Vasantdada Patil, born on 13 November 1917, was an Indian politician from Sangli, Maharashtra. He was known as the first modern Maratha strongman and first mass leader in Maharashtran politics.
He served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 17 May 1977 to 18 July 1978 and again from 2 February 1983 to 1 June 1985. He served as Governor of Rajasthan from 1985 to 1987.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh, born on
13 November 1780, was the leader of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest
Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. He survived smallpox
in infancy but lost sight in his left eye. He fought his first battle alongside
his father at age 10. After his father died, he fought several wars to expel
the Afghans in his teenage years and was proclaimed as the "Maharaja of
Punjab" at age 21. His empire grew in the Punjab region under his
leadership through 1839.
Prior to his rise, the Punjab region
had numerous warring misls, twelve of which were under Sikh rulers and one
Muslim. Ranjit Singh successfully absorbed and united the Sikh misls and took
over other local kingdoms to create the Sikh Empire. He repeatedly defeated
invasions by outside armies, particularly those arriving from Afghanistan, and
established friendly relations with the British.
Ranjit Singh's reign introduced
reforms, modernisation, investment into infrastructure and general prosperity.
His Khalsa army and government included Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and Europeans.
His legacy includes a period of Sikh cultural and artistic renaissance,
including the rebuilding of the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar as well as other
major gurudwaras, including Takht Sri Patna Sahib,
Bihar and Hazur Sahib Nanded,
Maharashtra under his sponsorship. He was popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab, or
"Lion of Punjab".
Every year, World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13, to encourage kindness and compassion in all individuals with the hope that it will lead to constructive worldwide social change.
It is observed in many countries including Canada, India, and Australia, and was first introduced by the World Kindness Movement in 1998.
World Kindness Day: History
Honouring the 1997 founding of the World Kindness Movement, World Kindness Day has been a way to promote global compassion and kindness since its first official celebration in 1998.
This special day sparks a global conversation about kindness' transformative power.
World Kindness Day: Significance
World Kindness Day holds a profound significance as it reminds us of the power kindness has to create positive change across communities and nations.
Celebrated annually on November 13, this day highlights the importance of compassion, empathy, and generosity in fostering a more harmonious world.
It is an opportunity to encourage individuals everywhere to engage in acts of kindness, from simple gestures like offering a smile to more impactful actions that uplift others.
The significance of World Kindness Day extends beyond individual acts; it promotes a global movement for positive social change.
Through kindness, people are encouraged to bridge divides, reduce prejudice, and cultivate mutual respect.
This annual celebration serves as a reminder that each act of
kindness contributes to a more unified and caring society, building a world
where empathy and compassion become everyday values.
