Goa Statehood Day is celebrated every year on May 30, marking the historic day in 1987 when Goa became the 25th state of India. For the people of Goa, this day is not just a celebration of statehood but also a moment of pride in their unique culture, language, and identity. Goa has a history…
Month: May 2026
John F. Kennedy: Why Independent Leaders Often Make Powerful Systems Uncomfortable
On the birth anniversary of John F. Kennedy (JFK), the world remembers not merely a former American president, but a leader whose life continues to provoke admiration, debate, and unanswered questions. Even decades after his death, JFK remains one of the most discussed political figures in modern history. Perhaps this is because he represented something…
Bakrid: The Real Meaning of Sacrifice Beyond the Animal
India is a country of many religions, traditions, and cultures. Hindus and Muslims have lived together for centuries, sharing joys, struggles, languages, and values. Festivals should not only be celebrated as rituals but also understood for the lessons they teach humanity. Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is one such festival that carries deep meaning…
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Menstruation, Dignity, and Divinity
Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28th, is celebrated to break the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation, raise awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene management, and promote access to menstrual health education and resources for all. The day aims to highlight the impact of poor menstrual hygiene on women’s health, education, and…
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar: The Revolutionary Who Dreamed of a United India
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, a name that continues to inspire admiration, debate, curiosity, and controversy in equal measure. Yet before political labels, ideological battles, and modern interpretations, there existed a young man who lived in a period of fear, humiliation, and colonial oppression—a man who belonged to a generation that saw…
Rachel Carson: The Woman Who Gave Nature a Voice
On 27 May, let us remember one of the most influential environmental thinkers of the twentieth century — Rachel Carson. More than a scientist, Carson was a writer, conservationist, and visionary who changed how humanity understands its relationship with nature. At a time when industrial progress was celebrated without question, she courageously warned that human…
Rash Behari Bose: The Father of the Indian National Army
On 25 May, we remember one of the most remarkable yet often overlooked revolutionaries of the freedom struggle—Rash Behari Bose, the man widely regarded as the Father of the Indian National Army (INA), a key organiser of the Ghadar Mutiny, and the founder of the Indian Independence League. Long before the rise of Subhas Chandra…
Kartar Singh Sarabha: The 19-Year-Old Revolutionary
A Teenager Who Chose Revolution Over Comfort At an age when most teenagers are still figuring out who they want to become, one young boy had already decided what he was willing to die for. Today, on 24 May 2026, India remembers one of its bravest and youngest revolutionaries, Kartar Singh Sarabha — a fearless…
Cockroach Janta Party: Question? Before You Support
By now, you all might have already heard about the Cockroach Janta Party (a satirical political movement), which was started by Abhijeet Dipke. Many people also know that he completed his schooling in India and pursued his bachelor’s degree in journalism in Pune before going to the US for his master’s in Public Relations at…
Raja Ram Mohan Roy: The Father Of Modern India
On 22 May, we remember Raja Ram Mohan Roy, one of India’s greatest reformers and a visionary who is widely regarded as the “Father of Modern India.” His birth anniversary is not just a day to remember a historical personality but also an opportunity to reflect on the values he stood for—truth, education, equality, rational…
World Metrology Day 2026: Building Trust in Policy Making
More Than Measurement: The Trust Behind Every Decision Every year on May 20, the world observes World Metrology Day, a day that quietly reminds humanity of something so ordinary that we often overlook its importance — measurement. At first, metrology may sound like a technical subject reserved for scientists, laboratories, industries, and engineers. Yet, in…
Don’t Try To Kill The Cockroach
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recently found himself at the center of controversy after remarks made during a Supreme Court hearing triggered anger across social media and among many ordinary citizens, activists, and youth. The comments came during the hearing of a petition filed by a lawyer challenging the Delhi High Court’s refusal to…
NEET but not CLEAN
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is one of the largest and most important entrance examinations in India. Every year, lakhs of students spend years preparing for a single opportunity to become doctors. Many study for more than 10 hours daily, sacrifice sleep, stay away from family, and endure enormous mental pressure in pursuit…
International Day of Families
International Day of Families is celebrated every year on May 15 to recognize the importance of families in society and to create awareness about the social, economic, and demographic challenges affecting families across the world. The 2026 theme announced by the United Nations is “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing.” This theme highlights how growing inequalities,…
George Carlin – The Conscious Stand-Up Comedian
George Carlin was born on May 12, 1937, in New York City, United States. He grew up in a working-class family and faced a difficult childhood after his parents separated. Carlin often spoke about how growing up in the streets of New York helped him observe human behavior, social inequality, religion, politics, and the realities…
Till When Will People Be Fooled by Political Showmanship?
Have you seen the huge crowds and gatherings shown on media channels, newspapers, political rallies, roadshows, and public meetings? Looking at those visuals, one question naturally comes to mind — do people really have that much free time in their daily lives to leave their work, families, studies, and responsibilities just to stand for hours…
Pochishe Boishakh – Ekla Chalo Re
Today, on 9 May 2026, the sacred occasion of Pochishe Boishakh — the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh — marks Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, the Biswakabi (World Poet), lovingly called Gurudev. A Bengali polymath, philosopher, poet, composer, educationist, and visionary thinker, Tagore continues to inspire humanity across generations through his timeless words, songs,…
Where The Mind Is Without Fear by Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7 May 1861 in Kolkata, into a respected and culturally rich Bengali family. He was not just a poet or writer but a philosopher, musician, artist, educationist, and visionary whose ideas transformed India and inspired the entire world. His life was a perfect example of creativity, humanity, spirituality, and intellectual…
From Error To Truth: The Enduring Relevance of Sigmund Freud
On this day, May 6, it is worth revisiting the ideas of Sigmund Freud, a thinker who transformed how we understand the human mind. Freud was not just a scientist of the mind—he was a revolutionary who challenged the comforting belief that humans are fully rational beings. Instead, he showed that much of what we…
Karl Marx: Ideas, Influence, and Misinterpretations in the Modern World
Karl Marx was born on May 5, 1818, in Trier, into a middle-class family that valued education and intellectual thought. His father, a lawyer influenced by Enlightenment ideals, encouraged rational thinking and debate. Although Marx did not grow up poor, he lived in a time when Europe was rapidly transforming due to industrialization. As factories…
Coal Miners Day
Coal Miners Day, observed every year on 4 May in India, is a day to recognise the strength, sacrifice, and contribution of coal miners who work in some of the most difficult and dangerous conditions to power the nation, it is also a time to reflect on the deeper realities of coal extraction, including inequality,…
World Press Freedom Day: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Today, on May 3, the world observes World Press Freedom Day, a reminder that a free and independent press is essential for democracy and justice. Established in 1993 following the Windhoek Declaration, this day honors journalists who risk their lives to report the truth and highlights the growing threats to media independence across the globe….