On September 5th, India celebrates Teachers' Day in honor of the revered philosopher and educator, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Born in Tiruttani, Andhra Pradesh in 1888, his brilliance and passion for learning propelled him to become a renowned professor of philosophy at Oxford University, Vice-Chancellor at Andhra University and Banaras Hindu University, and later, the first Vice President and second President of India. He is remembered for his invaluable contributions to academia, including his famous work 'The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore,' and his belief that true teachers are those who help their students think for themselves. His legacy continues to inspire countless students and his influence is still widely recognized, even being knighted and awarded the Bharat Ratna and British Royal Order of Merit.
As India celebrates Teachers' Day on September 5, it also marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher, scholar, eminent teacher and politician. In honor of his contributions towards education and shaping the youth of the nation, the day is observed as Teachers' Day since 1962. Let us take a moment to pay tribute to Dr Radhakrishnan and all the teachers who work tirelessly to help students learn, on this special day.