‘Brain Rot’ is everywhere — here’s why the Internet can’t stop talking about itBrain rot, a new term for mental fatigue, is gaining attention. Excessive online content consumption, especially on social media, is linked...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addictionThe Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly p...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Excessive screen time in children linked to health, cognitive risks: StudyRecent findings indicate that young Indians are becoming increasingly tethered to their screens, with many surpassing the recommended globa...
13 Mar, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Is doomscrolling quietly damaging teen brains? Scientists warn it is more than just a waste of timeScientists have revealed that excessive passive scrolling, or doomscrolling, is severely impacting teenage mental health. Teens glued to sc...
10 Jun, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Netflix releases Adolescence star Owen Cooper’s audition tape | How he landed the role of Jamie MillerWith Adolescence now streaming on Netflix, Owen Cooper’s standout performance has paved the way for significant new opportunities.
25 Mar, 2025, 12.56 AM IST
Stephen Graham’s Adolescence streaming: Release date revealed for US and UKWith a gripping storyline and a powerhouse cast Adolescence promises to be one of Netflix’s most compelling dramas of the year.
31 Jan, 2025, 12.52 AM IST
Study reveals social media's growing influence on eating disorders among adolescents. Here is what parents need to knowIncreasing screen time and social media use significantly raise the risk of eating disorders among teens. Exposure to unattainable body ide...
28 Jan, 2025, 07.49 PM IST
What's the deal with social media and youth mental health?Social media's impact on youth mental health is a concern worldwide. Studies show mental health crisis among young people. The rise in psyc...
11 Apr, 2024, 02.07 PM IST
New UCLA Study Finds Gen Z Teens Want Less Sex on ScreenIn a recent UCLA study, it was revealed that today's Gen Z teens are calling for a decrease in explicit content in TV and movies, with over...
26 Oct, 2023, 12.33 AM IST
Watching TV, mobile not only hurting your kid's eyes, it's also damaging heart & mind: StudyA new research study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2023 suggests that sedentary children are at an increased ris...
26 Oct, 2023, 12.04 AM IST
Worried about the amount of time your kids are spending on computers? New study shows up to 5 hrs of screen time isn't harmfulThe study found no association between screens and a child's depression or anxiety.
21 Oct, 2021, 04.11 PM IST
Have trouble dozing off? Cutting smartphone usage can reverse sleep problems in a weekThe lack of sleep increase risk of more serious long-term health issues such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
20 May, 2019, 06.05 PM IST
Smartphones, tablets and video games: Is screen time changing the structure of kids's brains?The onslaught of tech screens has been transformative for young people, not for the better.
10 Dec, 2018, 12.00 PM IST
Parents, take note: Online casino games may up gambling risk in teensFree online casino gaming may build excitement for gambling & encourage transition into monetary gambling.
26 Oct, 2018, 11.21 AM IST
Want to lose weight? Sleep on timeTeenagers and adults who go to bed late on weeknights are more likely to gain weight than their peers who hit the sack early.
02 Oct, 2015, 03.04 PM IST
Jindal Steel and Power Ltd gets India CSR Community Initiative awardJSPL's CSR programme is Kishori Express - an adolescent anaemia control drive on wheels for timely detection and rectification of anaemia a...
28 Apr, 2015, 12.59 PM IST
Facebook doesn't cause depression: Study"Our study is the first to present scientific evidence on the suggested link between social-media use and risk of depression," Jelenchick s...
10 Jul, 2012, 05.54 PM IST