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Kollam firefighters rescued a mother's smartphone from a street drain at Polayathode after her toddler dropped it. The crew lifted a heavy concrete slab to retrieve the device, much to the mother's relief.
Smartphones have emerged as the single largest exported product category from India in 2025
Dr Chikku Mathew, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Dr Sunu John, Senior Consultant Paediatrician, Caritas Hospital, Kottayam, explain how the collision of screens and mealtimes affects children.
"Do you love your phone more than me, Mum?" This heartbreaking question is becoming increasingly common in modern households. Scientists now warn that "phubbing" — the habit of snubbing those around you in favour of a smartphone — is severely impacting children's psychological development. A study
Kerala's 'Sachet' alert system, powered by cell-broadcast technology, overrides silent modes to deliver loud, geo-targeted emergency rainfall warnings. This system ensures timely, widespread public safety information.
Kannur Town Police registered a case after a bottle containing a mobile phone, SIM, earphones, charger, and power bank was found buried near a toilet in Kannur Central Jail.
Consultant Psychologist Dr Jaicy Philip advises a balanced approach for children's screen time, suggesting limited exposure for ages 3-10, with younger children having none, and encouraging chores and outdoor play.
Parents should gradually reduce children's screen time, create 'no phone' zones, and encourage family activities, avoiding sudden confiscation to prevent negative reactions.
A large-scale, escalating failure of critical digital systems, a ‘digital pandemic’, is a plausible scenario that current management frameworks are not yet designed to address.
Kerala's Child Rights Commission urges a law limiting screen time for under-18s
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