Wed Jan 22 18:28:50 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu Governor Warns Youth Against Excessive Mobile Phone Use
**Chennai, January 23, 2025** – Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi cautioned young people against excessive mobile phone use during a speech commemorating the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Governor Ravi stated that prolonged screen time negatively impacts cognitive function, citing scientific evidence to support his claim. He urged the youth to overcome this distraction.
In his address at the Aram IAS Academy in Chennai, Governor Ravi also highlighted Netaji Bose’s unwavering commitment to Indian independence and his inspiration from Swami Vivekananda. He further noted the significant contribution of Tamil people to the freedom struggle, stating that thousands sacrificed their lives, with approximately 6,000 joining Netaji’s fight against the British.