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PM Modi releases coins to honour Tata conglomerate founder

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, paid tribute to Tata conglomerate founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, by releasing commemorative coins on him. Modi launched the commemorative coins to mark 175th birth anniversary of Jamsetji, who now becomes the first industrialist to be honoured by the government in such a manner. The Tata group was founded as a textile business in 1868 by Ratan Tata's great-grandfather Jamsetji Tata. His older son expanded into steel, insurance and the production of soaps and cooking oil. Jan 7, 2015
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Sports Ministry recommends Sainas name for Padma Bhushan

Haridwar/ Bengaluru, Jan 05 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has recommended Badminton player Saina Nehwal’s name for Padma Bhushan after she said she was hurt as her name was not recommended to a panel for the award. Expressing her joy, Nehwal said that she was happy at the quick action taken by the Sports Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal. She also said that she was upset at the kind of news spread by media regarding the way her request was put up as a demand. She added that being a sports person her duty is to play for the country irrespective of the fact whether she gets the award or not. Meanwhile, Wrestler Sushil Kumar congratulated Saina for being recommended. Kumar’s coach and a former wrestler Satpal Singh hailed Nehwal’s achievements, but described Kumar’s contribution to sports as “outstanding”. Jan 5, 2015
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Will explore possibility of recommending Saina Nehwal's name for Padma Bhushan: Sarbananda Sonowal

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that he would examine possibility of recommending ace shuttler Saina Nehwal's name for third highest civilian award after the snub. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) had recommended Nehwal's name in August last year to the sports ministry for conferring her with Padma Bhushan. But, the ministry instead sent two-time Olympic medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar's name to the panel. Nehwal on Saturday said she was hurt as her name was not further recommended to a panel for the award. He also praised Nehwal as one of the great players of the country. Jan 5, 2015
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Saina Nehwal disappointed at not getting Padma Bhushan, Sports Minister reacts

Guwahati, Jan 03 (ANI): Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday reacting over Badminton ace Saina Nehwal's disappointment at not getting Padma Bhushan said that Sports ministry cannot give any award to any player. He added that he is a well-wisher of every player and want that everyone should play for their country. He further said that Sports ministry will extend all possible support to make the players comfortable. Jan 3, 2015
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