Why India celebrates Teachers' Day on September 5

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India in BRICS Summit 2017: Highlights from the event The 9th BRICS summit in Xiamen ended with the heads of five member states -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- discussing several issues such as terrorism, trade, cooperation. Philosopher, teacher, president: Remembering Dr. S Radhakrishnan Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan philosopher-author and India's second president was born on September 5, 1888. It's in his honour that India celebrates this day as the Teachers' Day. Samsung to bring Galaxy Note 8 to India on September 12 While tech lovers eagerly wait for Apple to unveil its next flagship iPhone on September 12, Samsung India will launch its Galaxy Note 8 in India on the same day. What's hot and what's not at Berlin's IFA tech fair Berlin's IFA technology fair, Europe's largest and a bellwether for the Christmas season, draws to a close on September 6. Here is a quick overview of what's hot and what's not in the aisles. Nine train rides you can't afford to miss From Trans-Siberian to Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, here are nine train rides across the world you should try. Xiaomi launches latest Android flagship Mi A1 at Rs 14,999 Xiaomi launched the MiA1, the first Android One device from the Chinese smartphone maker which will be available in market at Rs 14,999 starting next week. Have a look at its features:

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