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National Science Centre, Delhi: UTSAV 2016: A Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal
Circle, New Delhi, Department of Posts, India, on 16.02.2016:
This Special Cover was
released on 16.02.2016 by the Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Postal Circle,
during UTSAV-2016, the 8th Delhi Philatelic Exhibition held from
15-17 February 2016.
The Front of the Special
Cover is inscribed on the top left hand corner “Parmanu Vidyut Deergha, Rashtra
Ki Seva Mein Parmanu” (in Hindi) and “Hall of Nuclear Power, atoms serving the
nation” (in English”). There is a picture of one of the Galleries on the theme
of Nuclear Power in the “Rashtriya Vigyan Kendra” (in Hindi) and “NATIONAL
SCIENCE CENTRE” (in English). There is
the logo of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). Below
the picture of the Hall of Nuclear Power, is mentioned “Parmanu Oorja Swachh,
Surakshit Evam Sasti Oorja Hai” (in Hindi) and “Nuclear energy is clean, safe
and cheap” (in English).
Towards the right bottom
is mentioned: “UTSAV 2016 - 8th Delhi Philatelic Exhibition”. Further
right is the inscription “25 – SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION – 1992 – 2017 –
NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE and the motto of the NSC, Delhi – ENGAGE. EXCITE. EDUCATE”
The Rs.5/- stamp is aptly
on Dr A.P.J.Abdul Kalam issued in 2015, showing an ISRO Rocket launched on its mission to engage into
Earth's orbit along with a picture of Dr.Kalam. The Cancellation Stamp is of New Delhi
and is inscribed “8th New Delhi Philatelic Exhibition 2016 – National
Science Centre”. The Cancellation date is 16.02.2016.
The Back of the Special
Cover has an inscription that reads “Parmanu Pradyogiki Ke Kai Arth Hain. Yeh
Vidyut Hai. Yeh Aushadhi Hai. Yeh Shodh Ka Upkaran Hai. Yeh Kissan Ka Mitra
Hai. Yeh Guptchar Hai, Aur Bi Bahut Kuch Hai. Rashtriya Vigyan Kendra, Dilli Ke
Parmanu Vidyut Deergha Mein Iske Kai Roop Dekhne Ko Milenge” (in Hindi) and
“Nuclear technology is
many things. It is electricity. It is medicine. It is a research tool. It is a
friend of the farmer. It is a detective and much more. One can see its many
faces in the Hall of Nuclear Power at the National Science Centre, Delhi.” (in
English).
The Cover has been issued
by the Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi & bears the
logo of India Post and the Serial number DEL/04/2016.
National
Science Centre, Delhi:
Inaugurated on 09.01.1992,
the National Science Centre Delhi (NSCD) is a unit of the National Council of
Science Museums (NCSM), which is an autonomous body functioning under the
Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The National Science Centre, Delhi is
the Northern Zone headquarters of the National Council of Science Museums.
It is a Science Museum, as well as, It is a
pioneering institute engaged in the popularisation of science among the people
of Northern India in general and among the students in particular.
The
Objectives:
The Objectives of the
NSCD are:
-Popularisation of Science
among the general public at large and students in particular
-Efforts to achieve scientific
literacy in the country.
-To inculcate Scientific
Awareness & Scientific Temper.
-To organise various
educational programmes for the benefit of students, teachers & society.
-Supporting curriculum
based education at school & college levels by imparting teachers training.
-Encouraging inquisitive
minds to inculcate innovative ideas.
-Display &
demonstration of progress & achievements in various fields in science and
technology.
-“Learning To Do”, “Learn
Through Fun” have been chosen as the mode of learning.
-Preserving the Science
& Technology Heritage of the country.
The
National Science Centre Exhibits:
The National Science
Centre houses six galleries on its four floors including six permanent halls
full of interesting and hands – on participatory exhibits – Our Science
& Technology Heritage, Human Biology, Fun Science, March of Information
Revolution from cave paintings to the Internet, a Digital information Gallery including
the Cyberskool, Emerging Technologies: A look into the Future, Water: The Elixir
of Life etc.
