India, Nov. 18 -- International Men's Day is just around the corner, with the celebrations taking place to celebrate the men of the family and appreciate their contribution to society and their loved ones. The day, every year, is observed on November 19, which also promotes the conversation about emotional and mental well-being and gender equality.

While the day, unlike International Women's Day, is not celebrated in grandeur in the U.S., it is observed in several states and countries around the world.

The particular day has been in existence as early as the 1960s, but it was first conceptualized in 1999. The day was inaugurated by the history professor, Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, hailing from the University of the West Indies in Trinidad...