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Students denied net access because of gaming addiction

Web 2.0 starts to be a problem
By INQUIRER staff
Wed Mar 14 2007, 10:38
A MAJOR Indian institute of technology has removed late night internet access to students concerned about addiction and social isolation affecting the kids.

According to The Times, the Mumbai IIT has banned students in its hostels from access to the web because of a rise in addiction to gaming, watching films, blogging and other activities.

Kids are tipping up late for classes and not participating in social activities, according to the report, here. µ

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