Of particular interest is one
of the largest exhibits in the World spanning four floors – “the Energy
Balls” in which nylon balls, six inches in diameter are lifted to a height
of 50 Feet, letting them gain potential energy and then dropped, letting them
travel all kinds of paths, performing work to expend their potential energy
into other forms of energy.
There are also small
attention grabbing exhibits, like the magic tap which apparently gushes
forth water suspended in space without any inlet, a harp, where merely
moving one’s hands creates music and a suitcase which curiously resists
being twisted about its handle – all items of student’s interest who account
for almost 65% of the total number of visitors to the Centre.
The Centre also houses a
reception Amphitheatre.
National
Science Centre activities:
There are several
commemorative events every year like World Telecommunication Day, World Health
Day, World Environment Day, World Ozone Day, World Population Day, National
Science Day, National Technology Day, Engineer’s Day, etc. which are celebrated
by organising popular science lectures, exhibitions and several competitive
programmes for school and college students.
Several Community Programmes are
conducted, where the benefits of science is demonstrated by means of lectures,
lectures for housing societies, colleges, slums, underprivileged sections etc.
In addition, the NSC also conducts science dramas ad plays regularly.
Creative
ability Camps: Children have a natural tendency to explore.
Through this activity the NSC aims to augment this tendency. Simple exploratory
experiments to illustrate and study scientific concepts, using low cost and
waste materials are taught to children and to learn concepts using scientific
methodology.
Programmes
for Specially Abled/underprivileged children:
The NSC organises regular visits for Specially Abled children. Sensorimotor
development skill workshops for autistic children and those with cerebral palsy
are arranged. Life skill development for underprivileged children and Science
awareness for minority groups like Madrassa students are conducted. Sign
language science demonstration lectures for hearing impaired, highly subsidised
entry for children from Municipal Schools are arranged for.
Programmes
for Adults: Stress management programmes for adults
and adolescents, Breast Cancer awareness and early detection programmes for
destitute women/underprivileged women and providing vocational training to
them, Basic First Aid training for housewives, special programmes for war
widows in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces are also conducted.
Environmental
Awareness Programmes: The NSC conducts Environmental
Awareness Programmes, where poster making, open house quiz, essay writing,
extempore speeches, debates, popular lectures by experts, dramas, environmental
awareness marches, pollution studies and fancy dress competitions are held.
Nature
Study Camps: Groups of students are taken to places
with a distinct eco-system accompanied by a team of experts. The teams
undertake detailed study of the eco-systems and understands the bonding of
mankind with Nature.
Sky
Observation Camps: The Centre has a very sophisticated
refracting telescope through which experts conduct sky watching sessions for
students and general public at night. Identification of Constellations &
Celestial bodies, observation of special events like meteor showers and
eclipses are part of this programme.
“Taramandal”
is a portable mini-planetarium with an inflatable dome and simple projection
equipment which provides an inter-active learning of elementary astronomy and
conducting dark room scientific experiments.
Science
Quiz: This is an annual event involving hundreds of
students from New Delhi Schools.
Science
Seminar: This is an All-India event starting from
block level of all the 28 States and 8 Union Territories, some 15000 students
are shortlisted of which one is short-listed from each State & UT. The
topic is of current scientific relevance & the winners take away attractive
prizes in cash and scholarships.
Film
shows: The NSC has a large library of Video Cassettes and
CDs on different scientific topics which are available for viewing by visiting
student groups.
Science
Show: The NSC conducts a programme called “Science Show”
where experts perform and explain a set of exciting experiments on themes like
Liquid Nitrogen, Unexpected Science, Sound Show, Balloon Show, Science through
Human body, Creative Chemistry etc.
Vacation
Hobby Camps: The Centre conducts several hobby camps
twice a year. The camps are related to scientific topics like mechanics, air
and water (fluidics), electricity and magnetism, optics, Electrical appliances
use & Repairs, electronics, computers, clay modelling, screen printing,
learning magic etc.
Popular
Science Lectures, Science
Camps/Fairs, Science
Demonstration lectures, Teacher’s
Training Programmes etc are some of the other activities of the NSC.
Satellite
Units of the NSCD:
There are two Satellite
Units of the NSCD –
- Regional Science City, in
Lucknow, which has six exhibition halls on the
themes of Fun Science, Fluidics, Popular Science, Ganga: The Story of Water,
Birth of Life and “Meri Anokhi Duniya”.
