Gerald D'Cunha

Pic.: Manoj Nair L ast evening, a young girl, who had just entered her final-year degree, called me. She had been a topper in her college all through. But, she was under a great stress. The reason? Well, she told me that she found  she was not liked by most of her classmates and teachers. “Is it true, or only an assumption?” I asked her. “I think, it is true, sir... They really don’t like me,” she said. “Out of the hundred, how many do you think, don’t like you?” I questioned. “All, except may be two,” she responded. “And teachers?” “All, except two out of five.” “But, tell me, dear, why do you think they don’t like you... You are such a nice performer.” “That’s why, sir... I think, they are jealous of me.” So, now what you want to do, my friend?” “Sir, I have only ten days to decide on whether to continue with this college, or change it... I am confused, stressed out.” “Well, how sure are you that the next ...