Michelangelo Buonarroti, born in Florence in 1475, stands as one of the greatest artists in history, displaying mastery across multiple disciplines including sculpture, painting, architecture, engineering, and poetry. While he began his career primarily as a sculptor, he demonstrated equal brilliance in painting and architecture, showcasing magnificent skill and prodigious originality in each medium. His […]
Continue Reading
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of India, commemorating its centenary in 1975, holds a distinguished history of dedicated service to women and society at large. Since its inception in 1875, with the establishment of its first branch in Bombay, the YWCA has maintained an ethos of inclusivity, welcoming women from all backgrounds as members […]
Continue Reading
Ram Charit Manas, an epic composed by the renowned Hindi poet Goswami Tulsidas approximately 400 years ago, stands as a testament to his profound emotional journey. Born into abject poverty, Tulsidas faced numerous hardships throughout his life, which deeply influenced his emotional landscape. He channeled his emotions into a plethora of devotional works, with Ram […]
Continue Reading
Bright and beautiful, the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) graces this 25 paise stamp issued on April 28, 1975. Known as Navranga — meaning nine colours — this vivid little bird captivates with its striking plumage of green, blue, yellow, and brown, celebrating India's extraordinary avian richness and the vibrant diversity of its natural world.
Continue Reading
Bold and brilliant, the Asian Blackheaded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) lights up this 50 paise stamp issued on April 28, 1975. Known as Peelak, this striking bird — draped in vivid golden-yellow with a contrasting jet-black head — is a familiar and melodious presence across India's forests and gardens, celebrating the nation's vibrant avian splendour.
Continue Reading
Rare and resplendent, the Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) adorns this Rs. 1 stamp issued on April 28, 1975. One of the world's rarest pheasants, this striking Himalayan bird — with its bold red plumage and vivid blue facial markings — stands as a proud symbol of India's rich and endangered avian heritage nestled in the mountain wilderness.
Continue Reading
Issued on April 28, 1975, this commemorative two-rupee stamp celebrates the Himalayan Monal Pheasant as part of a special series on Indian birds. The design showcases the bird's iridescent plumage against a serene mountain backdrop, highlighting its status as a vibrant jewel of the high altitudes. Printed at the Security Printing Press in Nashik, this philatelic issue serves as a timeless tribute to the spectacular avian heritage found across the Himalayan range.
Continue Reading
This commemorative stamp issued on April 20, 1975, celebrates the historic launch of Aryabhata, India’s first satellite named after the legendary astronomer. Designed and built by the Indian Space Research Organisation, the diamond-shaped spacecraft represents a monumental leap in the nation’s space research program. This 25 np stamp commemorates the successful mission launched from a Soviet cosmodrome to study Earth’s upper atmosphere.
Continue Reading
Under the auspices of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, a week-long World Telugu Conference is being held in Hyderabad from April 12 to 18, 1975. This conference aims to highlight the significance of Telugu as one of the most widely spoken languages in India and to unite Telugu-speaking individuals and enthusiasts from around the globe […]
Continue Reading
The Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on April 7, 1875, in Bombay with ten fundamental principles aimed at reviving and propagating Vedic Dharma and Aryan culture. According to these principles, the Arya Samaj is a global movement that encourages the acceptance of truth and the renunciation of falsehood. Its primary objective is […]
Continue Reading