New Special Covers

International Women's Day 

International Women's Day is celebrated across the world every year on March 8. 

WSSB Employees Association commemorated this event by releasing a special cover on International Women's Day 2018

 U.R.Rao - Archiect of India's Science Programme

Prof Udupi Ramachandra Rao, born in the year Neutron was discovered, went on to become the nucleus of India's Space Programme. As one who strongly believed in 'Science for the Society', it is not at all surprising that early space missions focused on weather forecasting, telecommunication and prospecting the rich natural resources of India, As Chairman of ISRO as well as of Space Commission, Prof Rao indigenously built the necessary rockettechnology for all the space missions. This spirit continues to this day. 

In recognition of his monumental work, the Government of India awarded the prestigious 'Padma Bhushana' in 1976 and the 'Padma Vibhushana' in 2017. 

Sri Siddeshwara Sankramana Jatra Centenary

Sri Siddeshwara Samstha was founded in the year 1898 and this institution is serving the society through its religious, social, academic and cultural activities. The institution has set up one "Go Raksha Kendra" and "Prashanth Ashram" in Kaggod Village on 31.03.2014. The institution is celebrating Sri Siddeshwar Sankramana Jatra, annual fair of Sri Siddeshwara Temple on Makara Sankranti day every year. The Centenary year of Jatra Mahothsav is being celebrated in 2018. 

-Suresh.R , Bangalore

New Stamps on Flowers..

Date of Issue : 4 March 2016

Latvijas Pasts has released a new stamp featuring Water Lily in the  Flowers series on 4th March 2016. The design of the FDC is excellent. A nice  collecting item, for all stamp lovers.

Water lilies are considered by many to be the jewels of the pond. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they also serve an important purpose in the pond, mainly in aiding its ecosystem. Water lilies spread across the water‘s surface, filling it with color and vibrancy all the while keeping the pond and the creatures in it safe and healthy.

Water lily is one of the most magnificent aquatic plants. It can impress anyone with its beauty and diversity. Water lilies are large plants with big floating, long-stalked leaves that grow in water and wetlands. The flowers are large and solitary. Pollination occurs either by insects or by self-pollination.

Water Lily is the seventh stamp in the series Flowers, which was launched in 2010 by Latvijas Pasts. The first release in the series was Peony, which was followed by Rose, Lily, Iris, Tulip and Sunflower.

Symbolic bouquet of flowers for women…

Date of Issue : 8 March 2016

The postage stamp issue “Flowers’ Alphabet (II) CU DRAG (With Love)” is dedicated this year to March 8th, the International Women’s Day. 

In different regions of the globe the March 8th festivities range from a general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for their economic, political and social achievements. International Women’s Day has had various interpretations over the years. The version that is celebrated now has its origin in 1977 when the United Nations General Assembly invited all member states to proclaim March 8th as Women’s Rights and World Peace Day. 

On this occasion, Romfilatelia offered to all the ladies a symbolic bouquet of flowers. Each of the stamps of this issue depicts a head letter intertwined with a flower, the entire issue forming the words “CU DRAG” (With Love). 

The stamp with the face value of Lei 1.20 illustrates the letter C of Chrysanthemum (lat. Chrysanthemum hortorum).

 Chrysanthemums, also called autumn daisies, belong to the genus Chrysanthemum, featuring over 30 species of perennials belonging to the family Asteraceae, native to Asia and northeastern Europe. The flowers are solitary or grouped in multiple inflorescences. The flowers of the spontaneous species are yellow; even the name chrysanthemum is derived from the Latin words chrysos (gold) and anthemon (flower). The cultivated species have a multitude of shapes and colours ranging from white, yellow to various shades of red, green or purple. 

The stamp with the face value of Lei 1.40 illustrates the letter U of “Urechelnita”, the common houseleek (lat. Sempervivum tectorum). 

Its name does not betray the beauty and utility of the plant. In Europe, it grows in among the spontaneous flora but is also widely cultivated for its ornamental and curative nature. In Romania it’s found in rocky limestone areas, but it’s also cultivated and even preferred for growing on green roofs in some rural areas. Fleshy leaves grow from the stem, thick and very juicy, arranged in a rosette, with sharp peaks. They are used in various household remedies both internally and externally. 

The stamp with the face value of Lei 1.60 illustrates the letter D of Dahlia (lat. Dahlia variabilis). 

