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Demands in Rajya Sabha to confer Bharat Ratna to DhyanchandAmid demands from members in RS for conferring Bharat Ratna to Indian hockey icon Major Dhyanchand, Govt said it was in agreement with the ...16 Mar, 2016, 05.07 PM IST- Dhyan Chand should have got Bharat Ratna first: Milkha SinghMilkha Singh said hockey wizard Dhyan Chand should have been the first sportsperson to be conferred with country's highest civilian award, ...11 Jan, 2015, 07.03 PM IST
- Dhyan Chand should have got Bharat Ratna first: Milkha Singh"Dhyan Chand should have got Bharat Ratna first. Dhyan Chand was the most deserving candidate," Milkha said.11 Jan, 2015, 05.15 PM IST
- Sachin Tendulkar meets PM Narendra Modi; discusses 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'The 41-year-old iconic cricketer was one of the nine people chosen by the Prime Minister for his initiative.10 Nov, 2014, 04.19 PM IST
- I too deserve Bharat Ratna, hope to get it in lifetime: Balbir Singh SrBalbir, 90, looks back with satisfaction at his long tryst with the game but feels he has not got the honour he deserves.17 Aug, 2014, 03.21 PM IST
- Ex-players march to PMO, demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan ChandDhyan Chand's name has already been recommended by the Sports Ministry for the honour.08 Jan, 2014, 05.02 PM IST
- 1st individual Olympic medalist awaits Padma AwardWrestler K D Jadhav was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal in 1952 in Helsinki.01 Jan, 2014, 04.49 PM IST
- Sachin Tendulkar can't be given Bharat Ratna: PILBharat Ratna cannot be conferred on Sachin, as the notification governing norms for the award has not been amended to include sportspersons.30 Nov, 2013, 10.44 AM IST
- Poke Me: It is perfectly right to award Bharat Ratna to sportspersonsBetween Dhyan Chand and Tendulkar, India has transformed from being a nation that celebrates the achievements of those who toiled for the n...23 Nov, 2013, 12.15 PM IST
- This is not the end of Bharat Ratna process: Manish TewariAs the controversy surrounding Bharat Ratna refuses to die down, Manish Tewari downplayed the debate saying that it was not the end of the ...20 Nov, 2013, 04.44 PM IST
- AP politicians hail decision to award Bharat Ratna to Sachin TendulkarTelugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu today congratulated cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on being chosen for the Bharat Ratna, th...16 Nov, 2013, 05.27 PM IST
- Sachin Tendulkar in Parliament because of Sonia Gandhi: Rajiv ShuklaShukla said the names of veterans such as Gavaskar and Shastri were actually doing the rounds for nomination but Sonia Gandhi was keen to h...14 Nov, 2013, 11.50 AM IST
- Dhyan Chand ignored for Bharat Ratna despite 82 MPs rooting for himDhyan Chand was ignored for a Bharat Ratna by the government, earlier this year, despite 82 MPs rooting for bestowing the highest honour on...20 Dec, 2012, 08.33 AM IST
- BCCI welcomes recommendation of Tendulkar as RS memberThe Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) today welcomed government's nomination of Sachin Tendulkar as member of the Rajya Sabha, saying that the ic...26 Apr, 2012, 07.29 PM IST
- Let us not degrade country's highest civilian honour Bharat RatnaWe make a huge hue and cry that the Nobel Peace Prize was not given to Mahatma Gandhi. So, why not a consolation Bharat Ratna?07 Jan, 2012, 03.52 AM IST
- Govt changes criteria for Bharat Ratna; now open for allAmid clamour for Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar, Government has modified rules to pave way for eligibility of sportspersons for the high...16 Dec, 2011, 01.40 PM IST
- Sachin Tendulkar closer to get Bharat Ratna?Sachin Tendulkar is a step closer to getting India's top award as home ministry has recommended sports be made a category for Bharat Ratna ...23 Jul, 2011, 10.06 PM IST
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