Written by, May 10 -- Monalisa Changkija

Today is Mother's Day, and we celebrate mothers to whom we owe our existence. Throughout history, mothers have always been the pivot in the lives of individuals who have had the blessing and privilege of having mothers. There are no adequate words to express the special emotions that bind a mother and her child - emotions that are unique and transcend time and space. People have always had unique ways of celebrating mothers throughout history, although these were often at an individual level or on a smaller scale. So, when did this special day to celebrate and honour mothers begin formally and gain global recognition?

According to a Mother's Day special in the Indian Express, "Historians trace th...