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One teenager. One result website. And enough panic to power an entire city. In this edition of dear diary, read about the most stressful five minutes ever. 11:00 a.m. The CBSE website was supposed to open at 11. It is now 11:37. I have refreshed the page so many times that even Google Chrome is 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...

Hi Disha. I just checked out my midterm results and they’re… not good. I am freaking out. How will I tell my parents? What should I do? Please help! Arin, 14 Lucknow.     Hey there! So, you got the news about your midterms, huh? Well, grab a seat and lend me your ear, because Continue reading...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ananya (16) has started dating Ronit (17) the most handsome boy in the college, she is feeling on top of the world. She talks to Ronit every day, he makes her laugh and giggle all the time but today is different. She is hesitant and they are not talking. What went wrong? Let’s find out Continue reading...