The First Asian International Stamp Exhibition, known as ASIANA-77, is scheduled to take place from October 19 to 23, 1977. Organized by the Philatelic Congress of India, in collaboration with the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department and the Government of Karnataka, this exhibition is exclusively for Asian and Australasian countries. It has garnered support from […]
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The India National Philatelic Exhibition (INPEX -77), organized by the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department from October 12 to 16, 1977, in Bangalore, marks the third such exhibition, with the first and second held in New Delhi (1970) and Calcutta (1975), respectively. India has also hosted two International Philatelic Exhibitions in 1954 and 1973. Additionally, […]
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The India National Philatelic Exhibition (INPEX -77), organized by the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department from October 12 to 16, 1977, in Bangalore, is the third of its kind, following the first in New Delhi (1970) and the second in Calcutta (1975). India has also hosted two International Philatelic Exhibitions in 1954 and 1973, in […]
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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, born on March 2, 1910, in Akbarpur, Faizabad district, was a prominent figure in India’s struggle for independence and a staunch advocate of socialism. After completing his graduation from Vidyasagar College, Calcutta, in 1929, he pursued higher studies in England and Germany, eventually obtaining a Doctorate degree from Humboldt University in […]
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Since 1876, World Homoeopathic Conventions and Congresses have been convening, with India now hosting the International Homeopathic Congress for the second time. The previous Congress in India was held in 1967. Around 2,000 experts in Homoeopathy from across the globe are expected to participate in the current Congress, which will focus on discussions related to […]
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Ganga Ram was born on April 13, 1851, in Mangatwala, which is now located in Pakistan. Following a brilliant academic career, he entered service as an Assistant Engineer in the Public Works Department, Punjab. His innovative planning and processes for the construction of municipal services, structures, and institutions were pioneering in India and served as […]
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Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy was born on August 22, 1877, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Sir Muthu Coomaraswamy and Elizabeth Clay Beeby. Unfortunately, his father passed away when he was just two years old, and he was raised by his mother in England. In 1900, he graduated with first-class honors from the University of London and […]
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The year 1977 marks the 100th anniversary of the recorded sound, a groundbreaking invention Phonograph that has profoundly impacted social structures and lifestyles for the betterment of humanity. In April 1877, Charles Cros, a French poet and inventor known for his contributions to color photography, submitted a proposal to the Academic de Sciences in Paris […]
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The text celebrates the beauty and significance of flowers in Indian culture, focusing particularly on the Lotus, India’s national flower. Flowers, existing long before humans, have captivated mankind with their awe-inspiring beauty, inspiring art, poetry, and reflection on life when they wither. India, being home to a vast variety of flowering plants, hosts both indigenous […]
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Flowering plants have spread across the Indian landscape, from plains to hills, high banks to trellises, walls to trees, and even reaching the heights of the Himalayas. Among the many floral wonders, the Rhododendrons hold a special place. With about 110 species found wild in India, particularly in the Himalayan region, they are cherished by […]
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