Govt honours Sachin with Bharat Ratna

November 16, 2013 : The Government of India has conferred the Bharat Ratna to the cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar just hours after his retirement from the in international cricket on November 16, 2013. Sachin is honoured for his 24 year long and splendid cricketing contribution to the nation. Sachin retired from international cricket after playing his 200th and final Test against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The Government has also announced the Bharat Ratna for the chemist genius Prof. Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, popularly known as C.N.R Rao. He currently serves as the Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. Bharat Ratna: Bharat Ratna (Jewel of India or Gem of India in English) is the Republic of India's highest civilian award, for performance of highest order in any field of human endeavour. Any person without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex is eligible for the award.. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are to be made by the Prime Minister of India to the President of India. The holders of the Bharat Ratna rank 7th in the Indian order of precedence, though they do not carry any special title or any other honorifics.

What: Sachin Tendulkar and C.N.R Rao conferred Bharat Ratna When: November 15, 2013 Where: New Delhi