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The Wonderful Women Novelists

Years ago, I discovered that my fiction reading consisted largely of novels by men. Well, Agatha Christie has always been my favourite, but she was one among the few exceptions. I decided to right the...

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My Bike Tour across Europe - Some Memories

When I left home with my friend Ravi Shankar on our Bike Tour, I was full of optimism and confidence that I was going to meet great people all over the world. I am glad to say that I returned home with a...

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Is Grammar Essential or Optional?

Well, speaking or writing ungrammatically does not constitute a legal offence. Besides, a casual and negligent attitude towards grammar need not deprive one of the ability to enjoy the good things in life....

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A Grammar Guide – Quick and Easy

I have noticed that some people have expressed the need for help with basic English Grammar. I have also seen a good deal of interest and appreciation for hubs on this subject. Hence this hub from me. ...

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The World of Friends

Who are friends? What are friends? What distinguishes them from others? Are they the ever-reliable, being-there-when-you-need-them people? Or, is it their minority status that gives them the distinction and...

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Bike Tour - Visa and other Challenges, and the Lucky Breaks

I have no idea how tough or easy it is to get a visa to USA or any country in Europe NOW. When I undertook my Bicycle Tour, challenges came in various shapes and sizes. Poor India, Rich India For a start,...

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Barack Obama - above all, a human

The Chambers Dictionary defines 'human' thus: human [hú'mən], adjective belonging to, relating to, or of the nature of, man or mankind; having the qualities of a person or the limitations of people;...

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Love and Money

All of us want, need, seek and like love and money. (Of course, there must be exceptions here and there. Too few to matter, you will agree.) But then, are love and money equally powerful? Can love do all...

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Moral Courage - An Attainable Absolute

The little girl gently frees her delicate fingers to reveal a tiny seashell in her palm. She smiles at her companion, a little boy, who readily matches her gesture and shows her his treasure, a colourful...

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Commercial art alone is art

  Detached from any commercial motive, applications of human skill such as painting, poetry, music, architecture, sculpture, insofar as these applications are spontaneous and spring from an inner need,...

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