Ratna Viswanathan

Sourav Ganguly further said this would mark the beginning of sportspersons getting Bharat Ratna which has never happened.

It was a treat for fans of rock band Indian Ocean, who not only experienced a soulful performance but also became part of a concert which spread the message of volunteering for the betterment of society.

World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand is back in his home town Chennai after defending his fifth world title. In an exclusive interview to NDTV's Sanjay Pinto, Anand reveals that his rapid chess redeemed him in the crucial tie breakers. On the growing support for a Bharat Ratna for him, the unassuming champion says he is touched by the support but...

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday hailed Viswanathan Anand's feat of winning five world championships and said the king of chess along with Leander Paes and Sachin Tendulkar are the deserving candidates for Bharat Ratna.

Sports Minister Ajay Maken Thursday said five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand was a deserving candidate for Bharat Ratna but it was for the prime minister to decide on whom to accord India's highest civilian award.

All India Chess Federation on Tuesday decided to recommend Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand for the coveted 'Bharat Ratna' award.

World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand on Thursday said it would be a great honour to receive the Bharat Ratna but made it clear that he would never lobby for the coveted award or suggest any names.

For his role in promoting chess in the country, grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is the obvious choice for the coveted Bharat Ratna Award, FIDE vice-president D V Sundar said on Thursday.

Viswanathan Anand joined the growing list of top athletes supporting the demand that Sachin Tendulkar be conferred the Bharat Ratna.

Sourav Ganguly further said this would mark the beginning of sportspersons getting Bharat Ratna which has never happened.

It was a treat for fans of rock band Indian Ocean, who not only experienced a soulful performance but also became part of a concert which spread the message of volunteering for the betterment of society.

World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand is back in his home town Chennai after defending his fifth world title. In an exclusive interview to NDTV's Sanjay Pinto, Anand reveals that his rapid chess redeemed him in the crucial tie breakers. On the growing support for a Bharat Ratna for him, the unassuming champion says he is touched by the support but...

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday hailed Viswanathan Anand's feat of winning five world championships and said the king of chess along with Leander Paes and Sachin Tendulkar are the deserving candidates for Bharat Ratna.

Sports Minister Ajay Maken Thursday said five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand was a deserving candidate for Bharat Ratna but it was for the prime minister to decide on whom to accord India's highest civilian award.

All India Chess Federation on Tuesday decided to recommend Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand for the coveted 'Bharat Ratna' award.

World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand on Thursday said it would be a great honour to receive the Bharat Ratna but made it clear that he would never lobby for the coveted award or suggest any names.

For his role in promoting chess in the country, grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is the obvious choice for the coveted Bharat Ratna Award, FIDE vice-president D V Sundar said on Thursday.

Viswanathan Anand joined the growing list of top athletes supporting the demand that Sachin Tendulkar be conferred the Bharat Ratna.