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Friends Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist, died aged 97 in August 2026. Kusama emerged as part of the pop art movement - and was among a select group of artists whose work became truly popular with a mass audience, attracting crowds to exhibitions from Tokyo to New York and London. Early life and art By her own account, Kusama began painting as a child, at about the time she began experiencing hallucinations that often involved fields of dots. Those hallucinations and the theme of dots would continue to inform her art throughout her career. She had little formal training, studying art only briefly (1948–49) at the Kyoto City Specialist School of Arts. Family conflict and the desire to become an artist drove her to move in 1957 to the United States, where she settled in New York City. Before leaving Japan, she destroyed many of her early paintings. M G Warrier A Yayoi Kusama | Biography, Art, Infinity Mirror Room, Pumpkin, & Facts | Britannica https://share.google/1AtleGLEOd9zia...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, October, 2026 Part II Friends A reader reminded me that I had published a book "Banking, Reforms & Corruption : Development Issues in 21st Century India" 12 years ago and asked whether the book was still available : I responded saying that the Print Edition was published by a Kolkata based publisher, Sampark, and I think, it's not available now. Later we had renamed the book* and brought out a Kindle edition : https://amzn.in/d/03C27yLp which is currently available @Amazon (*"Chasing Inclusive Growth : Reforms For Financial Inclusion") Corruption remains a current topic across the world. I wrote @moneylife.in (That was 14 years ago) : Eradicating corruption : Power to the people https://share.google/WEUX6UpoXTqKznKJh Read on. M G Warrier M 134 A My views on Corruption* M G Warrier has written extensively on corruption in governance and financial reforms in India. Through his 2014 book, Banking, Reforms ...

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 ...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part IX Friends This is the fifth and last jewel from Mahabharatham we took up for introduction last week. As Gita doesn't need an introduction, I took up last and avoided adding my own elucidation. Those who have had no opportunity to read Dr S Radhakrishnan's well-researched book "The Bhagavad Gita" (First published by George Allen & Unwin, UK, 1948) may kindly read at least the 86 page Introductory Essay in the book. Let me quote two sentences from the essay : "It is argued that the teacher, Krsna, could not have recited the seven hundred verses to Arjuna on the battlefield. He must have a few pointed things which were later elaborated by the narrator into an elaborate work..." Many such common doubts are answered by different commentators. Researches will continue. Coming days we will try to discuss another 5 subjects, not necessarily in this order : 1) Judicial Delays 2) Corru...

Happy to share the joy that many readers are responding positively to my daily messages. Due to time and space constraints finding it difficult to share even the most relevant and insightful responses with you. Copying below just one which I received yesterday from my friend Shri Unnikrishnan Nambiar, Ex-SBl : "I have been an ardent reader of your daily messages. Wish to acknowledge, appreciate and admire the interesting, informative and insightful articles, reproductions, quotes and titbits you present every day and wonder how much efforts and pains it would have taken. While I would have liked to respond everyday, fearing the boredom it may bring, am abstaining. All the same, please know that your everyday efforts are sincerely appreciated. 👏🙂" Those who have missed any message, kindly access from www.warriersblog.com Tomorrow we will conclude the discussion on Five Jewels of Mahabharata with a short note on Bhagavad Gita. M G Warrier Anusmriti Anusmriti is a sa...

Bheeshma Stava Raj After the Kurukshetra war, Bhishmapitamaha was lying on the Sharashayya (Bed of Arrows) exercising his option for "Ittcha Mrityu" (Death at will) and some more days were remaining for the appointed day of death when Pandavas under the leadership of eldest brother Yudhishtira arrived before him as advised by Krishna. The purpose of the visit was receiving the knowledge about Dharma and related subjects of governance and righteous life from Bhishma before his passing away. One of the several capsules of wisdom, this hymn is recited by Bhishma apparently to praise Krishna, but content goes beyond praise and is pregnant with the perception of Vishnu as the Universal Soul : Bhishma Stavaraja Stotram The Bhishma Stavaraja Stotram is a profound and sacred hymn from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, recited by Grandfather Bhishma to praise Lord Krishna. Context and Originx Source: Found in the Mahabharata (frequently associated with the Shanti/Anushasan Parva or para...

