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Freeze The Moment & Help Manisha Koirala Appeals To India And China Amid Nepal Flash Floods: ‘We Are Facing The Brunt...’ | Bollywood News - News18 https://share.google/8Jpd2DUTsP8N7V61f Excerpts from the report : "Manisha Koirala has appealed for India, China and Nepal to work together as Nepal reels from devastating flash floods that have killed hundreds and left thousands missing. The actress, who was born in Kathmandu, also urged the international community to continue supporting the Himalayan nation while stressing that tourism must not come to a halt because of the disaster. Manisha spoke about the crisis at ‘In Solidarity with Nepal’, a special event led by spiritual leader Sadhguru on Sunday, August 30." Blame game and research can wait. The call, from whatever corner, to support the victims of the calamity, all of us need to listen. The appeal is to the responsible world leaders and their irresponsible followers who placed many of them, who are suffering fro...

When nature speaks, humanity must listen because trees and ecosystems communicate through quiet wisdom, biological signals, and interconnected roots that sustain all life on Earth. The Voice of the Speaking Tree Silent Wisdom: Trees stand through changing seasons, offering shelter, stability, and quiet lessons in resilience. Underground Networks: Forests communicate through hidden fungal networks (mycorrhizal networks) that transfer nutrients, water, and warning signals between trees. Environmental Signals: Trees register stress, drought, and damage through changes in their leaves, growth rings, and chemistry. Why Humanity Must Listen Ecosystem Balance: Ignoring the distress signals of forests leads to severe climate shifts, habitat loss, and resource depletion. Mindful Connection: Slowing down to observe nature restores human well-being and grounds us in a shared planetary community. Friends Last week I tried to draw the attention of the literate audience about the global responsi...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, August, 2026 Part IV Introducing Wayne Walter Dyer Wayne Walter Dyer (May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015) was an American self-help author and a motivational speaker. Dyer earned a bachelor's degree in History and Philosophy, a master's degree in psychology and an Ed. D. in Guidance and Counseling at Wayne State University in 1970. Early in his career, he worked as a high school guidance counselor, and went on to run a successful private therapy practice. He became a popular professor of counselor education at St. John's University, where he was approached by a literary agent to put his ideas into book form. The result was his first book, Your Erroneous Zones (1976). This launched Dyer's career as a motivational speaker and self-help author, during which he published 20 more best-selling books and produced a number of popular specials for PBS. Influenced by thinkers such as Abraham Maslow and Albert Ellis, Dyer's ...

5 traits of good leaders - The Economic Times https://share.google/JYz0RZ5SghukheZzi Synopsis "Successful individuals demonstrate unwavering focus and genuine enjoyment in their endeavors. They possess strong emotional intelligence, showing kindness and empathy towards others. These people accept outcomes gracefully, learning from failures and making adjustments. They readily share credit and acknowledge contributions from their colleagues. Generosity defines them as they help others without seeking recognition." The author Hasmukh Adhia (born 3 November 1958) is a retired 1981 batch IAS of Gujarat cadre who served as the Finance Secretary and Revenue Secretary of India. He is considered as one of the key persons behind the architecture and roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax & Demonetization in India announced in 2016. He is the present Chairman of the boards of State public sector undertakings Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) and Gujarat Mineral Dev...

Living life as it evolves Elbert Hubbard - https://share.google/CFbZ7e46iFCWehJVU Elbert Green Hubbard (June 19, 1856 – May 7, 1915) was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher. Raised in Hudson, Illinois, he had early success as a traveling salesman for the Larkin Soap Company. Hubbard is known best as the founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, New York, an influential exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement. Among Hubbard's many publications were the fourteen-volume work Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great and the short publication A Message to Gracia. He and his second wife, Alice Moore Hubbard, died aboard the RMS Lusitania when it was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine SM U-20 off the coast of Ireland on May 7, 1915. "Do not take life seriously. You will never get out of it alive." is a lesson easily preached, but never accepted by the listener. Uncertainties of life and death may one single factory that sustains life...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, August, 2026 Part III A Visited my elder sister in Vatakara on August 21, 2026 and attended a family get-together(August 21-23) held in a resort near Kozhikode and we are back in Mumbai. The four-days break from the routine was gainfully invested. Today is Onam, being celebrated world over by Malayalees and their well-wishers. In 21st century, festivals and rituals have a greater significance beyond their original purports. They bring like-minded people together. They cause family reunions. They promote local celebrations expanding opportunities for talented people. Onam may be a harvest festival for some, for others it is an occasion to remember the story of Asura Raja Mahabali and his departure when Vamanavatara happened. Bali sought and obtained permission to visit his Prajas once a year. Vamana gladly agreed and offered to accompany him and ensure safe and comfortable trip every year. Happy Onam to you all. B https://share.goo...

