India’s 1969 Kasinadhuni Nageswara Rao Pantulu stamp (20 paise / 20 nP, issued 1 May) is a commemorative portrait of the Andhra leader, born on 1 May 1867 in Elakurru, celebrated as Desoddharaka for his role in the freedom struggle, journalism, and social reform. Known for founding the Telugu newspaper Andhra Patrika and championing the khadi and library movements, he was deeply committed to mass education and regional uplift; by releasing this sepia‑toned stamp on his birth anniversary, India Post turned his image into a quiet, nationwide tribute to his enduring legacy in Andhra’s cultural and political life.
The events of April 13, 1919, marked a significant turning point in India’s struggle for independence. Until then, Indian nationalism had been led by peace-loving liberals, but the leadership shifted with Mahatma Gandhi’s arrival from South Africa. Gandhi’s philosophy of truth and non-violence ushered in an active phase of the freedom movement, characterized by open […]
National plans in an integrated regional whole. The framework of the Plan when approved by the Asian advisory committee at Singapore in 1966 was hailed as “dynamic and positive concept”. The International Labour Organisation is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and it is a happy coincidence that the celebrations fall in the Gandhi Centenary […]
Shri Rafi Ahmed Kidwai, a prominent figure in Indian political life, left an indelible mark with his courage, conviction, and selflessness. Born on February 18, 1895, in Masauli village, Barabanki District, United Provinces, he was the eldest of four brothers. He began his political journey after graduating from the Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in […]
Osmania University stands as a testament to India’s educational renaissance, pioneering the impartation of higher education, including scientific and technical subjects, in an Indian language—a practice now widely adopted. Established on September 22, 1918, by His Exalted Highness, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, the then Nizam of Hyderabad, the university embodies the motto “तमसो मा […]
Mirza Ghalib, born Asad Ullah Beg Khan on December 27, 1797, in Agra, faced early tragedy with the loss of his father at age five and his uncle at age nine. Raised by an uncle thereafter, he received a small pension to sustain himself and his younger brother. Ghalib was married at a young age, […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an iconic figure in the civil rights movement of the United States, tragically met his untimely demise on April 4, 1968, when he was assassinated at the young age of 39. Born on January 15, 1929, into a family deeply rooted in the Baptist tradition, Dr. King was destined for […]
Dr. Bhagwan Das, born on January 12, 1869, in Varanasi, was a multifaceted personality whose contributions left a lasting impact on Indian society. Despite beginning his career as a deputy collector in government service, his intellectual curiosity and passion for learning, particularly in the fields of religion and philosophy, led him to greater endeavors. Under […]
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, born on June 26, 1838, in Katalpara near Naihati, West Bengal, was a prominent figure in India’s literary history. Educated at Hooghly College and Presidency College, Calcutta, he was among the first graduates of the newly established Calcutta University. Initially focused on poetry, he later transitioned to fiction. His debut novel, “Rajmohan’s […]
THE YELLOW-BACKED SUNBIRD (Aethopyga Siparaja) Of the size of a sparrow, this is a brilliantly coloured, purple, green and crimson sunbird, with a long pointed metallic green tail and a distinctive yellow rump. It is found in moist evergreen forests throughout India. It flits about restlessly like a gem in the sunshine among shrubs, sometimes […]
