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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

TEACHERS DAY



TEACHERS DAY

A good teacher will teach you lessons that you carry with you throughout your life. The world celebrate Teachers Day on October 15, but in India, this important day is celebrated on September 5, the birth day of Dr Sarve3pally Radhakrishnan, an academic philosopher and India’s second president. Dedicated to thgis great man’s memory, the occasion is looked forward to by students and teachers alike. It provides an opportunity to take a moment and thank some of the most important people in our lives, the ones who impart knowledge and instruct us. The great and lasting influence a teacher can have on the students life is undeniable, and a good teacher is remembered forever.
 Dr Sarvepally Radhakrishnan born in a small town of Madras presidency to a poor Telugu family on September5, 1888, Dr Radhakrihnan was an intelligent and diligent student, who was awarded scholarships and accolades throughout his student life.He graduated from Madras Christian College with a degree in Philosophy and his thesis was published when he was only 20 years old. In 1918, Dr Radhakrishnan was selected as Professor of Philosophy by the University of Mysore. He became the principal of Harris Manchester College and later in 1931, wasknighted by Geroge V for his services to education. He did not nuse the title but chose to be addressed by his academic tile of Doctor.
   He was greatly admired and loved as a teacher, and Dr. Radhakrishnan’s students approached him after he became president, with the request to celebrate his birth day, September5, He replied that it would be his proud privilege if instead of just his birthdat, ,September 5 was observed an Teachers day in the country.Teacher's Day in India is celebrated on September 5, every year. Indian Teachers Day is dedicated to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer of education and was one of the greatest scholars and teachers of all times, apart from being the President of India. As a tribute to this great teacher, his birthday is observed as Teachers Day in India. This is not a holiday but is known for celebrations across the country. It marks the birth anniversay of former Indian president and teacher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. During his tenure as a president, he was approached by his students and friends and was asked to celebrate 5th September, his birthday. He rather told them to observe this day as the Teacher's Day. From then onwards

                                                                              Prof. John Kurakar

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