Teachers' Day Special: Meet 7 viral Indian educators known for their unique teaching styles
Teachers' Day Special: Meet 7 viral Indian educators known for their unique teaching styles
Teachers' Day is celebrated across India every year on September 5 to honour the invaluable role of teachers in shaping society. Schools and colleges across the country organise cultural events, felicitation ceremonies and activities to acknowledge the efforts of educators.
Every year, Teachers' Day is celebrated across the country on September 5. It is observed on this day because it marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan -- an Indian scholar, philosopher and statesman. He once expressed that instead of celebrating his birthday separately, the day should be observed as a tribute to the contribution of teachers. That is why Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on September 5. Dr Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India and the country's second President.
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In today's time, India has many outstanding teachers who are greatly admired by students. Here, we bring you a list of 7 famous and viral educators in the country.
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Vikas Divyakirti is a well-known Indian teacher, author, motivational speaker and the founder as well as managing director of the UPSC coaching institute Drishti IAS. He teaches students preparing for the UPSC examination and is widely admired for his calm and clear style of explanation. His speeches on various subjects often go viral on social media platforms which has made him one of the most popular educators among aspirants.
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Khan Sir is a popular Indian teacher, YouTuber and motivational speaker who runs a coaching institute called Khan GS Research Centre in Patna. Initially, he aspired to join the Indian Army, but he could not clear the selection process. Instead, he started coaching in Patna and gradually rose to become one of the most popular teachers in the country. Known for his unique and desi teaching style, he simplifies complex subjects like General Studies, Current Affairs, Geography, Science, and Mathematics and makes them engaging and easy to understand for students.
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Awadh Ojha is a well-known teacher who guides students preparing for the UPSC examination and his teaching style has earned him significant popularity. He is especially recognised for his unique approach to teaching history which sets him apart from others. Although he himself appeared for the UPSC exam, he did not clear it and instead chose to teach aspiring candidates. Ojha often goes viral on social media for his bold statements and distinct manner of expression. On December 2, 2024, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and unsuccessfully contested from Patparganj in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
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Alakh Pandey is the co-founder and CEO of Physics Wallah, popularly known by the same name. Physics Wallah provides both online and offline coaching for engineering (JEE) and medical (NEET) entrance examinations in India. Alakh Pandey enjoys immense popularity among students, who admire his relatable teaching style and connect with him on a personal level. Many of his students affectionately regard him as an elder brother, which has made him one of the most beloved educators in the country.
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Anand Kumar is an Indian mathematician, teacher, and the founder of the Super 30 coaching program. Along with his brother Pranav Kumar, he established the Ramanujan School of Mathematics in 2002. To help economically weaker students prepare for the IIT-JEE, he launched the Super 30 initiative. Under this programme, he selects 30 talented yet underprivileged students every year and provides them with free coaching, food, and accommodation. The primary aim of Super 30 is to enable these students to secure admission into prestigious institutions like the IITs, giving them an opportunity to transform their future through education.
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Padma Shri recipient Arvind Gupta proved that science does not need costly laboratories to come alive. Using everyday materials, he created simple, low-cost science toys -- from spinning tops made of old CDs to pumps crafted from straws. His innovative toys became powerful teaching tools, sparking curiosity and making science fun, practical, and memorable for millions of children.
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Famous among JEE aspirants, Mohit Tyagi is celebrated for his advanced problem-solving techniques and structured math lectures. His YouTube sessions and online courses attract lakhs of engineering aspirants every year.
