India, June 22 -- Catholic Connect, an online news portal, published an inspiring story on June 15 that can motivate many teachers. Naveen Hulihalli, a former student of CS Vastrad at Kumareshwar High School, Hangal, Karnataka, gifted his teacher a brand-new Maruti Suzuki Swift as a lifelong expression of gratitude. This highly inspiring gesture took place during the farewell function held in honour of Mr Vastrad's retirement.

There is a touching background to this story. Naveen lost his father during childhood and faced extreme poverty. He was on the verge of dropping out of school when Mr Vastrad, the headmaster, stepped in. Mr Vastrad paid Naveen's school fees for several years and supported him through his post-graduation studies. T...