On May 17, 2012, India Post issued a ₹5 stamp to honor M. B. Kadadi, affectionately known as Appasaheb, a dedicated social reformer who embodied the Gandhian spirit of self-reliance and community service. Based in Solapur, Kadadi was instrumental in transforming the regional landscape through his pioneering work in education, cooperative movements, and rural development.
The stamp pays tribute to his lifelong commitment to nation-building and the upliftment of the underprivileged. As a leader who prioritized public welfare over personal gain, he established numerous educational institutions and worked tirelessly to empower rural communities through ethical leadership and social justice. This issue celebrates his legacy as a grassroots patriot whose vision for a self-reliant India continues to inspire social workers and reformers today.
On May 16, 2012, India Post issued a ₹5 stamp to honor Karpoor Chandra Kulish, the pioneering journalist who founded Rajasthan Patrika in 1956. Starting with very limited resources, Kulish built the publication into one of India’s most influential Hindi dailies, driven by a philosophy of fearless reporting and unwavering social responsibility.
The stamp pays tribute to his legacy as a "People’s Journalist" who championed the power of regional language media to strengthen democratic values. Beyond his editorial leadership, Kulish was a scholar of the Vedas and a poet, famously undertaking the Rajasthan Yatra to connect directly with rural communities. This issue celebrates his lifelong commitment to independent journalism and his role in giving a powerful voice to the public interest.
Statesman and Constitutional Guardian Early Life and Inspiration R. Venkataraman (1910–2009), fondly known as RV, was born on 4th December, 1910 in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. Raised in a traditional environment rooted in strong moral values, he was deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and the ideals of India’s freedom struggle, which shaped his lifelong […]
Two Centuries of Faith and Heritage Location and Religious Significance The Godiji Temple is situated in the Payadhuni (Pydhonie) area of Mumbai and is one of the most revered Jain temples in the city. The name Godiji is among the 1008 sacred names of Bhagavan Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankar of the Jain religion, to whom […]
A Legacy of Women’s Education Foundation and Vision Isabella Thoburn College was founded by Miss Isabella Thoburn, an American missionary, with a noble mission to serve the women of India through quality higher education rooted in strong moral and spiritual values. Her vision was far ahead of its time, aiming to empower women through education […]
A Visionary Statesman and Administrator Early Life and Education Shyama Charan Shukla was born in 1925 and received his early education in Raipur (now in Chhattisgarh). He pursued technology studies at Banaras Hindu University and later completed his law degree from Nagpur University. From an early age, he was deeply influenced by the ideals of […]
Architect of Cooperative and Rural Development Early Life Vasantdada Patil was born on 13 November 1917 in Padmale village near Sangli, Maharashtra. Tragedy struck early in his life when his parents passed away during the plague epidemic of 1918. He was brought up by his grandmother. Owing to adverse circumstances, he could not complete formal […]
Freedom Fighter and Statesman from Bihar Early Life and Inspiration Shyam Narayan Singh was born in 1901 and emerged as one of Bihar’s courageous freedom fighters and respected legislators. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by the Indian freedom movement and came under the influence of national leaders such as Dr. Rajendra Prasad […]
The Sewa Panthi Tradition Bhai Jagta Ji was one of the most influential saints of the Sewa Panthi order, a unique humanitarian institution that can be seen as a forerunner of the Red Cross Society. The Sewa Panthi tradition was founded by Bhai Kanhaiya, a devout Sikh who served humanity selflessly under the guidance of […]
(Pioneer of Hindi Journalism) Early Life and Education Puran Chandra Gupta (1912–1986), the founder editor of the Dainik Jagran media group, was one of the foremost pioneers of Hindi journalism in India. He was born at Kalpi in Uttar Pradesh and received his education at Kalpi, Kanpur and Varanasi. Even during his student days, his […]
