THOUGHTS AND IDEAS OF Dr. SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN Although World Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5 October all over the world, in India, there is a special reason for celebrating this day a month earlier, which is related to our former President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. 5 September is the birthday of Dr. Radhakrishnan, and his birth anniversary is celebrated on this day. Born on 5 September 1888 in Madras Presidency, Dr. Radhakrishnan was a great philosopher and scholar as well as a skilled teacher. In his memory, Teacher's Day is celebrated every year on 5 September in India. On this day, awards are also given to the best teachers across the country by the Government of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan has given a very good message about teachers. When Radhakrishnan became the President of India in 1962, his students wanted permission to celebrate this day specially. Instead, Dr. Radhakrishnan suggested that this day be celebrated as Tea...