Tackling Internet addiction in India's Silicon Valley

Since 2014, Bangalore clinic has counselled patients with aim of promoting healthy use of tech

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When Pankaj (name changed) turned 18, his parents saw the son they knew begin to disappear.

From a school prefect with good grades who played hockey, enjoyed singing and dancing, and had a healthy and open relationship with his parents, he became a withdrawn undergraduate in engineering school.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 17, 2020, with the headline Tackling Internet addiction in India's Silicon Valley. Subscribe