A commemorative postage stamp on Saint Mukta, younger sister of Dnyaneshwar, first Varkari saint : Issued by India Issued on May 30, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a postage stamp on Muktabai. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Kamleshwar Singh Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Four Colour Denomination : 500 Paise Overall size : 2.40 x 3.98 cms. […]
Sangeet Natak Akademi
A Miniature Sheet consisting of 3 nos. of postage stamp on the Golden Jubilee (1953-2003) of Sangeet Natak Academy (SNA), The National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama : Issued by India Issued on Dec 22, 2003 Issued for : The Akademi completed fifty eventful years of its existence in January this year. The Department of Posts celebrates its Golden Jubilee with the release of this set […]
Major Somnath Sharma, PVC
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Anniversary of Major Som Nath Sharma, free India’s first Param Vir Chakra recipient : Issued by India Issued on Dec 31, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is proud of this valiant soldier and pays homage to his supreme sacrifice through the release of this commemorative postage stamp that bears his photograph. Credits : Stamp : ISP, Nashik based on […]
S. Nijalingappa
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Siddavanahalli Nijalingappa, 4th Chief Minister of Karnataka (1956-58, 1962-68) : Issued by India Issued on Dec 31, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts pays a tribute to this visionary through the issue of this commemorative postage stamp. Credits : Stamp : Kamleshwar Singh FDC : Alka Sharma, based on material supplied by proponent. Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type […]
Allah Jilai Bai
A commemorative postage stamp on Allah Jilai Bai, a folk singer from Rajasthan [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 doyens of Indian […]
Swami Swaroopanandji
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Shree Swami Swaroopanand, translated works of Sant Dnyaneshwar in modern Marathi – Dnyaneshwari, Amritanubhav and Changdev Prashasti : Issued by India Issued on Dec 20, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts commemorates his birth centenary with this issue. Credits : Layout of Stamp : Sudha Chowdhry, based on material provided by the proponents. […]
Rajya Sabha 2003
A commemorative postage stamp on the 200th Session of Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the upper house of the Parliament of India : Issued by India Issued on Dec 11, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts commemorates the 200th session of the Rajya Sabha with this issue. Credits : Stamp, FDC and Cancellation : Sankha Samanta Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Five Colour […]
India-Republic of Korea : Joint Issue
Complete Set of 2 nos of postage stamps on the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between India and South Korea : Ancient Observatories : Issued by India Issued on Dec 10, 2003 Issued for : India Post, through the release of this joint issue of stamps, conveys the message of further consolidating its friendship, cooperation and partnership with ROK for the Twenty First […]
Yashpal
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Yashpal, a Hindi author and campaigner of women’s rights : Issued by India Issued on Dec 3, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is proud to commemorate his birth centenary through the issue of this stamp that depicts the writer in a pensive mood and highlights his concern for gender issues. Credits : Stamp : Based […]
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Anniversary of Bachchan (Harivansh Rai Srivastava), a Hindi poet of the Nayi Kavita literary movement (romantic upsurge) and father of Amitabh Bachchan (Indian film actor): Issued by India Issued on Nov 27, 2003 Issued for : Today his poetry and prose has almost become a subconscious part of India‘s Hindi knowing populace. The Department of Posts […]
2 Guards (1 Grenadiers) of India
A commemorative postage stamp on the 225 Years of the 2nd Guards (1 Grenadiers), an infantry regiment of the Indian Army : Issued by India Issued on Nov 22, 2003 Issued for : The year 2003 marks 225 years of the raising of the Battalion and the Department of Posts is proud to commemorate the occasion through the issue of this special […]
India on Children’s Day 2003
A commemorative postage stamp on the National Children’s Day 2003 : Issued by India Issued on Nov 14, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts issues a special stamp every year to mark Children’s Day. This stamp is selected from designs made by children themselves in Stamp Design Competitions organised across the country. This activity elicits a tremendous […]
150 Years of Telecommunications in India
A commemorative postage stamp on the 150 Years of the Indian Telecommunications : Issued by India Issued on Nov 1, 2003 Credits : Stamp & FDC : Sankha Samanta Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Four Colour Denomination : 500 Paise Overall Size : 2.9 x 3.4 cms. Printing Size : 2.9 x 3.4 cms. Perforation : 13 x 13 Paper : Imported unwatermarked stamp paper Print […]
Govindrao Pansare
A commemorative postage stamp on Govind Rao Pansare, an Indian nationalist, led the popular movement against Nizam’s autocratic rule in Hyderabad State : Issued by India Issued on Oct 21, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts honours the dedication and heroism of Govindrao Pansare by issuing this commemorative postage stamp. Credits : Stamps & FDC : Binoy Varghese Cancellation : […]
Narendra Mohan
A commemorative postage stamp on Narendra Mohan, managing director of Jagran Prakashan, publisher of India’s largest selling Hindi newspaper ‘Dainik Jagran’ : Issued by India Issued on Oct 14, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts considers it a privilege to bring out a commemorative postage stamp on Narendra Mohan as a tribute to his invaluable contributions. Credits : Stamp : Calcutta Security Printers; based on […]
Janardan Swami
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Anniversary of Sant Shri Janardana Swamiji, a Deshastha Brahmin and a devotee of Dattatreya : Issued by India Issued on Sep 24, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts honours his achievements through this commemorative postage stamp. The First Day Cover depicts the light he brought to the lives he touched. Credits : Stamp : Brahm […]
Indian Temple Architecture 2003
Complete Set of 4 nos of postage stamps on the Hindu Temple Architecture of India : Issued by India Issued on Sep 15, 2003 Issued for : The Department celebrates the variety and diversity of India’s Temple Architecture with this set of stamps. Credits : Stamps & FDC : Sankha Samanta Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Se–tenant Strip of 4 Stamps, Mint Condition Colour […]
Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
A commemorative postage stamp on Bare Gulam Ali Khan (Sabrang), an Indian Hindustani classical vocalist (Patiala Gharana) : Issued by India Issued on Jun 30, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Design : The stamp portrays Khan Sahib in concert, with Surmandal in hand. The design of […]
India-France : Joint Issue 2003
A Miniature Sheet consisting of 2 nos. of postage stamp on the India–France Relationships : symbols of two countries : Rooster and Peacock : Issued by India Issued on Nov 29, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is proud of the robust, multi-dimensional bilateral relations between India and France. It commemorates the warm & friendly diplomatic ties with the issue of this […]
Ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norga...
A miniature sheet consisting of 1 no. of postage stamp on the Golden Jubilee of the Ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary : Issued by India Issued on May 29, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is proud to issue a postage stamp to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the ascent of Mount Everest. Credits : Stamp & […]
