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Friends For a long time now, I have been responding in WhatsApp groups about the damage being done to the society by "Forwarded As Received" messages. Here's a book seriously discussing the issue. I've ordered my copy. Will come back to you on the subject ASAP after receiving it (expected by weekend). M G Warrier Random Reading : Forwarded As Received Review : "Forwarded as Received" by Saadia Azim - https://share.google/EwR5XWGnBpCU3JIfT https://amzn.in/d/0dnUBt3d Book Description WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE MUCH OF WHAT WE KNOW MAY NOT BE TRUE?>/B> Misinformation has never felt truer than it does today. Claims that once invited examination and debate now float freely and settle into everyday conversation as facts. Repetition lends them authority; famil-iarity gives them legitimacy. In this quiet transformation, falsehood does not announce itself. It embeds, circulates, and endures. This book examines how the seemingly ha...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part IV Recently, a friend asked me "Why you are wasting time, daily, preparing your own messages for sharing with friends?" Obviously s/he is not a regular reader of my daily messages. I once again explained : "Writing is my pastime and part of my regular exercise. Sharing is incidental." Thought of repeating this after reading the concluding sentence in yesterday's Speaking Tree article (ET). I quote : "To remain without action and merely await the turning of fortune could be detrimental to our well-being." Remaining active is dependent on several activities around. Long ago, I tried to give the example of morning tea : Holding a cup of tea in my hand in the morning is dependent on : My getting up in the morning. Someone else or myself making tea. Availability of gas, stove, gas-lighter, water, tea powder, milk, sugar, cup, spoon, vessel etc Description is illustrative, not exhaustive...

Kautilya's Arthasastra The 3 volumes of Kautilya's Arthasastra by R P Kangle were salvaged for future reference, when I disposed of 90 percent of my personal library few years ago. Yesterday I picked up Part 3 which is, kind of, a research paper on Arthasastra. Though the hierarchy responsible for governance has changed, students of public administration, social security and good governance will find some interesting lessons in Arthasastra. M G Warrier Random Reading : The Kautilya Arthasastra By R P Kangle Kautilya's Arthashastra Overview of the Text What it is : An ancient Indian Sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. Author : Written by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta), royal advisor to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. Structure : Divided into 15 books (adhikaranas) and 150 chapters (prakaranas). Discovery : Lost for centuries, it was rediscovered in 1904 and first translated into English by R. Shamasastry in 1915. Cor...

Trump's 'lunacy' and ownership lessons - The Economic Times https://share.google/BnPRTLzI7P06n89UI Synopsis Donald Trump recently announced on Truth Social that the Moon is American property. This bold proclamation disregards the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which explicitly prohibits national ownership of celestial bodies. The piece emphasizes that rather than owning land, it is more essential to inhabit and care for these spaces. Ultimately, nations should reflect the collective commitment and investment of their people. My response : The Editor The Economic Times September 9, 2026 Chat Room Trump's asking for the Moon!* Apropos your editorial "Trump's 'Lunacy' and Ownership Lessons" (September 9), his interest in ownership rights is no surprise, given his real estate business/builder background. Following the Mughal Rajas of earlier centuries, he is trying to trespass, occupy and own geographies. What differentiates him from erstwh...

The book on my table today is the current issue of Prabuddha Bharatha* I found the Academic Research Paper on "Spiritual consciousness among the youth" published in the magazine interesting. Today's thoughts are inspired by the research paper. M G Warrier Spiritual consciousness among the youth Spiritual consciousness among the youth is rapidly transforming from a traditional, ascetic ideal into a modern blueprint for a fulfilling life. In an era dominated by hyper-connectivity, intense academic or career competition, and rising mental health challenges, spirituality offers young people an internal anchor. The title "Prabuddha Bharata" (Awakened India), originally manifested as the journal started by Swami Vivekananda in 1896, encapsulates this exact movement—the awakening of the nation's collective consciousness, spearheaded by its youth. The Modern Shift : Religion vs. Spirituality Modern youth are shifting away from rigid, dogmatic religious ritu...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part III Interesting responses : Yesterday, after reading my routine daily message, Shri A P Ramadurai from Chennai wondered : "I am always wondering how you manage such intricate articles !" My response was : "All I can say is, this is part of an exercise I'm regular with no expectations about results🙏" Another response from R Jayakumar reads : "I am greatly impressed that you never gave up the practice of responding to chosen News articles from your youth days to till date. It needs a tremendous will power. Many times you say, 'this is my response, but the editor did not publish '. Such occasions may have an discouraging effect, but you never give up your daily routine. That is great. With regards R Jayakumar" I tried to repeat : "As I said, for those who can enjoy, it is an interesting pastime, everyday digging out one or two topics to share one's views ...