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Teachers' Day 2023: Interesting Facts About Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan That Students Should Know
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an Indian philosopher, statesman, and academic, reigned from 1888 to 1975 and held the offices of the second President of India (1962-1967) and the first Vice President of India (1952-1962). He had a considerable influence on both Indian and world thought, and he was a well-known figure in the disciplines of philosophy and education.
Dr. Radhakrishnan continuously encouraged young people to grow and progress in altering the world through education. Teachers' Day has been observed on September 5 since 1962 to highlight Dr. Radhakrishnan's extraordinary commitment to education and students.
Teachers' Day is a very important day in the life of every student since it is the day on which they honor their teachers, mentors, and life philosophers. This day is observed with zeal in every school and institution, and students plan a variety of extracurricular activities including poems, skits, speeches, and other creative programs to thank their teachers for their vital lessons.
Here are some interesting facts about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan that students should know.
- Dr. Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888, in Tiruttani, to a Telugu family. He was an outstanding student who won numerous scholarships throughout his life, and he attended schools in Tirupati and Vellore.
- Dr. Radhakrishnan received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Madras' Christian College. He is widely regarded as one of India's finest philosophers of all time.
- He became a Professor of Philosophy at Madras Presidency College after finishing his degree, and then a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Mysore.
- In 1962, Dr. Radhakrishnan was appointed as India's second president, a position he held until 1967.
- Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore, An Idealist View of Life, The Hindu View of Life, the Reign of Religion in Contemporary Philosophy, Kalki or the Future of Civilisation, Gautama the Buddha, The Religion We Need, India and China, and a number of others are among his famous writings.
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