Complete set of 4 nos. of commemorative postage stamps on the 27th Summer Olympic Games, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia : Issued by India Issued on Sep 17, 2000 Description of Stamp Designs : The four stamps portray Hockey, Tennis, Weightlifting and Discus. The Designs which attempt to capture the excitement of sporting action are indicative of India’s quest […]
Migratory Birds in India
Complete set of 4 nos. of commemorative postage stamps on Migratory Birds : Rosy Pastor, Garganey Teal, Forest Wagtail and White Stork : Issued by India Issued on Apr 5, 2000 Design : This set of stamps depicts four prominent migratory bird species seen in India – Rosy Pastor, Garganey Teal, Forest Wagtail and White Stork. FDC design shows […]
Mahendra Nath Mulla
A commemorative postage stamp on Captain Mahendranath Mulla MVC, Captain-Commanding Officer of INS Khukri of Indian Navy, posthumously received Maha Vir Chakra after he died in 1971 Indo-Pakistani War [a part of the series ‘50 Years of the Republic of India : Gallantry Award Winners‘] : Issued by India Issued on Jan 28, 2000 Issued for : The Golden Jubilee of the Indian Republic […]
Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
A commemorative postage stamp on Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon PVC, an officer of Indian Air Force, posthumously received Param Vir Chakra for his defence of Srinagar Air Base during 1971 India-Pakistan War [a part of the series ‘50 Years of the Republic of India : Gallantry Award Winners‘] : Issued by India Issued on Jan 28, 2000 Issued for : The Golden […]
Albert Ekka
A commemorative postage stamp on Lance Naik Albert Ekka PVC, an Indian soldier, posthumously awarded Param Vir Chakra for his action in battle of Hilli, during 1971 Indo-Pakistan War [a part of the series ‘50 Years of the Republic of India : Gallantry Award Winners‘] : Issued by India Issued on Jan 28, 2000 Issued for : The Golden Jubilee of the […]
Abdul Hamid
A commemorative postage stamp on Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul Hamid PVC, an Indian Army soldier, posthumously received Param Vir Chakra for his actions during 1965 Indo-Pakistani War [a part of the series ‘50 Years of the Republic of India : Gallantry Award Winners‘] : Issued by India Issued on Jan 28, 2000 Issued for : The Golden Jubilee of the Indian Republic […]
Karam Singh
A commemorative postage stamp on Subedar and Honorary Captain Karam Singh PVC, an Indian soldier and first living recipient of Param Vir Chakra [a part of the series ‘50 Years of the Republic of India : Gallantry Award Winners‘] : Issued by India Issued on Jan 28, 2000 Issued for : The Golden Jubilee of the Indian Republic provides the appropriate […]
General Zorawar Singh
A commemorative postage stamp on Zorawar Singh Kahluria, a general of Sikh Empire, conqueror of Ladakh, “Napoleon of India” (part of Personality Series : Historical) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 31, 2000 Issued for : The discipline of history has seen a paradigm-shift in modern times, the emphasis now being on the study of socio-economic processes rather than events and personalities. […]
Rajarshi Bhagyachandra
A commemorative postage stamp on Jai Singh Maharaja (Rajarshi Bhagya Chandra), a Meitei king from Manipur, founder of Ras Lila (part of Personality Series : Historical) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 31, 2000 Issued for : The discipline of history has seen a paradigm-shift in modern times, the emphasis now being on the study of socio-economic processes rather than events […]
Raja Bhamashah
A commemorative postage stamp on Bhama shah, a noted general, minister & close aide of Maharana Pratap (part of Personality Series : Historical) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 31, 2000 Issued for : The discipline of history has seen a paradigm-shift in modern times, the emphasis now being on the study of socio-economic processes rather than events and […]
Prithviraj Chauhan 2000
A commemorative postage stamp on Prithviraja III, an Indian king from Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty (part of Personality Series : Historical) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 31, 2000 Issued for : The discipline of history has seen a paradigm-shift in modern times, the emphasis now being on the study of socio-economic processes rather than events and personalities. Yet, in […]
Arya Samaj 1875-2000
A commemorative postage stamp on 125 years of Arya Samaj, a Vedic religion reform movement and its founder, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, first to give call for Swaraj (India for Indians) in 1876 (later taken up by Bal Gangadhar Tilak) : Issued by India Issued on Apr 5, 2000 Issued for : The Department of Posts is issuing this commemorative stamp […]
Potti Sriramulu
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Amarajeevi Potti Sreeramulu, famous for undertaking a hunger strike in 1952 in support of formation of separate state (Andhra Pradesh) for Telugu-speaking population of Madras Presidency : Issued by India Issued on Mar 16, 2000 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative stamp in […]
Indigenous Breeds of Cattle
Complete Set of 4 nos of postage stamps on the 4 Indigenous cattle breeds of India: Gyr, Kankrej, Kangeyam and Hallikar : Issued by India Issued on Apr 25, 2000 Issued for : India has the world’s most significant cattle diversity with 26 well-defined indigenous distinctly Indian breeds of cattle which are hardy, resistant to disease and can withstand harsh ecological conditions. The Department […]
Indian Endangered Species : Turtles
Complete set of 2 nos. of postage stamp on the “Millepex 2000” National Philatelic Exhibition, Bhubaneshwar : Endangered Species : Batagur Baska (Batagur Terrapin) and Lepidochelys Olivacea (Olive Ridley Turtle) : Issued by India Issued on Jan 29, 2000 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to release these stamps on the occasion of Millipex 2000, the National Philatelic Exhibition being […]
Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan
A commemorative postage stamp on the exponent of Sarod, Haafiz Ali Khan : Issued by India Issued on Dec 28, 2000 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue this commemorative stamp in honour of Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan. Design : The First Day Cover portrays Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan against the backdrop of “Sarod Ghar” – museum of music, […]
Maharaja Bijli Pasi
A commemorative postage stamp on Maharaja Bijli Pasi, an Indian king : Issued by India Issued on Nov 16, 2000 Colour : Four Colour Denomination : 300 Paise Overall size : 2.9 x 3.9 Cms. Printing size : 2.6 x 3.55 Cms. Perforation : 13.5 x 13.5 Paper : Matt Chromo Stamps Printed : 0.4 million Number per issue sheet : 40 Printing Process : Photo Offset Printer : […]
Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
A commemorative postage stamp on Shankar Dayal Sharma, the 9th President of India (1992-97): Issued by India Issued on Oct 17, 2000 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Five Colour Denomination : 300 Paise Overall size : 2.9 x 3.9 Cms. Printing size : 2.6 x 3.55 Cms. Perforation : 13.5 x 13.5 Paper : Matt Chromo Stamps Printed : 0.4 million Number per issue sheet : 40 […]
N. T. Rama Rao
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Anniversary of NTR (Anna), an Indian Telugu actor & 10th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1983-84, 1984-89, 1994-95) : Issued by India Issued on May 28, 2000 Issued for : The Department is happy to issue a commemorative stamp on this towering personality from Andhra Pradesh. Design : The stamp design is based on the […]
Gems and Jewellery of India
Complete Set of 6 nos of postage stamps on the “Indepex–Asiana 2000″, the 14th Asian International Stamp Exhibition, Calcutta : Indian Gems & Jewellery : Bead Necklace (Indus Valley, 2500 B.C.), Gold Necklace (Taxila, 1st century A.D.), Turban Ornament (Sarpech), Navaratna Necklace (18th century), ‘Tali‘, Bridal Necklace (South India, 19th century) and ‘Kanthla‘, Temple Necklace (Rajasthan, 18th century) : Issued by India Issued […]