Friends From today*, five days we will briefly revisit five Stotras/stories from Mahabharata. They are : 1) Gajendra Moksha 2) Vishnu Sahasranamam 3) Bhagavad Gita 4) Anusmriti 5) Bhishma Stava Raj Incidentally, the fertile imagination of story tellers in Indian Mythology had reached a much higher level than the present AI can think of : Just by a curse, a Gandharva becomes an elephant, the elephant survives for a thousand years (in Mythology, this is an infinite period) and when cut into two pieces, for a moment gets back the original Gandharva body... Miracles can happen...Let's wait... M G Warrier *By oversight, this was not posted on Wednesday. Gajendra Moksha Stotra The Gajendra Stuti (or Gajendra Moksha Stotram) consists of profound, philosophical verses where Gajendra praises the formless, infinite, and supreme nature of Lord Vishnu. Key Verses and Meaning The Ultimate Source : Gajendra begins by addressing the Supreme Being as the primeval cause of the universe—t...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part VIII Friends For me, Vishnu Sahasranamam is a familiar hymn since 1952. That year I was admitted to Class V in Kadathanad Raja's High School, Purameri from where I passed SSLC in 1959. My stay during 1952-59 was inside the Udayapuram Shiva Temple where my father was the Pujari. Everyday, my father used to recite Vishnu Sahasranamam for the benefit of two Royal Families. He used to allow me to accompany him for listening to the recital to either or both the royal residences. Though the practice continued for 7 years, I didn't get the Stotra byheart. Even today, I depend on the book for recalling stanzas from the hymn. M G Warrier AA Obituary : Surya Krishnamurthy https://share.google/r5HHKcvQjrXbIwGPx Renowned cultural icon, theatre director, and Soorya Festival founder Soorya Krishnamoorthy passed away at the age of 78 on September 23, 2026, at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. I met Krishnamu...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part VII Obituary : Dr G Vijayaraghavan Dr G Vijayaraghavan (18 September 1942 – 20 September 2026) is an Indian cardiologist. He established two-dimensional echocardiography laboratory in India. He was the founder and vice-chairman of KIMS Healthcare, Thiruvananthapuram, and served as president of the Society for Continuing Medical Education and Research, Kerala. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to medical sciences. Dr Tiny Nair, Senior Cardiologist, Thiruvananthapuram put together his thoughts on his associate, senior and Guru on September 20, 2026 : "The phone call brought news sweeter than winning a lottery. I had secured a rank good enough to enter the MD Medicine programme at Government Medical College, Trivandrum. I walked into the department in my white coat, black stethoscope around my neck, carrying more than a hint of pride. The reception, howe...

Friends My father used to say, "As long as one has no major health issues, as evidenced by normal routines, good appetite and adequate normal sleep, one should consider oneself blessed" True. Any adverse variation in one of parameters will upset the other two. In the short piece(Speaking Tree) in ET yesterday, Narayani Ganesh analysed the causes for disturbed sleep and possible precautions we can try to improve the quality of our sleep. See A below. M G Warrier A When sleep eludes you Synopsis After an eventful day, many individuals find themselves wrestling with insomnia, leading to adverse health effects. Integrating deep breathing techniques into your nightly routine can be invaluable. By concentrating on your breath, you facilitate relaxation and alleviate concerns over the day’s events. A continuous sleep deficit not only hampers sound decision-making but also undermines overall health. When sleep eludes you - The Economic Times https://share.google/S165lNwEnhX...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part VI Friends Upodghatham "Who is he(she)? **** You can find him( or her) in your office as your boss or colleague, in your neighborhood, in your own house or even in your arms. They have an unquenchable thirst for admiration, grandiosity and a near total blindness to how other people see them . They may use intimidation to control others and to protect their fragile self esteem. They treat a friendship or relationship like a one-way street dedicated entirely to their own ego, turning what should be a mutual bond into a constant drain on your emotional energy. Every conversation loops back to their achievements, their struggles, or their dramatic life updates, while successes of others are met with cool indifference. Dealing with them is like walking on eggshells and is an emotionally exhausting task and you need to carefully weigh every word and action to keep the peace." This quote is not a usua...

After resuming my daily messages recently, I'm writing my messages for each day in the second half of the previous day. Subject is selected at random from whatever I happen to read on the day of writing. AI is progressing fast and therefore, for some, one year old article may smell stale. But as the messages are not yet regulated by enforceable laws, no way. Humans maintain a distinct advantage in an AI-driven world through emotional intelligence, manual care, adaptability, and continuous learning. M G Warrier A The Human Edge in an AI World The article "The Human Edge in an AI World" published in July 2025 issue of the Reader's Digest India by Jaspreet Bindra analyzes how artificial intelligence impacts the workplace through four key lenses: Job Elimination: Routine cognitive tasks, basic software programming, and summary journalism face displacement as generative AI automates execution. Protected Roles: Jobs requiring genuine human compassion, physical mobi...

