The Unsung Backbone of the African Campaign The First World War (1914–1918) was not just fought in the trenches of Europe it spanned continents, seas, and deserts. One of the most remarkable yet lesser-known chapters of India’s contribution to the Great War unfolded in East Africa, where Indian soldiers, engineers, and labourers played a pivotal […]
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Indian Soldiers in France and Belgium – The Western Front (1914–1918) The First World War (1914–1918) marked a turning point in world history, reshaping nations and global politics. Although India was under British rule, it played a vital role in supporting the Allied forces, contributing significantly in men, material, and morale. Nearly 1.4 million Indian […]
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A Campaign of Courage and Sacrifice The First World War (1914–1918) was one of the most defining events in modern world history, reshaping political and social structures across continents. Though India was still a British colony, it played an extraordinary role in the war, contributing significantly in terms of manpower, material, and morale. Among the […]
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Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship The journey of fashion — from concept to the consumer — is a captivating story woven with inspiration, ideation, labour, and glamour. Every garment seen on the runway begins as a fleeting idea in a designer’s mind and transforms, through dedication and craftsmanship, into a striking statement of art and style. […]
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Where Ideas Turn into Art Every masterpiece in fashion begins as a spark of inspiration — a vision born in the designer’s imagination. The journey from concept to consumer is one filled with creativity, craftsmanship, labour, and glamour. A fashion show represents the culmination of this journey — the moment when imagination takes form, artistry […]
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From Concept to Creation – The Journey of Fashion Fashion is more than fabric and form — it is a reflection of imagination, craftsmanship, and passion. Behind every finished garment lies a captivating story — from the spark of an idea to the final creation that graces the runway or the rack. The Department of […]
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Fashion Show – From Concept to the Catwalk Where Ideas Turn into Art Every masterpiece in fashion begins as a spark of inspiration — a vision born in the designer’s imagination. The journey from concept to consumer is one filled with creativity, craftsmanship, labour, and glamour. A fashion show represents the culmination of this journey […]
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Introduction The Department of Posts has been organizing national-level stamp design and photography competitions on diverse themes since 2015. Based on entries received from participants across the country, postage stamps are designed and released, and the selected participants are felicitated with cash awards. Continuing this tradition, a nationwide Stamp Design Competition was conducted on the […]
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Introduction Since 2015, the Department of Posts has been organizing national-level stamp design and photography competitions on various themes to encourage public participation in philately. Based on the entries received, postage stamps are designed and released, and the selected participants are honoured with cash awards. This year, a nationwide Stamp Design Competition was held on […]
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Ahimsa Parmo Dharma – The Supreme Virtue of Non-Violence The Department of Posts has been organising national-level stamp and photography design competitions since 2015 on various inspiring themes. Each year, the creativity and participation of citizens from across the country help produce meaningful philatelic issues that capture the essence of India’s values and heritage. In […]
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