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Bharath Ratna is the highest civilian honor given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature, and Science and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order. The original specifications for the award called for a circular gold medal, 35 mm in diameter, with the sun and the Hindi legend 'Bharat Ratna' above and a floral wreath below. The reverse was to carry the state emblem and motto. It was to be worn around the neck from a white ribbon. This design was altered after a year. The provision of Bharat Ratna was introduced in 1954. The first ever Indian to receive this award was a famous scientist, Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.

YEAR RECIPIENT .
1954 C.Rajagopalachari .
1954 Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan .
1954 C.V.Raman .
1955 Bhagwan Das .
1955 M.Visvesvaraya .
1955 Jawaharlal Nehru .
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The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (RGKR) is India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports.  The award is named after the late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. It carries a medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component.




Year Name  Sport  .
1991–92 Viswanathan Anand Chess .
1992–93 Geet Sethi Billiards .
1993–94 NA .
1994–95 Cdr. Homi D. Motivala (Joint) Yachting (Team Event) .
Lt. Cdr. P. K. Garg (Joint) .
1995–96 Karnam Malleswari Weightlifting .
1996–97 Nameirakpam Kunjarani (Joint) Weightlifting .
Leander Paes (Joint) Tennis .
1997–98 Sachin Tendulkar Cricket .
1998–99 Jyotirmoyee Sikdar Athletics .
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At sixes and sevens : In utter disorder.
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Baker's dozen : Thirteen.
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Beating around the bush : Avoiding the main topic.
Bite your tongue : To...

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