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Jan 2023

May 14, 2025

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti

On May 14, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a brave and inspiring leader of the Maratha Empire. He was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire. Sambhaji Maharaj is remembered for his courage, leadership and sacrifice for his people and kingdom.
After Shivaji Maharaj passed away in 1680, Sambhaji became the ruler of the Maratha Empire in 1681. He ruled until 1689. His reign was full of wars and battles, but he worked hard to make the empire strong. Sambhaji was not only a brave fighter, but also a very educated person who knew many languages.

May 13, 2025

The 8th UN Global Road Safety Week 2025

The 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week is being observed from May 12 to 18, 2025. This global campaign aims to encourage safer urban infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists and calls upon governments and communities to implement proven measures to reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners are organising the 8th edition of the UN Global Road Safety Week in May 2025, focusing on pedestrian and cyclist safety. The initiative aims to address the rising number of deaths and injuries caused by unsafe road conditions and motorist behaviours.

May 12, 2025

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is observed on May 12 every year. This day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale who laid the foundation of modern nursing.
In 1953 Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed that President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaim a "Nurses' Day"; but he did not approve it.
In January 1974, May 12 was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

International Day of Plant Health

On May 12, the world observes the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness about the crucial role that plant health plays in ensuring food security, protecting biodiversity, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable development.
The day was established by UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/76/256, co-sponsored by Bolivia, Finland, Pakistan, the Philippines, Tanzania, and Zambia.

May 11, 2025

National Technology Day

National Technology Day is an annual occasion in India that celebrates technological advancements, scientific achievements, and the bright minds behind them. Observed every year on May 11, the day serves as a reminder of the power of innovation to shape our future.
National Technology Day was first observed on May 11, 1999, to commemorate India's remarkable technological achievement—the successful test of nuclear bombs at Pokhran, Rajasthan, on May 11, 1998. Under the leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and visionary scientists like Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, this event marked India's entry into the league of elite nuclear nations.
The theme for National Technology Day 2025 is 'Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation.'

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is celebrated around the world as a special occasion to honour mothers and maternal figures for their love, sacrifices, and contributions to family and society. Mother's Day is celebrated on second Sunday of May. In 2025 it was celebrated on May 11.

May 10, 2025

World Lupus Day

World Lupus Day is celebrated every year on May 10.
World Lupus Day was first observed in 2004 by the World Lupus Federation (WLF) to spread awareness about the disease and educate people about lupus and to likewise rally support for those impacted by this illness.
The concept for World Lupus Day came from a group of lupus organisations from around the world who were united by the WLF to collaborate on a global campaign to bring issues to light about lupus.

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