India, Dec. 29 -- For years, the Instagram grid has been our digital diary with curated galleries of vacations, brunch plates, and carefully angled selfies. But if you look at the profiles of the youngest users today, you might find something startling: zero posts.

Gen Z, once known as the most outspoken and 'online' generation, is leading a quiet revolution. From private accounts to completely empty feeds, the 'Posting Zero' trend is redefining our relationship with the screen.

According to a study of 2,50,000 users published in The Financial Times, social media use has dropped by nearly 10%, driven largely by Gen Z's retreat from the public eye.

Dr Aditi Govitrikar, actor and mental health advocate, views this shift as a conscious ef...