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

Consumer Protection Act, 1986

India Post released a stamp on Consumer Protection Act of 1986 on 29th November 2012.

175 years of Russian Railways

Russia Post released a Souvenir sheet to commemorate 175 years of Railways on 30th September 2012.

The Souvenir sheet has a stamp image developed on the basis of posters celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Russian railways, trains and locomotives from different era like steam locomotive P36 Series (1950 release), electric locomotive VL10 (1961-1986 gg. Release), electric ED9M, high-speed train "Peregrine."

National Costumes of Russia.

Russia Post released a stamp on the National Costumes on 21st September 2012.The stamp depicts the inhabitants of Vologda in ceremonial attire: a young man dressed in festive attire and girl betrothed and emblem of the RCC.

1150 years origin of the Russian statehood

Russia Post released a stamp to commemorate 1150 years origin of the Russian statehood on 19th September 2012.

In the second half of the IX century began the process of With the process of unification of the North and South of Russia in the second half of 9th century resulted in the emergence of the ancient Russian state.
 

The stamp depicts Rurik - image of a Russian hero, a young family and a soldier.In the background the picture of peasants working and mowing can be seen.

Ramgopal Maheshwari

India Post released a stamp on Ramgopal Maheshwari, a freedom fighter on 20th November 2012.

QR-code stamp - XXII Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi.

Russia Post released a stamp on 18th September 2012, which is a Quick Response Code stamp. It is a two-dimensional bar code, which provides information for quick recognition of her with the camera on your mobile phone. QR-code can encode any information, such as text, phone number, a link to your website or business card.

The stamp features the official logo of the XXII Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi and the matrix code (QR-code), which is encrypted link to the site www.sochi2014.com.It is possible from your mobile device to go to the official website of the Games in 2014 - to find out  the preparation for the Olympics, read the latest news, go to the page of the Games mascots and even get to the online store "Sochi 2014", where you can purchase philatelic products with the symbol of the first Russian winter Olympics.

 

The Scinde Horse

India Post released a stamp on 16th November 2012 to commemorate Scinde Horse Regiment for its service to the Nation.

Children's Day - 2012

India Post released a stamp on 14th November 2012 to commemorate Children's day. As usual the stamp is based on the drawings made by children in a stamp Design competetion organised by the Department of Posts.The theme of the competetion this year was 'Post Office 2050'.

This year's stamp is based on a painting made by 'Jai Surya P.'. The First Day Cover and Information Brochure is based on the paintings made by 'U.Bhavya' and 'Bhavya Mithra T.S' respectively.

T.S.Narayanaswamy

India Post released a stamp on T.S.Narayanaswamy, a well known Industrialist on 11th November 2012.

Fort Ross.

Russia Post released a stamp on 11th September 2012 on Fort Ross.

Fort Ross is a former Russian establishment on the west coast of North America in what is now Sonoma County, California, in the United States. It was the hub of the southernmost Russian settlements in North America between 1812 to 1842.The stamp shows a panorama of Fort Ross first half of XIX century.

Happy Deepavali

I WISH ALL MY FRIENDS, PHILATELISTS,WELL-WISHERS, READERS, BLOGGERS AND ONE AND ALL A VERY HAPPY DEEPAVALI

Prominent lawyers Russia

Russia Post released a set of 3 stamp on the Prominent lawyers Russia on 7th September 2012.

Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin was actively involved in the suppression of the revolt of Pugachev, was governor Olonets and Tambov provinces. Catherine II appointed Derzhavin his Secretary of State. Under Alexander I, when it was founded seven first Russian ministries, Gavrila Romanovich became the first Minister of Justice.

Anatoly Koni - lawyer, judge, statesman and public figure, a prominent forensic orator, privy councilor, member of the State Council of the Russian Empire.

Mikhail Speransky Interior Ministry headed the department, which prescribes to prepare drafts of state reforms. With the establishment of the State Council Speranski became Secretary of State, the most influential officials in Russia, second only to the emperor's person in the state.

India-Israel Joint Issue

A Joint issue of  India-Israel featuring stamps was issued by India Post of  Festival of Light of the respective countries, Deepavali and Hanukkah was issued by India Post on 5th November 2012. There was a mixed sheetlet of 20 stamps consisting  set of 2 stamp of the face value of Rs.5/- each, apart from the regular sheets.

Maxim Cards (Private) of Endemic Species of Indian Biodiversity.

Here's a set of 4 postcards and special private cover printed by Boben J.E on Endemic Species of Indian Biodiversity.

