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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A great spiritual luminary of 19th-century India, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa was born to poor but pious parents in Kamarpukur, West Bengal, on February 18, 1836. Even from a very early age, he displayed signs of a spiritual inclination. His first experience of ‘Samadhi’ occurred when he was about ten years old, inspired by the sight […]
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On August 15, 1972, India celebrated 25 years of independence, marking the event with celebrations spanning a year. The Post & Telegraphs Department is commemorating this historic milestone with a series of three postage stamps. The first stamp was issued on August 15, 1972, and two more stamps are being issued now to coincide with […]
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An exhibition is an organized display of works of art, science, and industry for the purpose of stimulating public interest and illustrating the progress and accomplishments of a wide variety of productive activities. People are attracted to this type of display primarily because of the exhibition’s educational and entertainment value. Exhibitions of all types, including […]
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Fifty years ago today, the world witnessed the historic formation of the UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS (USSR) under the illustrious leadership of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. The transformation of this multinational Socialist State into a modern, prosperous nation, full of vitality, its heroism in the face of foreign invasion, its contributions to Science and Technology, […]
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Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, hailed as the father of India’s space technology, made indelible contributions across various fields of human endeavor. His visionary leadership is evident in the numerous institutions of learning, research, and experimentation established nationwide, from Kashmir to Kerala, which reflect his dedication to national advancement and knowledge promotion. Born on August 12, […]
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