The Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Tools, later renamed as the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), was established in 1968 by the Government of India with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Chennai. The International Labour Organization (ILO) served as the executing agency. The institute was founded […]
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The World of Fashion Design India has long been celebrated for its vibrant and diverse fashion heritage. From handloom traditions to haute couture, Indian designers have left an indelible mark on the global fashion stage. To honor their creativity, the Department of Posts has released a special set of nine commemorative postage stamps under the […]
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Significance of Constitution Day Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is observed in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly formally adopted the Constitution, which came into force on 26 January 1950. On 19 November 2015, the Union Ministry […]
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Terracotta, or baked clay, has been in constant use since prehistoric times and is regarded as one of the oldest building materials known to humankind. In regions where stone was scarce, Indian architects and artisans transformed this limitation into an opportunity by crafting bricks and clay tiles embellished with vivid terracotta panels. These panels narrate […]
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Stamp Design Competition by Department of Posts National-Level Stamp Design Initiative The Department of Posts has been conducting Stamp Design Competitions at the national level since 2015 to commemorate important national occasions such as Independence Day, Republic Day, and Children’s Day. Based on the prize-winning entries, commemorative postage stamps are designed and released to mark […]
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Mahatma Gandhi – Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), fondly known as Bapu, led India’s historic struggle against British rule and is revered as the Father of the Nation. Internationally respected for his doctrine of nonviolent resistance (Satyagraha), Gandhi demonstrated how moral force and truth could achieve political […]
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COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020 following an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown origin reported since December 2019. Subsequently, the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) identified the causative agent as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 […]
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Induction of Women Officers in the Indian Army Women have been an integral part of the Indian Army since Independence. They were initially commissioned as officers in the Army Medical Corps (AMC), Army Dental Corps (ADC) and Military Nursing Service (MNS). In 1992, their induction was expanded to include the Army Service Corps, Army Ordnance […]
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Friendship and Cultural Bonds Historical Ties India and Turkmenistan share centuries-old connections rooted in culture, spirituality, and trade. Archaeological discoveries in South Turkmenistan, including sites near Ashgabat, have revealed links with the Indus Valley Civilization. Evidence of Soma drink preparation at Gonur Depe (Mary province), as mentioned in the Rig Veda, strengthens the theory of […]
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