Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and his Kumauni heritage: How his ancestral roots influenced his philosophy and worldview
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a great philosopher, scholar, and statesman who served as the first Vice President and second President of India. He was born in Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, but his ancestors hailed from a village near Almora in Uttarakhand. He was proud of his Kumauni roots and often visited Uttarakhand to learn more about …