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Dhyan Chand
Sat, November 23 2013
Sachin Tendulkar deserves Bharat Ratna for being role model to youth, says Milkha Singh
Welcoming the government's move to confer Bharat Ratna on Sachin Tendulkar, legendary athlete Milkha Singh today said the just-retired cricketer deserved the honour as he has been a role model of the youth in the country.
Fri, November 22 2013
Sachin Tendulkar can learn tricks of administration by becoming Sports Minister: Milkha Singh
Legendary athlete Milkha Singh today said Dhyanchand also deserves the Bharat Ratna and that the government should honour the hockey legend.
Wed, November 20 2013
Sachin Tendulkar given Bharat Ratna welcome but Dhyan Chand deserves too: SP leader
Samajwadi Party MP Neeraj Shekhar on Wednesday said Dhyan Chand deserved the Bharat Ratna and demanded that the Centre should honour the hockey legend.
Tue, November 19 2013
Sachin Tendulkar and the Bharat Ratna arguments
The day Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket — Saturday, November 16 — the Government of India announced that he (along with Professor CNR Rao) would receive the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour bestowed on an Indian citizen.
Mon, November 18 2013
Sachin Tendulkar to get Bharat Ratna: JD-U leader questions decision
A Janata Dal-United MP on Monday questioned awarding India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, to cricketer Sachin Tendulkar instead of legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand.
Sun, November 17 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar is to Indian cricket what Dhyan Chand was to Indian hockey’
When I think about Sachin Tendulkar, only three words come in my mind: Passion, focus and hard work. What Major Dhyan Chand was to Indian hockey, Sachin Tendulkar is to Indian cricket. For almost 25 years, Tendulkar worked relentlessly towards his goals and objectives, remained focused on his goals and totally obsessed with cricket.
Sun, November 17 2013
Timing of Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar: Pre-election gimmick by government to cash in on the emotional wave?
In a sudden move the Indian Government decided to award Sachin Tendulkar with the Bharat Ratna. Abhishek Mukherjee tries to explain why the gesture was completely unnecessary.
Sat, November 16 2013
Sports fraternity welcomes Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar
The sporting fraternity on Saturday bowed in admiration as India's pride Sachin Tendulkar walked into sunset after a glorious 24-year-long international cricket career and welcomed the government's decision to confer him with the Bharat Ratna.
Wed, October 30 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar touches my feet every time we meet’
I first heard about Sachin Tendulkar about 25 years ago. Since then he has gone to make a big name for himself. Whatever he has achieved is a result of his devotion, dedication and hard work. The whole nation knows what he has done and realises its value. Sachin has been truly a phenomenal sportsperson.
Fri, July 19 2013
Sports ministry recommends Dhyan Chand over Sachin Tendulkar for Bharat Ratna
The sports ministry on Friday said recommending hockey legend late Dhyan Chand over cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar for the Bharat Ratna was a logical choice.