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Young Professionals Roundtable 2026 to Focus on Digital Wellbeing and Future-Ready Youth
World Digital Detox Day under ZEP Foundation is pleased to support the Young Professionals Roundtable 2026 under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, organised under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
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TheGlitz Features Dr. Rekha’s Global Wellness Journey
WDDD under ZEP Foundation proudly share a special feature honoring Dr. Rekha Chaudhari’s inspiring contribution to wellness and human connection.
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Should Children under 16 be allowed on Social Media ?
From raising awareness about excessive screen time to petitioning courts and advocating for stronger child digital safety laws, Dr. Rekha Chaudhari, Founder of World Digital Detox Day shares why the world can no longer ignore the growing impact of social media and technology on children.
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ZEP Foundation Launches ‘Digital Sanskaar’ Initiative
The Digital Wellness Education Curriculum for children was launched in the presence of Maharashtra’s Hon’ble School Education Minister Shri Dadaji Bhuse , marking a major step towards mindful digital education.
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A Warm Global Welcome to Ms. Mia Kyricos
It is with great joy and honor that we welcome Ms. Mia Kyricos as a Supporter of the World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) movement.
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Nature & Reflection Mark WDDD Under ZEP Foundation2025 in Argentina
WDDD Co-Ambassador Leticia V. Ferreyra led mindful experiences across Argentina promoting digital balance through movement, nature, and conscious reflection.
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ELE|NA Spa Leads Digital Well-being Across Maldives
Luxury resorts across the Maldives celebrated WDDD through immersive screen-free wellness experiences and mindful living initiatives.
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UAE Hosts Floating Sound Healing Meditation Session
WDDD Ambassador Esther Plaza coordinated a unique wellness experience in the UAE, promoting relaxation, mindfulness, and digital balance.
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Gabon Schools Celebrate Digital Detox Awareness Drive
Congratulations to WDDD Ambassador Jaëlle Alini and team for leading inspiring awareness and education sessions in schools across Gabon, Central Africa.
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Disconnect to Reconnect with Earth Challenge 2026 is LIVE
Organised on the occasion of Earth Day (22 April – 22 July 2026) in collaboration with MyBharat under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Welcoming Our New Ambassador – Maldives 🇲🇻
We are delighted to welcome Ms. Lubna Mohamed Zahir Hussain to the World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) Global Ambassador Community as our Ambassador – Maldives.
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Women’s Day Speech Competition Winners Announced
Congratulations to all winners and every inspiring participant.
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WDDD Under ZEP Foundation Announces 2026 Theme: Digital Balance, Connection
WDDD unveils its 2026 theme, encouraging global communities to balance technology use while strengthening real human connections.
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WDDD Under ZEP Foundation Spotlight: Dada Patil College Leading Digital Detox Drive
WDDD proudly highlights Rayat Shikshan Sanstha's Dada Patil College, Karjat, for its inspiring commitment and impactful efforts in promoting digital balance among students.
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WDDD Under ZEP Foundation International Women's Day Speech Competition 2026 Concludes Successfully
Nationwide participation through MyBharat and WDDD partner institutions highlighted the power of women-led digital balance in families.
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The World Digital Detox Day Month has officially begun!
Let’s celebrate, inspire, and lead the world toward mindful technology use — together. 💙📵
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Walk for WDDD: Unite for Peace, Wellness & Digital Balance
10 December 202508:30 AM📍Shaniwar Wada, PuneJoin thousands in Pune for a powerful walk promoting mental health,digital well-being and a global call for mindful technology use.
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How a one-week social media break can benefit mental health of young adults
1-week social media detox led to significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia, particularly among individuals with greater baseline symptom severity
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🌿 Grand Celebration of World Digital Detox Day Awards 2025 – 6th January 2026, Mumbai
The Grand Celebration of World Digital Detox Day Awards 2025 will be held on 6th January 2026 at the prestigious Trimurti Prangan, Mantralaya, Mumbai. Join this inspiring movement that celebrates mindful living and the responsible use of technology. Read
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Global Peace Awards 2025 Honours World Digital Detox Day
A proud moment for India and the global World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) family — the movement has been honoured at the Global Peace Hospitality Awards 2025 held in Dubai.
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The Hindu Features Dr. Rekha Chaudhari’s Call to Protect Digital Childhoods
It’s a proud and inspiring moment for the World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) family as The Hindu, one of India’s leading national newspapers, featured our founder Dr. Rekha Chaudhari in its Students’ Day Special Edition (October 15, 2025) with the powerful article titled —📰 “Why Can’t We Put Our Phones Down?”In this feature, Dr. Rekha shares a moving message about the unseen emotional impact of excessive screen use among children, calling it a “digital public health emergency.” She highlights the urgent need to restore human connection, emotional balance, and discipline in an age where even toddlers are being introduced to screens before they can speak. 🙏 Her message—“Do not let screens steal your spirit”—deeply resonates with WDDD’s mission of Analog Wellness, reminding us that true happiness and creativity are born from presence, not pixels.
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Join Digital Detox Research & Awareness Internship
Join World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) — founded in India by Dr. Rekha Chaudhari, now active in 78 countries — for a Digital Detox Research & Awareness Internship!
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Special Opportunity: Participate 🎤 Rap It Out for a Cause!
Be the voice of change this World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) 🌍
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ZEP Marks Independence Day with Freedom from Screens
Celebrating India’s independence by inspiring digital freedom and analog wellness among students.
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Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave Hosts WDDD Founder
A proud moment for the World Digital Detox Day movement—our founder, Dr. Rekha Chaudhari, was invited by PHDCCI to the 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave held recently in Ujjain. Her presence reflects the growing global impact of WDDD’s mission and its resonance across wellness and spiritual communities.
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SVERI College Students Perform Street Plays for Digital Wellness, And replace SKN Singhad with SVERI College of engineering, Pandharpur
On the occasion of Ashadi Ekadashi, students from SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering delivered impactful street play performances to promote digital wellness and mindful technology use.
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A Proud Milestone for Us All – WDDD Featured in Peer-Reviewed Journal!
World Digital Detox Day as Cultural Soft Power: Reframing Global Wellness through Analog Consciousness
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In collaboration with Gram Pathshala -ZEP Foundation supports Student-run-Library
Explore the latest initiatives aimed at combating climate change.
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August Newsletter Showcases WDDD Events & Updates
The August edition of the World Digital Detox Day Newsletter is now live.
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