New cell phone ban looms: Americans have until July 1 before tough rules kick inCalifornia is introducing strict rules to restrict cellphone use in schools. Governor Gavin Newsom has approved legislation mandating all s...
10 Dec, 2025, 08.30 PM IST
In a first, this US state just shocked parents and students with drastic school rule. Exceptions revealedIn the United States, Texas has brought a new law that has prohibited students from using mobile phones and other personal communications d...
27 Jun, 2025, 07.56 PM IST
Delhi High Court refuses to put 'blanket ban' on smartphones for school students. Here's whyThe Delhi High Court has refused a blanket ban on smartphones in schools, instead setting guidelines for responsible use. Schools must regu...
03 Mar, 2025, 05.29 PM IST
To ban or not to ban? Countries debate regulations on smartphone usage in schoolsGlobally, 79 education systems have now banned smartphones in schools due to concerns about learning disruption and privacy. Some bans have...
16 Feb, 2025, 05.26 PM IST
Enrolment in govt schools declines, but learning quality improves: Key findings from ASER 2024The Annual Status of Education Report (Rural) 2024 shows a decline in government school enrolment for children aged 6-14, from 72.9% in 202...
29 Jan, 2025, 02.45 PM IST
1 in 4 countries have banned use of smartphones in schools due to negative impacts: UN reportA UNESCO report revealed that excessive technology, particularly smartphones, hampers student performance. Despite its negative impact, few...
04 Aug, 2024, 04.39 PM IST
Cyber addiction: A fight bigger than just ctrl+alt+deleteThe article highlights the concerning rise of cyber addiction, citing cases ranging from adolescents engaging in online gaming to adults su...
06 Apr, 2024, 10.50 AM IST
Delhi govt bans use of mobile phones for students, teachers in schoolThe Delhi Government has prohibiting the use of mobile phones within school premises. The Directorate of Education has urged parents to ens...
11 Aug, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
Evolving digital education in rural India: The role of society, government and supply chainThe facilitators need to focus on device accessibility by providing subsidies for smartphones for marginalized communities and come up with...
14 Jun, 2022, 11.13 AM IST
A year of online classes, exams: COVID-19 prompts shift to 'new normal' in teaching & learningNo packing up of bags for first day at school, cancelled sports day or farewells, no shared lunches and massively increased screen time, ma...
24 Mar, 2021, 03.21 PM IST
India witnesses a surge in voice calls during lockdownThere was a 15-20% increase in voice calls through mobile phones, especially in the initial few days of the lockdown that began on March 25...
14 Apr, 2020, 09.40 AM IST
Indian millennials addicted to smartphones, spend one-third of their waking hours on WhatsApp, FB75% of the respondents agreed to have owned a smartphone in their teens.
20 Dec, 2019, 06.30 PM IST
Average Indian spends one-third of their waking hours on phone: CMR-Vivo studyThe study titled ‘Smartphone and their impact on human relationships’ in its report mentioned that 75 per cent of the respondents agreed to...
20 Dec, 2019, 03.41 PM IST
Desktops, laptops still popular mode of accessing Internet: TCSAbout 26 pc respondents said they spend at least an hour everyday online, while 27 pc said they respond to notifications within 5 minutes o...
12 Jun, 2016, 12.34 PM IST
Beware! Screen-addicted preschoolers ignoring parents tooCommunication between mother-child is reducing as preschoolers are hooked to smartphones, video games & television are not listening.
28 May, 2016, 02.13 PM IST
How companies like Apple, Micromax are battling to beat the battery bluesAs battery technology failed to keep pace with an increasingly smarter smartphone, handset manufacturers have resorted to workarounds.
10 Oct, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Your smartphone can diagnose depressionTechnology has come to the rescue, again. Scientists have found that people with depression can now be diagnosed by their smartphone behavi...
18 Jul, 2015, 08.37 AM IST