16-18 Years

Do your friends keep telling you that you look a little pale? Or have you felt some weaknesses, some sluggishness? Well, you might just be experiencing a common condition called anemia. And in this week’s Science Lab, we’re here to break it down for you!     Understanding anemia First off, what exactly is anemia? Continue reading...

Sia, 17, is getting ready for her farewell party at school but nothing she wears is sitting right with her. She’s changed countless outfits but the only thing getting worse is her mood. Read along as she shares her experience and figures out what’s behind that “off” feeling in this edition of That’s puzzling.  She Continue reading...

Feeling like your emotions are all over the place? You’re not alone! In this week’s edition of Science Lab, we break down everything you need to know about handling your feelings. And how to manage them like a pro.  Meet the Squad First things first, emotions are like your body’s way of sending messages to Continue reading...

Agustya loves Tanisha – so much so that he does not want to share her with anyone. He gets really annoyed if Tanisha goes to her friend’s birthday party without him or if she hangs out with her classmates. Tanisha initially enjoyed his possessiveness as cute and thought of it as love. But of late Continue reading...

Anaya (16) faced a major setback when health issues caused her to miss a dream audition. After surgery and months of recovery, she almost gave up on dancing. With support from her family, she fought back and was recently accepted to her dream university. Anaya shares her journey of resilience through her diary with TeenBook. Continue reading...

Hey Disha, Ayan, my bf of one year, cheated on me for a good-looking girl. I am just so mad! I just can’t understand why he did that. Am I ugly? Am I not worth the love? Lyla, 16, Mumbai  Hey Lyla, calm down. So many negative thoughts about yourself in one go! Your boyfriend Continue reading...

Aisha, Rahul, Meher, and Sid have one thing in common – they are all not very happy about their siblings! Is sibling rivalry driving you crazy too? Join these friends in this edition of Canteen Talk as they hilariously dish out their best tricks for dealing with annoying siblings. The school canteen is buzzing with Continue reading...

Akshay had a workshop in his school today on mental health, where the guest speaker emphasized that students should focus on their mental health and make it a priority. But this left Akshay with many questions. What does focusing on mental health mean? How can you tell if your mental health needs attention? What are Continue reading...

Hey Disha, I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed lately. There are days when I get super emotional, like when I miss my school bus, forget my homework, and then argue with my best friend—all in one day! Everything just piles up, and I can’t control my emotions. How can I stay in control of my feelings Continue reading...