victory day celebrations

Ukraine announced a ceasefire starting May 5-6, prioritizing human life over Victory Day commemorations, with President Zelenskyy criticizing Russia's focus on parades. Russia, however, declared its own truce from May 8-9, coinciding with WWII Victory Day, and warned of massive retaliation if Kyiv disrupts their celebrations.

Tamil political tradition celebrates victory with sound and movement, a practice dating back to Sangam times. The vaagai flower, symbolizing triumph, was historically worn by victorious leaders and warriors, as seen in the epic Silappathikaram. This ancient custom continues to resonate in modern celebrations and is emblazoned on TVK's flag

Vijay, aka Thalapathy Vijay, has registered a hisoric victory with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. Interestingly, May 4 — the day of the election results — also marked Trisha Krishnan’s birthday, setting off a wave of chatter online. Interestingly, Charmme Kaur and Lakshmi Manchu have hailed Trisha as a 'lucky mascot' after Vijay's win and called for 'double celebrations'.

Thalapathy Vijay's political party's election lead has sparked widespread congratulations from industry peers. Actress Trisha Krishnan is celebrating a "double celebration" with her birthday coinciding with the massive victory. Lakshmi Manchu and other stars like Ram Pothineni and Sundeep Kishan have lauded Vijay's win, marking a significant moment in Tamil Nadu politics.

Javokhir Sindarov defeated D Gukesh in their first-ever blitz clash at the Grand Chess Tour in Warsaw, avenging his earlier rapid loss to the World Champion. Gukesh’s rare fist-pump celebration after that previous win had gone viral. With one win each, their growing rivalry now heads into a decisive final reverse-blitz showdown before this year’s World Championship clash.

Party workers said the spice of jhalmuri reflected the effect of BJP’s campaign against its rivals

Nico Muller, who moved from Andretti to Porsche this season, secured his first Formula E victory at the Berlin E-Prix in Round 7. The driver shared several pictures from the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit, where his wife and children were by his side. His son also joined him on the podium during the victory celebrations.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) celebrated a triumphant return to power after a decade, marked by jubilant scenes at Indira Bhavan. Opposition leader V D Satheesan was hailed for orchestrating the comeback, as jubilant workers celebrated the perceived rejection of the LDF government's policies and the end of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's "arrogance.

In Patna, the Bihar BJP erupted in spirited festivities, celebrating their electoral triumphs in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. The air was filled with the sounds of drums and the sweet delights of traditional treats. Leaders emphasized their commitment to overcoming divisive politics and envisioned a prosperous future, coining the term 'Sonar Bangla'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary, Pochishe Boishakh. Modi hailed Tagore as a timeless voice of Indian civilization, while Adhikari described him as an "eternal star" of Bengali literature. The occasion marks the Nobel laureate's enduring contributions to literature, philosophy, education, and culture.

Antonio Felix Da Costa could not extend his winning streak in Berlin after claiming back-to-back victories earlier this season in Jeddah and Madrid. The Portuguese driver encountered car issues during the Round 8 race, which was won by his Jaguar teammate Mitch Evans. The drivers will now turn their attention to the Monaco E-Prix.