On May 7, 2010, India Post issued this ₹5 stamp to honor Robert Caldwell, a linguist and scholar who changed how we understand the history of South India. Although he arrived from Ireland as a missionary in 1838, he became a champion of local culture through his monumental work, A Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian or South-Indian Family of Languages. He was the first to scientifically prove that languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam belonged to their own distinct family, separate from Sanskrit—an idea that laid the foundation for the modern Dravidian identity. The stamp features his portrait alongside the various scripts he spent a lifetime studying, serving as a tribute to a man who didn't just study Indian languages, but helped a major part of the country rediscover its unique linguistic roots.
On May 6, 2010, India Post issued this ₹5 stamp to honor Velu Thampi Dalawa, the Prime Minister of Travancore who became one of the earliest and most fierce opponents of British colonial rule. He is legendary for the "Kundara Proclamation" of 1809, a powerful call to arms where he urged the people to rise up against the British East India Company to protect their culture and way of life. The stamp depicts him in his traditional administrative dress, symbolizing a man who was as much a skilled statesman as he was a warrior. Though his rebellion was eventually suppressed, his refusal to surrender—choosing instead to end his own life in a temple—made him a lasting symbol of defiance. This issue serves as a tribute to a leader who sparked the spirit of independence in southern India long before the national movement took full shape.
Issued in 2010, this stamp honours Kanwar Ram Sahib — a revered spiritual luminary born in 1885. A master of Sindhi folk art form Bhagat, he used his melodic voice to spread messages of peace, nonviolence, and communal harmony, leaving behind a profound legacy of spiritual awakening and musical devotion that continues to resonate across generations.
This commemorative postage stamp honors Chandra Shekhar, a prominent socialist leader who served as the Prime Minister of India. Born into a farming family in Uttar Pradesh, he transitioned from the University of Allahabad to the forefront of the socialist movement under the guidance of Acharya Narendra Dev. Issued on April 17, 2010, this five-rupee stamp celebrates his enduring legacy as a dedicated parliamentarian and a significant figure in Indian political history.
Early Life of Pachaiyappa Pachaiyappa was born in 1754 in Periapalayam village near Chennai to Shri Visvanatha Mudaliar and Smt. Punchi Ammal. Tragically, his father passed away before his birth. Seeking livelihood, his mother moved with her children to Chennai after a brief stay in Periapalayam. They settled in George Town, then known as Black […]
The Special Protection Group (SPG) was established in the aftermath of the tragic assassination of Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India. Acting on the recommendation of the Birbal Nath Committee, the Government of India created a highly professional and dedicated security force exclusively tasked with protecting the Prime Minister. The SPG formally came into […]
Early Life of Muthuramalinga Sethupathy Muthuramalinga Sethupathy I was born on 30 March 1760 at Ramanathapuram to Shri Nerunchithevar and Muthuthiruvirayee Nachiyar. He belonged to the illustrious Marava dynasty and became the last Marava ruler of the region. Remarkably, the infant prince was crowned King of Ramanathapuram at just 72 days old by his uncle […]
Legacy of 16 Punjab (Patiala) 16 Punjab Regiment (Patiala) embodies the martial spirit, personal valour, and warrior traditions of military service. Its long and distinguished history reflects a legacy of honour, courage, and unwavering devotion to duty, earning distinction across generations. Origins and Early History The battalion was originally raised in 1710 in the “Dehra […]
Early Life and Education Protul Chandra Sorcar was born on 23 February 1913 in Ashokpur in the Tangail district (now in Bangladesh), came from a poor middle-class family. From an early age, he was fascinated by the art of magic and received his initial training from Shri Ganapati Chakravarti. A brilliant student, he passed the […]
Introduction to the Bible Society of India Bible Society of India (BSI) is an authorized body dedicated to translating, producing, distributing, and marketing the Holy Bible across India. Its Central Office is located in Bengaluru, supported by a network of fifteen auxiliary offices nationwide, a promotional centre in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and a […]
