This commemorative postage stamp was issued on April 20, 1981, to observe the International Year for Disabled Persons and promote global awareness for rehabilitation. The design highlights the importance of early detection and specialized care to help children with physical or mental impairments become self-reliant members of society. By focusing on integration and support, this release honors the dignity and potential of every individual.
Heinrich von Stephan was born on January 7, 1831, in Pomerania. After completing his schooling, he entered the Prussian postal service at the age of 17. His career progressed swiftly, and he soon found himself in Cologne, a key hub for postal services between Germany, Western Europe, and transoceanic countries. From Cologne, he advanced to […]
The movement gained a new dimension when centers of agitation were set up not only in the French enclaves in India but also in countries like Afghanistan, Canada, France, the USA, and the USSR. These were dedicated persons who set the example of sacrificing even their lives at the altar of freedom. The repressive measures […]
In the annals of Indian Parliament, Ganesh Vasudeo Mavalankar occupies a place of resplendent honor. Jawaharlal Nehru called him the “Father of the Lok Sabha.” His lasting contributions to the molding and development of parliamentary life led Pandit Nehru to observe that his name “will be associated with the Lok Sabha and with our Parliament […]
According to Jain mythology, the first Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha, had two sons, Bharat and Bahubali. The two stepbrothers contested for supremacy, leading their mighty armies against each other in an impending battle. On the counsel of their ministers, they decided to settle the issue through a series of personal combats. Bahubali vanquished his rival but was […]
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, was established on 1 February 1881 by a Christian mission from Cambridge, England. The college’s founder and first principal was the Reverend Samuel Scott Allnutt. Initially, the college started with just five students and three teachers in a small house in Chandni Chowk. Over the years, it has grown significantly and […]
Mazharul Haque was born on 22 December 1866 in Bahpura, Bihar. After receiving his early education in Patna and Lucknow, he traveled to England for higher studies. During his time in England, he befriended prominent Indian leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Ali Imam, and Sachchidanand Sinha. He founded the Anjuman-I-Islamia, a society for Indian students […]
Tamil Nadu:Tamil brides exhibit classical vigor and tension. Their gold and gem-studded decorations create a rhythmic effect, particularly with the mango motif symbolizing fruitfulness, present in her Kanchipuram silk sari and necklet. Her long hair is adorned with gold thread and jasmine buds, echoed in the ornament binding her brows and defining her parting, which […]
Rajasthan: Rajasthan’s brides are characterized by a blaze of color and strong forms. The bride wears beaten silver haslis around her throat, complemented by heavy silver chains and pendant rings. Her tie-dye odani in red, turmeric-yellow, and gleaming gota circles her head. The nath (nose ring) curves from nose to ear, enhancing the cheek’s curve […]
Bengal: In tropical Bengal, the bridal crest is a finely fretted tiara, similar to those used in Durga puja pratimas. The bride wears a traditionally Banarasi brocaded sari. The bridal adornment features graceful loops and arabesques from the tiara through chains and pendants at the hairline to delicate sandal-paste “creepers” emphasizing her brows, reminiscent of […]
