Technology Addiction
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‘No students talking to each other’: In the US, some schools are banning the use of cellphones
Post-pandemic, the use of cellphones among students had surged, leading to loss of attention and disrupted learning, say teachers.
Carey L Biron, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Not just the social media era: Humans have always had the urge to document, share their lives
We have long used commercial products to document our lives and to share them with others – and it isn’t necessarily a narcissistic thing.
Lee Humphreys, Aeon
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Bots may soon take over HR responsibilities, including hiring – and employees aren’t thrilled
An overwhelming 83% of respondents in a survey said technology makes the interview process less personal.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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Beacon for Indian badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s incredible season
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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I made my students turn off their cell phones. Here’s what happened
My goal with this experiment was to get students thinking about their habits, rather than to necessarily change them.
Joelle Renstrom
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Indians download the most Android apps, spend most time on their smartphones
In 2016, India took the top spot for Android-app downloads on Google Play, beating the US.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Why you can’t fry eggs (or testicles) with a cellphone
These undergarments may shield the testicles from radiation, but do male cellphone users really risk infertility?
Timothy J. Jorgensen, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day