BKS Nair
Retired scientist. Worked in nuclear chemistry. A free-lance writer on philosohical and lifestyle topics.
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The Perth MintA description of a sight seeing tour of the Perth mint, one of the oldest operating mints in the world
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A Historic Prison in Fremantle, Western AustraliaDescribes the author’s visit to an abandoned convict prison in Western Australia and his impressions.
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My Fist Visit to CanadaMy first visit to Canada and the experiences and knowledge acquired in it
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My Transition to VegetarianismThree groups of reasons for the superiority of vegetarianism over nonvegetarianism.
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A Wildlife Park Near SydneyThe author’s visit to a wildlife park near Sydney and the information gathered by him are described
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The Three Sisters, New South Wales, AustraliaThe Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia is briefly described as a travelogue of the author
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Tea at AirportThe story of a real incident at Sydney airport
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The Margaret River Wine Region in Western AustraliaA brief description of a visit to a winery in Western Australia and some details about the region and vine
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The Longest Wooden Jetty in the Southern HemisphereHistory, and description of Busselton Jetty in Western Audtralia
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Charles Dickens, My Favorite NovelistA biographical sketch and character of Charles Dickens and an appreciation of his works
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My Favourite Short Story WriterBiographical sketch and commentary on the short stories of William Sydney Porter, popularly known by the pen name, O. Henry.
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Commentaries on Five Verses from the BibleCommentaries on five verses from the Bible, based on the author's experiences in life.
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The Youth RestorerA brilliant biochemist and molecular biologist develops a potion for restoring the youth of the aged. The result of its actual use.
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Vishu, a Festival in India to Usher in ProsperityDescribes the astronomically significant, annual festival in Kerala.
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Old Age and TeachingHow imparting the wisdom of one's experience to the young can create a win-win situation
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Diwali, the Indian Festival of LightsCharacterized by decoration with lights, preparation and exchange of sweets, wearing new clothes, social and family visits, the festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
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Navarathri, a Festval of Fine Arts in South IndiaThe ten-day festival, Nvarathri/Pooja, in Kerala signifies fine arts, learning and education with practical, and social applications.
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Old Age and the Fine ArtsHow enjoying and producing paintings, prose and poetry can make the golden years light and lively.
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Old Age and the Performing Visual ArtsThis is the fourth in the series on old age and agreeable pastimes suited to it (the links to the first three being www.associatedcontent.com/article/5760308/, www.associated content.com/article/5790164/, www.associatedcontent.com/article/5809278). -
Old Age and MusicThe potential of music in making old age enjoyable is described
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Old Age and Cosmic EnvironmentAppreciating the visual beauties of the surrounding nature as an agreeable pastime in the elderly years is described
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From One Set of Gems to AnotherA fall themed Short Story
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Old Age and GardeningThe psychological and biological benefits of growing a domestic garden in the senior years are explained
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Reflections on Being Seventy PlusHow to live comfortably, usefully and productively during old age is described
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Onam, a South Indian Annual FestivalThe annual, harvest festival of Onam in Kerala in south India is described along with its social and historical importance.
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A Green Island Near a DesertTravelogue on visit to island resort
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Time ManagementPoints out major factors wasting time and how best we can avoid them and get more done in the time available to us. Some of the undesirable habits that that make one less efficient in time management and the ways of getting over them are mentioned.
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New Year Reslutions for Senior CitizensBe less complaining; Be more helpful, Share your experience; Create affection and veneration; Look for good will and love; Become useful to the community; Be active and never stop learning new things; Enjoy pursuit of some cultural activity.
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The Bliss of SolitudeThis article briefly describes some of the ways in which casual periods of solitude, normally waiting periods, can be fruitfully and agreeably whiled away and finally comes to the bliss of solitude the glories of which poets and sages have sung.
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Must the Golden Years Be Endured?This article briefly describes the natural process of aging and suggests some ways and means of making one's old age happy and meaningful.
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Metaphysics, Philosophy and ReligionThis article briefly elucidates the concepts of metaphysics, philosophy and religion, the effect of religions on humanity and the characteristics of one particular school of thought. Finally, the write-up sees a detailed discussion leading to a definite recommendation.
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AestheticsDescribes the place of aesthetics in life to make it happier. The role of aesthetics in areas such as the home, nature, the creative arts, and communication are referred to.

