The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department has been issuing special postage stamps annually on November 14 since 1957 to raise awareness about Child Welfare. Each year, these stamps reflect the theme advocated by the International Union of Child Welfare, Geneva. The theme for this year’s Children’s Day Stamp aligns with the message from the International […]
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The Indian Wild Life stamp series, initiated by the Posts and Telegraphs Department, is set to debut on October 1, 1962, coinciding with Wild Life Week. The first stamp in the series features the great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). At the turn of the 20th century, the population of the one-horned Rhinoceros dwindled perilously […]
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The Late Smt. Ramabai Ranade, whose birth centenary was celebrated in India on January 25, 1962, was born in January 1862 in a small village in Satara District near Pune. Despite the taboo on girls’ education during those times, she was married at the age of 11 to Shri Madhav Govind Ranade, a pioneer in […]
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The Bombay High Court was established on August 14, 1862, under Letters Patent issued on July 26, 1862. Initially, both Original and Appellate jurisdiction were vested in it. However, in 1948, its original civil jurisdiction was reduced with the establishment of the Bombay City Civil Court, and its Original Criminal jurisdiction was taken away by […]
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The Madras High Court of Judicature was established on August 15, 1862, under Letters Patent issued on June 26, 1862. It serves as the highest court of civil and criminal jurisdiction, exercising both Original and Appellate sides, with the former being confined to the city of Madras. Following the formation of the Andhra state in […]
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The Calcutta High Court, formerly known as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William, was established under a Letter Patent issued on May 14, 1862, and inaugurated on July 1, 1862. The Indian High Court Act, passed by the British Parliament on August 6, 1861, mandated the establishment of High Courts in the presidency […]
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, embodied the virtues of devotion, bravery, and service to the nation, as envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi. Born on December 3, 1884, in the village of Zeradai in Bihar, Rajendra Prasad, affectionately known as Rajen Babu, received his education in Bihar and Bengal, displaying exceptional brilliance throughout his […]
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Malaria Eradiation remains one of the most significant global health challenges, causing immense suffering and economic burden worldwide. Despite progress in combating the disease, it still claims the lives of a million people annually, with millions more affected. The eradication of malaria is not just a health imperative but also crucial for economic, social, and […]
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Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi’s life was a testament to courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to fighting oppression and injustice. Born in 1890 in Allahabad, he was raised by his father, Shri Jai Narain, a teacher deeply dedicated to high ideals despite their poverty. From a young age, Vidyarthi displayed a passion for social and political activism, […]
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