The Dahlia genus includes over 15 species of perennials and is native to Central and North America. Its cultivation in Europe began in the Royal Gardens of Madrid, the director of the gardens naming the plant in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, who brought the plant from America. The flowers are grouped in inflorescences of various colors. The plant is multiplied by tubers. 

The stamp with the face value of Lei 4.50 illustrates the letter R of “Ruscuta de primavara”, yellow pheasant’s eye (lat. Adonis vernalis). 

The species grows in Europe and Asia; in our country it can be found on steep hills, in pastures and sunny hayfields, from the plains to the mountains. The leaves are deeply divided, like those of dill. The flowers are golden yellow and shiny. It is considered a poisonous plant, but with curative properties for heart disease. 

The stamp with the face value of Lei 8 illustrates the letter A of Azalea (lat. Rhododendron japonicum). 

Azaleas are a group of shrubs that belong to the genus Rhododendron. Its name derives from the Greek words rhódon (rose) and déndron (tree). The plant is attractive both by size and composition of the flower, which can be simple or with multiple petals, and also by its vivid color tones and shades from dark red or purple to pink and white. The azalea is widespread in regions with mild winters and moderate summers except Africa and South America. 

The stamp with the face value of Lei 16 illustrates the letter G of Gladiola (lat. Gladiolus hybridus). 

The Gladiolus genus contains over 250 species spread throughout Asia, Europe and South Africa. Gladiolas are related to irises, both having an elongated shaft sharpen toward the peak, in the form of a sword. Even its name is derived from the Latin word for sword, gladius. Its flowers grow in the form of a blade, with a wide range of colors. 

Romfilatelia thanks The Romanian Academy Institute of Biology for the documentary support offered in the creation of this postage stamp issue. 

New Stamp from India - Women Empowerment

 Women Empowerment

Date of release : 2 September 2015

Minister of Communication & IT Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad released commemorative stamps  on “Women Empowerment” in New Delhi on Wednesday 2nd September 2015. 

Empowering women to participate fully in economic life across all sectors is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families and communities. United Nations Development Program (UNDP) focuses on gender equality and women’s empowerment not only in term of human rights, but also because they are a pathway to achieving the Millennium Development Goals and sustainable development. 

The principle of gender equality is enshrined in the Indian Constitution in its Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive principles. The Constitution not only grants equality to women but also empower the State to adopt measure of positive discrimination in favour of women. 

Within the framework of a democratic polity, our laws, development policies, plans and programmes, have aimed at women’s advancement in different spheres. The National Commission for Women was set up by an Act of Parliament in 1990 to safeguard the rights and legal entitlements of women. The 73rd and 74th Amendments (1993) to the Constitution of India have provided for reservation of seats in the local bodies of Panchayats and Municipalities for women, laying a strong foundation for their participation in decision making at the local levels. 

Even though the women’s movement and a wide-spread network of non- Government Organizations, which have strong grass-roots presence and deep insight into women’s concerns, have contributed towards inspiring initiatives for the empowerment of women, there still exist a wide gap between the goals enunciated in the Constitution, legislation, policies plans, programmes, and related mechanisms on the one hand and the situational reality of the status of women in India, on the other. 

A holistic approach to women’s health which includes both nutrition and health services requires to be pursued where attention needs to be given to the needs of women and the girl at all stages of the life. The reduction of infant mortality and maternal mortality, which are sensitive indicators of human development, continues to be a priority concern. 

The Department of posts organized a nation-wide competition inviting entries for the designs of commemorative postage stamps on the theme “Women Empowerment”. Based on selected entries, a set of four stamps and a miniature sheet on the theme was released by Hon’ble Minister of Communication & Information Technology Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad on 2nd September 2015

Courtesy - PIB

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Rose scented stamps from Isle of Man

 

Date of Issue : 25 April 2015

Rose scented stamps to mark 100 years of camaraderie and campaigning work in Isle of Man

Isle of Man Post in collaboration with the WI (Women’s Institute) Federation mark its centenary anniversary celebration with a rose scented set of six stamps, depicting a range of images of both the current Isle of Man chapter as well as some of the WIs most famous campaigns over the past 100 years, and a selection of Island members.

