Issued on 30 April 2014 to mark his 90th Samadhi anniversary, this India Post stamp honors Chattampi Swamikal (1853–1924) — a Kerala sage and reformer born in Kollur, Thiruvananthapuram. He challenged caste orthodoxy, championed women's emancipation, and believed all religions lead to the same truth, earning the title "Saint without Saffron." His bond with Narayana Guru and Swami Vivekananda's praise — "I met a real man in Malabar" — reflect his towering stature. He attained Mahasamadhi at Panmana, Kollam, in 1924.
Issued on 30 April 2014, this ₹5 India Post stamp marks the golden jubilee of Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, New Delhi — named after the freedom fighter and statesman Govind Ballabh Pant. With its foundation stone laid on 31 October 1961, the hospital was inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 30 April 1964. Released by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the stamp honours five decades of affordable super-specialty care for citizens across Delhi and beyond.
Issued on April 25, 2014, this five rupee stamp commemorates a century of the National Council of Churches in India, founded in 1914. Uniting Protestant and Orthodox churches, the council has long championed social service and spiritual cooperation. Designed by Ms. Gulistaan and Smt. Alka Sharma, it honours a legacy of faith and shared purpose.
Poet, Patriot and Pioneer of Urdu Journalism Hasrat Mohani, born Syed Fazl-ul-Hasan, was a celebrated Urdu poet, freedom fighter and one of the earliest champions of journalism in Urdu. His pen name Hasrat reflected his poetic identity, while Mohani denoted his birthplace Mohan in the Unnao district of the erstwhile United Province (now Uttar Pradesh). […]
Introduction The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is the apex integrity institution of India, established with the purpose of preventing corruption in the Central Government. Its jurisdiction covers Central Ministries, Departments, Central Public Sector Enterprises, statutory corporations, government companies, societies, and local authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government.The CVC was initially set up by […]
The Ghazal Maestro Who Gave Voice to Emotion Born on 8 February 1941 in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, Jagjit Singh emerged as one of India’s most beloved and influential musical icons. Renowned for his soulful voice and emotive compositions, he possessed an extraordinary ability to touch the deepest corners of a listener’s heart. His artistry shaped […]
The Ghazal Maestro Who Gave Voice to Emotion Born on 8 February 1941 in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, Jagjit Singh emerged as one of India’s most beloved and influential musical icons. Renowned for his soulful voice and emotive compositions, he possessed an extraordinary ability to touch the deepest corners of a listener’s heart. His artistry shaped modern ghazal singing and brought […]
The Ghazal Maestro Who Gave Voice to Emotion Born on 8 February 1941 in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, Jagjit Singh emerged as one of India’s most beloved and influential musical icons. Renowned for his soulful voice and emotive compositions, he possessed an extraordinary ability to touch the deepest corners of a listener’s heart. His artistry shaped […]
Understanding Crystallography Crystallography is the scientific study of the internal structure of matter using X-ray, neutron, and synchrotron radiation. Deeply rooted in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and life sciences, it reveals how atoms are arranged within solids. Modern advances in medicine, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and materials science owe much to the development of crystallographic techniques, which have […]
Introduction The Food Corporation of India (FCI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, was established on 14 January 1965 in Chennai. With its first District Office in Thanjavur, the Corporation soon expanded nationwide. Today, FCI operates through its Headquarters in New Delhi, five Zonal Offices, and Regional Offices […]
