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Chandigarh Teen Ranks 8th in JEE After Ditching His Phone
Community Heroes2d ago

Chandigarh Teen Ranks 8th in JEE After Ditching His Phone

A Chandigarh student conquered phone addiction to score a perfect 100 percentile and rank 8th nationally in India's toughest engineering exam. His secret: complete digital detox and consistent study habits that any student can follow. #

Indian Express2 min read
France Launches 'Offline Day' to Cut Screen Time
Innovation6d ago

France Launches 'Offline Day' to Cut Screen Time

French President Emmanuel Macron visited students in Villers-Cotterêts to launch a new "Offline Day" initiative encouraging young people to swap screens for books and theater. The program aims to give kids a break from digital devices through hands-on cultural activities.

Euronews2 min read
200 People Ditched Their Phones at This Amsterdam Church
SolutionsApr 12

200 People Ditched Their Phones at This Amsterdam Church

A new movement is sweeping Europe as young people pack into offline events to rediscover creativity, connection, and life without screens. What started as a casual cafe meetup now draws hundreds who pay to put their phones away and reconnect with themselves.

SBS Australia2 min read
The Masters Bans Phones, Celebrities Love Being Normal
Global NewsApr 11

The Masters Bans Phones, Celebrities Love Being Normal

At Augusta National, NBA stars and Grammy winners wait in line at dawn like everyone else. No VIP sections, no phones, no special treatment—just golf and genuine human connection.

Google News - Sports3 min read
Dutch "Offline Club" Ditches Phones for Real Connection
Acts of KindnessApr 8

Dutch "Offline Club" Ditches Phones for Real Connection

Amsterdam's phone-free social events are spreading across Europe, proving people crave real human connection. Participants swap screens for creativity, conversation, and a surprising sense of relief.

Euronews2 min read
Olympic Legend: 8 Hours Sleep and No Phone in Bedroom
Health & WellnessMar 26

Olympic Legend: 8 Hours Sleep and No Phone in Bedroom

New Zealand's most decorated Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington just shared her secret weapon for peak performance, and it has nothing to do with the kayak. Her simple sleep habit could help anyone feeling tired and wired.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Indian Village Bans Phones Daily, 53 Win Scholarships
VideosMar 22

Indian Village Bans Phones Daily, 53 Win Scholarships

A small Maharashtra village instituted a four-hour daily phone ban during study time. The result? 53 students have earned national scholarships and cracked competitive exams like UPSC and NDA.

The Better India2 min read
Restaurants Go Phone-Free to Bring Diners Together
Acts of KindnessMar 6

Restaurants Go Phone-Free to Bring Diners Together

More restaurants across America are asking diners to put away their phones, and customers are loving the unexpected connections that happen next. From Iowa to Texas, phone-free policies are turning strangers into friends.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
CEO Builds Phone-Free Movement in 55 Countries
InnovationMar 2

CEO Builds Phone-Free Movement in 55 Countries

Graham Dugoni turned his concern about smartphone overload into Yondr, a company creating phone-free spaces at concerts, schools, and events worldwide. His simple locked pouch now helps millions disconnect and reconnect with real life.

Fast Company2 min read
Families Join 'Off February' Digital Detox Challenge
Acts of KindnessFeb 3

Families Join 'Off February' Digital Detox Challenge

A global movement invites families to disconnect from digital devices for 28 days this February. The initiative aims to help parents and kids build healthier, more intentional relationships with technology.

France 24 English2 min read
Woman tries 1940s bedtime routine, sleeps better than ever
Health & WellnessFeb 3

Woman tries 1940s bedtime routine, sleeps better than ever

A YouTuber ditched screens for a vintage nighttime ritual and discovered why people slept better 80 years ago. Her three-hour wind-down routine might hold answers for the 15% of Americans struggling with sleep today.

Upworthy2 min read
Creators Help Millions Break Free From Doomscrolling
Acts of KindnessJan 21

Creators Help Millions Break Free From Doomscrolling

Content creators like Olivia Yokubonis are popping up in social media feeds with a simple message: it's time to log off. Their gentle reminders are helping millions recognize and reduce mindless scrolling habits.

Fast Company2 min read