Each stamp is set on special rose scented paper with the pink rose embled which represents 100 years of contribution. The issue is scheduled to be released on the 25^th of April

The WI was established in 1915 in Llanfairpwll on Anglesey with the aim of revitalizing rural life and educating and inspiring women where ever their life leads them. Nowadays, the aims have widened but many WI members still join primarily to make new friends, learn and develop skills and make positive changes to their local – and in many cases national – community and the activities, members engage with have changed.

WI is the largest women’s voluntary membership organization in the UK and currently has over 212,000 members in 6,600 WIs across England, Wales and the Islands.

Every WI belongs to a Federation, of which there are 69 in total. The Isle of Man Federation was formed in 1950 and currently has 750 members in 30 WIs. Its members have always taken an active interest in island life and getting involved in a huge range of activities.

 

Stamps on Indian theme

Thailand Post issued  for Thai Heritage Conservation Day, a set of 8 stamps and a Souvenir sheet on 2nd April 2015 featuring Khon Masks related to Ramayana  .

- Leeza Padhi - Cuttack

New stamp from India

 

 

Indian Ocean and Rajendra Chola I

Date of Issue : 20 March 2015

The three day International Conference titled “India & the Indian Ocean: Renewing the Maritime Trade & Civilisational Linkages”, was inaugurated by Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs along with Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik and Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the chief patron of the conference and Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas on 20th March 2015 at Bhubaneshwar.

On the occasion an exhibition 'Indian Ocean - The Seafaring Legacy' was also organized that touched upon all the points of civilization linkages and marks the celebration of 1000 years of coronation of Rajendra Chola I. The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Ashok Chandra Panda, Hon’ble Minister, Tourism and Culture, Government of Odisha and Sri Arindam Mukherjee, Secretary, ISCS.

Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs and Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik jointly released the commemorative stamp on ‘Indian Ocean and Rajendra Chola I’ during the inauguration function on 20th March 2015 at Bhubaneshwar. The stamp is  of Rs 5 denomination  and depicts the ocean and a statue of the king who was extremely powerful and reigned most of South East Asia in the early 11th century. The stamp also commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the coronation of ancient Tamil King Rajendra Chola I.

The Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's oceanic divisions, covering approximately 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia on the north, on the west by Africa, on the east by Australia, and on the south by the Southern Ocean (or, depending on definition, by Antarctica). Although generally assumed to be named for India, early European writers referred to the "East Indian" Ocean, the East Indies being the name given by European travelers collectively to India, South East Asia and the Indonesian archipelago.

Rajendra Chola I (Rajendra Chola the Great) was the son of Rajaraja Chola I and considered one of the greatest rulers and military leaders of the Indian Tamil Chola Empire. He succeeded his father in 1014 CE as the Chola emperor. During his reign, he extended the influences of the already vast Chola Empire up to the banks of the river Ganges in north India and across the ocean. Rajendra’s territories extended, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and he successfully invaded the territories of Srivijaya in Malaysia, Southern Thailand and Indonesia in South East Asia with his fleet of ships. Inscriptions and historical sources assert that the Medieval Chola king Rajendra Chola I sent a naval expedition to Indochina, the Malay Peninsula and Indonesia in 1025 in order to subdue Srivijaya.

Courtesy – Indian Philately Digest

 

New Special Covers

Karnataka Postal Circle recently released following five ​special ​covers .

1.  Criticare 2015 ( KTK/32/2015)
2.  Gunasheela   ( KTK/31/2015)
3.  Women's Day  ( KTK/34/2015)

​4.Kodagina Gowaramma (KTK/27/2015)

5.Water Colour Painting (KTK/28/2015)​

Women's Day  - 8 March 2015

Criticare 2015  - 4 March 2015

Gunasheela – 18 February 2015

Kodagina Gowaramma – 14 February 2015

- Suresh Rao – Bangalore : email : suresh.hobbies@gmail.com

Kolpex-2015, District Level Philatelic Exhibition at Kolkata - 11th - 13th March 2015

Kolpex-2015, district level philatelic exhibition was held from 11th to 13th March 2015 at Nazrul Tirtha Kendra, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata. Exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Shri Debashish Sen, Principal Secretary of Department of Urban Development and Chairman of HIDCO.

