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UP Teacher Sacked After His Phone Reveals How Long He Played Candy Crush
Addiction to the mobile game Candy Crush cost a teacher in a government school his job.
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Anand Mahindra Shares Thought-Provoking Video Of A Child Confusing Food For Phone: ''Oh No...''
In the video, a child confuses his food for a smartphone and holds it to his ears, as if he were expecting a call.
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Man Forces 11-Year-Old Son To Play Video Games For 17 Hours Without Sleep As Punishment
As part of a screen time lesson, a father in China forced his 11-year-old son to play video games straight for 17 hours without sleep after catching him using his phone in bed.
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Smartphone Use Could Be Hurting Your Relationship, Study Shows
Smartphone usage, when excessive, can hurt the relationship of married couples in India, a study by smart device maker Vivo said on Monday. The study found that 67 percent of people confessed to being on their phones even while they're spending time with their spouse.
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This ''Depressing'' Cartoon Made Anand Mahindra Put Down His Phone
Calling the cartoon ''depressing'', the businessman noted that the same made him keep his phone aside.
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Experts Express Concern About Gaming Addiction After Teenager Shot Mother Allegedly Over PUBG
After an alleged murder over PUBG, experts have weighed in their concerns over poor mental health problems related to phone addiction. Issues like weight gain, laziness, vision problems are said to be on a rise because of the overuse of electronic devices.
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Academicians Back Goa Minister's Appeal To Check Use Of Smartphones By Children
Goa Information and Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte on Friday said a recent survey by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has revealed that mobile phone addiction is taking a serious toll on children.
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Law To Regulate Online Gaming In Madhya Pradesh? Minister Says "Soon"
Taking note of the rising incidents of children getting addicted to online games and taking extreme steps, Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra has said that the state government will bring in an act to regulate gaming applications on mobile phone
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Maharashtra Boy, Addicted To Chat App, Leaves Home; Found In Goa Days Later
The 13-year-old boy, addicted to a social messaging mobile phone app, left his home and was later found in Goa, police said on Friday.
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Text Neck: A Common Ailment Among Smartphone Addicts; Expert Shares Prevention Tips
Poor posture and spending more time on mobile phones can contribute to text neck. It can further leas to several other issues. Read here to know some expert advice on ho to fight this condition.
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PUBG Mobile: Teen Reportedly Spent Rs. 16 Lakhs From Parents’ Bank Accounts on Game
A new report on Thursday claimed that a teenager from Punjab spent Rs. 16 lakhs from his parents’ accounts to make in-app purchases. It was added that the 17-year-old from Kharar spent his father's life's savings kept for medical expenses.
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Follow These Simple Steps To Break Smartphone Addiction
Not just your eyesight, smartphone addiction can affect your health in various ways. You may experience headaches and sleep disorders. Here are some tips to break smartphone addiction.
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Smartphones May Make Your Headaches Worse: Say Researchers From AIIMS
Addicted to your smartphone? It can make your headache worse. According to researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences people who suffer from regular headaches and migraines may be more likely to use painkillers.
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Addicted To Your Mobile Phone? It Can Give You Text Neck; Know Symptoms, Prevention Methods And Complications
Looking down at your devices can cause serious aches and pains. A day without mobile phones seems impossible. This can result in text neck. Here's everything you need to know about text neck.
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Kids' Screen Time Increasing At An Alarming Rate, Says Study; Know Some Tricks To Limit Your Child's Screen Time
Too much screen time can negatively affect your child's health. Researchers have found that the amount of time children are spending each day watching television or using a computer or mobile device is increasing at an alarming rate. Here are some tips to kids' reduce screen time.
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UP Teacher Sacked After His Phone Reveals How Long He Played Candy Crush
Addiction to the mobile game Candy Crush cost a teacher in a government school his job.
-
Anand Mahindra Shares Thought-Provoking Video Of A Child Confusing Food For Phone: ''Oh No...''
In the video, a child confuses his food for a smartphone and holds it to his ears, as if he were expecting a call.
-
Man Forces 11-Year-Old Son To Play Video Games For 17 Hours Without Sleep As Punishment
As part of a screen time lesson, a father in China forced his 11-year-old son to play video games straight for 17 hours without sleep after catching him using his phone in bed.
-
Smartphone Use Could Be Hurting Your Relationship, Study Shows
Smartphone usage, when excessive, can hurt the relationship of married couples in India, a study by smart device maker Vivo said on Monday. The study found that 67 percent of people confessed to being on their phones even while they're spending time with their spouse.
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This ''Depressing'' Cartoon Made Anand Mahindra Put Down His Phone
Calling the cartoon ''depressing'', the businessman noted that the same made him keep his phone aside.
-
Experts Express Concern About Gaming Addiction After Teenager Shot Mother Allegedly Over PUBG
After an alleged murder over PUBG, experts have weighed in their concerns over poor mental health problems related to phone addiction. Issues like weight gain, laziness, vision problems are said to be on a rise because of the overuse of electronic devices.
-
Academicians Back Goa Minister's Appeal To Check Use Of Smartphones By Children
Goa Information and Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte on Friday said a recent survey by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has revealed that mobile phone addiction is taking a serious toll on children.
-
Law To Regulate Online Gaming In Madhya Pradesh? Minister Says "Soon"
Taking note of the rising incidents of children getting addicted to online games and taking extreme steps, Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra has said that the state government will bring in an act to regulate gaming applications on mobile phone
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Maharashtra Boy, Addicted To Chat App, Leaves Home; Found In Goa Days Later
The 13-year-old boy, addicted to a social messaging mobile phone app, left his home and was later found in Goa, police said on Friday.
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Text Neck: A Common Ailment Among Smartphone Addicts; Expert Shares Prevention Tips
Poor posture and spending more time on mobile phones can contribute to text neck. It can further leas to several other issues. Read here to know some expert advice on ho to fight this condition.
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PUBG Mobile: Teen Reportedly Spent Rs. 16 Lakhs From Parents’ Bank Accounts on Game
A new report on Thursday claimed that a teenager from Punjab spent Rs. 16 lakhs from his parents’ accounts to make in-app purchases. It was added that the 17-year-old from Kharar spent his father's life's savings kept for medical expenses.
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Follow These Simple Steps To Break Smartphone Addiction
Not just your eyesight, smartphone addiction can affect your health in various ways. You may experience headaches and sleep disorders. Here are some tips to break smartphone addiction.
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Smartphones May Make Your Headaches Worse: Say Researchers From AIIMS
Addicted to your smartphone? It can make your headache worse. According to researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences people who suffer from regular headaches and migraines may be more likely to use painkillers.
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Addicted To Your Mobile Phone? It Can Give You Text Neck; Know Symptoms, Prevention Methods And Complications
Looking down at your devices can cause serious aches and pains. A day without mobile phones seems impossible. This can result in text neck. Here's everything you need to know about text neck.
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Kids' Screen Time Increasing At An Alarming Rate, Says Study; Know Some Tricks To Limit Your Child's Screen Time
Too much screen time can negatively affect your child's health. Researchers have found that the amount of time children are spending each day watching television or using a computer or mobile device is increasing at an alarming rate. Here are some tips to kids' reduce screen time.