The Centre is spread over 4.00 acres of land. The Centre has a large format
film theatre, 3D Science Film show and several other attractions.
I have visited this Unit a couple of
years ago and was quite impressed with the efforts and planning gone into
setting it up, as well as, the enthusiasm shown by several groups of school
children on learning about the exhibits and the Film shows, some of whom also
took notes.
- Kurukshetra Panorama &
Science –
This
Centre houses a 400’ x 40’ ft large panorama mounted o a cylindrical structure.
It houses the largest digital painting in India. The painting depicts ten major
events of the epic Mahabharat, supported with scientific information of
contemporary nature. In addition, the Centre has an exhibition on Indian
Scientific Heritage and another exhibition on Fun Science. There are several
outdoor exhibits spread in the park all around the Centre.
Links to posts on Indian Post-Cards:
1) Historical First Day Covers on Post Cards compiled by Karnataka Postal Circle on Post Independence India
2) For Part I of the DYKS (32) "Birds of the Himalayas", please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" (Part I) - Description of 16 birds with picture postcards)
3) For Part II of DYKS (32): "Birds of the Himalayas", please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" Description of 16 Birds with picture postcards)
4) For Part III of DYKS (32): "Birds of the Himalayas" please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" Description of 16 Birds with picture postcards)
5) Two Series of Postage Stamps issued during the reign of George V: Inauguration of New Delhi in 1931 and Silver Jubilee of the reign of George V in 1935 compiled by Karnataka Postal Circle
6) Aero India 2015: Asia's Premier Air Show: A set of 10 Post cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post in 2015.
7) Himalayan Lakes: Chandratal, Roop Kund, Sela, Tsangu and Tsomo Riri: A set of five post cards issued by India Post in 2015
8) Incredible India: (Part I) A set of 48 Post Cards issued by India Post in 2015
9) Incredible India: (Part II) A set of 48 Post cards issued by India Post in 2015
10) Incredible India: (Part III): A set of 48 Post cards issued by india Post in 2015
11) Olympic Events: A set of 12 Post cards issued by the Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 11.07.2016
12) "Orchids": A set of 12 postcards issued by the Karnataka Postal Cicle of India Post, with designs inspired by 6 Stamps on Orchids issued by India Post on 21.10.1991 and 6 Stamps issued on 08.08.2016
Maximum or Maxim Cards:
1) Did You Know series (33): 1) Maxim or Maximum Cards 2) A set of 5 Maximum Cards issued by the Department of Posts, India to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
"My Stamps" Albums:
1) "Ajanta & Ellora Caves": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Sumita and Rajeev
2) "Ghats of Varanasi": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Sumita
3) "Sun Temple, Konark": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
4) "Fairy Queen": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
5) "Mahabodhi Temple": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
6) "Port Blair Island": "My Stamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2016:
1) Special India Post Cover carried in a dedicated Hot Air Balloon flown during the II International Hot Air Balloon Festival held in Pollachi, Tamilnadu, released by Tamilnadu Circle of India Post in January 2016
2) "Vibrant India": Postage Stamps issued by India Post on this theme
3) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nasik from 16-18.01.16: (Part 1) Spl. Covers on Pandu Leni Caves and Smt. Kusum Dhirubhai Mehta released by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 16.01.2016
4) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nashik from 16-18.01.2016: (Part 2) Spl.Covers on Kalaram temple and Nashik "Grape City & Wine Capital of India" released by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 17.01.2016
5) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nashik from 16-18.01.16: (Part 3) Spl. Covers on "Nashik Dhol" and "Dr. Anand Gopalrao Joshi" released by Maharashtra postal Circle on 18.01.2016
6) International Fleet Review - 2016 (IFR - 16) held at Vishakhapatnam from 04.02.16 to 08.02.16: Commemorative Postage stamps issued by India Post
7) Celebrating 75 Years of setting up of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal : Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by India Post.
8) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06 - 09.02.2016: (Part 1): Spl. Covers on "Indian Dak Runner" & "The PUNPEX-16 logo" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 06.02.2016
9) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 2): Spl. Cover on "Butterflies of Chandigarh" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 07.02.2016
10) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 3): Spl. Cover on "Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 07.02.2016
11) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 4): Spl. Cover on "Migratory Birds of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh" released on 07.02.2016
12) "Gurudwara Shri Paonta Sahib": Spl. Cover released by HP Postal Circle, of India Post
13) India's First International Fleet review held on 18.02.2001 at Mumbai
14) "Jal Mahotsav" on the River Narmada from 12-21.02.2016: Spl Cover issued by the Department of Posts, India
15) "Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv", Ujjain 22.04.2016-21.05.2016: MAPPEX-2016 Spl Cover released by Postmaster General, Indore Region, India Post on 07.02.2016
16) Unique Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh: MAPPEX 2016: A Special Cover issued by the Postmaster General , Indore Region, Indore, on 05.02.2016
17) Golden Jubilee of The Statesman Vintage & Classic car Rally": Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi on 28.02.2016
18) Mahamaham Kumbha Mela Festival, Kumbhakonam, Tamil Nadu: February 13-22, 2016. Special Cover issued by the Postmaster General Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai, India Post.
19) "Maharaja Agrasen ki Baoli " in New Delhi: "UTSAV 2016"- A Special cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle on 17.02.2016
20) Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios Birth Centenary celebrations : A Special Cover issued by Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi, India Post on 15.02.2016
21) Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple: UTSAV 2016: A Spl Cover issued on 17.02.2016 by Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi
22) National Science Centre Delhi: UTSAV 2016: A Spl Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi , Department of Posts, India on 16.02.2016
23) Commemorating the Birth Centenary of Vasantrao Srinivassa Sinai Dempo: A Rs.5/- Stamp issued by India Post on 04.03.2016
24) 150th Anniversary of the Allahabad High Court : Commemorative Stamps & Coins issued by the Department of Posts, India & India Government Mint, Mumbai respectively
25) National Archives of India (Part 1): 125th Anniversary Celebrations: Commemorative Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India on 13.03.2016
26) The Gilgit Record (Manuscripts): National Archives of India (Part 2) A 30 paise Stamp issued in 1979, by the Department of Posts, India.
27) "A Minor Rock Edict" of Samrat ashok found in Gujarra , Distt. Datia M.P. : A Special Cover issued by the Indore Region, MP Postal Circle, Deptt. of Posts, India
28) "Batesara Group of Temples": A Special Cover issued by Indore Region, M.P. Postal Circle, Deptt. of Posts, India
29) "India-UN Women HeForShe Programme": Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post
30) Fire Services of India: A Rs. 5/- Stamp issued by the department of posts, india to honour the "Fire Services of India"
31) Govardhanram Tripathi: Commemorative Rs.5/ Stamps brought out in his honour by the Department of Posts, India.
32) The "Everlasting Flame international Programme 2016": A Special Cover issued by Delhi Postal Circle, Department of Posts, India.
33) "Ahimsa Ball": Commemorating the 10th Installation Ceremony of the Ball: A Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle on 26.04.2016
34) "BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 14-16 April 2016, held at Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle on 14.04.2016
35) "25th Shukla Day Coin and Philately Fair" held from 22-24.04.2016 at Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle, India Post on 22.04.2016
36) "Indian Coast Guard Air Station Chennai Silver Jubilee": A Special Cover issued by Tamilnadu Postal Circle of India Post on 07.03.2016
37) Swami Chidananda: A Rs.5/- Commemorative stamp issued by India Post on 21.05.2016, celebrating his Birth Centenary.
