“The Heart of a Child” India Post proudly presents a special set of postage stamps on Children’s Day celebrating “The Heart of a Child.” Through evocative artwork created by young students, the issue reflects children’s dreams, compassion, and deep concern for society and the environment. The Stamp Designs The set of two stamps portrays the […]
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“The Heart of a Child” India Post proudly presents a special set of postage stamps on Children’s Day celebrating “The Heart of a Child.” Through evocative artwork created by young students, the issue reflects children’s dreams, compassion, and deep concern for society and the environment. The Stamp Designs The set of two stamps portrays the […]
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60 Years of Partnership In April 1949, Heads of State from Australia, United Kingdom, Ceylon, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Canada met in London. Their deliberations resulted in the historic London Declaration of 26 April 1949, which marked the birth of the modern Commonwealth of Nations. Through this Declaration, member countries committed themselves […]
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Freedom Fighter, Social Reformer and Philanthropist Gaurishanker Dalmia was born on 12 November 1910 at Lakhisaray village in Munger district of Bihar. He received his education in Kolkata. At the young age of 17, following the death of his father, he assumed responsibility for the family business. However, inspired by the call of Mahatma Gandhi, […]
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Champion of Social Justice Baburao Khobragade, affectionately known as Rajabhau, was born on 25 September 1925 in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, to Shri Devaji and Smt. Indira Bai. His father, a forest contractor and social worker, instilled in him values of public service from an early age. He received his early education at Jubilee High School, Chandrapur, […]
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Ambassador of Jainism and Indian Thought Virchand Raghavji Gandhi was born on 25 August 1864 at Mahua in Gujarat. He received his primary education locally and pursued higher studies at Bhavnagar before graduating with honours from Elphinstone College. He later qualified as a Barrister in London. Scholar of Many Traditions A linguist proficient in fourteen […]
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Educationist, Scout Leader and Sportsman Danmal Mathur is remembered as a highly respected luminary of Rajasthan. Born on 14 March 1904 in Ajmer, he grew into a multifaceted personality who left an indelible mark as an educationist, institution builder, sportsman, and community leader. His father, Munshi Kanmal Mathur, had earlier served as Housemaster of Kotah […]
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Visionary Behind Modern Healthcare in India The tragic and untimely death of a young patient in 1979, caused by the lack of advanced healthcare facilities in India and the prohibitive cost of treatment abroad, became a turning point in Dr. Prathap C. Reddy’s life. This defining moment inspired him to establish the Apollo Hospitals, where […]
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Physician, Scientist and Institution Builder Dr. Mahendra Lal Sircar, CIE, MD, DL, was not only one of the greatest homeopaths of his time but also a visionary scientist and institution builder. He was born on 2 November 1833 at Paikpara village in Howrah district near Calcutta (now Kolkata), Bengal Province of British India. Orphaned at […]
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Icon of Kannada Cinema Dr. Raj Kumar, born Muthuraj on 24 April 1929 in Gajanur (now in Tamil Nadu), was the most versatile and celebrated stage and cinema artist of the Kannada film world. The son of veteran stage actor Singanallur Puttaswamaiah and Smt. Lakshmamma, he inherited a rich theatrical legacy. His father was widely […]
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