Taking to 'X", Sachin said he remained grateful to his "three guiding hands," who shaped him to the person he is today and acknowledged the profound impact made in his life by his father Ramesh Tendulkar, first coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar, and elder brother Ajit.
Jitendra Singh stood with the Pandya brothers through it all. When they couldn't afford kits, he found a way. When others doubted their potential, he pushed them harder. When life knocked them down, he picked them back up.
'I wish him 'Happy Teacher's Day' on Teacher's Day, inse kaafi kuchh seekhne ko milta hain.'
This Teacher's Day, we want to hear YOUR story. Did your teacher spot talent you didn't know you had? Or support you during a difficult phase? Or did they simply make maths feel like magic? Share your story with us in 100 words or more. Mention your name, city and a line about yourself. If you have pictures with your teacher, do share them as well. Send it to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: My teacher's story).
'These are the individuals who transform your life and perspective, teaching you to believe in yourself beyond any subject or skill.'
Gautam Adani had in the late 1970s applied to join a Mumbai college for education, but the college rejected his application. He did not pursue education but turned to business and went on to build a $220 billion empire. About four-and-a-half decades later, he gets called to the same college to deliver a lecture to students on Teachers Day. Adani had moved to Mumbai at the age of 16 and started working as a diamond sorter.
udoka Sushila Devi Likmabam and Steeplechaser Avinash Sable, Silver Medallists at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, marked Teachers Day paying tributes to their respective coaches Jiwan Sharma and Jaiveer Singh at an event in Mumbai on Monday, September 5, 2022.
'Happy Teacher's day to all the teachers and coaches who encourage us and stand by us by being our constant pillar of support. #HappyTeachersDay'
Old hostilities were set aside, grudges buried and every one showed up with a smile and a determination to celebrate Teacher's Day, says Malavika Sangghvi
Film folk celebrated their gurus on Teacher's Day by sharing lovely pictures and posts.
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, September 5, we invite you, dear readers, to share your pictures with your teachers.
The stalwart coach had passed away at the age of 87 in January this year.
In a first of its kind mass contact programme on Teachers' Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted live with millions of young students and teachers across the nation.
On Teachers' Day we list out some of the most famous teachers that India has produced.
On Teacher's Day, presenting some popular gems your teachers told you.
'Not just the Teacher's Day gift, he has given me all the gifts (that one can) today.'
Share all you want to about YOUR favourite teacher on ZaraBol!
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, TV celebs share memories of their favourite teachers.
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Ministhy S, author and IAS officer, pays tribute to the teachers who have shaped her.
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, we bring you thought-provoking quotes by famous teachers from across the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his Teachers' Day address at an auditorium in New Delhi with about 700 children in the audience. National broadcaster Doordarshan is telecasting the much-talked about programme live, which can also be heard on radio.
Reacting to the development, Karnataka primary and secondary education minister Madhu Bangarappa clarified that the award is only withheld and not cancelled.
Let these thought-provoking quotes by famous teachers from across the world inspire you.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered his Teachers' Day address at an auditorium in New Delhi with about 700 children in the audience. Here are some of his most interesting quotes.
We bring you readers' stories about their favourite, most inspirational teachers.
State school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi assured that action will be taken against the speaker for his controversial speech at a government school in Chennai.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
In the week leading up to Teacher's Day on September 5, we bring you readers' stories about their favourite, most inspirational teachers.
Eight hundred students and 60 teachers from various schools here would interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday on the eve of Teacher's Day along with students from across the country that have excelled in various activities.
Know where your favourite stars studied as kids?
We had invited you, our readers, to write about your favourite teachers and we've been inundated with your responses. Here is the first set:
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Bollywood actress Dia Mirza sent out her special wishes to a class teacher from school.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
School life becomes a memory when we move on to bigger milestones in life, but they have a huge deal to do with who we become when we grow up.
Government schools in West Bengal will not make any arrangement for students to watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's live address on Teachers Day and many private schools too may skip the programme.
Looking at some of the best teachers in films over the years.
This year on Teacher's Day, we take a tongue-in-cheek look at the 10 invaluable lessons Bollywood has imparted.
Taking a trip down the memory lane, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said he was an "unparalleled naughty boy" who used to trouble his mother, as he credited her for all the success he has achieved.
Ahead of Teachers' Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said teaching is not a profession but "jeevan dharm" (a way of life) and asked teachers to understand changes happening across the world to prepare the new generation accordingly.
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