On the occasion of Guru Purnima, a tragic incident occurred today in Nodakhali, South 24 Parganas, where four teenagers drowned while bathing in the Ganges. All four were school students, two of them from the same family.
Naidu stressed the importance of a holistic, value-based education for the overall development of children and in building a secure future for the nation.
"Greetings on the sacred occasion of Ashadha Purnima. We recall the noble teachings of Lord Buddha and reiterate our commitment to realise his enlightened vision of a just and compassionate society."
According to police, villagers informed them that four men and a woman had buried a child after offering prayers on the night of Guru Purnima, suggesting it to be a sacrifice.
Tendulkar first took the name of his elder brother and said that he was the one who took him to his coach Ramakant Achrekar.
Today is a special day to show our respect towards our teachers who make our lives meaningful. I bow my head to all the teachers on this occasion, he said.
The day of Guru Purnima is traditionally the time when devotees of the Guru offer their gratitude and receive his blessings.
Being the hub of performing arts, Bengal always organises varied programmes like these, that are sure to soothe connoisseurs minds.
Ramakant Achrekar -- a first-class cricket player -- played a huge role in moulding the careers of the duo, especially Tendulkar's.
A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C. Hari Shankar said: "What is spiritual awakening?" Leaving parents and family is not spiritual knowledge.
