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    What does the ‘F’ word mean?

    Team TeenBook | May 15th, 2020
    Arjun (12) wasn’t sure if he should ask his mom what it meant but many of his classmates had been using the word during fights and he didn’t quite understand what it meant. The other day he almost uttered it in response to a rude classmate. ‘I can ask you, right? ‘Mom, what does f@uk Continue reading...
  • She posted her pain and I finally felt seen!

    Aarna | On 08-07-2025
    Today, Aarna shared a page from her diary with TeenBook, a moment of honesty about pretending to be okay online, and how one unexpected article changed that.Sometimes, hearing someone else speak their truth gives us the courage to face our own. Dear diary,  So, I was doom-scrolling on Pinterest again today, looking for some anxiety Continue reading...
  • Everyone’s in love… I’m still decoding eye contact

    Arshpreet | On 26-06-2025
    “Everyone in my class is suddenly in a relationship… but I’m still figuring out what love even means.” Arshpreet, 17, shares his honest thoughts on what it feels like when crushes turn into flings, and relationships seem more about reels and peer pressure than real connection. Is it love or just FOMO? What does commitment Continue reading...
  • Do I have to decide my future now?

    Meher | On 25-06-2025
    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...
  • Everyone is on vacation except me

    Shreya | On 23-06-2025
    When everyone you know is chilling by the beach, posing with elephants, or hopping through Europe – and you’re just chilling with rajma chawal in your pajamas, it stings. From major FOMO and fridge judgement to surprise nani romance stories and banana pancake disasters, one teen discovers that maybe, just maybe, doing “nothing” in the Continue reading...
  • I wanted to delete that post…

    Saanvi | On 28-05-2025
    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...
  • “Are we even a thing?” Let’s talk situationships & nanoships

    Disha | On 20-05-2025
    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...
  • All for a few extra inches… was it worth it?

    Saumya Jyotsna | On 08-05-2025
    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...
  • I failed my exams, what do I do?

    Disha | On 03-05-2025
    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...
  • improving relationships, emotional intelligence

    Eight kinds of intelligence: Which one is yours?

    Team TeenBook | On 28-04-2025
    If we were to ask you, what is that one question that you have to answer all the time, we bet your answer will be – Beta bade ho kar kya karoge! And if you are clueless about how to answer that, here’s a fun way to find out where your calling lies! We are Continue reading...