Beyond violating victims, AI-generated pornographic deepfakes like X's Grok chatbot create psychological harm for users, eroding their ability to form real emotional connections and relationships.
Philippine authorities block access to Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot website, demanding removal of pornographic content generation capabilities, especially child pornography.
Aam Aadmi Party's 'Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh' initiative is providing crucial support and rehabilitation to families battling drug addiction in Punjab, offering a new path to recovery.
A Bengaluru IT professional's struggle with pornography addiction, treated at NIMHANS, forms a case study. New research reveals high psychological distress predicts problematic use in Indian adults. Learn more.
New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte reveals his harrowing $90,000 gambling addiction battle at LSU. Discover how injury and fatherhood changed his path. Read his powerful story.
A Mahbubnagar court sentences a farmer to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor. In a separate case, Khammam police arrest a man for child pornography. Read for details.
A groundbreaking Nimhans-Harvard study finds yoga as adjunct therapy reduces opioid withdrawal recovery from 9 to 5 days. Discover the low-cost, high-impact solution for addiction.
Family of Manoj Kumar, 21, accuses private de-addiction centre in Rajasthan of negligence after his body was found in Abohar. Read the full story and demand accountability.
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi flags misuse of Elon Musk's Grok AI to create deepfake porn of women. She demands government intervention and accountability from X.
A 17-year-old student in Chhatarpur consumed poison after his broken phone couldn't be repaired immediately. He is now stable. This incident highlights severe mobile addiction and teen mental health issues in India.
Biswajit Mondal, 30, allegedly beaten to death inside a de-addiction centre in Halisahar. Owner absconding, police investigation ongoing. Read the shocking details.
New 2025 research shows compulsive screen use, not just time, drives anxiety & depression in kids. Learn the signs and practical family solutions. Read more.
An AIIMS study reveals a genetic variant linked to stress response more than doubles opioid addiction risk in Indians. Discover the biological factors behind dependence.
The death of actor James Ransone prompts reflection on his career and his brave disclosure of childhood sexual abuse, which he linked to years of addiction. Explore his journey and iconic roles in 'The Wire' and 'It Chapter Two'. Read more.
Punjab government cancels recruitment for 343 psychologists after written tests, citing administrative reasons. Process likely to move to outsourcing, raising job security concerns. Read the full story.
Researchers propose a new 'Digital Rehabilitation Law' using AI and telemedicine to transform India's addiction recovery. Could this be the solution to reach underserved communities?
Punjab govt cancels hiring of 343 contract psychologists for de-addiction centres after written exams. Fees to be refunded. Move to outsourcing raises job security concerns.
Congress launches second leg of Jan Aakrosh Yatra in Gujarat, alleging govt inaction led to 25 lakh drug addicts and corruption in MGNREGA. Read the full report.
Maria Farmer filed a complaint with the FBI in 1996 about Jeffrey Epstein's interest in child pornography. The agency never acted, allowing abuse to continue for decades. Read the shocking details.
A 12-year-old boy in Rajkot died by suicide after his parents stopped his mobile phone use. Police are investigating the tragic incident involving the son of an autorickshaw driver.
A 12-year-old boy in Rajkot died by suicide after his parents stopped his mobile phone use. Police are investigating the tragic incident involving the son of an autorickshaw driver.
A hotel in China was left in shock after a guest checked out following a continuous two-year stay, revealing a room filled with mountains of garbage and human waste. The incident highlights extreme gaming addiction.
A new global study shows teens spend 1.78 hours daily on TikTok, mostly at night, harming sleep & focus. Discover 4 data-backed strategies to cut screen time.
A 32-year-old man in Bhopal died by suicide after suffering massive losses in an online casino game. Police recovered a note citing debts of Rs 25-30 lakh. Read the full tragic story.
Santosh Gupta, a primary school teacher from Chhattisgarh, cycled nearly 6000 km along India's Golden Quadrilateral, setting a Guinness World Record while spreading awareness on clean air and public health. Read his inspiring journey.
A PGIMER study reveals oral bacteria adapt to break down nicotine, potentially lowering dependence. This finding could lead to new microbiome-based cessation strategies for India's smokeless tobacco challenge.
Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner vanished as police arrived. Experts reveal how undercover stings and tech flags often trap suspects in such cases. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a massive 'Chitta-Free Himachal' walkathon in Hamirpur, pledging to dismantle drug networks with a focus on rehab. Thousands participated.
A doctor involved in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 8 months of home confinement. Read the full details of the case.
Sadashiva Swami of Haveri Hukkerimath led a successful month-long 'Addiction-Free Villages Initiative'. Over 75 villages pledged to quit alcohol, cigarettes & gutka. Read the inspiring story.