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When Radhakrishnan became the President of India, some of his students and friends requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday, on 5 September. He replied, Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if September 5th is observed as Teachers' Day.
- Early Life
- Political Life
- Major Works and Contributions
- Dr. Radhakrishnan’s Awards and Achievements
- Contribution Towards Indian Education and Teacher’s Day
- Lesser Known Facts About Dr. S.V. Radhakrishnan
- Conclusion
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born to a Telugu-speaking Niyogi Brahmin family in Tiruttani, Madras Presidency, British India (now Tamil Nadu) on 5th September 1888. His father Sarvepalli Veeraswami was a subordinate revenue official and his mother, Sarvepalli Sita looked after his family. He was married to Sivakamu and became a father to five da...
In 1946, he was elected to the constituent Assembly. He had also served as an ambassador to UNESCO and then later to Moscow. In 1952, he became the First Vice President of India and the second President of independent India in 1962. He was awarded Bharat Ratna, the peace prize of the German Book Trade and received the Order of the Merit and Templet...
He propagated Hinduism against “uninformed Western criticism and made Hinduism more approachable to the western society
In the year, 1954 he was awarded the Bharat Ratna(India’s highest civilian honour). He was the first individual to be awarded the Sahitya Akademi fellowship, the highest distinction. He was also awarded the Templeton prize for supporting non-violence and presenting the reality of God that embraced love and wisdom for all people. He has brought reco...
Dr Radhakrishnan was a believer in idealistic values. He recommended yoga, morality, geography, general science, agriculture, political science, ethics, literature and philosophy, poetry, painting and mathematics. The most significant contribution to educational thinkingand practice is the report of the University Education Commission 1940-49. Acco...
Very few people of today’s time know that former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman (born : 1974) is the great-grand-nephew of the former Indian President, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. At the time of his becoming the president of India, Dr Radhakrishnan accepted just Rs 2500 out of a monthly salary of Rs 10,000, with the remainder going to the Prime Minis...
Dr Radhakrishnan's path ranged from a small village in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, to becoming the second President of India. His contribution as a teacher and as the second President will live on forever. His philosophy and thoughts on education and teachers are reflected through his quotes: Akai Negi Akai Negi has done her Masters in Pol Scien...
Sep 6, 2024 · When India became independent in 1947, Radhakrishnan was named ambassador to the U.S. in 1952 and vice president of India its first year when it adopted a new constitution for newly recognized domestic government purposes.
Sep 1, 2024 · Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a scholar and statesman who was president of India from 1962 to 1967. He served as professor of philosophy at Mysore (1918–21) and Calcutta (1921–31; 1937–41) universities and as vice chancellor of Andhra University (1931–36).
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Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan served as the second President of India, holding the office from May 13, 1962, to May 13, 1967. Born on September 5, 1888, in a small town in Andhra Pradesh, Radhakrishnan was a distinguished scholar, philosopher, and statesman whose influence has left a profound mark on India's educational and political landscape.
Mar 16, 2023 · Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan OM (5 September 1888 – 17 April 1975), natively Radhakrishnayya, was an Indian philosopher and statesman. He served as the second president of India from 1962 to 1967. He was also the first vice president of India from 1952 to 1962.
Sep 6, 2024 · Radhakrishnan became India’s first vice president in 1952 and held this position until 1962. During his tenure as Vice President, he was known for his dignified and effective leadership.