A Special Cover on Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge) was released by Shri Sen in presence of Ms. Arundhaty Ghosh, Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Postal Circle, Shri Subrat Das, Postmaster General, Kolkata, Shri P. M. Lal, Postmaster General, South Bengal on 11th March 2015. (Special Cover approval no. WB/02/2015)

"Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge), a Grate structural Marvel, is one of the oldest cantilever bridges in the world with immense heritage value. The twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah are separated by the river Hooghly and share a common historical linkage known as the Rabindra Setu, well known as Howrah Bridge". The Howrah Bridge was re-christened as Rabindra Setu in 1965, in honour of the country's first Noble laureate "Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore".

On 13th March 2015 a Special Cover on Core Banking Solution was released (Special Cover approval no. WB/03/2015). During the exhibition Philatelic quiz and drawing competitions were also organized.

"The Core Banking Solution (CBS) is an integrated solution that automates all aspects of banking operations. CBS enables customer to operate his accounts and avail account related services from any post office on CBS platform, regardless of where he maintains his accounts. The customer is no more the customer of a post office. He becomes the Post Office Savings Banking (POSB) Customer". Thus CBS is a step towards enhancing customer convenience through "Anywhere and Anytime Banking".

Courtesy – Indian Philately Digest

Happy Women’s Day

 

Happy Women’s Day !!

Today is women’s Day. Greetings to all the women of the world on this very special Day !!

 

Club News

Philatelic exhibition on Woman's day

 

The  philatelic exhibition on woman's day was inaugurated yesterday at Rangoli metro station , Bangalore  by chief guest Sri Pradeep Singh Kharola,BMRCL, along with Ms. Veena Srinivas India post and team of young lady drivers of  Bangalore metro rail ! A set of 10-picture postcards  on legendary women were released by chief guest on the occasion .

- Dr Sumitra Arya - Bangalore

International Women’s Day

 

8 March – International Women’s Day

International Women's Day (IWD), also called International Working Women's Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social achievements.

In 2015, International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on 8 March, will highlight the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a historic roadmap signed by 189 governments 20 years ago that sets the agenda for realizing women’s rights. While there have been many achievements since then, many serious gaps remain.

This is the time to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality to mobilize all people to do their part. The Beijing Platform for Action focuses on 12 critical areas of concern, and envisions a world where each woman and girl can exercise her choices, such as participating in politics, getting an education, having an income, and living in societies free from violence and discrimination.

To this end, the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is the clarion call of UN Women’s Beijing+20 campaign “Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture it!” Join governments and activists across the world in commemorating the ground-breaking Conference of 1995. We celebrate the many achievements that have come since then and galvanize action to address the gaps that still remain in making gender equality a reality.

 

Unique stamp for International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2014, bpost released a  stamp. This very special stamp shows the face of a young lady, depicted in no less than 606 words.

When Belgian Post Group (bpost) released a stamp honoring International Women’s Day on March 8, 2014, it also earned itself a Guinness World Record.

 

The stamp depicts the face of a young lady and a background—formed out of 606 complete words.

The Guinness World Records entry (click HERE) says: “The most words on a postage stamp is 606 words in four languages taken from the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).”

The stamp is non denominated. The numeral “1” in a circle and the word “world” indicate that it pays the international rate for letters weighing up to 50 grams.

