On May 19, 1972, India Post issued a 20 paise stamp to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Indian Standards Institution (ISI), celebrating 25 years of excellence in industrial standardization. Established in 1947, just weeks before India’s independence, the ISI was tasked with creating the technical framework necessary for the nation's rapid industrialization and economic self-reliance.
The stamp honors the institution's role in developing the "ISI Mark," which became the ultimate symbol of quality, safety, and reliability for Indian consumers. By standardizing everything from industrial raw materials to everyday household goods, the ISI (now known as the Bureau of Indian Standards or BIS) helped build international trust in "Made in India" products and protected citizens through rigorous certification systems.
This issue serves as a tribute to the silent engineers and scientists who laid the foundation for modern Indian industry. For collectors, it represents a crucial chapter in the country's journey toward technological maturity and its commitment to global quality benchmarks.
The development of rocketry and space technology over the past decade has revolutionized global communication through the use of satellites. These satellites, equipped with built-in receivers and transmitters, orbit the Earth approximately once every 24 hours at an altitude of about 36,000 kilometers above the equator, synchronizing with the Earth’s rotation on its axis. This […]
In 1971, Indian cricket achieved historic victories that will be etched in the annals of the sport. Led by Ajit Wadekar, the Indian Cricket Team achieved remarkable success by winning two rubbers consecutively, first against the formidable West Indies team and then against England on English soil. During the tour of the West Indies from […]
Visva-Bharati, renowned globally as a center of learning, was established by Rabindranath Tagore, growing out of the Santiniketan Asrama founded by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, Rabindranath’s father, in 1863. In December 1901, Rabindranath Tagore initiated an experimental school at Santiniketan with just five students, as a reaction against the rigid and joyless education system prevailing at […]
Chandrashekhar Venkat Raman, born on November 7, 1888, in Tiruchirapalli, South India, demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for science from a young age. He completed his high school education in Vishakhapatnam, where his father worked as a physics lecturer. Raman then pursued his higher education at Presidency College, Madras, where he earned his B.A. and M.A. […]
Children’s Day in India, celebrated on November 14th, coincides with the birthday of the late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, affectionately known as ‘Chacha Nehru’ or Uncle Nehru by children across the country. This year, the theme for the celebrations is “Young Human Resources – the Key to National Development.” It underscores the importance of investing in […]
UNESCO, established in 1946, is a specialized agency of the United Nations with 125 Member States. Its purpose, as defined in its constitution, is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, and culture. This aims to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights, […]
World Thrift Day, observed annually on the 31st of October, is a day dedicated to promoting the ideal of thrift and encouraging savings. Its origin dates back to 1924 when the International Savings Bank Congress held in Milan declared the last day of the meeting to be World Thrift Day. The resolution emphasized the importance […]
Iran has a rich history, dating back almost five millennia, making it one of the oldest civilisations in the world. Situated at the crossroads of Asia and West Asia, Iran has served as a bridge between cultures, facilitating the exchange of ethnic groups, ideas, and techniques. The emergence of Iran as a political and military […]
Swami Virjanand, revered as the blind sage of Mathura, was born in a Brahmin family near Jullundur in the year 1778. His early life was marked by adversity when he lost his eyesight at the age of five due to smallpox, and subsequently, his parents. Left in the care of his elder brother and sister-in-law, […]