The Sound Of Silence "The Sound of Silence" is a famous 1964 song and lyrical poem written by Paul Simon of Simon & Garfunkel. It explores human isolation, the failure of people to truly communicate, and the quiet loneliness of a modern, neon-lit society. Key Themes of the Lyrical Poem Isolation: People living side-by-side yet remaining completely disconnected. Empty Communication: People "talk without speaking" and "hear without listening". Commercialization: Modern society bowing down to a superficial "neon god" rather than deeper truths. Opening Stanza Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again, Because a vision softly creeping, Left its seeds while I was sleeping, And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence. Bonus : Speaking Tree, August 18, 2026 Silent attentiveness reveals sweet, unheard sounds - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-blogs/from-toi-print/silent-...

Taking a short break from routine. Will resume regular messages/responses from August 25, 2026. Regards M G Warrier A Cry, The Beloved Country https://amzn.in/d/0fWakVc8 Cry The Beloved Country is the deeply moving story of the Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his son Absalom, set against the background of a land and a people riven by racial injustice. Remarkable for its contemporaneity, unforgettable for character and incident, Cry the Beloved Country is a classic work of love and hope, courage and endurance, born of the dignity of man. Summary Alan Paton's 1948 novel Cry, the Beloved Country follows Reverend Stephen Kumalo, a Zulu priest who travels to Johannesburg to find his family. He discovers his sister is a sex worker and his son, Absalom, has murdered a white civil rights activist, Arthur Jarvis. The victim's father, James Jarvis, overcomes his prejudices, leading to a poignant reconciliation between the two grieving fathers. The Journey to Johannesburg The Lett...

Independence Day Musings This year also Print Media Houses rolled out rolls of newsprint with advertisements, photo features, stories and news in the ratio 60 : 20 : 10 : 10 as part of Independence Day Celebrations for a week. Some 60 percent of the newsprint consumed will return for recycling through 'Ruddeewallahs". About 100 pages of printed matter was delivered to me also on August 15 & 16. This story is about one page that attracted my attention. The Hindu Sunday Magazine on August 16, 2026 carries a feature titled "The Geography Of Trust" by Navin Paul. Navin has been pedalling on his bicycle which he named Trooper 21000 km with his Nikon D850 camera, tent and clothes, across India. Besides his savings till mid-twenties, he part-financed sustenance during his 5 year adventure with sale proceeds of photo prints (edited on Photoshop and Lightroom) : Navin plans to publish the travelogue as a photobook. Navin's journey (which at some stage became a pr...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, August, 2026 Part III While listening to Prime Minister's Independence Day speech, I remembered how we celebrated Independence Day in school long ago. Reproducing an old blog post. Happy Independence Day M G Warrier A Current Affairs Nostalgia Independence Day 1957 at KRHS, Purameri https://share.google/lztHlYqTKlVnZcRg6 Independence Day, 2026 https://youtu.be/Gg8F8cU50n0?si=jdZvMR0Me5rYhHbq B Book https://amzn.in/d/03Oh7JUs Man's Search For Meaning By Viktor E. Frankl Book Description : In 1942, just months after marrying his wife, Viktor Frankl and his family were sent, first to the Theresienstadt concentration camp, and then to Auschwitz. A prominent Viennese psychiatrist before the war, Frankl was uniquely able to observe the way that he and other inmates coped with the experience of being in in the notorious concentration camp. During his time in the camps, he noticed that those who comforted others a...

