General K. S. Thimayya Stamp – Honouring a Legendary Military Leader The Department of Posts proudly issued a commemorative postage stamp on General K. S. Thimayya, DSO, one of the most decorated and respected leaders in the history of the Indian Army. This stamp not only celebrates his extraordinary military career but also preserves his […]
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The Legacy of Ram Chandra Maharaj: A Commemorative Stamp Tribute Ram Chandra Maharaj (1873-1931), affectionately known as Lalaji Maharaj, was a spiritual luminary from Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh. As the first Adi-Guru of Sahaj Marg, a powerful system of Raja Yoga meditation, he dedicated his life to spiritual upliftment through the transmission of divine energy. Known […]
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75 Years of India–Egypt Diplomatic Relations India and Egypt are celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2023. The joint announcement establishing diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level was made on 18 August 1947, shortly after India’s independence. This milestone year is further highlighted by H.E. Mr Abdel Fattah El Sisi, […]
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A Brave Martyr of India’s Freedom Struggle Major Durga Mall (01/07/1913 – 25/08/1944), a courageous freedom fighter, was born in Doiwala, Dehradun (now in Uttarakhand). The son of Shri Ganga Ram Mall and Smt. Parvati Devi Mall, Durga Mall was the eldest among his siblings. From a young age, he displayed a unique spirit of […]
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Surakshit Jayen, Prashikshit Jayen – Go Safe, Go Trained: A Commemorative Stamp for Safe and Legal Migration As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the dream of seeking better opportunities abroad has become a common aspiration for many Indians. However, this rising interest in international migration has also seen a parallel surge in fraudulent and illegal […]
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Shri Ram – Dharma Incarnate In Indian philosophy, dharma represents morals, ethics, and the guiding principles of life. As Maharishi Valmiki described in the Ramayana, Ramo Vigrahavan Dharma (jkeks foxzgoku~ /keZ%) means Shri Ram is the very embodiment of Dharma. His life reflected patience, forgiveness, selflessness, wisdom, and truth—tenets of morality that remain timeless. Shri […]
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Early Life and Background Karpoori Thakur, fondly remembered as Jan Nayak (People’s Leader), was born on January 24, 1924, in Pitaunjhia village of Samastipur, Bihar. Coming from the humble ‘Nai’ (barber) community, he rose from modest beginnings to become a towering figure in Indian politics. His childhood was shaped by financial hardship and the socio-economic […]
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Guardian of Indian Democracy The Election Commission of India (ECI) is one of the most respected constitutional bodies in the country, entrusted with safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process in the world’s largest democracy. Established on January 25, 1950, just a day before the Constitution of India came into effect, the Commission was created […]
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An Early Republic of India India’s democratic traditions trace back to ancient times, long before modern republics came into existence. One of the most remarkable examples is the Lichchhavi Gana-Rajya, which flourished in the Vajji territory with its capital at Vaishali (present-day Bihar). This early republic stands as a shining testimony to self-rule, collective decision-making, […]
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Honouring the Legacy of the Bombay Engineer Group The Bombay Engineer Group, popularly known as the Bombay Sappers, is one of the most distinguished units of the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers. Its origins trace back to 1777, with the formation of a company of Pioneer Lascars in Bombay under the Bombay Presidency. Officially, the […]
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