Personalities Who Made Unexpected Headlines In 2013

Sachin Tendulkar:

The spirit of cricket comes alive in every Indian when the name of Sachin Tendulkar is called out. Sachin has played world class cricket for over two decades. This year with his retirement from international cricket, Sachin has created a wave for people to recall his best performances and achievement as the cricketing legend that he surely was. In the beginning of the year itself, he was elected as the member of Rajya Sabha and on the day of his retirement, he was conferred with Bharat Ratna by the Indian government.

CNR Rao:

CNR Rao, founder of the Bangalore-based Jawharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, has served as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister under different regimes, a manifestation of immense faith different governments have placed in him. A renowned scientist and an institution builder, Rao has worked mainly in solid-state and structural chemistry. Apparently, Rao could have settled for a cushy job armed with a BSc in 1951 but his insatiable quest for learning took him to the path of unending scientific journey. This year is indeed a great year for Rao as the Mars mission that he headed successfully and not just this he is the third scientist to be awarded the highest civilian award- Bharat Ratna, a crowning glory of his inexorable list of outstanding achievements.

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