Manipur observed Patriots' Day on 13 August each year in memory of state heroes who laid down their lives fighting the British during the Anglo-Manipuri war of 1891.
Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla was given a one-year extension beyond his present tenure that was to end next week, according to an official order from the Personnel Ministry.
The International Left-Handers Day is observed on 13th August annually to celebrate the speciality, uniqueness and differences of the left-handers and also for raising awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of left-handed people in this right-handed world.
World Cup-winning U19 India captain, Unmukt Chand has announced his retirement from cricket in India. He had made an unbeaten 111, leading a tense victory over Australia in the 2012 U-19 World Cup final in Townsville, Australia.
Ritu Menon's new book titled "Zohra! A Biography In Four Acts" has been released recently. The book is a Biography of Zohra Segal who has worked on stage, in film, and on television and was successful abroad when few Indian actors were.
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