Of peace, hugs, hard work, road trips and contentment

January 16, 2015 04:24 pm | Updated 04:24 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram

WAZIM AZAD

Businessman, 31

 

What is your most prized possession?

My joint family.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

Set up a centralised production unit for the family business.

Your biggest fear?

That I will not be able to lead a peaceful life.

What does happiness mean to you?

When those around me are happy or make me happy.

If you could what would you undo?

What is done is done. There is no point in undoing anything.

 

ARATHI THAMPI

Sofware engineer, 27

What is your most prized possession?

My daughter Pratiksha.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

A disease-free life.

Your biggest fear?

Not being able to be with my loved ones.

What does happiness mean to you?

When you’re upset and you get a warm hug from your mother – that’s my kind of happiness.

If you could what would you undo?

Nothing much. Undoing all my mistakes will make me lose all the experience I have gained in life.

 

KIRAN S.

Student, 20

What is your most prized possession?

My bike.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

To become a hardcore bike rider.

Your biggest fear?

People who smile but are evil inside.

What does happiness mean to you?

Achieving my goals through hard work.

If you could what would you undo?

Studying English literature instead of commerce for my under graduation.

 

JOUAN LIZ JAMES

Architecture student, 19

What is your most prized possession?

My family, without who I’m not what I am.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

To go on a road trip around the world all by myself.

Your biggest fear?

Losing my loved ones.

What does happiness mean to you?

Bringing happiness to others.

If you could what would you undo?

Terrorism, which is now a day-to-day affair in the world.

 

MAITHRI ANAND

Fashion designer/entrepreneur, 29

What is your most prized possession?

My family.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

That Vedhika, my flagship design store, makes its presence felt all over the world

Your biggest fear?

Death.

What does happiness mean to you?

Contentment.

If you could what would you undo?

The number of hours I spent studying for my Board examinations.

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