A feature article written by Dr Darshan B. M., Assistant Professor at the School of Media Studies, Presidency University, Bangalore, has been featured in THE WEEK magazine (14 January 2026).

The article highlights how Halaga village in Karnataka is redefining children’s evenings through a community-led “No Screen Mode” initiative, which promotes focused study time and meaningful family engagement.

Presidency University and the Presidency School of Media Studies congratulate Dr Darshan on this significant publication and commend his continued dedication to academic excellence.

Read the full article here:
https://www.theweek.in/leisure/society/2026/01/14/when-the-siren-sounds-for-silence-how-halaga-villages-no-screen-mode-is-rewriting-childhood-evenings-in-karnataka.html