Friends Reader's Digest, September 2025 issue introduced some good books. One of them was "The Dispossessed", a novel by Ursula K LE Guin. I'm not a reader of novels. But somehow the 10 line intro in the Digest pierced through my thoughts. So sharing the Amazon link and description. M G Warrier A Books The Dispossessed https://amzn.in/d/0bjrnnlT The Dispossessed The novel features the development of the mathematical theory underlying a fictional ansible, a device capable of faster-than-light communication, which can send messages without delay, even between star systems. This device plays a critical role in the Hainish Cycle. The invention of the ansible places the novel first in the internal chronology of the Hainish Cycle, although it was the sixth to be published. Amazon description One of the very best must-read novels of all time - with a new introduction by Roddy Doyle 'A well told tale signifying a good deal; one to be read again and again...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part V Friends Recently I purchased a copy of "The Bhagavadgita" by S Radhakrishnan. Published by Harper, the book has 473 pages and is reasonably priced at 499. Reference to the content of the 86 page introductory essay by the author in one of the articles in a mainstream newspaper made me curious. The author gives well researched views about the content and context of BG. I found the introductory essay informative, secular and of universal relevance. First published in 1948, the Harper Collins edition came out in 2010. We will occasionally revisit Gita picking up one or two stanzas at a time, from the total 700 distributed in 18 chapters. Today I've copied the meaning of last stanza of the last chapter. M G Warrier A Current Affairs When Science & Technology are trying to break open the limits of the skye, at ground level, relationships are breaking : From families to nations, nations to world ...

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 ...

It is an interesting pastime everyday digging out one or two topics to share one's views with friends. If you are lucky to get some feedback, that would be great and will refuel you for keeping the game going. I've been practising this joke of an activity for more than two decades now. My blogs, media responses, articles and books are all byproducts of this activity. Nice Day M G Warrier A Current Affairs BRICS Summit 2026 India set to pitch tech synergy for cementing BRICS - The Economic Times https://share.google/EyhZ3RhJRmfvC3uAr Excerpts : "India will push for closer research ties and greater government-to-government partnership across artificial intelligence, advanced computing, quantum technologies and semiconductor materials at the upcoming BRICS summit, officials said. The focus on these frontier technologies comes at a time when nations seek to counter growing AI monopolies and de-risk global semiconductor supply chains." I responded to this report...

"Completing Vyasa's Mahabharata" By Abhinav Agarwal https://amzn.in/d/08pztTZW Amazon Description : "Embedded within the primary narrative of the Mahabharata lie numerous sub-tales known as upakhyaanas or upakathas. These lesser- known stories play a vital role in completing the grand tapestry of the Mahabharata, thus giving this book its apt title. Unlike verse translations found in unabridged versions, the 67 upakathas presented here serve a different purpose. While they may appear as diversions, these narratives serve as vital threads, connecting the text and offering answers to lingering questions that readers may have. For instance, why did Ambaa, the princess of Kaashi, become the catalyst for Bheeshmas demise in a later life? The Ambaa upakhyaana holds the answers. Similarly, the stories of Sage Parashuraama reveal why a brahmana like him possessed warrior-like qualities. Two upakhyaanas shed light on this enigma. Additionally, the Yayaati upakhyaana elucid...

Good Morning Krishna & Bhagavad Gita Yesterday, in the context of Janmashtami, I had shared a WhatsApp forward giving some events in Krishna's life, saying Krishna lived for 125 plus years, some 5000 plus years ago. Stories are stories and dissecting and examining them for factual accuracy will be like peeling onion to locate seeds. A friend pointed out that the profile shared did not focus on Bhagavad Gita which made Krishna famous in recent centuries. Anshul Chaturvedi's* Teachers' Day message (Speaking Tree) came handy for responding : Lessons from S Radhakrishnan's Gita commentary - The Times of India https://share.google/PxM9LcuYWYudago6M M G Warrier *Anshul Chaturvedi Anshul Chaturvedi began his journalism career as a hard news journalist, in 1996, and shortly thereafter became the editor of local English dailies based in Jammu, specialising in topics such as the Kashmir militancy and the ISI, an unlikely starting point for someone currently managing...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part II Teachers' Day, 2026 Good Morning Happy Teacher's Day I've been enjoying student life, post-retirement (I retired on September 30, 2003 after serving different organisations for 40 years from age 19). I have found Krishna universally recognised as Jagad Guru : Lord Krishna is revered in Hindu tradition as Jagatguru or the ultimate teacher of the universe, and the title "Vishwa Guru" has also been prominently associated with ISKCON founder A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as an extension of Krishna's divine will. Lord Krishna as Jagatguru Teacher of All Teachers: Lord Krishna is traditionally viewed as the supreme guru who delivered the eternal wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Universal Guide: His teachings transcend a single era or region, offering guidance on duty (dharma), devotion (bhakti), and liberation (moksha) for all of humanity. S...