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Sachin, CNR Rao to get Bharat Ratna

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NEW DELHI, November 16:  On a day when “Master Blaster” Sachin Tendulkar bid an emotional good bye to his cricketing career, the Government on Saturday announced “Bharat Ratna”, the highest civilian award to him.

Bharat Ratna will also be conferred on eminent scientist Prof C.N.R. Rao who is also a well recognized international authority on solid state and materials chemistry, an official statement said here.

Prof. Rao 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.

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A living legend, Sachin Tendulkar has inspired millions across the globe. During the last 24 years, since the young age of 16 years, Sachin has played cricket across the world and won laurels for India.

“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,” the statement said.

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