The Editor The Economic Times August 12, 2026 Chat Room* Debates should get priority over disruptions This refers to the report "LS Passes Two More Bills Without Debate" (August 12). While protests in a democracy are part of the process of expressing concerns, in legislative houses down to Municipal Councils, regular business including legislation should get priority over protests. The stakeholders need to jointly arrive at some procedural arrangement to ensure this. Making In-house attendance of some threshold level mandatory for all members, conducting regular business in the first half of the day and fixing accountability for disruptions are some options which can be considered. Treasury bench need to accept the role of opposition in conduct of business and from their side opposition need to co-operate to ensure meaningful debates. M G Warrier Mumbai *A slightly edited version was published on August 13, 2026

Random Reading : August 12, 2026 Quote of the day : Adi Shankaracharya : Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya: “As gold purified in a furnace loses its impurities and achieves its own true nature, the mind gets rid of the impurities of the attributes of delusion, attachment, and purity through meditation and attains reality.”; What the monk and saint advises on purifying the mind through mindfulness - The Times of India https://share.google/ndzY2qiAesSpJnkgk A Universe is evolving https://share.google/QpXstrhWfPfnFi3lF Synopsis Human life reflects the larger order of the universe, moving through confusion towards balance and growth. By developing self-awareness, regulating the mind, overcoming ego and choosing compassion and wisdom, individuals can consciously participate in their own inner evolution. B Bonus : A very meaningful piece on Dementia* A Neurologist's Letter to His Family : ‘If I Get Dementia One Day’ ​Dr. Sung Shen-chu is a veteran neurologist from Chiayi...

Random reading : Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Henry "Henny" Youngman (March 16, 1906 – February 24, 1998) was an American comedian and musician famous for his mastery of the "one liner", his best known being "Take my wife... please". No, I didn't say this. I've copied from website. I was curious to know who thought it was a joke for doctors to give fee-based extension of life every six months to patients. Long ago, one of my colleague took his wife to a renowned specialist for consultation. During first two visits several tests were prescribed and third visit was mainly for collecting prescriptions for medicines and ascertaining future course of treatment. When final discussions were progressing, my colleague received an urgent phone call and with doctor's permission he went out of the consultation room. By the time he returned, his wife was crying and doctor was trying to console her. It turned out that in my colleague's absence, she asked th...

Responding to a message about cockroaches and Gen Z, today I allowed my thoughts to wander. Sharing unedited : "World doesn't stand still. Opinions and perceptions differ depending on what one is experiencing at the moment. Many of us get newspapers. Our selective reading habit black out 90 percent of world news. On TV several channels are available. But we have our own 'favourite' channels and select timing for watching the favourite content. Exceptions may be there.( I touch the TV remote only when it stops working or for changing cells.) In email and WhatsApp groups, we select our areas of comfort. We, some of us, decide about poverty based on the living standards of casual labourers we engage or the saree our maid wears. Exceptions are there. Many will depend on solid data. If possible, from international bodies. I have reached far away from cockroaches and Gen Z. Cockroaches will return to their original hideous. I believe Gen Z is doing well and will conti...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, August, 2026 Part II Good Morning Current Affairs CD Deshmukh Memorial Lecture 2026 at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) https://share.google/93d6Wts61twFdrguI Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged both the Centre and states to play a key role in a right direction for attracting investments, framing the right policies and ensuring that parts of this country which have remained underdeveloped for a long time are brought on board to catch up with the rest of the country. "So, there is a role for the Centre and that role cannot be played by one or two states - never. But unless the states, and I mean each one of them, are empowered, given the resources and also provided with the means to build capacity, the aspirations of India cannot be met," Sitharaman said while delivering the CD Deshmukh Memorial Lecture 2026 at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) here...

Good Morning The Video on AVS shared here is comprehensive and covers minute details about the premises, environment, costs and benefits. M G Warrier A Aryavaidyasyla, Kottakkal https://youtu.be/YS7j6VvRbSo?si=4pQf8yTix24dCq6p Excellent Video Picturization and narration. I understand the effort taken by this family and support from the Team AVS. We were at AVS for 14 days few months ago. So we could visualise the whole story. Hope this message reaches out to more and more people across the world and AVS becomes a model for knowledge and resources being converted as "Service to Humanity" We were at AVS during November-December, 2025. Excerpts from my. Blog Post on November 30, 2025 : Welcome To Warrier's COLLAGE On Sunday November 30, 2025 Friends We are enjoying the hospitality of Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala from November 20, 2025. The hospital is well maintained and environment is serene in all respects. Read on Regards M G Warrier A The Spirit of AVS I'm...

Good Morning Importance of 'living in the present' is an age-old subject. From motivation speakers to psychiatrists and from KG teachers to great celebrities, all talk about the importance of this moment and finally time management. Present Moment Let's first read a short piece on "Present Moment" to pick up a couple of things over which we can do something to cultivate the habit of Time Management : https://share.google/oWvIwy7nevnwQq0Wb Synopsis : Prominent figures like poet Horace and mystic Kabir advocate for living in the present. Existentialists also point out that today is the sole certainty we have. Resisting procrastination is essential to reclaiming lost time. Rumi's insights remind us of the unpredictability of tomorrow. Meanwhile, Eckhart Tolle emphasizes the importance of cherishing the now, which is all we truly own. **** **** Time is understood and interpreted in different contexts in different ways. In Bhagavad Gita when Krishna says ...

