'Be positive, remain tension-free,' Sachin tells students on 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi: Renowned cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and chess maestro Vishwanathan Anand joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 17th edition of the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme today.

Here are the highlights:

• I am sure you are thinking about your children's examination that have started or are about to start. I am as worried about exams as parents are
• If we change our perspective towards examinations, we can be tension free
• I want you to listen Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar's message here first

• Sachin Tendulkar's message to board exam students: Keep your thinking positive, positive results will surely follow
• Your parents, teachers, relatives must be having a lot of expectations from you, says Sachin Tendulkar,
• You should set a target for yourself and try to achieve that, adds the legendary cricketer
• I hope you will get inspiration from Sachin's message. Why compete with others? Why not compete with yourself?
• Do not limit yourself with what will happen in these exams. Work with a much larger purpose
• What is your routine, during exams, is important
• Discipline in life is a big reason behind strong foundation
• Discipline lays a strong foundation for becoming successful
• I have seen two types of students appearing for exams, one who concentrate on strength and learning
• I've observed there are two type of students. Those who concentrate on their strength and others who doubt their abilities and worry too much. Second, who doubt their abilities and worry too much
• Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand joined the programme asking students to stay calm, not be over-confident but not to be pessimistic either. "If your mind is at peace you will be able to find the treasure of knowledge and exams will become much easier for you."
• This time whatever experiences people have shared with me, many have invariably mentioned about yoga
• Nowadays, exams are not only of the students, but of the entire family
• JK Rowling a brilliant example of how anyone can achieve success any time. She had to face many difficulties & failures
• Please do not pressurize children. Keep the environment positive
• Curiosity is the mother of science. Innovation is not possible without science and technology
• Innovation is not possible without science and technology
• This time the theme of National Science day is "Make in India, science and technology driven innovations"

The radio address also included tips to cope with stress and other associated issues while preparing for board exams.

The Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) Class 12th board exams 2016 are set to be held from March 1 to April 24, while class 10th exams will begin from March 1 and will end on March 28.

Modi has in the past shared his thoughts on a range of issues including drug addiction, farmers problems, menace of corruption, declining sex ratio, promotion of Khadi and high rate of casualties in road accidents, in 'Mann Ki Baat'.