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This Diwali doesn’t feel like the old ones, and I can’t figure out why. But then, something, or maybe someone, changed the way I see it. Avni shares her story with Teenbook. Last year on Diwali, the loudest thing in my house wasn’t the crackers outside, it was my cousin Rohan screaming because someone cheated Continue reading...

Written by 16-year-old Meher for TeenBook’s My Diary column, this piece captures the struggle of wanting your parents to understand you, and the hope that honest, calmer conversations can bridge the gap between their world and yours. Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said this out loud or screamed it inside my Continue reading...

Written by our teen writer Tusharika for TeenBook’s My Diary column, this heartfelt piece shares the quiet struggles of growing up without parental support. From burnt pasta to Father’s Day blues, she opens up about loneliness, invisible weights, and the hope that keeps her going.  Dear Diary, Today it happened again. My dadi had to Continue reading...

If you’ve come to this article, you’re probably asking the question in the title.Fear not, excessive screen time is way more common than you think – and it can be decoded and helped through some basic science and the rest is just what’s worked for me as a teen. Ok, so you might’ve read fifty Continue reading...

Feeling lost in the sea of career choices? Worried that everyone else has it all figured out while you’re still unsure? You’re not alone. Meher shares a page of her diary. Dear diary, I can’t go anywhere these days without someone asking: ‘So, what’s the plan next?’ It happened again today. One of my father’s Continue reading...

Charu and Advika are sitting together in the school canteen during a recess, but Charu seems a little upset. Can a chat with Advika change her mood? Read to find out in this edition of Canteen talk. ​​Advika: Hey, that picture you posted yesterday, you looked amazing! Loved the dress. Charu: Thanks… but honestly, I Continue reading...

Dear Disha, I’m so confused! My friend said she’s in a “situationship” and someone else mentioned a “nanoship”! Are these real types of relationships or just new Gen Z words that make things more confusing? Please explain! — Myra, 16, Delhi Hey Cutie, Welcome to the Era of Relationship Labels™, where every kind of romantic Continue reading...

Vinayana shares with TeenBook what a regular day looks like when you’re just trying to stay strong. It’s honest, a little messy and might just feel like your own story. Every day throws something new at me – some days are smooth, others… not so much. Living with a disability in a world that doesn’t Continue reading...

Saumya told TeenBook how she took pills to get taller — just because people kept judging her. But things went wrong, and she learned it’s better to love yourself than try to change for others. A few days ago, I was on my way home from office, sitting quietly in the metro. That’s when I Continue reading...