Good Morning Some thoughts become universal quotes and some books become best sellers and sometimes classics. Most of the time, accidentally. Today's subject is one such book. A 177 page story, narrating a boy's journey, less adventurous than his thoughts! I'm writing about the book before completing reading it. M G Warrier The Alchemist I'm yet to read "The Alchemist"(1988) by Paulo Coelho. I have a copy of the English edition (Harper Collins Publishers, 1998 : Twelfth impression 2001) now on my table. The book is available @Amazon.in : https://amzn.in/d/0ePnKMMC Book description : "An international bestseller Over 80 million copies sold worldwideA PBS Great American Read Top 100 pickA special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millio...

Good Morning Many skip columns like Speaking Tree in Times and Faith in The Hindu (hope the column is still there!), sometimes thinking that spirituality and philosophy can wait. Current Affairs, politics, economics and finance should get priority over subjects relevant, may be post-retirement. Depends on personal priorities. Though l'm recording and sharing my random thoughts as and when they happen, I don't expect all the recipients of my messages to read them same day. But the available facilities allow me to preserve my notes in various ways to be available for future reference. Blogs, books, websites are all storehouses of thoughts. Once you upload writings on public domain, anyone including the author can access them on a future date. Of late, I have started accessing my own old blog posts to refresh my memory. M G Warrier Duryodhan Syndrome Duryodhan Syndrome: Know Right Yet Choose Wrong! https://share.google/pjNg94J6Y7c3kxis9 By Bhoosreddy (Chairman, UP-Rera)...

Remembering Mario de Miranda For Mario, cartoons were much more than jokes. Read on : Mário de Miranda: The Genius Who Drew a World https://share.google/XpEbnz3hF44hMCCG9 Excerpts : "Born in Daman in 1926, where his father Constâncio served as taluka administrator, Mário grew up in the Miranda manor in Loutulim, south Goa, amid old-world gentility, family lore, and a landscape that would nourish his imagination forever. He delighted in books, music, and sports, but most of all in drawing. He doodled village characters, celebrities, and family pets on walls, once joking, “In those days, I saw myself as another Michelangelo ... but it didn’t work out that way.” He attended Mumbai’s JJ School for a day, but felt trapped rather than freed by formal art education, and so joined St. Xavier’s instead. In 1949, he graduated with a degree in English Literature and considered joining the civil service. It is amusing now to imagine Mário as a bureaucrat! ***. ***. *** Oscar De Nor...

Good Morning Psychology Today They say, "little knowledge is a dangerous thing" May be true from their perspective. But your life's journey takes you to unknown territories and make you stumble upon subjects in which you get interested. Ever since a guest speaker introduced "I'm OK, You're OK" in a lecture during a training session(1969), I started observing human behaviour with a different curiosity. I started accepting the possibility of there being valid reasons for behaviour we consider abnormal. Each individual is unique. With unique challenges, unique opportunities, unique strengths, unique perceptions about threats and so on. Over to Steve Pavlina for a brief introduction to the subject "Transition from introvert to extrovert" : M G Warrier How to Go From Introvert to Extrovert – Steve Pavlina https://share.google/8mtzl9sIQsv6tjF3L "As a child I was very introverted, often spending my time on the computer, reading, playing...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, August, 2026 Part I Good Morning Long long ago, I used to pick up old copies of Psychology Today magzine from a footpath bookseller in Thiruvananthapuram. Later, I have read some Psychology and Psychiatry books to know more about the activities of human mind. Didn't learn or understand much. But the revelation that normal individuals cannot understand or comprehend the mind of an insane person itself made me interact with abnormal behaviour differently. I have mentioned in my book "Open Book Of Happy Memories" (2023) about three cases of insane behaviour which I had observed in close proximity : https://share.google/hSaTmg4m3RvN5LhQe M G Warrier A Restoring Self-confidence : Psychology Today Restoring self-confidence is built through action and reality-based competence rather than empty positive affirmations. Core strategies include taking concrete steps, challenging your inner critic, and adjusting how you compa...