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The youth are custodians of India’s future: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

He also called on young people to harness innovation and digital tools for nation-building and inclusive development. (ANI)

Published on Jan 02, 2026 06:14 am IST

Mumbai doctor reveals if 'weed is better than cigarettes'

While cannabis may seem less addictive than cigarette, dependence is real and can hurt memory, focus, and mental health. (Made using Gemini AI)

Published on Jan 01, 2026 03:57 pm IST

HP governor calls for collective commitment against drug abuse

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday called for coordinated and determined efforts to combat drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh, as he inaugurated a state-level workshop on the theme ‘War on Drugs-Chitte Par Chot’, organised by the group of NGOs ‘Sanjeevani’. (HT File)

Published on Dec 08, 2025 03:42 am IST

4 Bengaluru cops booked for murder as 22-yr-old man found dead at rehab: Report

The deceased man's mother alleged police assault and negligence, prompting an investigation into the conduct of the Bengaluru officers involved.

Published on Nov 29, 2025 03:02 pm IST

Honey Singh reveals it took 8 years for him to get drugs out of his body

After being away from work, Honey returned in 2023 with the song Kalaastar.(Instagram)

Published on Nov 28, 2025 09:54 am IST

Online games involving real money linked to terror financing, Centre tells SC

The Centre highlighted a “dramatic and exponential escalation” in suspicious gaming-related transactions. (Reuters)

Published on Nov 26, 2025 03:48 am IST

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it

Published on Nov 25, 2025 07:52 pm IST

DIFF review: ‘Young Mothers’ by Dardenne Brothers

The girls in Young Mothers– Jessica, Perla, Julie and Araine, played by Babette Verbeek, Lucie Laruelle, Elsa Houben and Janaina Halloy Fokan, respectively – live in the maternal home in Liege, Belgium, and are at the crossroads of adulthood.

Published on Nov 02, 2025 04:26 pm IST

Punjab drug horror: How a couple ‘sold’ infant for ₹1.8 lakh ‘to fund addiction'

Case of drug addiction in Punjab(Representational Image)

Updated on Oct 25, 2025 08:40 pm IST

Is All That Videogaming Really Harming Your Kid?

The 24th Electronic Expo in Los Angeles, June 12, 2018.

Updated on Oct 22, 2025 02:18 pm IST

India talks prevention. Now let recovery be visible

The national picture also explains why the conversation after treatment matters. (Representative file photo)

Published on Sept 29, 2025 11:22 am IST

Doctors remove 19 toothbrushes, 29 spoons after man complains of abdominal pain

The man reportedly used to steal the spoons, take them to the bathroom, break them into pieces and push them down his throat. (Screengrab/X/@Indian__doctor)

Published on Sept 25, 2025 07:41 pm IST

Women students falling to addiction alarming for nation’s future: UP governor

The governor urged urgent checks across all campuses and hostels, asking universities to counsel and warn students caught with narcotics. (Sourced)

Published on Sept 22, 2025 06:26 pm IST

Online Gaming Bill can damage India’s digital economy: K’taka IT minister

Online Gaming Bill can damage India’s digital economy: K’taka IT minister

Published on Aug 22, 2025 04:34 am IST

Online Gaming Bill 2025 passed: Which Indian apps are likely to be impacted?

The Indian market for such gaming is set to be worth $3.6 billion by 2029, according venture capital firm Lumikai.

Updated on Aug 21, 2025 04:45 pm IST

Jennifer Aniston reveals how she tried to help Matthew Perry before his death

After Matthew Perry’s passing, Friends lead cast members issued a joint statement to to People, stressing that they are “utterly devastated”.(FRIENDS poster)

Published on Aug 14, 2025 11:41 am IST

Jennifer Aniston reflects on Matthew Perry's addiction battles, tragic death

Jennifer Aniston talks about Matthew Perry's drug addiction.(Instagram/friends)

Published on Aug 11, 2025 09:13 pm IST

30-year-old man dies of drug overdose

A man in his early 30s allegedly died of drug overdose in the city on Monday. His body was found outside the medicine market near the bus stand. The family of the deceased revealed that he had returned from a drug de-addiction centre about 10 days ago. (Representational image)

Published on Jul 29, 2025 09:30 am IST

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean talks about sobriety since relapsing in 2021

Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean

Published on Jul 11, 2025 01:29 pm IST

14-year-old dies by suicide as parents snatch mobile phone

14-year-old dies by suicide as parents snatch mobile phone

Published on Jun 11, 2025 08:36 am IST

Doomscrolling got you addicted? Expert shares signs and 4 screen time tips

Doomscrolling alters your brain functions.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Apr 24, 2025 02:11 pm IST

No ‘deepmala’ for drug peddlers: Punjab CM reiterates bulldozer justice warning

Khalsa College for Women (KCW) students holding up placards while participating in the anti-drug rally led by Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal at Aarti Chowk in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Apr 02, 2025 02:41 pm IST

Liza Minnelli documentary sheds light on those who helped shape a superstar

Liza Minnelli documentary sheds light on those who helped shape a superstar

Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:56 pm IST

Senior citizen duped of ₹24.48 lakh; two held in Pune

The accused, Mohammad Hanif Mohammad Afsar (52) and Iftikhar Rahimkhan Pathan (31), both brothers-in-law, manipulated the victim and gained access to his mobile banking details. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Mar 30, 2025 05:30 am IST

Craving a glass of soda? Study warns you might fall prey to molecular addiction

Soda can make the body rewire itself at an cellular level to crave more sugar. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Mar 27, 2025 01:30 pm IST

20 of 46 OOAT centres in Ludhiana dist running sans counsellors

The guidelines say every OOAT centre must have at least one counsellor. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 07, 2025 07:46 am IST

Can you survive 3 days without your smartphone? Here's how it affects your brain

Reducing smartphone use for 72 hours triggers brain changes similar to addiction.(Unsplash)

Published on Mar 05, 2025 11:56 am IST

Hooked to the screen? 6 tips to overcome screen addiction in teens

“Effective coping mechanisms to combat screen addiction can include mindfulness practices, digital detox, and seeking support from mental health professionals,

Updated on Mar 02, 2025 04:47 pm IST

Screens and teens: Loneliness to obsessive thoughts, effects on mental health

“Screen addiction is a behavioral addiction characterized by excessive and compulsive use of digital devices,

Updated on Mar 01, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Ben Affleck ‘hasn’t ruled out dating’ but prioritises self-care post-divorce

Ben Affleck, recently divorced from Jennifer Lopez, is open to dating but remains cautious as he emphasises sobriety and personal growth.
(Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)

Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:09 pm IST

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