It is the dream of most people to be the leading character in a novel, or a movie, or a newspaper headline. Who does not want to be a story? But if one can fully grasp the importance of telling a tale, who says that dream can't be a reality! Take a little journey along the history, philosophy and science of stories, and learn, why you should write your own story, or be one.

Ansab contains within himself the right amount of Uttar Pradesh, self deprecating humor and Aligarh's untold stories. He refuses to be identified as a student of Mechanical Engineer. He's considered more of a poet and a speaker, but most of a all, he's considered a storyteller. He is the Head Curator and Community Manager for The Scribbled Stories, India's largest storytelling platform. Despite weaving tales of fiction, he wants to become a journalist, too, and write what needs to be written. His articles find places in The Wire, The Quint, The Telegraph, Firstpost and The Citizen. He has represented India at South Asian Debating, and his works are under process of publishing. He'd be your go-to person for historical tales, urdu poetry, or life advice although it might take him a day, or two, or several to reply. Unless, of course, you have a story to tell. Ansab contains within himself the right amount of Uttar Pradesh, self deprecating humor and Aligarh's untold stories. He refuses to be identified as a student of Mechanical Engineer. He's considered more of a poet and a speaker, , but most of all, he's considered a storyteller. He is the Head Curator and Community Manager for The Scribbled Stories, India's largest storytelling platform. Despite weaving tales of fiction, he wants to become a journalist, too, and write what needs to be written. His articles find places in The Wire, The Quint, The Telegraph, Firstpost and The Citizen. He has represented India at South Asian Debating, and his works are under process of publishing. He'd be your go-to person for historical tales, Urdu poetry, or life advice although it might take him a day, or two, or several to reply. Unless, of course, you have a story to tell. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx