Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar, CNR Rao

A proud moment for Sachin's family as well. Wife Anjali and daughter Sarah watch on with pride.

Sachin Tendulkar follows Professor CNR Rao and receives Bharat Ratna from India's President.

President Pranab Mukherjee arrives. The national anthem played out at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Sachin Tendulkar had earlier dedicated the title to all the mothers in the country. He had said that his mother had made a lot of sacrifices for him, like every Indian mother for her child. (Read more here)

Sachin Tendulkar has left his hotel building with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara. He will be conferred with the Bharat Ratna- the only sportsperson to be honoured with the title and at 40, the youngest overall as well. (Read more here)

Sachin Tendulkar, CNR Rao to receive Bharat Ratna today
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist Professor CNR Rao will receive the Bharat Ratna award from President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.