New Delhi, May 9 -- As Mother's Day dawns once again, it's time to recall, cherish and honour the person who brings humanity to life. Millions across the world pause on this day and take a moment to pay tribute to the quiet resilience, the boundless sacrifice, and unconditional love of their progenitor.

Mother's Day is celebrated on second Sunday every year. This year, it will be observed on 10 May.

Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back to ancient times. Even the Greeks and Romans had festivals honouring mother goddesses like Rhea and Cybele. In medieval Europe, Christians celebrated the compassionate, unselfish and generous behaviour with "Mothering Sunday" on the fourth Sunday of Lent. On this day, people visited their mother c...