Addiction
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Meta trial: New Mexico prosecutors present video depositions of Zuckerberg, Mosseri
Technology | Mar 04, 2026, 12:19 PM ISTNew Mexico prosecutors presented video depositions of Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri in a trial accusing Meta of failing to disclose harmful effects of Instagram on children, including addiction and child safety risks.
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Maharashtra sets up task force to study digital addiction among children; report by next session
Maharashtra | Feb 26, 2026, 10:40 AM ISTThe task force, which will include members from both the Houses of the state legislature, will submit its report before the next session of the legislature.
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Is social media clinically addictive? Instagram chief says no in trial
Technology | Feb 12, 2026, 06:58 AM ISTInstagram head Adam Mosseri told a Los Angeles court that he does not believe people can be clinically addicted to social media. His testimony comes in a landmark case seeking to hold platforms accountable for alleged harms to children.
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Meta, TikTok and YouTube face explosive trial over claims they addicted and harmed children
Technology | Jan 27, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTMeta, TikTok and YouTube are facing a landmark US trial over allegations that their platforms were deliberately designed to addict children and harm their mental health. Executives including Mark Zuckerberg are expected to testify.
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This new psychological test shows how severe your phone addiction really is
Lifestyle | Dec 02, 2025, 08:18 PM ISTA new psychological test created by Saurashtra University measures how severe your phone dependency is. The govt-recognised tool helps detect and manage nomophobia in young people.
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Your smartphone is parasite: Here's how it affects you according to researchers
Technology | Jun 02, 2025, 12:19 PM ISTThe smartphone has shifted from a mutually beneficial tool to one that often behaves like a parasite. Nowadays, it seems to serve the interests of companies and advertisers more than it serves our own needs.
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Yoga With Swami Ramdev, 13 April 2025: What did the Japanese study reveal about the heartbeat of Indians?
Yoga | Apr 13, 2025, 09:31 AM ISTIn a recent study done in Japan, the heart beat of us Indians has been found to be 15% higher due to our hectic life and mobile addiction... the signals of hunger and thirst have become weaker than normal... the falling melatonin levels are affecting sleep...
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Yoga With Swami Ramdev, 12 April 2025 : How to become healthy and strong with naturopathy?
Yoga | Apr 12, 2025, 10:30 AM ISTIn childhood, fear of darkness...worry about studies and getting beaten...fear of getting low marks in exams...or failing...yes..when we grow up--whether it is a matter of job..or court...matter of money..or family...remember--when there was a problem..then by taking whose name all the problems woul
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Yoga With Swami Ramdev, 11 April 2025 : How is LED light making people sick?
Yoga | Apr 11, 2025, 09:22 AM ISTHave you ever thought that this white light will become the enemy of health... It looks so beautiful and bright... It makes us feel like it is day even at night... But is it really true that these rays are making us sick every moment... This bright LED light everywhere is absorbing Vitamin B-12 and
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Yoga With Swami Ramdev, 10 April 2025: What is the formula to put a brake on increasing age?
Yoga | Apr 10, 2025, 09:57 AM ISTWe all need to learn from the 'Blue Zone Countries'... We need to improve the 'Quality of Life'. Instead of going to the gym, do household chores... Instead of going by car around the house, walk... Take 7 to 8 hours of sleep every day... Improve mutual relationships... Strengthen social-family ties
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Yoga With Swami Ramdev, 9 April 2025: Know the formula to stay young for 100 years
Yoga | Apr 09, 2025, 09:58 AM ISTIn youth we run after problems, in old age problems run after us...but think if old age never comes...body may grow old but heart should always remain a child...only then you can enjoy life to its fullest...keep your mind young, believe me you will never grow old...
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Yoga 08 April 2025: Mobile addiction is increasing the disease… How dangerous is 'text neck syndrome'?
Yoga | Apr 08, 2025, 09:54 AM ISTMobile addiction is increasing the disease..how dangerous is 'text neck syndrome'? Mobile Addiction This is very important Meenakshi..because everyday excessive use of smart phone is giving new problems...one of them is---'text neck syndrome'
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Mobile phone addiction can spoil your children's health, know from Baba Ramdev how to overcome
Health | Feb 09, 2025, 08:47 AM ISTProtect your child's health from mobile phone addiction! Learn expert tips from Baba Ramdev on how to overcome this harmful habit. Know simple yet effective ways to promote healthy screen use.
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Arunachal Police dismisses claims of spread of 'strawberry meth candy' among school children
Arunachal Pradesh | Jan 31, 2025, 11:20 PM ISTCapital Superintendent of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh clarified that social media posts claiming a narcotic drug "strawberry meth" or "strawberry quick" is being distributed to schoolchildren in the form of candies are not correct.
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Tehqiqat: Once they smelled it...children would have become murderers!
News | Nov 16, 2024, 07:16 PM ISTDrugs...Cartel...Mexico...America...Latin America...Europe...Africa...Till now you thought all these were very distant things...What do we have to do with all this? -Give?
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What is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)? 5 ways to overcome this digital craving
Lifestyle | Jun 13, 2024, 10:15 AM ISTInternet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is excessive internet use that interferes with daily life. Learn effective strategies to regain control and balance offline activities for a healthier lifestyle.
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Want your kids to stop eating junk? 5 helpful ways to tackle the addiction
Food | Mar 07, 2024, 02:15 PM ISTHelp your kids break free from junk food addiction with these practical strategies. Empower them to make healthier choices and lead happier, healthier lives.
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Kanye West's addiction to porn led to 'destruction' of his family, here's what the rapper said
Hollywood | Sep 02, 2022, 10:38 PM ISTRapper Kanye West has admitted that he is addicted to porn and said that it "destroyed" his family. He has divorced his wife Kim Kardashian.
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6 tips that will help you ditch cell phone addiction
Lifestyle | Jan 25, 2022, 05:09 PM ISTMindlessly scrolling through your cell phone not only wastes precious time on hand but can also induce anxiety. Here are a few tips tips that can help you spend lesser time on the mobile phone and be in the moment.
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Psychological impact of excessive gaming and ways to manage internet dependency
Health | Nov 16, 2021, 07:03 PM ISTInternet gaming can result in psycho-social and behavioural changes affecting their daily activities. Apart from physical health issues such as sleep disturbances and eating habits, internet gaming and addiction can have a psychological impact, such as Anxiety, Depression, Social Phobia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, etc.