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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The battle-readiness of a modern army heavily relies on the timely and accurate availability of necessary munitions. For over two centuries, the Army Ordnance Corps has successfully fulfilled this crucial role. From the muskets used by the Presidency Armies to today’s electronically-operated guns, the Corps has adapted with foresight and dynamism. It traces its origins […]
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The United Nations General Assembly has declared 1975 as International Women’s Year with the theme “Equality, Development, and Peace.” This theme is grounded in the principle outlined in the Preamble to the Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, adopted by the General Assembly on November 7, 1967: “…that the full and complete development […]
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The 3rd World Table Tennis Championships, taking place in Calcutta from February 6 to 16, 1975, is one of the largest sporting events ever hosted in India. Approximately 800 elite table tennis players from 62 countries will compete for the championship titles. The World Table Tennis Championships were held annually from 1927 to 1939 and […]
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Twenty-five years ago, on January 26, 1950, the Constitution established India as a ‘Sovereign Democratic Republic’. It aimed to secure justice-social, economic, and political-liberty, and equality of status and opportunity for all citizens. The Indian Constitution introduced a parliamentary government, adult franchise, democratic freedoms, and an independent judiciary. The first 25 years of our Republic […]
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