STORY TELLERS

A page for readers to share their views, thoughts and stories.

LIFE

I want to know more about life. What I already know is that life is an endless test, with human behaviour being the driving force behind it, and patience being the most important virtue for it. Many important things in life – wealth, power, glamour – start appearing useless when we are mature enough to see the larger picture of ‘life’. Lamiya Siraj

DRAMA

I wish I knew more about drama, because it fascinates me as to how people are able to act with such confidence. I find it such an amazing and crucial subject, one that teaches confidence and self-expression. Drama transports us into a different world, filled with both good and evil, and with it, you will find hours of pure entertainment without WhatsApp and other social media. I wish I knew how I could use drama to change the world for the better. Kashvi Tacker

EXOPLANETS

The one thing I wish I knew more about is space, because there is still a lot left to uncover about it. I could find a whole new planet like the Earth, and work with space scientists and organizations to do something of benefit. With all this virus and whatnot, we really need to find a new planet. But I also hope that we won’t destroy our current planet. The Earth is all we have. Maurya Vaidya

MAKING MAKEUP

I'm a teen and I am obsessed with makeup! That being said, the one thing I really wish I knew more about would be how cosmetic formulators formulate simply the creamiest eyeshadows, pigmented lipsticks, and waterproof eyeliners, and powders too! I've always been fascinated about how they make the best products all the time! Bhavna Rupchandani

PERSUASION TACTICS

I wish I knew more about the art of negotiation and persuasion. As an introvert, I often avoid arguments and interactions, or even situations where I need to negotiate with or persuade others into doing anything. So, I always do everything myself, restricting my time and making myself tired. Dounia Ben

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

A farm house, where I grow my own fruits and vegetables, is my dream! I wish I had the scientific knowledge to pursue it and venture into the path of sustainable living. Indu Issac

FUTURE

I wish I could know more about my future. I'm anxious to find out about where I would settle, if I will be able to sustain with my finances, my health, and so on. As age passes, I have become more curious about all these. Sheena Jishu Thomas

ANEURYSMS

I want to know more about aneurysms. I am not one to care about stress when it comes to my work, and I give my hundred per cent all the time. But it was only when I had my "blackout" in the office, back in April 2019, did I realise that I forgot to take care of myself because I wanted to give my best to my company. The nerve in my brain burst, and a moment’s delay in reaching the hospital would’ve been fatal. Thankfully, God gave me a chance to live and work after two months, and now I want to serve my family back home, this year, before a second aneurysm. Ma Teresa Sanchez Edpan

OUR UNIVERSE

The one thing I wish I knew more about was our universe. As a physics teacher and graduate in ECE, I am curious to solve the many unanswered questions about the universe: black holes, astrophysics; how astronauts train themselves and have the courage to launch themselves into space. I wish I knew more about the universe in depth, so that I can help keen students score A+’s in physics effortlessly. Rajeswari Matam

THE MYSTERIES OF SPACE

I wish to know more about space. I want to plunge into the vast and infinite, and discover new things like asteroids, comets, stars or even habitable planets. I want to witness and observe space with my own eyes, and not in pictures. I want to experience zero gravity on the moon. I want to know more about black holes, as they defy every known law of physics. I want to solve this mystery, and to satisfy myself. Nidhish Seelavanth Math

DISEASES

I’d like to know more about diseases which I feel is posing a big threat to mankind. As the famous quote says Prevention is better than a cure. I would want to research on how I can prevent such diseases or viruses. Reyna Susan Philip

TRUST

I wish I knew more about who we should truly be able to trust in this world. If there was this automatic “YES” or “NO, DON’T!” signal, our lives would be far less painful, devoid of the agony that comes with us trusting our lives into their hands - which turns out to be a big blunder. It leaves us miserable and in deep shambles. Pratik Das

AFTERLIFE

I would like to know more about what happens after death. We are always curious to know the unknown. I believe that if we come to know about what happens to us - why we are born and all - we might change the way we live in this world. We will stop hurting our fellow beings and be more compassionate and respectful towards other life and nature. Jayanthi Mahesh

SAYING NO

I really, really, wish I knew when and how to say “no”. We think we are helping someone by compromising our precious time. If you are doing something for someone who just wants your help for convenience, rather than genuine need, please learn to say no. It’s absolutely okay to say it. Help someone who really needs it, and not someone you think you can please by doing so. Amtesh K Kohli

FINDING SOLUTIONS

I wish I knew more about finding perfect solutions, which is a challenge faced by all. It is said: “If you’re not a part of the solution, you’re a part of the problem." and “I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.” Benjamin Franklin also said once: “I haven't failed. I have just found 10000 solutions that don't work.” Munazzah Muhammad

BERMUDA TRIANGLE

The Bermuda Triangle still remains a mystery. I tried researching in order to understand more about this, but I couldn’t find anything. If this mystery is solved, it can lead to many other discoveries and cause a scientific revolution indeed. I wish I could know more about parallel universes and time travel too. Amrutha Ajish

MY STRENGTHS

I wish I knew what to say when asked about my "strengths". It takes a long time to think and answer that question. So far, I have only figured out that making your weaknesses and insecurities into your greatest strengths make life better. I wish I knew more about the future too. Unfortunately, we can't predict our future, and even if we do, the thrill of life will be lost if we know what life has in store for us. Megna Rajagopal

KEEPING UP WITH AI

The one thing that I wish I knew more about is artificial intelligence and technology. AI and technology is developing rapidly, and we will feel out of place if we don’t keep up. I already feel out of place and want to have a deeper insight into it. Sunanda Mohan

ANIMAL COMPANIONSHIP

I wish I knew more about the amazing creatures we share our planet with. I have never had a pet, so I know very little about companionship with one. I have always been fascinated by the complex behaviour and emotions exhibited by animals. What has baffled me more is the human ability to strike companionship with them and respond to their needs. The animal world has always been out of bounds for me, to look at in awe from a safe distance. Sheeba Jojo

HIEROGLYPHICS

One thing I wish I knew more about is hieroglyphics. There were so many inscriptions during our tour in Egypt, and I really wanted to understand and explore the secret messages hidden in it. My brother and I even wore a neck ornament showing my name in that mysterious language. Rayyan Alam

MY SIS

I’d like, no love, to know more about a very special person called my sister because she is really mysterious and she keeps a lot of things to herself. She is the best sister I know. Muizza Muhammed

FASCINATION WITH FUTURE

Future - Since the inception of time, the human race has always been intrigued with what lies in store for it. Knowing what is coming can enhance the quality of decisions in the present - perhaps improving our destiny for good. With a value-based system in place, the negative effects of knowing our future can be minimised. Kashif Hamidee

HISTORY

I am always curious to know more about my lineage, my family tree, and who my forefathers were. I also like to know more about the history of a place - its culture, its people, its food and its past rulers, and how the place was found. It’s fascinating to know about history, and it also improves my knowledge. Fathima Kauser

BEING JUDGMENTAL

I want to know why people are being so judgmental, and I wish I knew how to help them be lesser so. It’s puzzling to see people judge and pass on random comments - Times have changed, and I feel that it's so important to educate people with the meaning of the word “perception”. It can avoid a lot of misconceptions in life and create a merrier environment at work and home. Shiny Davison

DEALING WITH PEOPLE

There have been several moments, innumerable really, when I have wished I had known how to deal with some extremely tiring people better. I realise how to books don’t teach you a lot. Mercy Mathew