For further Details Contact : Boben.J.E 

Postal Week Celebrations in Mangalore

As part of Postal Day Celebrations, a one day Philatelic exhibition was held at Mangalore Head Post Office. The Senior Postmaster of Mangalore Head Post Office inaugurated the Exhibition. Members of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association, Baikady Srinivas Rao, Mansoor Bolar, M.Prabhakar Kamath, Jane D'souza and Harriet Lasrado exhibited their collections. The general public and school children enjoyed the exhibition which was open from 10 AM to 5PM.

Endemic Species of Indian Biodiversity Hotspots

India Post released a set of 4 stamp and a miniature sheet on Endemic Species of Indian Biodiversity Hotspots on 16th October 2012.

150th birth centenary of AE Arkhipov (1862-1930), painter.

Russia Post released a stamp on 7th September 2012  to commemorate150th birth centenary of Abram Efimovich Arkhipov.

The stamp shows a picture of the AE Arkhipova's painting "Away" (1915), and the portrait of the artist outside the stamp.

Philately Day

As part of the Postal week celebrations, India Post released a Souvenir Sheet on 12th October 2012 on Philately Day.

Philately is termed as collection and study of postage stamps. It is an extremely popular hobby and has millions of collectors worldwide. The first postage stamp, the Penny Black was issued by Britain in 1840 picturing young Queen Victoria. It was produced without perforations and consequently had to be cut from the sheet with scissors in order to be used. Postage stamp collecting began at the same time that stamps were first issued and by 1860 thousands of collectors and stamp dealers were appearing around the world as this new study and hobby spread across Europe, European colonies, the United States and other parts of the World. At present, it is estimated that about 25 million people enjoy this hobby in the United States; while worldwide the estimated numbers of stamp collectors is around 200 million. There are numerous philatelic clubs and societies who are promoting philately as a hobby. Over the years, postage stamp has assumed additional dimensions, it is a mode of commemorating, celebrating and promoting national heritage and events; it plays a significant role as an ambassador, a brand image of postal administration and a statement of sovereignty of a nation.

Department of Posts is issuing a Souvenir Sheet to commemorate philately, and mark the celebration of Philately Day by India Post. This Souvenir sheet depicts the evolution of Indian postal system from ‘Dak Harkara’ to ‘Air Mail’ and show-cases two iconic postage stamps issued in pre and post independence era. The first stamp ’The inverted Head Four Annas’ was issued in 1854. It was one of the world’s first multicoloured stamps. The second stamp depicted in the Souvenir Sheet is one among the three stamps of Jai Hind series issued after independence. This stamp was issued in 1947 and depicts the national emblem of India.

Postage stamps of India can be collected through 68 Philately Bureau’s and 1111 Philatelic Counters across the country. Stamps can also be collected by opening a Philatelic Deposit Account in any of these Bureaus.

AWACS

India Post released a stamp on AWACS ( Airborne Warning and Control System)  on 8th October 2012.

 The long cherished dream of the Indian Air Force (IAF) of having a radar system in the sky came into reality with the induction of the first Airborne Warning and Control System ( AWACS) on 28th May 2009. and thus India joined an elite group of nations with this system.

Maxi Card from Russia

Maxi card of  "The weathering pillars of the Manpupuner plateau" of Russia  received from a postcrosser in Finland.

Indo-Tibetian Border Police Force

India Post released a stamp on Indo-Tibetian Border Police force on 1st October 2012.

Hike in Speed Post Rates.

India Post has revised the Speed Post rates with effect from 1st October 2012.

For details and Tariff list visit the website of  India Post

Summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Russia Post released a stamp on 31st August 2012 to commemorate Summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Vladivostok. The stamp depicts the official logo of the APEC summit, and the bridge on the Russian island.

Motilal Nehru

India Post released a stamp of  Motilal Nehru on 25th September 2012 to celebrate his 150th Birthday. Motilal Nehru was a lawyer, an activist of the Indian National Movement and an important leader of the Indian National Congress, who also served as the Congress President twice. He is the father of Jawaharlal Nehru who became the first Prime Minister of Independent India.

 

Holy Trinity

Russia Post released a Souvenir Sheet on 30th August 2012 on Holy Trinity Church in the series "World cultural heritage of Russia. "

200 years of Russia's victory in the War of 1812

Russia Post released a Souvenir Sheet on 27th August 2012 to commemorate 200 years of Russia's victory in the War of 1812.

The stamp depicts the official emblem of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Russia's victory in the war of 1812, approved by the President of the Russian Federation. In the outer border the pictures of  - artillery, infantry and cavalry can be seen.