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Reserve first half for regular business The intro to the detailed report on disruption of proceedings in Parliament on front page in The Economic Times on July 21, 2026 (Detailed report was on page 2) captioned "Opposition Stalls LS on Opening Day; Stir Likely to Continue" engaged my attention. Perhaps, all Media Current Affairs desks keep such templates easily accessible for use any day during the period some legislative house is in session. So that, with appropriate update, this can be used without wasting time. I also have preserved a draft response ready for use, occasionally. So far, my response on this subject has not been published. Today... Sharing submitted version* : The Editor The Economic Times July 21, 2026 Chat Room Reserve first half for regular business This refers to the report "Opposition Stalls LS on Opening Day; Stir Likely to Continue" (July 21). Legislatures across the country, from upper house of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) to Loca...

Bergson’s philosophy of laughter https://share.google/yqgTPTlAHaIkwiVMS Nobel Lauraette Henri-Louis Bergson ( 18 October 1859 – 4 January 1941) was a French philosopher who was influential in the traditions of analytic philosophy and continental philosophy, especially during the first half of the 20th century until the Second World War, but also after 1966 when Gilles Deleuze published Le Bergsonisme. Leaving laughter for a moment, let's look at Bergson and his philosophy briefly : https://amzn.in/d/05hKWddy "Bergson and His Philosophy" by John Alexander Gunn is a landmark work that provides a detailed analysis of Henri Bergson's philosophical beliefs, a notable French philosopher of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Gunn dives deeply into Bergson's philosophical views, clarifying his thoughts on time, intuition, and the essence of reality. He delivers Bergson's ideas in a straightforward and understandable manner, making them accessible to...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, July, 2026 : Part III A Geetanjali https://youtu.be/HIEF4LIVMf4?si=ZLloaCYiOXoQWS9- B Econo-reflections : Dr T V Gopalakrishnan Developing Kochi as an International Financial and Forex Trade Hub under the auspices of RBI. Know more : https://econo-reflexions.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-vision-for-keralas-economic.html?m=1 C M G Warrier : Blogs & Links Explore the daily curation of articles, essays, and spiritual insights on Warrier's Blog, authored by former RBI General Manager M. G. Warrier. D Books M G Warrier https://amzn.in/d/0fywGd9s Kavitha Rao & Charukesi Ramadurai Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Journalism* https://amzn.in/d/001WS2aJ Reviewed @Amazon by M G Warrier : A comprehensive guide to freelance journalism Reviewed in India on 24 February 2021 Finding that post-retirement I have taken up freelance journalism as a hobby, my friend mentioned about this book during a recent interact...

AAARRRRGGHH!!!" by Rosemary Counter I was reading the six page article "AAARRRRGGHH!!!" by Rosemary Counter, published in Reader's Digest India (July 2026) that explores the psychological and physical mechanisms of aggravation*. It details how everyday frustrations push individuals from mild irritation to full-blown rage, and how introspection can help manage these reactions. In psychology, aggravation and anger are complex emotional states characterized by frustration, irritation, and the impulse to attack or defend. Exploring the psychological roots of aggravation and learning evidence-based management tools are detailed in the Psychology Today Basics of Anger. Aggravation typically surfaces when your goals are blocked, boundaries are crossed, or self-esteem is threatened. Understanding how and why these emotional responses occur can help you better manage them. Here are the core concepts and methods associated with aggravation : Hidden Triggers : Aggravation ...

Random Reading : In praise of rituals Meaning of life - The Economic Times https://share.google/iMOpjXo5Wmu1DCU3y Synopsis Rituals turn fear into hope. An example is when there comes a time when a deep question arises - with whom will I share my life? At such a juncture, dating becomes an important modern ritual. By definition, a ritual is an established, structured sequence of actions or behaviors often prescribed by religion, tradition, or social custom. These practices are repeated in a set, precise manner to mark significant life events, foster social unity, or create moments of mindful reflection and stress relief. In this article, Prithwis Datta elucidates the context and significance of traditional rituals and explains how new rituals evolve. Knowingly or unknowingly, many of us become part of some rituals or perform rituals which are not traditionally recognised as rituals. This writer classifies daily good morning messages, dating, weekly group video calls etc under ritual...

Random reading : Why should we not believe in God? https://share.google/BNYXrzLw5cl7OfBEB Hasmukh Adhia is a former finance secretary. The question he has raised here is worth pondering over. Perhaps an analysis with inputs about : Benefits of not believing/believing, Losses of not believing/believing may bring clarity. The content of this article can double up as such an analysis. I cannot further elaborate the existence of otherwise of a power centre receiving, processing and responding to our prayers. It's easier to believe that there's something supernatural in everything we consider natural. A friend used to quote an imaginary conversation between a man and God : Man : "My friends are not sure about your existence. Please give me a couple of tricks with which I can convince them." God : "Ok. Try this. Ask one of them to stop breathing till you ask to restart. Or Let one of them create a flower or a seed without using any of the things which are already th...