38) "Brave Fighter Narvir Shivaji Kashid: A Special Cover issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 05.05.2016
39) Tata Power: Commemorating the centenary of the establishment of The Company by India Post, by issuing Rs.5/- stamps on 10.06.16
40) "Surya Namaskar": The theme of second International Day of Yoga: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 21.06.2016
41) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Jharkhand: DEOPEX:2016: A Special Cover issued by the Jharkhand Postal Circle, India Post on 18.03.2016
42) "Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar": DEOPEX-2016: A Special Cover issued on him by Jharkhand Postal Circle, India Post on 18.03.2016
43) "Philatelic Seminar, Jaipur": A Special Cover issued by the Rajasthan Postal Circle, India Post on 28.02.2016
44) "Shantheyanda Okkada Hockey Namme - 2016": A Spcial Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 03.05.2016
45) The Indian Institute of Architects: Commemorating the Centenary year of the Institute by issuing a Special Cover by Maharashtra Postal Circle, India Post on 12.05.2016
46) Indian Naval Air Squadron 300 (INAS 300): A Special Cover issued on the Induction of MiG-29Ks and de-induction of Sea Harriers in the Squadron, by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 11.05.2016
47) State Trading Corporation : Celebrating 60 Glorious Years: A Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, India Post on 18.05.2016
48) Christ Church Fort Teppakullam, Tirichirappalli: 250th Anniversary Celebrations: A Special Cover issued by Tamilnadu Postal Circle, India Post on 17.05.2016
49) "BSE" (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange): Commemorating the 140th Year of its establishment: A Rs.5/- commemorative stamp brought out by India Post on 09.07.2016
50) "VIKAS PARV - CHHAU DANCE": A Special Cover issued by Jharkhand Postal Circle on 17.06.16
51) 65th Plenary of the North Eastern Council held on 26-27 May 2016 at Shillong: A Special Cover brought out by the NE Postal Circle of India Post, on 03.06.2016
52) Platinum Jubilee of the First Philatelic Bureau set up in Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 21.06.2016
53) Chennai Book Fair: A Special Cover issued by the Tamilnadu Postal Circle of India Post on 01.06.2016
54) Chennai Book Fair (Part II) A.K. Chettiar : One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
55) Chennai Book Fair (Part III): T.Janakiraman: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
56) Chennai Book Fair (Part IV): P.V. Akilandam: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
57) Chennai Book Fair (Part V): D. Jayakanthan: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
58) Chennai Book Fair : (Part VI): Pudhumaipithan: One of Six Eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
59) Chennai Book Fair: (Part VII): Va Ramasamy: One of six eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
60) Tadoba Andhari National Park: Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on "International Tiger Day" at Nagpur on 29.07.2016
61) Tara Mata Temple Shimla: Famous Temples of Himachaal Pradesh Series: A Special Cover issued by HP Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016
62) Bagla Mukhi Temple, Bankhandi, Kangra: Famous Temples of Himachal Pradesh Series: A Special Cover released by the H.P. Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016
63) Chintpurni Temple , Chintpurni Una, HP: Famous temples of Himachal {radesh Sries: A Special Cover released by H.P.Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016
64) Ter-Centenary of the martyrdom of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur: A Special Cover brought out by Delhi P0stal Circle of Indiapost on 20.06.2016
65) "Rio 2016" Summer Olympics: Commemorative Stamps and booklets issued by the Department of Posts, India on 05.08.2016
66) "Orchids": A set of 6 Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post on 08.08.2016
67) Indian Metal Crafts: A set of six Stamps issued by India Post on 26.08.2016
68) Independence Day - Tourism in India: A Rs. 25/- Commemorative Stamp issued by India Post on 15.08.2016
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2014 and 2015:
1) 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil - A set of four stamps issued by India Post.
2) Commemorative Stamps on "Swachh Bharat" Mission
3) Commemorative Stamps on "Project Rukmini"
4) Commemorative Stamps on "Indian Ocean & Rajenda Chola I"
5) International Day of Yoga - "Commemorative Stamps & Coins"
6) India-France - 50 Years of Space Co-operation - Commemorative Stamps
7) Commemorative Stamps on 50 years (Golden Jubilee) of "Engineers India Limited"
8) Bicentenary of the "Old Theological Seminary" (OTS) Kottayam, Kerala
9) Commemorative stamps issued on Nabakalabera (Jagannath Temple, Puri)
10) Commemorative stamps issued on an Indian Game called "Sagol Kangjei" originated in Manipur, from which Polo was adapted all over the World
11) Samrat Ashok - Commemorative Stamps issued on the legendary Emperor of Ancient India
12) Women Empowerment - Commemorative Stamps
13) Baba Amte - Commemorative Stamps
14) Did You Know Series (4): A sample of the beautiful stamps brought out by Department of Posts, India
15) 10th World Hindi Conference held at Bhopal - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts India
16) 50th Anniversary of the 1965 Indo-Pak War: Commemorative stamps issued by Department of Posts, India.
17) Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedker by Department of Posts, India with a stamp titled "Dr B.R. Ambedkar and the Indian Constitution"
18) The "Charkha" or the Spinning Wheel: Commemorative stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India
19) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Commemorative Stamp issued by the Department of Posts, India
20) 50th Anniversary of the Border Security Force (BSF): Commemorative Stamp issued by the Department of Posts, India
21) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India
22) Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL): Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post.
23) Commemorating the Bicentenary of the Raising Day of the First and Third Gorkha Rifles: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post.
24) India-Singapore Joint issue: 50 Years of Bilateral Relationship: Two Commemorative Stamps issued by India-Post.
25) Celebrating 60 years (Golden Jubilee) of EEPC India: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post.
26) Centenary of the setting up of the Zoological Survey of India: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post
27) Celebrating Children's Day on November 14th - Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post.
28) Musicians of India - Commemorating Classical Musicians of India by issue of Stamps by India Post.
29) Sumitranandan Pant (poet and writer) : Commemorative postage stamps issued on him by India Post
30) Golden Jubilee of the Establishment of the IDSA, New Delhi: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post
31) 100 Years of Return of Mahatma Gandhi to India in 1915: Commemorative postage stamps issued by India Post
32) Commemorating Alugumuthu Kone, one of the first Freedom Fighters against the British: Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post
33) Centennial of the Patna High Court of Judicature: Commoemrative Stamps issued by India Post
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on stamps issued in 2013:
1) Commemorative Postage stamps on the "Wild Flowers of India" issued by India Post.
2) 100 Years of Indian Cinema: 50 commemorative stamps issued by India Post.
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2012:
1) Shekhawati and Warli Paintings (Part I) - Warli Paintings - Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post in 2012
2) Shekhawati and Warli Paintings (Part II) - Shekhaati Paintings - Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post in 2012
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2011:
1) Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs.100/- issued on Mahatma Gandhi on Khadi Cloth for the first time ever by India Post.
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2010:
1) Princely States of Indore, Sirmoor, Bamra and Cochin : Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts issued in 2008:
1) Centenary of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru: Commemorative Stamps brought out by Indiapost in 2008
2) Standard Chartered Bank: Commemorating 150 Years of Banking in India: A Rs.5/- Commemorative Postage Stamp issued depicting the SCB Mumbai Heritage Building
3) "Aldabra Giant Tortoise": A commemorative postage stamp brought out by India Post in 2008
List of Commemorative Stamps issued in 2007:
1) 2550 years of Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post
Commemorative stamps issued in 1931, 1947 and 1950:
1) Three Series of original Indian stamps which depict : Inauguration of New Delhi (1931), First Independent India postage stamps (1947) and Republic of India Inauguration (1950)
Postage Stamps from Thailand depicting Buddhist Jataka Tales:
1) Thailand postage stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Magha Puja Day (Part I)
2) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Asalha Puja Day (Part II)
3) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Visakha Puja Day (Part III)
4) Postage stamps from Thailand commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales
Forever Stamps from United States Postal Service (USPS):
1) Forever Stamps: A Series of Stamps commemorating the "US Civil War 1861-1865"
2) Forever Stamps: The Hindu Festival of Lights - Diwali (2016)
Postage Stamps from the Bailiwick of Jersey:
1) "Man of Steel": A Superman movie. Jersey post stamps commemorating a local lad Henry William Dalgliesh who played Superman in the Movie
Postage Stamps from Gibraltar:
1) 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta - the Universal guidepost/landmark in Liberty and Freedom: A miniature stamp sheet issued by the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau
Postage Stamps issued by Hongkong Post:
1) Working Dogs in Government Service: A sheetlet showing six dogs issued by Hongkong Post in June 2012
Postage Stamps issued by New Zealand Post:
1) ICC Cricket World Cup - 2015 14 Commemorative Stamps issued with the theme "Have A Ball"
International Philately Exhibitions :
1) World Stamp Show New York 2016
2) Thailand 2016 - FIAP 32nd Asian International Stamp Exhibition 10-15 August 2016
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