India's 1958 Indian Air Force Silver Jubilee stamp (15 nP, April 30) pairs perfectly with the 90 nP version, sharing the same artwork: 1933 Wapiti biplane below the 1958 Hawker Hunter jet, marking 25 years of IAF progress. As the everyday domestic letter rate, this "workhorse" spread the commemorative widely, with "nP" (Naye Paise) noting India's 1957 decimal currency shift.
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This commemorative postage stamp was issued on April 18, 1958, to celebrate the birth centenary of the renowned social reformer and educator Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve. Known for his pioneering work in women's welfare and education in India, he became the first living person to be featured on an Indian stamp. The design honors his lifelong dedication to social progress and his enduring legacy as a teacher and visionary leader.
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The stamp portrays one of the oldest and pioneering premier institutes of education in India. It features the Bombay University Building situated overlooking Cross Maidan. The university architecture reflects the 14th to 15th Century Gothic Style, characterized by intricate detailing and grandeur. Dominating the skyline is the 80-meter Rajabhai Tower, an impressive clock tower rising […]
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The stamps depicted in this folder represent the nineteenth installment in a series of commemorative stamps issued since the attainment of independence. This series consists of three stamps, each of which aligns with this year’s program for the celebration of Children’s Day, focusing on the nutritional, recreational, and educational aspects of the Child Welfare Movement. […]
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The stamps featured in this folder mark the nineteenth installment in a series of commemorative stamps issued since India gained independence. This series consists of three stamps, each reflecting this year’s Children’s Day celebration program, focusing on the nutritional, recreational, and educational aspects of the Child Welfare Movement. Scheduled for release on November 14, 1957, […]
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