WOMEN RELATED STAMPS FROM INDIA POST

  - Compiled  by Dr Sumitra Arya

DATE 01.10.1952	NAME Mirabai	DETAIL a Hindu mystic poet and devotee of Krishna. She was one of the most significant Sants ("true" or "saints") of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Some 1,300 pads (poems) commonly known as bhajans (sacred songs) are attributed to her.
16.08.1957	Centenary of India`s 1st War of Independence-(1857-1957)	Rani Lakshmi Bai (1828-1858) an expert in warfare, fought against the British.
26.01.1962	Madam Bhikaiji Cama	(1861-1936)A Parsi, known as Mother of Indian Revolution, took an active role in Freedom Struggle. She unfurled Indian National Flag with Vande Mataram in Germany for the 1st time in a foreign soil.
15.08.1962	Ramabai Ranade	(1862-1924)Puna.Married Madhav Govind Ranade, a Social Reformer, who gave her Education. She worked for Women`s cause, founded Seva Sadan. She was a volunteer visitor to central prison, lunatic asylum of Yerawada & met Women prisoners.
01.10.1963	Dr(Mrs.)Annie Besant	(1847-1933)UK-Irish by birth English by manner & Indian by adoption, she came to India in 1893, worked for Education, Socialism, Trade Unionism, Rights off Working Women. Founded India Home Rule League-1916. Cover shows-Theosophical Building, Madras
10.12.1963	Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt	15th Anniversary of the Universal of Human Rights.
13.02.1964	Sarojini Naidu	(1879-1949)Hyderabad, AP.Known as Nightingale of India (as her lyrics had a quality of Bird song) a great Poet & good Orator.
22.02.1964	Kasturba Gandhi	(1869-1944)Porbander, Gujarat.She stood by her husband Mahatma Gandhi through out.
15.8.1965	Definitive Series	Tea plucking-Rural Female Workforce in Agriculture, Industries is 90% of total Female labor. In Farming around 60%, 1991 World Bank reports that Women accounted 94% of total employees in Dairy production in India.51% of total work in Forest based Small Scale Industries.Mahila Lijjat another example. Urban Female workforce-30% in Software.
27.10.1968	Sister Nivedita	(1867-1911)Ireland, inspired by Swami Vivekananda, came to India, adopted Indian custom, worked for women`s Education
6.11.1968	Marie Curie	(1867-1934)Poland, Great Scientist, discovered Radium & Radioactivity ,got Noble Prize twice
31.8.1970	Dr.Maria Montessori	(1870-1952)International Education Year-1970.Non-Violence towards the child is the basis & the path of Education as a help to life.
1.8.1974	Kamala Nehru	(1899-1936)Delhi. She married J.L.Nehru& was a moral support to him. Inspired by Gandhiji she took an active role in Freedom Struggle. Cover depicts Kamala Nehru Hospital inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on 28.2.1941.
16.2.1975	International Women`s Year	UN General assembly-Theme: Equality, Development & Peace
4.9.1975	Personalities-Ahilya Bai Holker	(1725-1795)Maharashtra-A good ruler & Administrator, developed Textile Industry in Maheshwar
6.8.1976	Subhadra Kumari Chauhan	(1904-1948)Allahabad, UP-an aggressive Hindi Poetess with patriotic fire of Joan of Arc & lyricism of Meera.Married Thakur Laxman Singh, joined vNon-Cooperation Movement. She was the 1st Woman Satyagrahi to be arrested.
3.9.1976	SNDT Women University, Bombay	Dr.Dhondo Keshav Karve started it in 1916, later funded & expanded in1920 by Sir Vithaldas Thackersey, in the memory of his mother, then the University came to be known as Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Indian Women's University.
21.2.1978	The Mother	(1878-1973)Paris-spiritually inclined, she worked with Sri Aurobindo in 1904 at Auroville, Pondicherry. Cover depicts the Symbol of the Mother
23.3.1978	Modern Indian Paintings	Amrita Sher Gill-(1913-1941)
18.3.1980	Welthy Housinger Fisher	(1879-1980)USA-melodious Opera Singer, came to India met Gandhi & Tagore, started Adult Education in Rural India & built Saksharata Niketan.
27.6.1980	Helen Keller	(1880-1968)USA,was deaf,blind,mute,wrote autobiography-The Story of my life,contributed immensely to the society through her lectures, books
27.8.1980	Mother Teresa	(1910-)Yugoslavia. Came to India in 1929 as a Teacher, founded Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta in 1950, and dedicated her life to serve Leprosy patients, orphans, elderly & handicapped with Love. She was the 1st Indian Woman to get Noble Peace Prize.
23.11.1980	6th Definitive Series	Rubber Tapping
25.1.1982	6th Definitive Series	Dairy/Farming
