Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law and social activist Annabel Mehta, a British national, has been awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her work and service to the underprivileged. The award will be presented to her at Buckingham Palace in London later this year. <br/><br/>Statement issued by the British Deputy High Commission said that Her Majesty the Queen approved the award to Mehta in recognition of her work and service to underprivileged communities in Mumbai, and the NGO, Apnalaya. <br/><br/>Annabel has been recognised and honoured for over 40 years of service to under-privileged communities in India. British Deputy High Commissioner in Mumbai, Kumar Iyer praised her selfless service towards the society.