A commemorative postage stamp on Fakir Lalon Shah, a Bengali philosopher and Baul saint [a part of the series ‘Personality Series : Folk Music‘] : Issued by India Issued on Dec 29, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is proud to bring out a set of two commemorative postage stamps in recognition of the invaluable contribution of these two […]
S.K. Pottekkatt
A commemorative postage stamp on Sankaran Kutty Pottekkatt, a Malayalam writer and politician from Kerala [a part of the series ‘Jnanpith Award Winners : Malayalam‘] : Issued by India Issued on Oct 9, 2003 Issued for : The Jnanpith awards for literary excellence, covering all the languages listed in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution of India, symbolises the unity of […]
G. Sankara Kurup
A commemorative postage stamp on G. Shankarakurup, a Malayalam poet, essayist & literary critic, first recipient of the Jnanpith Award [a part of the series ‘Jnanpith Award Winners : Malayalam‘] : Issued by India Issued on Oct 9, 2003 Issued for : The Jnanpith awards for literary excellence, covering all the languages listed in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution of […]
Hemant Kumar 2003
A commemorative postage stamp on Hemanta Mukherjee, an Indian musical artist, 1971 & 1986 National Film Awardee for Best Male Playback Singer [a part of the series ‘Golden Voices of Yesteryears‘] : Issued by India Issued on May 15, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is issuing a set of postage stamps to honour four such great legends of yesteryears: […]
Mukesh 2003
A commemorative postage stamp on Mukesh Chand Mathur, Hindi film industry playback singer, 1973 National Film Awardee for Best Male Playback Singer [a part of the series ‘Golden Voices of Yesteryears‘] : Issued by India Issued on May 15, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is issuing a set of postage stamps to honour four such great legends of yesteryears: […]
Kishore Kumar 2003
A commemorative postage stamp on Kishore Kumar Ganguly, Indian playback singer [a part of the series ‘Golden Voices of Yesteryears‘] : Issued by India Issued on May 15, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is issuing a set of postage stamps to honour four such great legends of yesteryears: Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Mohammed Rafi and Hemant Kumar. Credits : […]
Durga Das
A commemorative postage stamp on Durga Dass, an Indian journalist : Issued by India Issued on May 2, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Durga Das. Credits : Stamp : Suresh Kumar FDC : Rohini Gosain Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multicolour Denomination : 500 Paise Overall size : 2.90 x 3.91 cms. Printing […]
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
A commemorative postage stamp on Thakazhi, a Malayalam novelist and short story writer [a part of the series ‘Jnanpith Award Winners : Malayalam‘] : Issued by India Issued on Oct 9, 2003 Issued for : The Jnanpith awards for literary excellence, covering all the languages listed in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution of India, symbolises the unity of vision […]
Kakaji Maharaj
A commemorative postage stamp on P.P. Dadukaka, devotee of Lord Swaminarayan: Issued by India Issued on Mar 30, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Kakaji Maharaj. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Based on material received from Shri Aksharpurushottom (Swaminarayan) Mandir, New Delhi Cancellation : Alka Sharma (Based on material received from Shri Aksharpurushottom (Swaminarayan) […]
Frank Anthony
A commemorative postage stamp on Frank Anthony, a leader of Anglo-Indian community and founder of Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) : Issued by India Issued on Mar 28, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Frank Anthony. Credits : Stamp :Suresh Kumar FDC & Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour […]
Kusumagraj
A commemorative postage stamp on Vishnu Vāman Shirwādkar, an Marathi poet, playwright, novelist, short story writer and humanist : Issued by India Issued on Mar 14, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue commemorative postage stamp in honour of Kusumagraj. Credits : Stamps & FDC : Brahm Prakash Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Four Colour Denomination : […]
S.L. Kirloskar
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Shantanu L. Kirloskar, an Indian businessman, son of Laxmanrao Kirloskar and instrumental in growth of the Kirloskar Group : Issued by India Issued on Feb 26, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a postage stamp to mark the birth centenary of S.L. Kirloskar. Credits : Stamps & FDC […]
Ghantasala
A commemorative postage stamp on the Death Anniversary of ‘Gaana Gandharva’ Ghantasala, a Telugu composer & playback singer : Issued by India Issued on Feb 11, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to release a postage stamp in honour of Ghantasala who thrilled millions of people in our country with his melodious voice. Credits : Stamps & FDC : […]
Sant Eknath
A commemorative postage stamp on Saint Eknath, a Marathi sant, scholar and religious poet from Varkari sampradaya : Issued by India Issued on Mar 23, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on this great poet-saint of India. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Based on material furnished by the sponsors. Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition […]
K. Shivarama Karanth
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Dr. Kota Shivaram Karantha, 3rd Kannada writer been decorated with the Jnanpith Award : Issued by India Issued on Oct 10, 2003 Issued for : A man who gave more to society than he demanded from it, a man with a social conscience, an observant eye, a critical mind and a sensitive spirit […]
Bengal Sappers
A commemorative postage stamp on the 200 Years of the Bengal Engineer Group (BEG), a regiment of Corps of Engineers in the Indian Army : Issued by India Issued on Nov 7, 2003 Issued for : The year 2003 marks the bicentenary year of the raising of the Regiment and the Department of Posts commemorates this occasion through the issue of a postage stamp that […]
India Greetings 2003
Complete Set of 4 nos of postage stamps on the Greetings : Issued by India Issued on Oct 30, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts joins in the festive season by bringing out a set of four special stamps on the theme of Greetings. Happy Celebrations! Credits : Stamp and FDC : Kamleshwar Singh Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Se–tenant strip of 4 Stamps, Mint […]
Nature India : Snakes
Complete Set of 4 nos of postage stamp on the Indian Snakes : Indian python, Bamboo pit viper, King cobra and Gliding snake : Issued by India Issued on Nov 12, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts draws attention to these beautiful, mysterious and fascinating creatures with this set on snakes in the series celebrating Nature India. Its release coincides with the […]
India on Our World of Special Children
A commemorative postage stamp on the International Conference on Autism hosted by Tamana Association : Issued by India Issued on Sep 3, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts, through this issue, based on a painting by special children extends its love to Our World of Special Children and pays a tribute to all the individuals and organisations, like Tamana Association, […]
V.K. Rajwade
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Itihasacharya Rajwade, an Indian historian (specially Marathi history) and founder-member of the Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal, Pune : Issued by India Issued on Jun 23, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp honouring Shri V. K. Rajwade. Design : The first day cover carries a picture of Rajwade Historical Museum, […]
