Question

why was the science teacher called a rebel in short​

Answer 1

It is so because despite of Abdul's religion, he invited him for a meal. He did his best to break social barriers so that people from varying backgrounds could mingle easily.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A science is called a Rebel because his science teacher Sivasubramanya Iyer, throw an orthodox Brahmin with a very conservative wife was something of a Rebel

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