`Idiot politicians` remark was made casually, says Bharat Ratna CNR Rao

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 08:47

After triggering a controversy by terming politicians as idiots for doing very little to help the scientific community, renowned scientist and Bharat Ratna awardee CNR Rao on Monday said that his remark was made casually.

Seems BJP not happy with Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar: Shakeel Ahmad

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 19:05

Shakeel Ahmad said on Sunday that it seemed that the BJP was not happy by the UPA government`s decision to confer Bharat Ratna, to Sachin Tendulkar.

Bharat Ratna to Sachin comes not a day too early: Lata Mangeshkar

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 18:45

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will be awarded the Bharat Ratna.

Support for science is not as good as it should be: CNR Rao

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 18:28

Future of India is tied up with how it invests in education and science, Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist C N R Rao on Sunday said, and voiced concern that the support for the sectors was not as it should be.

PM writes to CNR Rao for Bharat Ratna, salutes his work

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 18:14

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday wrote to Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, congratulating him on the highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna.

JD(U) supports BJP’s call for Bharat Ratna to AB Vajpayee

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 15:05

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s demand for a Bharat Ratna for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has found a voice of support in their erstwhile allies Janata Dal (United).

Basic science research getting its due: CNR Rao

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 11:01

Basic science research is getting its due now, said eminent scientist CNR Rao on being conferred the nation`s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna by the government Saturday.

Sachin Tendulkar to be awarded Bharat Ratna, to address media today

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 10:14

Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who walked into cricketing sunset in Mumbai on Saturday, will address the media here today.

Sachin Tendulkar bids adieu, awarded Bharat Ratna

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 09:28

In a fitting finale to what has been a glorious career, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was today chosen for the prestigious Bharat Ratna, the country`s highest civilian award, making him the first sportsperson to be bestowed with the honour.

Tendulkar deserves a lot more: Afghan Ambassador to India

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 22:43

As congratulatory messages for Sachin Tendulkar poured in from around the world, Afghanistan`s Ambassador to India, Shaida Abdali on Saturday said the cricketing legend deserved much more than what is being given to him "anywhere" in the world.

CNR Rao—scientist par excellence

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 22:04

Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, 79, who was Saturday conferred the country`s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, has been chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh since 2005.