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India celebrates 72nd Independence Day on - 15th August 2018  Custard Apple

India celebrated its 72nd Independence Day by paying tribute to its previous leaders and freedom fighters on August 15th, 2018. dsp

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi spread out the National flag. On the eve of 72nd Independence Day, 
In addition to that President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation and called for creative thinking in governance to enable fast-track development and ensures social harmony.

Former Indian cricket captain Ajit Wadekar passed away on - 15th August 2018 Custard Apple 2.0

Former Indian cricket captain Ajit Wadekar passed away after a prolonged illness on August 15th, 2018. 
He was brought dead to a hospital in South Mumbai. The official statement from the hospital read that he had been critically unwell for some time and was seeking treatment for this.

More about Ajit Wadekar

• He was an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national cricket team between 1966 and 1974.
• In 198, he made his first-class debut, before making his debut in international cricket in 1966.
• The aggressive batsman was a trailblazer in Indian cricket in spite of just 37 Test appearances.
• The feat that made him an icon was when he captained team India to their first overseas Test wins in England and the West Indies in 1971.

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In 1967, he was honoured with the Arjuna Award and in 1972, with Padmashri, India's fourth highest civilian honour.