The Teenager Today Magazine - December 2016

In this issue

Plan Your Future: Act Now!, Getting The Word Out: A Career In PR, Bullying And Empathy, Madboy/Mink, Musical Sonnets, Criticism: Offer It Constructively, Layer Like A Pro!, Strengthen Your Biceps And Triceps, Candid Moments From Teens, Photo Pik, Reader's Blog and more!

Bullying & Empathy

What is bullying? When someone uses force over another person in the form of physical force or by using words through teasing or humiliating someone; it’s called bullying. The intent is to make fun of the other person, make them scared, make them lesser than you, and to give the message that you don’t belong. It is generally done to gain power over the other person, and make them feel lesser.

5 mins

Passion to Evolve

Life Skills for Career Development.

2 mins

Musical Sonnets

Once upon a time, in the glorious past of India, dating back to the 13th century, there lived a genius by the name of Amir Khusro — a musician, poet and scholar. He was an iconic personality in the cultural history of India. Credited with numerous musical, philosophical and literary creations, the Sufimusician is also known as the Father of the Qawwali (musical genre). Amir Khusro served in the court of Mughal emperor Allauddin Khilji. During his reign many renowned singers and musicians performed at his court and were patronized by him. I am now going to share with you one of my favourite legends.

4 mins

On Toothlessness

Seen at full pelt, this Indian pangolin Manis crassicaudata is as toothless as they come. But it has an enormous sticky tongue,which, believe it or not, is almost as long as its body. Why? Because it makes a living poking its tongue into other species’ businesses… primarily termites, of which it may consume between 50 and 70 million in a good year!

1 min

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The Teenager Today Magazine Description:

THE TEENAGER TODAY is India's first and only magazine published in India for teens.

In its 61st year now, it is a friend to thousands of Indian teens, supporting them through their growing pains, sharing laughs and being there through their joys and sorrows. It is their premier resource for all kinds of information, practical advice and answers to all of their questions.

THE TEENAGER TODAY contains 52 pages of cool information, practical advice and loads of fun stuff! It features articles on youth issues, careers, counselling, celeb interviews, music, sports, health, environment, blogs, science & technology, and general knowledge. Plus photography, jokes, games, poems and more!

THE TEENAGER TODAY is the most widely-read Indian teen publication — not only do we cater to the urban teen, but our reach across small towns and cities is unparalleled — truly India's only teenzine.