Teacher's Day

World Teachers' Day 2025: Significance, theme, wishes, messages & more

World Teachers' Day is celebrated on Oct 5 to remember the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. It's a day to honour the teaching profession globally

President Murmu presents National Teacher Awards to 45 exemplary teachers

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday gave the National Teacher Awards to 45 teachers from across the country for their exemplary contribution to teaching and learning. From novel methods of teaching, dedication to students' growth to attempts to enhance learning achievements in difficult environments, the awardees were recognised at the annual award ceremony. Ranging from innovative pedagogy to inspiring first-generation learners, the awardees played a key role in shaping young minds across India. Among the awardees is M Devananda Kumar, Faculty of Telugu at Dr Lakireddy Hanimireddy Government Degree College, Mylavaram, Andhra Pradesh, who has received the award for his innovative teaching practices. His work includes creating thallapatra granthas (palm-leaf manuscripts), producing educational videos for LMS, and earning prestigious accolades for his contributions to education, his citation read. Similarly, Proshanto Kr Saha, Faculty of Psychology at Rajiv Gandhi Central University,

'Teachers' commitment, compassion noteworthy': PM Modi on Teachers' Day

On Thursday, PM Modi interacted with this year's National Awardee teachers at his residence, hailing their role in shaping the nation's future

PM Modi gives 'homework' to teachers: Promote Swadeshi, vocal for local

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said teachers generally give homework to their students but he wants to give one "homework" to teachers for a change, that is to lead campaigns along with their students to promote swadeshi products and give an impetus to "Make in India" and "vocal for local". In an interaction with National Teacher awardees, he asked schools to celebrate such occasions as 'Swadeshi Day' or 'Swadeshi Week' when students would bring local products from their homes and share their stories. "Today I am doing the task that you always do, giving homework. I am giving you a homework to lead campaigns to promote swadeshi products. I am confident that you will complete it. "Students should be encouraged to get swadeshi products from home, and there should be discussions on that. Students can also participate in marches in villages carrying placards rooting for swadeshi products. Such activities will create an atmosphere and encourage the citizens to use Made in India

Happy Teachers' Day 2025: Wishes, quotes to share with your teachers

Teachers' Day is observed nationwide on September 5 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Here is a list of wishes and messages to share with your favourite teachers

Teachers' Day 2025 speech ideas: How to draft a good speech for the day?

Celebrate Teachers' Day 2025 with an effective speech that honours the teachers shaping India's future. Discover how to create your emotions with meaningful appreciation on Sept 5

Teachers' Day 2025: Why is it celebrated? Who was Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?

Every year, on Sept 5, Teachers' Day celebrates the role of teachers in our lives. Across India, it is celebrated for Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's legacy in guiding students and shaping society

World Teachers' Day 2024: 100+ best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Teachers play a vital role in shaping our lives from childhood to adulthood. Here are the top 100 wishes, messages and quotes to share on World Teachers' Day 2024

Kids' dance on Stree 2 song Aaj Ki Raat on Teachers' Day sparks outrage

Several social media users expressed outrage on the viral song Aaj Ki Raat from the movie Stree 2 as some kids recreated this song with similar steps on the occasion of Teachers' Day

Govt making efforts to recognise teachers using innovative methods: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said efforts were being made to recognise bright teachers practising innovative methods as he took an apparent swipe at past governments, saying he would not talk about what used to happen earlier. In an interaction with teachers who were conferred National Teachers' Awards, he said they could prepare young students for 'Viksit Bharat'. The interaction took place on Friday while its video was shared on Saturday. Modi suggested that the teachers could involve the students in selecting the top 100 tourist destinations in the country by encouraging them to learn about different places they might visit as part of education tours. The teachers awarded were selected after a long process as their efforts can be useful in the new National Education Policy (NEP), Modi said while noting that there would be many others doing excellent work. He told the teachers to take their students to nearby universities and watch sporting events as the experience could fir

Happy Teachers' Day 2024: 50 best wishes, messages and quotes to share

India celebrates Teachers' Day every year on September 5. It's time to share your heartfelt wishes, messages and quotes with your teacher

Teachers' Day 2024: Perfect gifts to express gratitude to your teachers

On September 5, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday, India observes Teachers' Day. We have curated a beautiful list of gifts for your teachers, ranging from personalised pen sets to flowers

Happy Teachers' Day 2024: Significance, celebration and more about Sept 5

In honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday, India observes National Teachers' Day on September 5, to recognize his significant contributions and accomplishments

Teachers' Day 2024: Check the list of top 50 teachers across the country

Every year, the government presents awards to the best teachers in India. Out of all the 50 winners, 34 are men, 16 are female, 2 are differently-abled and 1 works with children with special needs

National Award To Teachers 2024: MoE invites nominations; how to apply

The Ministry of Education invites applications for the National Award to Teachers (Higher Education) 2024. The last date to apply is June 20, 2024 and the awards will be given away on Sept 5, 2024

BSEB Sakshamta Pariksha 2024: Teacher competency exam starts from today

The first Bihar Sakshamta Pariksha 2024 or competency exam is starting today, February 26, to be held by the Bihar School Education Board (BSEB). These exams will wrap up by March 6

World Teachers' Day 2023: History, importance, theme, quotes and wishes

World Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on October 5 worldwide to recognise and celebrate educators including teachers, scientists and professors

Prez Murmu confers National Teachers' Award 2023 to 75 awardees in Delhi

According to a government release, each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs 50,000 and a silver medal

Manish Sisodia leader of team education, says Delhi minister Atishi

On the occasion of Teachers Day, Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Tuesday said that former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia is the "leader of team education" and every moment spent with him was an opportunity to learn. Sisodia, who also held the education portfolio, has been in jail since February in connection with the excise policy case. He resigned from the Delhi cabinet amid the corruption allegations against him. In a post on the microblogging site X, Atishi wrote, "Manish Sisodia is the leader of Team Education. Every moment spent with him has been an opportunity to learn." "I would like to wish Manish Sir on the occasion of Teachers' Day today. It is because of him that the (Arvind) Kejriwal government has been able to take huge steps for the teachers and has been providing them world-class training facilities," she said. Atishi was appointed the Education minister in March. She was also assigned the charge of a few other portfolios in the absence of Sisodia.

I consider even my opponents as teachers, says Congress' Rahul Gandhi

On Teachers' Day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he considers even his opponents as his teachers, who by their behaviour, lies and words, teach him that the path he is following is absolutely right. The birth anniversary of former president S Radhakrishnan is celebrated as Teachers' Day. "I consider great men like Mahatma Gandhi, Gautam Buddha, Shri Narayana Guru as my gurus, who gave us the knowledge of equality of all people in the society, and of showing compassion and love towards everyone," Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on Facebook. "My respectful tributes to all the teachers on Teachers' Day. Humble tributes to former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ji on his birth anniversary. A teacher has a very high pedestal in life as a teacher illuminates the path of your life and inspires you to move in the right direction," the former Congress chief said. The people of India are also like teachers, who give an example of unity in diversity, inspire us t