DR. D.S. KOTHARI

A commemorative postage stamp on DR. D.S. KOTHARI was issued on 6th July2011 ,to honour 100th Birth anniversary.Daulat Singh Kothari (6th July 1906 to 4th Feb.1993) was an eminent Indian scientist .He received the Padma Bhusan in 1962 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1973.

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION has announced " DR. D. S. KOTHARI POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME IN SCIENCES, MEDICAL & ENGINEERING SCIENCES".

APJ Abdul Kalam in his recent book, Ignited Minds : Unleashing the Power Within India. wrote : “Dr. D.S. Kothari, a professor at Delhi University and Maker of modern India....".

UNITED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

 
A commemorative postage stamp on UNITED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE was released  on 08th July 2011.The College was inaugurated in July 1910 under the name “The United Theological College of South India and Ceylon” as “a Christian College .

Address: 63,Millers Road,Benson Town, Bangalore, 560046

Phone:+91-80-23330502, +91-80-23333438, +91-80-23332844

Www.utcbangalore.org

2002 : Forts of Andhra Pradesh - Chandragiri Fort

 Commemorative stamp on 'Forts of Andhra Pradesh - Chandragiri Fort'  was issued on 31st Dec 2002.

From the documents of Archaeological Survey of India, we learnt that "Built in 1000 AD in the form of fortifications with bastions and a steep moat, Chandragiri was under the rule of Yadavarayas for about three centuries and came into the control of Vijayanagara rulers in 1367. It rose into prominence in 1568 AD and remained as seat of power for the later Vijayanagara kings under whose reign the fortified area was further extended and some of the magnificent buildings and temples were constructed. Some of the important kavyas of Vijayanagara period are said to be composed here. In 1646 the fort was annexed into the Golkonda territory, subsequently came under Mysore rule till 1792 and went into oblivion. Inside the fortification are seen eight ruined temples of saivite and vaishnavite pantheons, Raja mahal, Rani mahal and other ruined structures.

King's Palace: One of the finest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture of Vijayanagara period, this imposing three storeyed palace adorned by the crowning towers representing certain Hindu architectural elements, was constructed with stone, brick, lime mortar and is devoid of timber. The central tower that covers durbar hall rises through two storeys. It is said to be the same venue where Sri Rangaraya granted the site of Fort St. George to the British in 1640. The floors are supported by massive pillars while the walls bear fine plaster and stucco decorations.

Queen's Palace: Similar to the Kings palace in style and method of execution, this edifice with ground floor looking like a stable and first floor containing quarters adorned with ornamental sikhara has a flat roof. Contrary to the popular belief that this place was meant for the queen or harem, the epigraphical record available from the basement speaks this building being a commander’s quarters."

Source : http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_tktd_ap_chandagiri.asp

2002 : Forts of Andhra Pradesh - Golconda Fort

Release date :31st Dec 2002

Commemorative stamp on 'Forts of Andhra Pradesh - Golconda Fort'  by India Posts.

Golconda Fort is one of the most important forts in India, and is situated at a distance of eleven kilo meters from Hyderabad.Golconda in Hyderabad - Crowning an isolated granite hill, the Golconda fort rises 400 feet above the surrounding plain .Golconda Fort is one of the magnificent forts of India whose history dates back to the 13th century.The war that took place destroyed the Golconda fort and left it in complete ruins in 1687.The present structure of the Golconda Fort was renovated by Qutub Shahi kings.Golconda Fort is an extraordinary monument of Hyderabad.Open Hours:8 am to 6.30 pm everyday for tourists.

2002 : INDIAN POSTAL STAMPS RELEASED

31st Dec 2002: Commemorative stamp on 'T.T. Krishnamachari' was released.

Krishnamachari began his life as a businessman and went on to lay the foundation of the hugely successful firm TT Krishnamachari & Co. in 1928, in Chennai.
T.T. Krishnamachari was one of the makers of modern India.
He was the son of a district judge.
SPEECH OF SHRI T.T. KRISHNAMACHARI MINISTER OF FINANCE. INTRODUCING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1965-66.

How do I open a Philatelic Deposit Account ?

Source: http://www.indiapost.gov.in/PhilatelyAccount.html

In India - You can open a Deposit Account in any Head Post Office (HPO) in the country. You may also download the application form available at this site and send it to the HPO, where you would like to run your Philatelic Deposit Account. Please fill the available form and ensure a deposit of Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred only) in Indian currency at the concerned HPO. In furnishing your requisition for philatelic items, please see the details of the application form. Click here for downloading account opening form.

