Karnataka News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting his 17th State Budget, has sparked a wide debate after announcing that the government is considering a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.
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www.ndtv.com
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Instagram To Alert Parents If Teens Repeatedly Search For Suicide Or Self-Harm Terms
- Saturday February 28, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Instagram is introducing parental alerts that notify supervised parents if their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms, expanding its safety measures and strengthening mental health support tools.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video Of "Weak" White Tiger At Patna Zoo Sparks Concern, PETA India Intervenes
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
Video recorded by visitors showed the white tiger standing motionless for long periods, leading to speculation about malnutrition or illness.
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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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Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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www.ndtv.com