From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
‘I'd choose smoking over social media for my kids’: Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen's controversial comment goes viral, sparks debateDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sparked controversy comparing children's social media use to smoking. She later apologized, stating...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” — Are modern people losing freedom to society, fear, pressure, and invisible mental control despite living in a more connected world?Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau still drives powerful conversations about freedom, society, mental pressure, and authentic living...
29 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Quote of the day by Demi Moore: “There’s nothing wrong with having a desire to want nice things…”Hollywood star Demi Moore's words are resonating today. She states wanting nice things is fine, but valuing oneself based on possessions is...
14 May, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Quote of the day by American singer-songwriter Ray Charles: 'Addiction isn’t good or bad, it depends on what you’re addicted to'Legendary musician Ray Charles, "The Genius," revolutionised soul music by mixing genres. Despite early blindness, he achieved global fame....
04 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
How new online gaming rules will change your income tax and legal exposure depending on the kind of game you playAn online game is any game played on a phone, laptop, or digital device, operated through software using the internet or any form of electr...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
EU broadcasters say Digital Fairness Act should target Big Tech, not themLeading European media outlets are raising alarms to EU regulators, urging that the forthcoming legislation against unfair digital practice...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Are you affected? Millions could lose social media access under new rules this summerMillions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using platforms like TikTo...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
‘Want them to know what it is like being a human’: Actor Madhavan shares Hollywood star Hugh Grant's advice on keeping children away from smartphones, tablets and laptopsActors R Madhavan and Hugh Grant are speaking out against excessive technology use. Grant shared his personal practice of taking technology...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath shares a parenting reality, reveals what screens are doing to kids, and it’s scary: WatchNithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, voiced concerns over excessive digital device use by children, warning of long-term dependency. Cogni...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Your phone is making you older: One day your reels addiction may lead to panic disorder, poor digestion & permanent sleep damageIndians spent a staggering 1.1 trillion hours on smartphones in 2024, with 70% on social media and gaming. This excessive screen time, part...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media banIndonesia has issued a second summons to Google and Meta. The tech giants allegedly ignored a new ban on social media for users under 16. T...
02 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM 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
Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessScreen impact addictive use of smartphones, gaming and social media linked to lost study hours, lower productivity, sleep disruption and ri...
30 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Economic Survey: Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessIndia's Economic Survey warns of a digital addiction crisis. It proposes age-based online access and school digital wellness programs. Meas...
30 Jan, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Govt to discuss draft gaming rules with schools, parents & teachers this weekThe closed-door meetings are expected to discuss the rules proposed by the IT ministry in the draft gaming rules released earlier this mont...
11 Jan, 2023, 12.35 AM IST