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Alzheimer's Day September 21 was World Alzheimers Day. My friend Shri Chittanandam (Chennai) shared a thought provoking snippet he received that day (See B) Life is not what you see, hear or experience. M G Warrier A World Alzheimer's Day 2026 was observed on September 21, 2026, with the campaign theme "The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do : A Dimentia Diagnosis Matters" Overview of World Alzheimer's Day 2026 Date : September 21, 2026 (the centerpiece of World Alzheimer's Month throughout September). Global Theme : “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do : A Dementia Diagnosis Matters”. Organizer : Spearheaded globally by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) alongside the World Health Organization (WHO). Focus : Highlighting the critical importance of timely diagnosis, reducing social stigma, and enabling early access to support and medical guidance. Why Early Diagnosis Matters Access to Care : An early evaluation lets families access t...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, October, 2026 Part I Friends Soorya Festival, Thiruvananthapuram The 49th edition of the Soorya Festival opened on October 1, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and will run for 111 days through January 21, 2027. No denying that Krishnamoorthy's departure will leave a void in Team Soorya. The new team which includes Krishnamoorthy's son has taken seriously the parting message of Soorya who has been running the show since 1977 and the organisation is in safe hands. M G Warrier Gandhi Jayanti Read "A Thought For Today" (ET Speaking Tree) A Festival Overview & Schedule Duration: 111 days of multi-arts programming, making it one of the longest cultural events globally. Venue: Primarily hosted at Ganesham (Soorya Nataka Kalari) in Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, with events starting precisely at 6:45 PM. Participants: Over 2,000 artists from across India are featured. Opening Phase (Oct 1–10): Dedicated to classical ...

Good Morning Friends Today, for a change, let's discuss something sweet. Ambalappuzha Paalpayasam. https://youtu.be/ivPGdNDJdrs?si=bkRdVtnCUF2zxT7z The above video is about recipe, if you want to try at home. Such videos can be accessed from website. Here's another one with more details (in Malayalam) from Lakshmi Nair : https://youtu.be/zqu8bq4Tyd0?si=e-iYLsBPtdSZNM1O Below is an article about the mythology and history of Ambalappuzha Paalpayasam shared by Shri Chittanandam, Ex-RBI, Chennai who received the story from Shri Radhakrishna Warrier. Shri Chittanandam shared the story through a group email : M G Warrier A Ambalappuzha Paalpayasam More than three decades ago, I had the good fortune to taste the superbly delicious Ambalappuzha Paal Paayasam (the famous milk porridge, or kheer, of the Shree Krishna Temple in Ambalappuzha, Kerala). Ever since, I have often wondered how, with such a simple and minimal repertoire of ingredients, the temple cooks conjure a taste...

Friends Thought we will continue with anger for one more day to share an interesting response from an esteemed reader M G Warrier Anger Management Part II A Response from Vathsala Jayaraman, Chennai : On reading the mail on anger(September 28), I am reminded of Poet Bharathi. "Roudram Pazhagu" is a powerful Tamil phrase coined by the legendary revolutionary poet Mahakavi Subramania Bharathiyar in his work Puthiya Aathichoodi. It translates directly to "Practice righteous anger" or "Learn to channel fury." Instead of viewing anger as a negative trait or a personal weakness, Bharathiyar reframed it as a necessary social skill. The core philosophies of Roudram Pazhagu : Anger Against Injustice : Roudram does not mean petty rage or personal vendettas. It refers to a deep, moral indignation and a refusal to remain silent when witnessing social evils, oppression, or discrimination. A Call to Action on: The phrase urges individuals to act instead of mere...

Friends Anger is an emotion, less understood and therefore more misinterpreted. While happiness, sorrow or agony can be expressed in public, anger is generally suppressed. Anger is hoarded and taken out and used against wrong targets. M G Warrier Asian Games News : Murali Sree Shankar, Assistant Manager, RBI, Thiruvananthapuram, wins silver at Asian Games. 👏 A Krishna on Anger https://share.google/etVGi95qmIcoOeisj Bhagavad Gita 2.63 reads : krodhād bhavati sammohaḥ sammohāt smṛiti-vibhramaḥ smṛiti-bhranśhād buddhi-nāśho buddhi-nāśhāt praṇaśhyati (Anger leads to clouding of judgment, which results in bewilderment of memory. When memory is bewildered, the intellect gets destroyed; and when the intellect is destroyed, one is ruined.) B Managing Anger : Tips, Techniques, and Tools | Psychology Today https://share.google/GJvMCuEuPmtE46OyE Key points Anger is a strong negative emotion that prepares us to fight or confront our enemies. Although it's normal to feel angry at ...

Friends Yesterday I said : "Coming days we will try to discuss another 5 subjects, not necessarily in this order : 1) Judicial Delays 2) Corruption 3) Politics in ICU as V C it 4) Irreverent Protests and relevance of shock treatments 5) World is safe for next 100 years" Today we cover Judicial delays and related issues. M G Warrier Delayed Justice = Denied Justice A Crime & Punishment Times of India feature headline : "699 death sentences in 5 years. Why SC confirmed only 2" Perhaps a review of the timeframe, levels of decision making and professional competence of bench and bar is overdue. B Fast-track justice Fast-track justice? The judiciary needs to do more https://share.google/EqVQKuMl15EXCxDFy Excerpts : "In the absence of a will to administer law in a fair and reasonable way, guidelines from the government and rulings from courts will have limited potency. This ‘will’ should come as a credible message from the highest level. It will be ...