Roots and Reflections - Exploring Ideas, Experiences and Wisdom

Over the past few years India is witnessing a surge in the popularity of fantasy gaming applications like Dream11, My11Circle, multiple rummy apps, and many other similar betting/sports gambling based digital platforms. These apps claim to be harmless entertainment options or skill-based gaming, one need only look to the little substance behind the claim, fantasy gaming has become an unbelievably addictive and, ultimately, damaging psychological ecosystem for the youth in the country. The draw of easy money, immediate reward and the thrill of competing with another person online is turning millions of young Indians targeted by the marketing strategies of the apps.  Psychological Risks:-  Millions of young Indians are addicted or becoming addicted to these platforms, losing money, time and even a large of chunk of their mental health for what is effectively only easy cash. Never before has the need to address this issue been more pressing and India's safest option to reduce the...