Origins of the Savings Movement The organised savings movement in India has a history of more than 120 years. Some experts trace its beginning to 1834, when the Government established the first Savings Bank in Calcutta. Later, the Government Savings Bank Act of 1873 was passed, and the Post Office was declared its agent. However, […]
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Origins of the Savings Movement The organised savings movement in India has a history of more than 120 years. Some experts trace its beginning to 1834, when the Government established the first Savings Bank in Calcutta. Later, the Government Savings Bank Act of 1873 was passed, and the Post Office was declared its agent. However, […]
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Origins of the Savings Movement The organised savings movement in India has a history of more than 120 years. Some experts trace its beginning to 1834, when the Government established the first Savings Bank in Calcutta. Later, the Government Savings Bank Act of 1873 was passed, and the Post Office was declared its agent. However, […]
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Commemorative Postage Stamp on Salem C. Vijiaraghavachariar The commemorative postage stamp issued in memory of Salem C. Vijiaraghavachariar honors one of the early architects of India’s national movement during the pre-Gandhian era. A respected lawyer, reformer, and political leader, he played a key role in shaping the early Indian National Congress and in advancing progressive […]
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Golden Jubilee of International Flight The Golden Jubilee of International Flight celebrates fifty years of India’s first overseas air service and the beginning of a new chapter in global aviation. One of the most powerful symbols connected with this historic milestone is Big Ben, London, representing the destination of India’s first international commercial flight operated […]
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Golden Jubilee of International Flight The Gateway of India, Bombay stands as one of India’s most iconic landmarks and a lasting symbol of the nation’s connection with the world. Its association with the Golden Jubilee of International Flight celebrates fifty years of India’s entry into global civil aviation through the historic first international journey of […]
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50 Years of Global Aviation Excellence The 50th anniversary of Air India’s maiden international flight marks a historic milestone in the growth of Indian civil aviation. On 8 June 1948, Air India launched its first international service from Bombay to London, beginning a new era of global connectivity for India. This landmark journey established Air […]
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Celebrating Three Literary Giants The Jnanpith Literary Award is one of India’s highest honors in literature. It recognizes outstanding creative works in the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. Over the years, the award has become a trusted symbol of literary excellence and cultural richness. To honor the contribution of […]
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Brave Martyr of India’s Freedom Struggle Vakkom Abdul Khader was a courageous freedom fighter who sacrificed his life for India’s independence during British rule. Remembered for his patriotism, bravery, and commitment to national unity, he became one of the martyrs associated with the underground activities linked to the Indian National Army (INA) and the Indian […]
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On May 21, 1998, India Post issued a ₹2 stamp to honor Omeo Kumar Das, affectionately remembered as Lokanayak (Leader of the People). A stalwart of the freedom struggle in Northeast India, Das was a devoted follower of Mahatma Gandhi and played a critical role in mobilizing the masses of Assam during the Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India movements. The stamp pays tribute to his multifaceted legacy as a social reformer and statesman who served as a minister in the Assam government after independence. He is particularly remembered for his pioneering work in labor welfare, specifically his efforts to improve the lives of tea garden workers, and his commitment to the prohibition of opium in the region. A man of deep intellectual caliber, he also translated Gandhi's autobiography, The Story of My Experiments with Truth, into Assamese, bringing the Mahatma’s philosophy to the local doorstep. This issue celebrates a life defined by "Simple Living and High Thinking." For collectors of Indian history and regional leaders, it represents the spirit of sacrifice and the tireless pursuit of social justice that helped build a modern and inclusive Assam.
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