Q.You are Ananya/Aman Verma. You are concerned about the growing addiction to mobile phones among teenagers. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in 120-150 words, expressing your views and suggesting remedies.

This is an opinion letter to the editor, so use full formal format with a subject line, 'Sir/Madam' and 'Yours faithfully'. Present it as a matter of public concern: describe the problem (teen phone addiction), its effects on health and studies, and co …

12, Rose Garden, Pune

5 August 2026

The Editor

The Indian Express, Pune

Subject: The Growing Menace of Mobile Phone Addiction among Teenagers

Sir,

I wish to express, through your esteemed newspaper, my deep concern over the rising addiction to mobile phones among teenagers. Many students now spend several hours a day scrolling through social media and playing games, often at the cost of sleep and study.

This overuse is harming young people in visible ways - falling grades, eye strain, disturbed sleep and poor face-to-face communication. The constant craving for likes and notifications is also fuelling anxiety. …