The legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar and the eminent scientist, Prof. CNR Rao, were conferred ‘Bharat Rathna’ on 3rd February in New Delhi.President Pranab Mukherjee present the honour. The vice president, Mrs. Anjali Tendulkar, and Ms. Sara Tendulkar, some Union Ministers, and other dignitaries attended the function.
Both Tendulkar & Prof. CNR Rao are recipients of Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest honour.
Tendulkar
Tendulkar, who retired from first-class cricket in November, 2013, is the firstsportsperson 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 unmatched, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by him exemplary.
Professor CNR Rao
An outspoken scientist, Prof Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is a wellrecognised 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 CV Raman and former President 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.
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