CNR Rao, the story of an Indian legend
There are many kinds of stories in life. There are stories of success, fame and glamour. These stories are about people who won everything in their field and received immense praise and recognition for it. There are also stories of people who worked every day, put effort over ecstasy, and did everything they could in their field. These people, too, win awards, but sadly, don't get the recognition they deserve. Such a contrast is clearly evident in the 2014 Bharat Ratna. That year, two men received the award. One was Sachin Tendulkar, a man known to everyone, whether a factory worker or a billionaire. Sure, he has put in unimaginable amounts of effort, but at least he gets credit for his talent and skill. On the other side, a 79-year-old by the name of C. N. R. Rao stood, receiving the highest award any man can ever achieve. Yet, almost nobody knows his name. C. N. R. Rao's story isn't only about awards and achievements; it is one about perseverance, hard work, and a brain t...