India, June 24 -- In 2025, digital well-being isn't just an app, it's a conversation. A contradiction, really. On one hand, tech giants are rolling out smarter tools to help us unplug. On the other, screen time has never been higher, and tech dependency is now a formal health concern. So the question is:are we reclaiming control, or just learning to live with our digital leash?

The numbers tell a story. Most adults and teenagers in India and globally are clocking anywhere between 7.5 to 9 hours of screen time per day. That's nearly one-third of a full day, and it's taking a toll. Studies link this overexposure to poor sleep, rising stress levels, and mental health dips, especially in adolescents.

In 2024, the World Health Organization o...