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Dhyan Chand
Fri, July 12 2013
Sachin Tendulkar and Roger Federer are ideal role-models with their magnificent response to victory and defeat
Comparison is a part and parcel of every walk of life, leave alone any sport. But only sometimes are comparisons struck across sports and it is indeed quite rare that this comparison can be made when both are still active in their circuits and when a good chunk of their careers have overlapped.
Sun, October 14 2012
Sachin Tendulkar asserts change in sports system needed for 12 Rio Olympics medals
Iconic Indian cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar has advocated "systemic changes" in Indian sports so that "12 medals in next Olympics in Rio or 20 in 2020 is not a pipe dream".
Mon, May 07 2012
Exciting possibilities following Sachin Tendulkar’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha
By Gaurav Sahay
Rajeev Shukla, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Indian Premier League chief, finds Sachin Tendulkar’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha an endorsement of Parliamentary institutions. While Soli Sorabjee, former Attorney-General of India and an eminent jurist, finds it legally sustainable.
Sat, April 14 2012
Sachin Tendulkar deserves Bharat Ratna: Leslie Claudius
By Anurag Dey
Age and illness may have taken a toll on his body, but the enthusiasm of Indian hockey legend Leslie Cladius is still intact. Spending his retired life in a cosmopolitan locality in central Kolkata, spending time with friends, and watching Sachin Tendulkar bat.
Thu, January 26 2012
Sachin Tendulkar can wait for Bharat Ratna: Desh Prem Azad
Former cricket coach Desh Prem Azad welcome the recommendation of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to confer the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, to late Hockey champion Dhyan Chand. He also has said that ace batsman Sachin Tendulkar could wait for now. While addressing media persons in Chandigarh,...
Mon, January 16 2012
Sachin Tendulkar should demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand
Indian hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand's son Ashok Kumar said that cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar should set an example of magnanimity by seeking Bharat Ratna for his late father.
Wed, January 04 2012
New Delhi could soon have a Sachin Tendulkar street
By CricketCountry Staff
Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar could soon have a street in New Delhi’s Chandni Chowk named after him after the proposal for the same was accepted by Rajni Abbi, the Mayor of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
Sat, December 24 2011
No doubt Tendulkar should be conferred Bharat Ratna: Ganguly
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly today joined the chorus in bestowing the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, on champion batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
Mon, December 19 2011
Sachin Tendulkar should not get Bharat Ratna ahead of Dhyan Chand: Azharuddin
By CricketCountry Staff
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels batting legend Sachin Tendulkar should not receive country’s highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna ahead of Hockey legend Dhyan Chand.
Fri, December 16 2011
Tendulkar most deserving person for Bharat Ratna, say politicians
The amendment of rules to make sports persons like Sachin Tendulkar eligible for Bharat Ratna was on Friday welcomed by leaders cutting across party lines.