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| Prof Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao(89) |
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| Sachin Tendulkar(40) |
The Government has decided to confer, the
Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award on eminent scientist Prof
C.N.R.Rao and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
Prof. C.N.R. Rao is an eminent scientist
and a well recognized international authority on solid state and
materials chemistry. He has published over 1,400 research papers and 45
books. Prof. Rao's contributions have been recognized by most major
scientific academies around the world through conferment of memberships
and fellowships. He has been honoured with several national and
international awards.
Shri Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly an
outstanding cricketer - a living legend who has inspired millions across
the globe. During the last 24 years, since the young age of 16 years,
Shri Tendulkar has played cricket across the world and won laurels for
our country. He has been a true ambassador of India in the world of
sports. His achievements in cricket are unparalleled, the records set by
him unmatched, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by him
exemplary. That he has been honoured with several awards is testimony to
his extraordinary brilliance as a sportsman.
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