Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday congratulated scientist C.N.R. Rao and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on being conferred the Bharat Ratna.

 

 The prime minister telephoned both the recipients of the country's highest civilian honour and wished them success.

 

 "Prime minister wished Rao many more years of continued service to the nation and the world of science," said a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.

 

 "The prime minister spoke to Sachin Tendulkar and wished him all success in what he chooses to do after his retirement," it said.

 

 He hoped Tendulkar would continue his association with the world of sports.