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Pratibha Patil
Tue, June 26 2012
Satire: Banned Danish Kaneria appeals to President Pratibha Patil
Tainted Pakistan Test cricketer Danish Kaneria, who was slapped a life ban by the English Cricket Board (ECB) for involvement in match-fixing, met President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday to seek a pardon for his crimes.
Mon, June 04 2012
Tendulkar should also work for common man as a Parliamentarian: Gavaskar
Sachin Tendulkar should not restrict himself to just highlighting issues concerning sports during his new innings in the Indian Parliament but should also work for causes related to the common man, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said.
Mon, June 04 2012
Sachin Tendulkar wants to contribute to all sports
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday took oath as a Rajya Sabha member and said he was now in a better position not only to help cricket but other sports as well.
Mon, May 14 2012
Sachin Tendulkar to be sworn in as parliamentarian on May 16
By CricketCountry Staff
India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Wednesday, May 16, reports say.
Wed, May 02 2012
Indian President lauds Gary Kirsten’s role in 2011 World Cup victory
By Sunil Gatade
President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday credited South African cricketing legend Garry Kirsten for coaching the Indian cricket team to World Cup glory last year, drawing loud cheers, including from her South African counterpart Jacob Zuma.
Fri, April 27 2012
Government issues notification nominating Tendulkar for Rajya Sabha
The Home Ministry on Friday issued a notification formally nominating master batsman Sachin Tendulkar, actress Rekha and industrialist Anu Aga as members of Rajya Sabha.
Thu, April 26 2012
President Pratibha Patil approves Sachin’s nomination to Rajya Sabha
Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 39 on Thursday, will now become a Parliamentarian with the government nominating him to the House of Elders, Rajya Sabha, along with actress of yesteryear Rekha and industrialist Anu Aga.
Tue, September 13 2011
MS Dhoni conferred Lieutenant Colonel rank
By CricketCountry Staff
Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and ace shooter Abhinav Bindra on Tuesday were conferred with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army by President Pratibha Patil.