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Not just us — even Kriti Sanon admits she's 'addicted to Reels'

July 20, 2026 9:47 am

"If it interests me, I go to the next one. Suddenly, I'm watching something else and two hours have passed and I'm feeling drained mentally," the Cocktail 2 actor shares.

'Maharashtra will not become Udta Punjab': Pune City Police chief vows strict crackdown on drug addiciton

'Maharashtra will not become Udta Punjab': Pune City Police chief vows strict crackdown on drug addiction

July 17, 2026 6:04 pm

During his speech, Amitesh Kumar said those found in possession of e-cigarettes should be expelled and their parents informed.

Chinese researchers have developed an AI chip capable of reconstructing complex brain structures in real time.(Image for representation: Magnific)

Brain chemical surge may help break old habits, study finds

June 12, 2026 8:57 am

By tracking real-time chemical spikes in the brain, researchers have mapped the exact mechanism that allows us to discard old routines and adapt to sudden changes.

'How can I quit coffee? I stopped for 2 days, and keep getting headaches. My BP has been on the rise lately and my doctor thinks quitting coffee might help lower it'

April 17, 2026 5:24 pm

Headaches are a common and normal part of caffeine withdrawal as the body adjusts to reduced caffeine levels.

Arjun Rampal on his father's alcohol addiction

‘I took him to rehab and…’: Arjun Rampal once revealed silent pain of his father’s addiction and the specific habit that saved their bond; expert weighs in

April 02, 2026 12:00 pm

Arjun Rampal shares his journey of reconciliation and breaking the emotional cycle of parental addiction

Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

February 24, 2026 8:53 am

Before setting limits on scrolling, it's helpful to understand how social media feeds and advertising work to draw in users.

The Digital Services Act could reshape how TikTok operates in Europe and beyond.

Is this the end of doom scrolling? EU may soon force TikTok to change the way it works

February 19, 2026 9:05 am

Under the Digital Services Act, the European Commission may ask TikTok to put an end to endless scrolling to curb addiction.

The open window through which the sisters allegedly fell to their deaths.

I saw the sisters fall… two of them, hugging each other, and the third followed: Ghaziabad society resident tells his horrifying story

February 05, 2026 8:48 am

Arun Singh was standing on his balcony opposite the window from which the three sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16 fell to their deaths. The family lived on rent, and did not mix with neighbours, residents said.

A 14-year-old’s screen addiction was ruining her life. Then her parents changed one thing: Why did it work?

January 15, 2026 9:09 pm

In the digital era, parenting is not about controlling screens but building trust. A psychiatrist suggests a guidebook for handling screen addiction at home