Legendary Indian cricketer and eminent scientist Professor CNR Rao have joined the list of the nation’s Bharat Ratnas. Tendulkar and Professor Rao were conferred with the country's highest civilian honour - Bharat Ratna - by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function held in 'Durbar Hall' of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket at the end of the Test series against West Indies in November 2013, is the first sportsperson to be given the honour; and at the age of 40, is also the youngest recipient of the award. He is the ninth person from Maharashtra to join the exclusive club of 43 Bharat Ratna awardees till date.
Tendulkar, who is also a Rajya Sabha member, is likely to attend Parliament when it convenes for a two-week session on Wednesday.
Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket at the end of the Test series against West Indies in November 2013, is the first sportsperson to be given the honour; and at the age of 40, is also the youngest recipient of the award. He is the ninth person from Maharashtra to join the exclusive club of 43 Bharat Ratna awardees till date.
Tendulkar, who is also a Rajya Sabha member, is likely to attend Parliament when it convenes for a two-week session on Wednesday.
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