DRIVEN The VIRAT KOHLI Story

 

The Teacher's Day Gift 

September 5 is celebrated as Teacher's Day in India to mark the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India, and a renowned philosopher and statesman. The guru-shishya(master-pupil)tradition is an ancient one in India and still practised in some corners of the country. For Raj Kumar, his understanding of the importance of Teachers' Day had always come from his son Aviral and daughter Suhani narrating their experiences from the events at school. Until one morning in 2014, the Teachers' Day became unforgettable for Raj Kumar, thanks to someone very dear to him.

Vikas stepped into the house ,dialled a number an handed his cell phone to Raj Kumar. 'Happy Teachers' Day Sir,' said Virat , even as Vikas thrust something into Raj Kumar's Palm - a bunch of keys. Raj Kumar stood perplexed as vikas requested him to step out of the house. A gleaming Skoda Rapid was parked at the gate - a gift from Virat to his mentor.