President 1962-67, Vice president 1952-62
Dr S Radhakrishan [1888-1975]
Dr S Radhakrishan had his early education at Christian missionary schools had a brilliant academic record. He got his MA degree in Philosophy from Madras University.
Recipient of numerous honors and distinctions from great universities the world over, Dr Radhakrishan was Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at Oxford University from 1936 to 1939 to 1948.
A great scholar of Sanskrit, Indian philosophy and comparative religions as well as philosopher, writer, educationist and statesman, he will be always be remembered for his towering intellect and monumental writings. Among his 32 published works are History of Indian Philosophy, The Hindu View of Line and Eastern Religions and Western Thoughts.
Dr Radhakrishan served as Vice President from 1952 to 1962 for a five year term.
It is a fitting tribute to his greatness as a scholar and teacher that teacher's Day is celebrated throughout the country on his birthday, September 5, each year.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1963
Anushka Prakash
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Bal Bharati Public School, Brij Vihar,
Ghaziabad, U.P.
