India’s Hidden Crisis: Are We Becoming the Loneliest Nation?
India, home to 1.4 billion people, faces a silent epidemic—loneliness. Smartphones and social media are reshaping human connections, while mental health struggles rise. Experts say boredom isn’t bad and gossip can be therapeutic. Can India balance digital progress with emotional well-being? NDTV’s Science Editor spoke to Dr. Nand Kumar, leading mental health specialist and Professor of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi
