Srinagar, Sept. 18 -- There was a time when a young person's world revolved around classrooms, playgrounds, libraries, and conversations with friends and family. Today there is another universe that lies parallel - a digital universe which finds its place in the mobile phone and spans over the entire globe. Today's youngsters use the internet not just for information and entertainment purposes but also for learning, interaction, creation, work, expressing their opinions and even dreaming about their future. Digital technology has very subtly become an integral part of an entire generation's lives.

The youngsters are one of the major players in this revolution. The social networking sites have become virtual gathering places for them to i...