16-18 Years

It’s not just about good vibes — the words people say to you actually have power. Ever wondered why a simple “Good job!” from your parents feels so nice? Turns out, there’s actual science behind it! And it plays a big role in shaping your confidence, emotional strength, and even how you handle stress. Let’s Continue reading...

Why does my family brush it off and say, “you’ll be fine tomorrow,” when I say I’m depressed, but they rush me to the doctor when I have a fever? Shaloni asked her diary and shared it with us. Do you have any answers?     Dear Diary, I heard somewhere that not everyone is Continue reading...

Have you ever found talking to your parents to be like navigating a maze without a map? We’ve all been there. How do you approach them without triggering a lecture? How can you make them truly understand what you’re saying? Well, Ria and her friends  Aarav, and Saniya are discussing this topic today in Canteen Continue reading...

Ever laughed at a meme and suddenly felt way too emotional? Aarav did too. One moment he was scrolling, the next he was questioning his entire life over a dog meme. In this edition of Canteen Talk, we dive into Aarav’s story to explore why your feelings change so fast and how to handle those Continue reading...

Rohit, a 10th-grade student, started feeling extremely stressed due to his upcoming board exams. The moment he opened his books, he felt anxious. He couldn’t even sleep. While some of his friends were also stressed, others seemed to be handling their studies with ease. Rohit felt stuck and didn’t know how to overcome his fear. Continue reading...

Riddhi (17) always felt her heart race and her mind go blank whenever she had to speak in front of a crowd. But she finally figured out why it happens—and how to handle it. Let’s find out more in That’s Puzzling! I still remember the first time I had to speak in front of my Continue reading...

Be honest—how many times have you picked up your phone today? Did you just check your notifications? Swiped through Instagram reels? Lost track of time watching one more cricket highlight? Before you start blaming yourself for wasting time, let’s get something straight—it is not entirely your fault. Let’s find out more in today’s Science Lab!  Continue reading...

Rohan feels left out as his friends talk inside jokes and make plans without him. With Ishan’s advice, he starts to see things differently—but will it change anything? Let’s find out today!  After school—Rohan and Ishan—are sitting on the last bus seat heading home. Rohan looks distracted, staring at the ground. Ishan: Bro, you look Continue reading...

I would say this frequently to my parents in my teen years.  My teen brain followed the simple logic: If it has nothing to do with studies or academics or if it is not assigned as homework, why in the world should I even bother to write it down? Why? And is not the whole Continue reading...