Rakesh Walia

Rakesh Walia, a passionate philatelist and columnist, has been actively involved in the world of stamp collecting since 1968. Starting his philatelic journey at a young age, he participated in various district, state, national, and international exhibitions. His dedication earned him a 2nd place finish in a philatelic quiz during the 1973 Indian National Philatelic Exhibition. In 1977, he attended the first-ever School of Philately, a 14-day workshop in Bangalore, which further deepened his love for the hobby. Over the years, Rakesh has become a prominent figure in promoting philately, particularly among schoolchildren in Chandigarh, and his influential columns in The Tribune—Stamp Lover and Stamp Quiz—have inspired countless enthusiasts.

Posts by Rakesh Walia

Stamp Collection for Beginners – 02. Types of Stamps

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October 17, 2024 — As there are many types of stamps it is necessary that a collector knows about them and is liable to distinguish them. The most important being the definitives, commemoratives and airmails. The definitives are stamps intended for ordinary use over a period of several years and are available in each and every post office counter […]

Stamp Collection for Beginners – 01. Use of new technology in collecting stamps

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August 22, 2024 — With the passage of time, internet has taken over in all fields and has virtually come parallel to books in almost all subjects. Further the internet has made quick access to any subject at the click of a button on the key board in the search column of goggle. It has a lot of contribution […]