Why people sleep with phones next to bed? Psychology and sociology studies say it's not because of any addiction or love for gadgetsMany keep phones near their beds for practical and social reasons. This habit provides comfort and a sense of security for adults. Some use...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it till it dies out aren't afraid of missing out: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it easily aren't always resisting change. Psychology suggests this habit ...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.23 AM IST
Gen Z vs Indian parents: Should today's youth struggle just because their parents had to? Man questions 'romanticizing poverty' attitudeA viral X post has sparked a conversation about whether Gen Z should be expected to face the same struggles as previous generations. The po...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Psychology says taking your phone to the bathroom may reveal more than boredom: The hidden link between stress, dopamine, and why your brain avoids silencePsychology does not suggest that everyone who brings a phone into the bathroom has an unhealthy habit or underlying issue. Human behavior i...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Quote of the day by Keira Knightley on technology, relationships and modern life struggle: "It's impossible. You try to have any kind of relationship with your family, with a man, or with a friend..."Keira Knightley highlights a modern challenge. Smartphones and constant internet access strain relationships. Family dinners and conversati...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
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
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Your smartphone is parasite, according to evolutionSmartphones, once helpful tools, now act as digital parasites—exploiting users’ attention, time and data for corporate gain. Despite their ...
02 Jun, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
Social media addiction is real! 40% Indian parents admit their tween kids addicted to smartphonesThe report is based on responses from over 65,000 parents from 287 districts.
02 Dec, 2022, 08.37 PM IST
Three reasons why we are addicted to smartphonesSo, what draws people to these phones? Surely, it is not just the groundbreaking design or the connection with a community.
03 Apr, 2022, 11.52 AM IST
On the horns of a mobile dilemma: Bony growths discovered in humans due to prolonged use of smartphonesOver-usage can lead to ‘tech necks’, but growing spurs may be a bit far-fetched.
24 Jun, 2019, 08.11 AM IST
Are you addicted to your smartphone? How devices are slowly enslaving humansLook around and you will observe an obsessive attachment with the smartphone.
05 Apr, 2018, 09.20 AM IST
Do you suffer from anxiety? It may lead to smartphone addictionPeople who struggle with their mental health are more likely to turn to smartphones as a form of therapy.
22 Mar, 2018, 06.24 PM IST
Three apps that will help you fight smartphone addictionNot really happy with the habit and wish if you could cut down the screen time? Worry not.
30 Jul, 2017, 05.31 PM IST
Think you're clean of addictions? Your smartphone may have you in its gripThe smartphone empowers us, makes us efficient and opens a world of information at our fingertips.
02 Aug, 2016, 11.43 AM IST
Indians most addicted to smartphones globally: SurveyNearly 57 percent of Indians cannot live without their smartphones, which makes them the most addicted group of respondents globally, finds...
11 Dec, 2014, 05.44 PM IST