India celebrates 5th September, the birthday of its second President, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, as Teacher’s Day. Schools in India often have functions honoring Radhakrishnan, and present small mementos or gifts to teachers. The functions often include plays and skits with children playing the part of teachers. I remember how we’d pool together money we’d saved away from our meagre pocket money, and buy something for our teachers. Even the naughty students and those who forgot to bring in their homeworks would be spared from the otherwise mandatory caning, on this day! Some teachers would even crack a rare smile, making us wonder why they didn’t smile more often :)

Over the years, I was blessed with some truly wonderful teachers, who taught me not only the curriculum, but also about living life itself. After my graduation, I got an opportunity to work as a lab assistant/faculty in a college where I also had the privilege of working alongside Radha, one of my favorite teachers, and the one who taught me programming. Those were memorable days indeed.

Here’s wishing you fond memories on the occasion of Teacher’s Day, mom, Smt. Saroja, Smt. R.C. Usha, Shri C.N. Krishnamurthy, Ms Radha V. Krishna, Dr. Sandeep K. Joshi, Dr. Sasi, Peeyush, Chintu, Surabhi.. Have a wonderful day, stay blessed, and may you continue to inspire many more students in the years to come.