A 19-year-old woman in Muthaipally village committed suicide after her mother reprimanded her for excessive smartphone use. Following a confrontation over her gaming addiction, Sirisha consumed rodenticide while alone
Gone are the days when summer vacations meant children playing under mango trees, by temple ponds, or in local playgrounds. Today, most children spend their holidays glued to mobile phones or tablets, engrossed in online games, YouTube videos, or scrolling through Instagram reels.