Haveri, June 11 -- In a touching display of gratitude and respect, a former student gifted a brand-new car to his retiring teacher who had supported him during some of the most difficult phases of his life. The emotional moment unfolded at the retirement ceremony of C.S. Vastrad, a teacher of Kumareshwara High School in Hangal, Haveri district.

The farewell programme, organised by the Kumareshwara Vidyavardhaka Trust, witnessed the participation of more than 1,000 former students of the institution. Among them was Naveen Hulihalli, a member of the 2007 SSLC batch, who surprised everyone by presenting a new car to his beloved teacher as a token of appreciation.

Currently employed at a reputed multinational company in Bengaluru, Naveen re...