Bharat Ratna Awards were given to Tendulkar and Prof. C.N.R. Rao
Posted on: 04/Feb/2014 4:06:29 PM
The legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar and the eminent scientist, Prof. CNR Rao, were conferred ‘Bharat Ratna’ on 4th February, 2014 in New Delhi.
President Pranab Mukherjee present the honour. The vice president, Mrs. Anjali Tendulkar, and Ms. Sara Tendulkar, Union Ministers, and other dignitaries attended the function.
Both Tendulkar, Prof. CNR Rao are recipients of Padma Vibhushan, our Country’s Second highest honour.
Tendulkar
Tendulkar, who retired from cricket in November, 2013, is the first Sports Person to receive the honour.
An official statement said, Tendulkar has been a true Ambassador of India in the world of sports and his achievements in cricket are unparalleled, the records set by him was unmatched, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by him was exemplary.
Professor C.N.R. Rao
An outspoken Scientist, Prof. Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is a well recognised international authority on solid state and materials chemistry who has published over 1,400 research papers and 45 books.
He is the third scientist after Sir.C.V. Raman and former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam to be conferred with the Bharat Ratna.
He currently serves as the Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.
