Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Punjab village hosts 'Idle Sitting' contest
In a small village in Punjab, India, 55 people took part in a unique contest called 'Idle Sitting'.
The goal was to sit in one spot for as long as possible without using their phones, getting up, sleeping, or going to the bathroom.
Two young men won the contest after sitting for 31 hours.
The contest was organized to show people how important it is to take a break from digital devices and spend time away from screens.
The rules were simple, but following them was quite challenging.
The contest was a fun way to raise awareness about the negative effects of too much screen time.
55 residents of Gholia Khurd village in Punjab participated in an 'Idle Sitting' contest.
The contest aimed to raise awareness about the importance of digital detox.
Participants had to sit in one spot without using their phones, getting up, falling asleep, or using the washroom.
Two young men won the contest after 31 hours.
Food and water were allowed, but all other kinds of movement were restricted.
- Who
- 55 residents of Gholia Khurd village, Moga district, Punjab
- What
- An 'Idle Sitting' contest to raise awareness about digital overload
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Gholia Khurd village, Moga district, Punjab
- Why
- To promote digital detox and raise awareness about the perils of digital overload
- Location
- Gholia Khurd village, Moga district, Punjab
- Participants
- 55
- Winners
- 2 young men
- Duration
- 31 hours
- Purpose
- Raising awareness about digital overload
- Rules
- No phone use, no getting up, no sleeping, no washroom breaks, food and water allowed