A single smartphone change may reverse brain aging by up to 10 years, study findsHow to stop brain ageing? A new study reveals a simple habit can boost brain power. Researchers found that turning off smartphone internet ...
05 Feb, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Man ditched his phone for 30 days; what happened to his brain left even doctors surprisedA month without a smartphone transformed American YouTuber Andrew Feinstein’s mind in ways even doctors did not anticipate. Feinstein locke...
19 Nov, 2025, 10.22 PM IST
Ditch your smartphone? Why ‘dumbphones’ are the hot new trend for burnt-out usersSmartphones dominate the modern era, often impacting sleep, mental health, and productivity. Several users find ways to disconnect, with so...
01 Oct, 2025, 09.54 PM IST
Get smart by going back to dumb phoneDriven by Gen Z and millennials, dumb phones are making a comeback as individuals seek relief from constant connectivity and digital overlo...
13 Jun, 2025, 10.45 PM IST
Reducing phone use to essential tasks for three days can boost brain power: StudyA study by German scientists revealed that limiting smartphone use for 72 hours can significantly change brain activity related to addictio...
06 Mar, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
Tackling smartphone addiction: Yavatmal village bans mobiles for minorsIn modern times, smartphone addiction has emerged as a huge problem, especially among young children. Now a village in Maharashtra's Yavatm...
17 Nov, 2022, 04.53 PM IST
Digital detox: A Maharashtra village holds a lesson for all of usThe concept of digital detox has surfaced only in recent times and focuses on limited or controlled use of tech devices such as computers, ...
25 Sep, 2022, 12.26 PM IST
Digital detox is unnecessary. Try reducing one hour of smartphone use every day to stay happy and healthyOrganisational psychologist Adam Grant says absolute abstinence from gadgets is not needed.
20 Apr, 2022, 04.36 PM IST
Digital detox: Pandemic fuels tech fatigue. Can going offline improve your well-being?Taking a break from tech is often billed as a way to boost overall well-being.
25 Aug, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
From CamScanner to Cheatsheet, Deepak Sahni shares his list of favourite apps; talks digital detox, multitaskingDeepak Sahni on trusting multiple mobile devices and apps for productivity.
21 Jan, 2020, 09.40 AM IST
Techies take ‘fast’ lane on net highwayTech workers finding ways to wean themselves off the internet, with a deliberate and phased fasting.
30 Nov, 2019, 09.01 AM IST
Ringing the changes on childhoodPhone-addicted parents seek to reverse the addiction they’ve passed on to the kids.
10 Jul, 2019, 07.53 AM IST
Addicted to technology? You are not aloneA study by Intel Security says that 84 per cent Indians are online even when they are on a vacation.
30 Aug, 2016, 06.01 PM IST
Three reasons why you need a ‘disconnected’ breakTaking your laptop along on your upcoming holiday? Do a rethink, for you might be committing a huge mistake.
08 May, 2016, 02.03 PM IST
Five tips to get rid of your social media addictionDoes the thought of not having your smartphone with you at all times stress you out? You aren't alone.
26 Apr, 2016, 03.53 PM IST
Now, an app to detox your smartphone addictionAre you addicted to your smartphone? This app can help restrain you from using your device during meetings, conferences or social gathering...
17 Dec, 2015, 04.43 PM IST
Log off your mind; digital revolution can wait!It is essential to do a digital detox because just as you are health conscious & care about your arteries, liver & overall fitness; your mi...
23 Jan, 2015, 01.40 PM IST