mobile phone addiction

  • Punjab Village Fights Smartphone Addiction with Innovative

    Punjab Village Fights Smartphone Addiction with Innovative 'No-Phone Sit-Still' Marathon Challenge

    Dec 02, 2025 10:32 pm CST

    A unique endurance contest in Punjab's Gholia Khurd village tackles digital addiction by challenging participants to remain seated without phones, sleep, or standing up for hours, offering prizes while promoting digital wellness and family connections in an increasingly screen-dominated world.

  • Tragedy in Nagpur: 13-Year-Old Takes Life After Parents Refuse Mobile Phone Request

    Tragedy in Nagpur: 13-Year-Old Takes Life After Parents Refuse Mobile Phone Request

    Nov 23, 2025 03:27 pm CST

    A 13-year-old student in Nagpur died by suicide after her parents refused to buy her a mobile phone, highlighting the complex relationship between teens, technology, and mental health. This incident joins several similar cases in Maharashtra where adolescents took drastic measures following disputes over mobile devices, raising concerns about youth mental wellbeing and digital dependency.

  • Teen Violence Erupts: 17-Year-Old Stabs Mother Over Mobile Phone Dispute in Kerala

    Teen Violence Erupts: 17-Year-Old Stabs Mother Over Mobile Phone Dispute in Kerala

    Oct 02, 2025 02:17 am CST

    A disturbing incident in Kerala's Alappuzha district has shocked the community as a 17-year-old girl allegedly stabbed her mother following an argument over mobile phone usage. The mother is currently hospitalized with serious injuries but in stable condition as police await her statement to proceed with the investigation.