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I am Dr Elizabeth Menon, working in the UK. I love writing and my articles have been published in the UK and abroad. My hobbies include reading, writing, gardening, cooking, watching films, listening to music, helping environmental causes etc.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Independence Day: A time to celebrate, a time to remember: 2 of 16
"At the Stroke of the Midnight Hour...": Celebration of India's Independence August 14, 1947: Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, announced the birth of a new nation, born after more than a century of colonial rule, with these golden words - "At the Stroke of the Midnight Hour, when the wo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) The role of focus in our lives: 2 of 14
Have a 'Goal or 'Focus' in Life and Become Better Achievers:It is a well-accepted fact that having a focus or a goal in life makes that person a better achiever. We all focus on something or someone at some stage in our lives whether we realize it or not. Perhaps it acts as a magnetic force that drives one forward, to achieve... More..
Health & Fitness > Reproductive Health Issues What is endometriosis?: 5 of 33
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of tissue that resembles endometrium that normally lines the inside of the uterus, is seen outside the uterine cavity, such as ovaries, utero-sacral ligaments, pelvic peritoneum, lower genital tract, bladder, bowel or laparotomy scars. Endometriosis is a chronic, debilitating condition... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's New Year: Learning discipline instead of making resolutions: 4 of 16
Another Year and A New BeginningAnother year gone and a new beginning of hope and anticipation is emerging. Christmas and New Year celebrations are only just over but we are already into the second week of Year 2009 farewell to the passing year and a grand welcome to the new year of hope and happiness! Christmas is a time of ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Tribute to Freddie Mercury: 1 of 3
We lost the star, with the 'Mercurial touch', who left us with these words, "I still love you"! It happened on 24 November, two days after JFK's assassination: only the year was different! As you may have guessed, I am talking about the late Freddie Mercury, lead singer of 'Queen', whose parents hail from India. 'First Parsee... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-realization: 25 of 71
Self-realization through Emotional Restraint Self-realisation through control of the mind can be achieved in many ways. One has to come to terms with the three faculties of man: emotion, intellect and deeds. The combination of all three or the implementation of these will help us in obtaining our goal. The three faculties wor... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christianity and today's lifestyles: 21 of 58
Days Of Repentance And Self-Examination.Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday have been celebrated way back in AD 900, as days of penitence, a time for repentance and self-examination. One gets to see Valentine Day cards displayed in the shops even before the Christmas and New Year celebrations are over! But before the Valentine's... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Modern women: They know what they want: 7 of 18
Women of Today: The "New Superpower"We talk about equality, equal wages, political correctness and acceptability in all walks of life. But it is worth considering whether these factors apply when it comes to women. They are paid less in their work places and in the field of games such as Tennis. It's a kind of accepted saying... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing The problem with high self-esteem: 11 of 22
The Problem With High Self-EsteemOne needs to define the meaning of self-esteem, before the much complex word "high self-esteem" is considered. Dictionaries define self-esteem as, " confidence and respect for oneself ", or "how much a person likes, accepts, and respects himself, overall as a person". The National Association ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Horse racing as a family day out: 2 of 4
It was a glorious afternoon that day in South Yorkshire. I drove across the racecourse roundabout and realized why it took me an hour for the journey instead of the usual ten minutes! The race was on and the horses crossing the road caused the traffic jam. The temptation was too much and I found myself joining the crowd, inst... More..