Overview

• Teachers' Day is observed annually on September 5 to recognize educators' contributions, coinciding with Dr. Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary.
• Schools and colleges plan cultural programmes, student‑teacher role reversals, speeches, cards and small ceremonies to thank teachers.
• Coverage highlights ready‑to‑use speeches, quotes, wishes and images as students and institutions prepare tributes online and on campus.
• Dr. Radhakrishnan, born on September 5, 1888, was a philosopher who served as India’s first Vice‑President and second President and held that teachers should be the best minds in the country.
• India’s September 5 observance is distinct from World Teachers’ Day on October 5, established by UNESCO to spotlight teachers globally.