Cityzen: Of family, travel, work and contentment

July 04, 2014 06:17 pm | Updated 06:17 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram

Bindu Balakrishnan

Bindu Balakrishnan

Bindu Balakrishnan, Homemaker, 51

What is your most prized possession?

My family.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

To be born again as my parents' daughter

Your biggest fear?

Strife, tension.

What does happiness mean to you?

My family life.

If you could, what would you undo?

I would have liked to be a singer.

Marayath, Tailor, 43

What is your most prized possession?

My two sons.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

To start a boutique.

Your biggest fear?

Nothing.

What does happiness mean to you?

When people appreciate the work I do, the happiness I get is incredible.

If you could, what would you undo?

There are many things, so it’s better not to mention just one.

Muhamed Naushad, Restaurateur, 51

What is your most prized possession?

My wife and my three kids.

If you were granted a wish, what would it be?

Travel around the world.

Your biggest fear?

Losing my faith.

What does happiness mean to you?

Contentment.

If you could, what would you undo?

Go and play that match I missed while in college. I would have also paid better attention to my studies.

Cisy Vinod, Homemaker, 46

What is your most prized possession?

Family.

If you were granted a wish what would it be?

To travel all over the world.

Your biggest fear?

Nothing.

What does happiness mean to you?

The happiness of my family.

If you could, what would you undo?

To let my children follow their heart and not try to force my wishes on them.

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