The applicant should fill up in the application and indicate the requirement of the following items. Send your application form to the nearest Philatelic Bureau. Requirement of stamps. First day cover (F.D.C.) Blank or with stamps duly cancelled. Brochure (information sheet) Other items Army cover/special cover Miniature sheet. List of Philatelic Bureaux in India as on 1st January 2001 ASSAM CIRCLE MAHARASHTRA CIRCLE 1. Guwahati - 781 001 25. Bombay GPO - 400 001 ANDHRA PRADESH CIRCLE 26. Panaji - 403 001 2. Hyderabad HO - 500 001 27. Pune HO - 411 001 3. Vishakapatnam HO - 520 001 28. Nagpur HO - 440 001 4. Vijayawada HO - 520 001 29. Nashik HO - 422 101 BIHAR CIRCLE NORTH EASTERN CIRCLE 5. Patna GPO - 800 001 30. Shillong GPO - 793 001 6. Jamshedpur - 831 001 31. Imphal HO - 795 001 DELHI CIRLCE 32 Agarthala HO - 799 001 7. Parliament Street - 110 001 33. Kohima HO - 797 001 GUJARAT CIRLCE 35. Aizwal HO - 796 001 8. Ahmedabad GPO - 380 001 ORISSA CIRCLE 9. Rajkot HO - 360 001 36. Cuttack GPO - 753 001 10.Vadodara HO - 390 001 37. Ludhiana HO - 141 001 HARYANA CIRCLE 38. Jalandhar City HO - 144 001 11. Ambala GPO - 133 001 RAJASTHAN CIRCLE HIMACHAL PRADESH CIRCLE 39. Jaipur GPO - 302 001 12. Shimla GPO - 133 001 40. Jodhpur HO - 342 003 JAMMU & KASHMIR CIRCLE TAMIL NADU CIRCLE 13. Jammu Tawi HO - 180 001 41. Anna Road Madras - 600 002 KARNATAKA CIRCLE 42. Pondicherry HO - 605 001 14. Bangalore GPO - 560 001 43. Coimbator HO - 641 001 15. Belgaum HO - 590 001 44. Madurai HO - 625 001 16. Mangalore HO - 575 001 45. Tiruchirapali HO - 620 001 KERALA CIRCLE UTTAR PRADESH CIRCLE 17. Trivandrum GPO - 695 001 46. Lucknow GPO - 226 001 18. Calicut HO - 673 001 47. Kanpur HO - 208 001 19. Ernakulam HO - 682 001 48. Allabadh HO - 211 001 MADHYA PRADESH CIRCLE 49. Agra HO - 282 001 20. Bhopal HO - 462 001 50. Varanasi HO - 221 001 21. Indore HO - 452 001 52. Dehradun HO - 248 001 22. Gwalior HO - 474 001 WEST BENGAL CIRCLE 23. Civic Centre Bhilai - 490 006 53. Calcutta GPO - 700 001 24. Raipur HO - 492 001 54. 1 CBPO. C/O 56 APO 55. 2 CBPO. C/O 99 APO From Abroad - Please fill the form available on this site as given in the above para and forward it to the Director, Mumbai GPO, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Please accompany it with the mode of payment indicated in the application form. click http://www.maharashtrapost.org/cgi-bin/internationalform.asp

National Philatelic Museum,New Delhi will exhibit Rare Postage Stamps

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Department of Posts (DoP) Monday inaugurated the National Philatelic Museum which will exhibit rare postage stamps from across the world and also provide a platform to philatelists to exhibit their collections.

‘The museum will provide enhanced and interactive platform for promoting philately and will stimulate interest for stamp collection among children,’ Radhika Doraiswamy, secretary Department of Posts, told reporters here.

The museum will be open Mondays to Fridays — it will also be open on Saturdays for school groups on request. It will have an entry fee but the amount has yet not been decided. ‘There will be a nominal entry fee,’ said Doraiswamy.

The museum has bays dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and the prime ministers of India, along with freedom fighters. It also has stamps on several themes such as science andtechnology, transport and wildlife.

There are stamps from abroad, and displays from the Army Postal Service and IndiaSecurity Press, Nashik.

The museum also has an amphitheatre for talk shows and presentations along with a reference library. In the artists corner, the department has showcased the actual designing of a stamp and also plans to invite artists from time to time to give live demonstrations.
Courtesy :IANS

National Philatelic Museum

Dak Bhavan, Sardar Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi. Ph.: +91-011-23036447, 23036447, 23036727
Timing : 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Closed: Saturday & Sunday

Situated near Connaught Place, is Dak Bhawan which has a post office with an outlet for philatelists interested in Indian stamps. The building also houses the National Philatelic Museum which has an extensive stamp collection including the first stamp issued in India by the Sindh Dak (1854) and stamps issued before Independence by the rulers of the Princely States. Free entry passes can be had from Parliament Street Head
Post office basement.
Click here to view.

List of philately blogs and sites

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The sites are very good for promotion of philately.

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http://polpostman.blogspot.com/

http://philatlemcen.blogspot.com/

http://rainbowstampclub.blogspot.com/

http://setenantsofindia.blogspot.com/

http://gulfmanncollection.blogspot.com/

http://paknetmag.blogspot.com/

http://postalheritage.wordpress.com/

http://letstalkstamps.blogspot.com/

http://ganesh-myolympicphilately.blogspot.com/

http://www.indianstampghar.com/

http://stampinformation.blogspot.com/

http://www.stampcollectingblog.com/

http://philatelynews.com/

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