digital addiction

Kamlesh D. Patel, known as Daaji, stresses parents must be role models for children. He advises sharing stories, spending quality time, and encouraging real interactions. Practices like meditation and yoga profoundly shape young minds. Daaji highlights that children learn from parental examples, even if the impact is delayed.

A marketing professional from India highlights a surprising shift: older adults are now deeply engrossed in their smartphones, mirroring the very habits they once criticized in younger generations. This digital immersion, often without prior internet exposure, presents unique challenges and a reversal of parental guidance regarding screen time, sparking concern for their well-being.

Major European media companies are urging EU officials to reconsider a new law. They fear the Digital Fairness Act, aimed at online consumer protection, could unintentionally damage their businesses. The companies argue that existing regulations already cover their operations. They want the focus to be on large tech firms where responsibility gaps exist, not on established media sectors.

From nearly 200,000 hours of content in 2025 to 87.58 crore multi-screen users, India’s media boom is accelerating, but parallel research points to rising concerns over sleep disruption, cognitive fatigue and children’s screen dependency

A recent AIIMS-Delhi study suggests a link between higher screen time in children under one year and increased autism-related concerns. Experts are cautioning parents against early screen exposure, emphasizing that human interaction and play are crucial for infant brain development. Doctors advise limiting screen use and prioritizing conversation and play for healthy cognitive and social growth.

Youngsters are developing a physiological crisis due to excessive screen time, ignoring bodily signals to urinate. Medical specialists warn this habit, driven by the 'just one more' digital culture, leads to recurrent abdominal pain and urinary tract infections. This 'voiding dysfunction' can cause lasting issues as the body forgets normal functions, impacting concentration and self-esteem.

For adolescents, who are already navigating intense physical and emotional changes, constant exposure to social media can be damaging

Frustrated by the difficulty of sharing videos online, three friends in 2005 decided to build their own solution. This simple fix, born from an everyday problem, evolved into YouTube, the world's leading video-sharing platform. Its specialization in video, unlike general social media, removed friction and made sharing effortless, perfectly timed with the rise of broadband and digital media consumption.

Adults are concerned about children's phone use and reduced attention spans. The article argues digital discipline begins at home, not school. Children learn screen habits by observing adults. Schools can set rules, but parents control most of a child's life. The focus should be on adult behavior and establishing healthy daily habits at home.

A former domestic help, Rahul, allegedly raped and murdered a civil services aspirant in South Delhi. Driven by debt from gambling, addiction, and resentment after losing his job, Meena used his knowledge of the victim's home to gain entry.

Restaurants across the US are increasingly implementing phone-free dining policies, encouraging patrons to disconnect from their devices. This trend aims to enhance the dining experience by fostering better focus on food and company, leading to greater enjoyment and connection. Experts highlight the benefits of being present, combating digital overload, and rediscovering meaningful interactions.

From May 1, India’s online gaming sector enters a new regime: money-based games are prohibited, while e-sports and social gaming face tighter oversight. A central regulator, payment curbs and compliance rules aim to end years of legal ambiguity