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A crave new world: How food apps have gamed our brains

Food apps have built on the addictive nature of slot machines.

Updated 38 days ago

Jasbir Jassi slams Yo Yo Honey Singh after anti-drug appeal meet with BJP leader

Singer Jasbir Jassi criticized Singh for previously glamorizing alcohol, questioning his motives and understanding of Punjab's culture.

Published 47 days ago

‘You can be him’: BJP collabs with Honey Singh for anti-drugs appeal to Punjab

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh with music producer Honey Singh, sharing a milk-based drink as part of an anti-drugs message to the youth of Punjab, in a video posted by them on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Updated 48 days ago

Therapist reveals ways to break phone addiction without feeling deprived

Practical ways to break phone addiction.

Published 71 days ago

Cardiologist warns of ‘one habit’ harming heart health in young people

Nicotine exposure in teens linked to long-term heart health issues.

Published 78 days ago

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to jail over death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha (L) allegedly supplied Ketamine to Matthew Perry.

Updated 95 days ago

Piyush Mishra opens up about his battle with alcoholism, professional struggles

Piyush Mishra candidly discusses his battle with alcoholism, sharing its impact on his personal and professional life in a new podcast.

Updated 100 days ago

Quote of the day by Yo Yo Honey Singh: ‘An artist’s life isn’t his alone…’

On Honey Singh's birthday, let's take a look at what he had to say about an artist's relationship with their fans.

Published 120 days ago

Instagram, YouTube 'engineered addiction' in children: US lawyer's claim

The trial is being treated as a bellwether case, meaning its outcome could influence hundreds of similar lawsuits across the country.

Updated 153 days ago

Redditors share shocking stories of how ‘1 bad decision’ ruined someone’s life

A Reddit thread showcases heartbreaking stories of lives destroyed by hasty choices, such as drug addiction and reckless behaviour.

Published 154 days ago

3 sisters jump to death from Ghaziabad highrise, needle of suspicion points to online Korean game

3 sisters jump to death from Ghaziabad highrise, needle of suspicion points to online Korean game

Updated 158 days ago

3 Ghaziabad sisters, 'obsessed with Korean mobile game', die by suicide

Police are investigating the cause of death.

Updated 159 days ago

Social media addiction: Economic Survey calls for age-based online curbs

The proposal targets an “intensely digital environment” where near-universal access has shifted the challenge from connectivity to behavioural health.

Updated 164 days ago

Anti-drug drive held in five schools in Jalandhar Cantt

A two-day drug awareness and sensitisation campaign was held across five schools in Jalandhar Cantt from January 19-20.

Published 174 days ago

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 192 days ago

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 193 days ago

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 226 days ago

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.

Published 227 days ago

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 229 days ago

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 230 days ago

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 253 days ago

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

Case of drug addiction in Punjab

Updated 260 days ago

Is All That Videogaming Really Harming Your Kid?

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

Updated 264 days ago

India talks prevention. Now let recovery be visible

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

Published 287 days ago

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.

Published 291 days ago

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 294 days ago

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 325 days ago

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 326 days ago

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”.

Published 333 days ago

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

Jennifer Aniston talks about Matthew Perry's drug addiction.

Published 335 days ago

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