The Indian Mountaineering Foundation is set to commemorate its 15th Anniversary with a special postage stamp valued at 20P, scheduled for release on May 15, 1973. This stamp will be made accessible for purchase at various Philatelic Bureaux, Head Post Offices, and select Post Offices across India. To mark the occasion, special First Day Cancellation […]
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The painting Taming of Elephant, crafted with finesse during the reign of Emperor Jehangir, exhibits a dynamic and decorative composition, skillfully arranged in a diagonal format. It is the work of the esteemed artist Zain-al-Abidin. One notable feature is the tree depicted on the right side, adorned with singing birds. This element draws inspiration from […]
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The painting Lovers On Camel Back you’re describing beautifully illustrates the musical mode known as Maru Ragini. The name “Maru” is derived from the legendary tale of Dhola and Maru, a prince and princess who were eventually reunited through the unwavering loyalty of a faithful camel. This folk tale is well-known in Rajasthani culture. Created […]
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The Dance Duet is an attractive movement of two Kathak female dancers, a popular subject in the late 17th and 18th centuries. It is a typical example of paintings executed during Aurangzeb’s period in the last quarter of the 17th century. The size of the painting is 18.8 x 11.7 cms. It is among the […]
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The painting you’re describing, known as the Radha Kishangarh painting, is a masterpiece that embodies the Kishangarh ideal of feminine beauty. Created by the local artist Nihal Chand in 1778 AD, this painting represents the culmination of late Mughal painting style, infused with the serenity of rhythm and idyllic charm characteristic of the Kishangarh school. […]
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Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar(B R Ambedkar), an iconic figure in India’s history, was a beacon of hope and progress for the oppressed and marginalized sections of society. Born on April 14, 1891, into a poor Mahar family in Maharashtra, Dr. Ambedkar overcame severe social disabilities to become a barrister and a Ph.D., marking an extraordinary […]
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The events of April 13, 1919, at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar remain etched in the collective memory of India as a symbol of the sacrifices made in the struggle for freedom. On that fateful day, hundreds of patriots, gathered for a peaceful meeting to protest against the repressive measures of the British authorities during the […]
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Kumaran Asan was indeed a remarkable figure in the history of modern India. Born into a community marginalized by centuries of untouchability, he courageously challenged the injustices of a caste-ridden society and fervently advocated for individual dignity, social freedom, and the unity of humanity. His birth on April 12, 1873, in Kayikkara, a small coastal […]
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The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has emerged, after a valiant national liberation struggle, as a new nation on the Indian Sub-continent, new and yet old in the ways of culture and civilization. The people of India have stood steadfastly by the side of the people of Bangladesh, sharing in their trials and tribulations, and rejoicing […]
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The Army Postal Services Corps is celebrating today the first anniversary of its formation into a separate Corps of the Regular Army. The first Indian Field Post Office was sent to Persia in 1856, and since then, FPOs have accompanied the Forces wherever they have operated in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Since Independence, APS has […]
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