On September 5, 1888, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and first Vice President, was born in Thiruthani, which is now in Tamil Nadu. .
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan “When we think we know, we cease to learn.” – Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Radhakrishnan was born into a Telugu family in the former Madras Presidency. He was one of the most distinguished Indian scholars of the 20th century, specializing in philosophy and comparative religion. Since its proclamation in 1962, India celebrates his birth anniversary every year as ‘Teachers’ Day.’
