Happy New Year - 2013 !

                                 May this Year be a year of 
                                          Health and Happiness,
                                                      Wealth and Wisdom,
                                                              Peace and Prosperity,
                                                                        Love and Laughter,
                                                                                Stamps and Miniature Sheets.

Arts and crafts of Russia - Kasli Casting.

Russia Post released a set of 4 stamp on Kasli Casting designs on 15th November 2012. Kasli casting are art works (sculptures, decorative arts, furniture for architecture) of cast iron. They are unique works of art industry in Russia, it is a true treasure of Russian culture and Russian history, a striking example of the world of art practice.

The four stamps depicts Plate with two concentric rosettes, large rosette fragments lacy designs, socket in a square frame, floral design and small rosette framed asymmetrical ornament.

400 years of restoration of the unity of the Russian state

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet to commemorate 400 years of restoration of the unity of the Russian state on 2nd November 2012.

The stamp depicts Kozma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, Patriarch Hermogenes, the image of the coat of arms 1612-1620's and Our Lady of Kazan on the background of the old panorama of the Moscow Kremlin.

XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.

Russia Post released a set of 6 stamp on 19th October 2012 of Olympic winter sports to commemorate XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.

 The stamps depict the following sports: Alpine Skiing, Toboggan, Skeleton, Speed-skating, Snowboard and Freestyle.

Christmas - 2012 !

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND READERS.

Lighthouses of India

India Post issued stamps and  MS featuring Light Houses of India on 23 December 2012 with face value Rs 20 and Rs 5. These stamps depicts Light House of Alleppey and Mahabalipuram.

Pics: Lion Ajoy, Bangalore.

National Mathematics Day

India Post released a stamp to commemorate National Mathematics Day  on 22nd December 2012.

Sri Shivarathri Shivayogi

India Post released a stamp on Sri Shivarathri Shivayogi on 21st December 2012.

500 years of service for the protection of the borders of Russia

Russia Post released a stamp to commemorate 500 years of regular service for the protection of the borders of Russia on 10th October 2012.

The stamp depicts background map of the Russian Federation, painted in the colors of national flag, with cross rifles and grenades and a circle with a wreath of oak and laurel leaves.

The completion of the pipeline "Nord Stream"

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet to commemorate The completion of the pipeline "Nord Stream" on 5th October 2012.

In 2012, the construction of a new route for Russian gas exports to Europe "Nord Stream", which connected the Russian Baltic Sea coast near Vyborg with the German Baltic coast near Greifswald was opened. Its length is 1224 km.

The stamp shows a photo of the construction site of the gas pipeline "Nord Stream" and the vessel Castoro Sei and picture of Catherine I can be seen.

12.12.12

Today is 12.12.12, so those collectors who are interested in fancy numbers or Postmark collectors, It's  once in a lifetime chance to have this date cancellation. If you are not in reach of a Post Office, write a card to your address and drop it in a nearest post box !

Northern Shipyard

Russia Post released a stamp to commemorate 100 years of Shipbuilding plant "Northern Shipyard" on 1st October 2012.

Shipyard "Northern Shipyard" was founded in 1912 as the Putilov Shipyard. In 1913, the first ships were built and from 1920's passenger and cargo ships were built and from 1930's destroyers and Frigates were built.Today JSC Shipbuilding plant "Northern Shipyard" is one of the leading companies in the Russian defense industry.

The stamp depicts a ship anchored in the background, standing in the dock.

40th ISAAME Forum - Special Cover II

A Special Cover was released on 8th December on the occasion of  40th ISAAME Forum of Lions Club International at Bangalore.

40th ISAAME Forum - Special Cover I

A Special Cover was released on 7th December on the occasion of  40th ISAAME Forum of Lions Club International at Bangalore.

Contributed by: Lion Ajoy, Bangalore.

Philatelic Journalists Forum

Informative, interesting & honest philatelic journalism is the base stone for real development of Philately. The Philatelic Journalists Forum is organised to promote Spread of Time Sensitive News - Spread of Important Philatelic News - Philatelic Writing in General - Philatelic Research - Reporting of Happenings in Philately - Reporting of National / individual achievements in Philately - Promoting Local coverage of Philatelic Events & Achievements.

To Know more visit:  Philatelic Journalists Association 

UPU Letter Writing Contest.

India Post proposes to conduct UPU Letter Writing Competetion on 6th Jan 2013.

For details visit India Post