The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to address the growing concerns surrounding excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, focusing on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour.
'Parents only realise the trap in which their children fell after losing money. Some exploit children for sexual acts such as pornography and the narcotics trade.'
'Look at what kind of sites the child is visiting, what kind of games they are playing and then tell them about the pitfalls.' 'After the child sleeps, parents can check the history of sites visited and block sites that could be dangerous or inappropriate.'
A Metropolitan Police investigation into a "sophisticated" west London organised crime network dealing in heroin and crack cocaine has resulted in three Indian-origin men being sentenced to a total of over 22 years.
The parents of model and actress Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, have refuted claims made by her mother-in-law that she was a drug addict and suffered from mental illness. The family is demanding answers regarding Twisha's death at her marital home.
Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, has applied to a magistrate requesting the reopening of a seized DVR in the presence of independent witnesses, citing discrepancies in the recorded footage and alleging manipulation of evidence.
The Twisha Sharma dowry death case has seen significant developments, including the arrest of her husband and a court order for a second autopsy by AIIMS Delhi. The family alleges dowry harassment, while the in-laws claim drug addiction.
The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, is demanding an independent probe into phone calls made by one of the accused to influential figures and CCTV technicians after her death.
The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, alleges dowry harassment and seeks a CBI probe into her death. A court rejected a plea for a second autopsy, prompting the family to express concerns about the preservation of forensic evidence. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured the family that the state government will seek a CBI investigation.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted a second postmortem of Twisha Sharma, a Noida woman who allegedly died due to dowry harassment. The family sought the second autopsy citing discrepancies in the first postmortem report.
The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a woman who was allegedly harassed for dowry. Her family had requested a second autopsy, which was initially rejected by a court.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government will seek a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor, who was found hanging at her matrimonial residence. Her family alleges dowry harassment and fears crucial forensic evidence may be lost due to delays in securing a second autopsy and proper body preservation.
The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, aims to transform prisons into centres of reform, rehabilitation, and social reintegration, focusing on inmates' human rights, transparency, and security.
Karnataka Chief Minister announces a ban on social media for children under 16 and increased measures to prevent drug abuse in schools, colleges, and universities, alongside investments in education infrastructure and mental health support.
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh announce ban social media for teens, sparking debate about its effectiveness, impact on education, and implications for advertisers targeting young audiences.
The Tecno Spark 50 5G is priced from 16,999 for the 4 GB RAM with 128GB storage version, whereas the 6 GB RAM and 128 GB variant costs 18,999. Sales kick off on 3April through both digital platforms and physical stores, with interest-free EMI plans available for up to eight months.
India has launched its first repository of data on major psychiatric disorders, CALM-Brain, in Bengaluru. This initiative aims to systematically document details of patients with mental illness to improve diagnosis and treatment.
India today is 'socially overstimulated and emotionally undernourished.'
'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'
A large-scale international study published in the journal, Molecular Psychiatry, has been tracking over 7 lakh individuals and has shown that 34.6 per cent of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 years, 48.4 per cent before 18 years and 62.5 per cent by the age of 25 years.
JioStar's SouthUnbound event served as the launchpad for several new original projects on the streaming platform.
What looks like convenience today might well be shaping a future where essential human skills quietly fade away.
Pankaj Kapur, who visibly enjoys playing the ringmaster to this family circus, is the glue that holds Thode Door Thode Paas together, observes Deepa Gahlot.
In 2025 alone, at least 50 suicides linked to online gambling losses have been reported across India. According to FIRs, the victims were addicted to betting, largely driven by cricket, rummy and poker.
'The essence of RMG is that users participate in skill-based games for financial reward, so this law would directly affect this operating model for both users and gaming companies.'
The Indian government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to ban online games played with money, aiming to curb addiction, money laundering, and financial fraud. The bill also targets advertisements and financial transactions related to such games.
'He knew the world's eyes were on him, and he had to speak directly to the fears that immigrants in New York feel right now.'
Monday's protests in Nepal may become the forerunner to many more agitations in future since social media interests and national efforts to regulate them will often be in conflict, alerts Biswajit Dasgupta.
What has surprised the industry is that the Bill has been tabled without any consultation. Critics warn the ban on real-money gaming could fuel black markets, endanger 200,000 jobs and billions in tax revenue.
'It hit me, there has to be a better use of technology.' 'It's very difficult to survive without technology and social media as well.' 'Somewhere you have to find the balance.'
rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers parenting advice.
Taapsee Pannu reacts with anguish to Instagram influencer Misha Agarwal's death by suicide, warning against social media addiction and the illusion of online validation.
'We look at the opportunities that are going to come in various fields in the next 5 to 10 years, do some research and come up with business plans.' 'Then, we go and seek out founders who will run the actual business.'
If you're into reality shows with twists, high drama, clever gameplay and just the right amount of hot pepper, The Traitors is your next binge, recommends Shristi Sahoo.
'She didn't think she'd die. It was just a trend -- a video. But it took her away in seconds.'
The government may not be able to put in place the Digital India Act, which aims to replace over 23 years old IT Act 2000, before the next general election, as there is not much time left for extensive consultation, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. While speaking at the Global Technology Summit 2023, the minister, however, said the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act will be out later this month for consultation and are expected to be notified by the end of December or early January. Chandrasekhar said the existing IT Act doesn't even have the word internet, and there is a consensus that it can be safely superseded and replaced.
Babil's palpable reactions to invasion of privacy make a strong case for Logout's plausible scenario, observes Sukanya Verma.
Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental complications stalk your life, advises Ramesh Menon.
Gearing up for Trump 2.0 era, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday cautioned there will be no winner in a tariff or tech wars between China and the United States and vowed that Beijing would firmly safeguard its interests.
Passive consumption of social media content, like mindlessly scrolling through feeds without engaging with them, has been linked to increased envy and decreased life satisfaction, cautions Dr Maithili Tambe.
