Alima Banu Sikkandhar, 28
School Facilitator
What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession is my family and health of all because only these two cannot be replaced in life, everything else is replaceable.
If you were granted a wish what would it be?
A wish that will fill everybody with more love. I wish everyone in this world could be happy, carefree, not rich, not poor.
Your biggest fear?
My unaccomplished dreams. To beat this, I work hard everyday like there is no tomorrow. I have to use every opportunity that comes my way to the fullest or else my dreams may remain locked.
What does happiness mean to you?
True happiness is knowing understanding yourself, making positive impact on others, enjoying the small things in life and spreading cheer all around.
If you could what would you undo?
Nothing, because it is only out of my mistakes that I have learnt many things in my life. I am happy about what I am today.
Nicholas Francis, 46
Publisher
What is your most prized possession?
The key of my house which I have built with my earnings. It is a valuable asset my family is proud of and it gives me a great feeling of comfort and satisfaction.
If you were granted a wish what would it be?
A magical wish that would help people get rid of hunger and poverty all over the world. Imagine the smile on the face of people when they have food to eat.
Your biggest fear?
The fear of sudden death.
What does happiness mean to you?
Happiness to me is all about living life naturally, the way you want to be and not be surrounded by artificial expectations, maddening crowd and materialism.
If you could what would you undo?
I would like to undo my decision of not choosing a career in Civil Service.
Reshma Zafar, 36
Businesswoman
What is your most prized possession?
My grandmother’s bangles because they are antique, are timeless and priceless. There is a sense of value and love
If you were granted a wish what would it be?
Health and happiness, always.
Your biggest fear?
To get bedridden
What does happiness mean to you?
To be in a relaxed state of mind. When you are satisfied and content with what you have, happiness follows.
If you could what would you undo?
Nothing, because I believe in nature. It takes its own course. And that is best thing that can happen to me in spite of the ups and downs in life.
Srirenganathan, 46
Home theatre integrator
What is your most prized possession?
My mind because it controls my action and defines my personality
If you were granted a wish what would it be?
I wish I could be a bird so that I could fly high and get a top view of everything. I could see things from above and outside.
Your biggest fear?
Ironically, my biggest fear is also flying. I have a fear that I may fall down anytime.
What does happiness mean to you?
To be in the company of friends. I feel happy when I am in communion with nature. To me happiness also comes from visiting places.
If you could what would you undo?
If I got the chance, I would go back to my past and erase all unpleasant childhood memories and live those days again to be able to build a better and brighter future.
Ushadevi Shenbagaraj, 46
Private library owner
What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession is my family. I can’t imagine a life without my husband and children. And my collection of crochet works, yarn and needles
If you were granted a wish what would it be?
I would want the world to be a place without hunger. It hurts me when I see people eating out of thrown away food.
Your biggest fear?
Snakes. I can’t even see the photographs of these creepy crawling creatures ever since I dreamt of a snake biting me.
What does happiness mean to you?
Happiness is directly related to contentment. If you are satisfied with what you have, you will be happy.
If you could what would you undo?
I would like to remove poverty from the world. Hungry stomachs and poverty are the root causes of all kinds of criminalisation and poverty.
