Why loneliness, like the kind hinted at by Salman Khan, worries everyone these days
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 19, 2026, 10:25 (IST)
A recent Instagram post by Salman Khan sparked widespread concern about loneliness, highlighting its alarming global impact. The World Health Organization now classifies social isolation as a public health crisis, comparable to air pollution and tobacco, contributing to nearly a million deaths annually. This paradox of increased digital connection alongside rising loneliness, particularly among young people, demands urgent attention.