Shakuntala Writing a Letter to Dushyanta – surcharged (OVERPRINTED)
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Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda, whose birth centenary falls on January 17, 1963, stands as a towering figure in India’s spiritual and cultural landscape. His life and teachings continue to inspire millions around the world, transcending time and borders. Born on January 12, 1863, Vivekananda’s early years were marked by a deep spiritual inclination and a thirst for […]
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Srinivasa Ramanujan 1887-1920
Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887–1920) remains a towering figure in the realm of mathematics, leaving an indelible mark on the field despite his tragically short life. Born into a poor Brahmin family in South India, Ramanujan’s innate mathematical brilliance shone through even in his humble beginnings. Despite lacking formal education opportunities, he exhibited an instinctive genius, fervently […]
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19th International Congress Of Ophthalmology
The International Congress of Ophthalmology, which celebrated its centenary in 1958, is the oldest congress of specialists in the field of medical science globally. Originating in Brussels in 1857, the Congress has convened in various capitals across Europe, Egypt, the United States, and Canada in previous meetings. The XIX International Congress is set to convene […]
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Children’s Day
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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Wild Life Week
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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Ramabai Ranade1862-1924
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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Bombay High Court
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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Madras High Court of Judicature
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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Calcutta High Court
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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