31 May is World No Tobacco Day. In 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) and public health champions from across the globe will come together for World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about the harmful tactics of the tobacco industry. It’s a day to spotlight the dangers of tobacco use, the manipulative practices of…
Day: May 31, 2025
Ahilyabai Holkar: The Queen of Truth
The 31st of May 2025 marks the 300th birth anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, one of the most extraordinary rulers in Indian history. Born in 1725 in the village of Chondi, Maharashtra, Ahilyabai rose from humble beginnings to become the celebrated queen of the Malwa region. She was not just a sovereign of a state,…
Walt Whitman: The Voice of American Democracy and Individualism
Walt Whitman, often celebrated as the father of free verse and one of America’s most influential poets, revolutionized poetry with his groundbreaking work and democratic vision. Born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, Long Island, New York, Whitman emerged as a literary force in the 19th century, deeply shaping American literature and identity through…