9.5.1982	Durgabai Deshmukh	(1909-1981)Kakinada, AP.Known as Mother of Social Work, she founded Andhra Mahila Sabha in Madras in 1937, which runs Hospitals, Colleges& Schools. Cover depicts Literacy House Auditorium, Hyderabad.
9.8.1983	Meera Behn (Madeleine Slade)	(1892-1982)England. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, she dedicated her life to India`s Freedom Struggle. Cover shows Gowali Tank maidan, Bombay -9.8.1942.
19.11.1984	Indira Gandhi	(1917-1984)Allahabad. She joined Freedom Struggle at an early age, became PM in 1966 & 1980. Let us not shed Blood, let us shed Hatred.
31.1.1985	Indira Gandhi	Crusader for World Peace
22.7.1985	Nellie Sen Gupta	(1886-1973)England-married jatindra Mohan Sen Gupta in 1909 came to Chittagong joined Freedom Struggle & died in Calcutta.
31.10.1985	Indira Gandhi	(1917-1984) In the Service of the Nation.
19.11.1985	Indira Gandhi. Priyadarshini	(1917-1984)Cover depicts Indira Gandhi with folk singers from Rajasthan
1.5.1987	Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee	(1896-1892)Bengal-widely travelled & led a Spiritual life
27.12.1987	Rukmini Devi	(1904-1986)TN-influenced by Theosophical Society & Russian Ballerina-Anna Pavlova she learnt Bharatanatyam & established Kalakshetra in 1936, had multifaceted contributions earned many awards.
20.3.1988	Rani Avanti Bai	Ramgarh, MP, fought the British in 1857 & became a martyr in 1858.
9.5.1988	First War of Independence	-Rani Lakshmi Bai(1828-1858)an expert warrior -Begum Hazrat Mahal-wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Lucknow,fought the British & died in Nepal-1879
24.6.1988	Rani Durgavati	A warrior from Chandela dynasty, propagated development ,Education, fought Mughals & became a martyr in Jabalpur
13.4.1989	Rajkumari Amrit Kaur	(1889-1964)Kapurthala.1st Woman to hold Cabinet post of Minister of Health from 1947 to 1957.She was the founder member of All India Women`s Conference. She launched AIIMS, New Delhi. She also encouraged Sports.
26.10.1989	Pandita Ramabai	(1858-1920)-Maharashtra-Sanskrit Scholar, knew 7 languages, rebelled caste system, worked for Women`s Education, built Sharada Sadan in 1889(seen in FDC)
5.9.1990	Care for The Girl Child	International Women`s Year & Women`s Decade (1976-1985) sensitizing the World for Gender Non-Discrimination, Equality & Women`s contribution to Progress.
16.9.1991	Mahadevi Verma	(1907-1987)Farrukhabad, UP-contributed to Hindi Literature, one of the founders off women`s Education in UP& voiced her concerns for Women.
29.10.1991	Kamladevi Chattopadhyaya	(1903-1988)Mangalore, Karnataka.A Social Reformer, Great Freedom Fighter, worked for upliftment of Women & Cooperative Movement & established Crafts Council.
13.11.1992	Sisters of Jesus & Mary-150yrs	(1842-1992)France-Claudine Thevenet-CJM
30.12.1993	Nargis Dutt (Fatima Rashid)	(1929-1981) known as Lady in White & for her film Mother India, was an actress par excellence. She reached Army Jawans through Ajanta Touring Troupe. She started a Spastic Society in 1972.A Cancer Hospital has been built in her name.
9.4.1994	Rani Rashmoni	(1793-1861)West Bengal-fought the British & did lot of philanthropic activities.
10.5.1994	India`s Struggle for Freedom	Begum Hazrat Mahal- wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Lucknow,fought the British & died in Nepal-1879
22.2.1996	Kasturba Trust	(1869-1944)Tribute to Ba.
19.7.1996	Sister Alphonsa	(1910-1946)Kerala-1st Woman Saint from India.
25.8.1996	Ahilyabai Holkar	(1725-1795)Maharashtra-ruled her state, developed Textile Industry at Maheswar, built Temples/Ghats.
12.9.1996	Rani Gaidinliu	(1915-1993)Manipur-inspired by Gandhiji ,a Freedom fighter, Political Leader, Social Reformer & the the only Woman Freedom Fighter to spend 15yrs in British Jails & was awarded Tamrapatra & Padmabhushan
6.8.1997	Thirumathi Rukmini Lakshmipathi	(1892-1951)Madurai,TN. A freedom fighter worked for women`s cause & Education
15.10.1997	Rural Indian Women	Indepex-97
10.3.1998	Savitribai Phule	(1831-1897)Maharastra.Fought for women`s Rights, Education, Widow Remarriage, removal of Untouchability
16.7.1998	Aruna Asaf Ali	(1909-1996)Haryana. A Great Freedom Fighter.
5.10.1998	Indian Women in Aviation
19.3.1999	Indraprastha College for Women	(1924-1999)Platinum Jubilee. Motto-Truth, Love, Knowledge, Service.
7.5.1999	Bethune Collegiate School, Calcutta	(1849-1999)1st recognized Government Institution for the Education of Girls in Bengal, founded by John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune in 1849-made Asoka tree as a symbol of Female Education in India.1st Lady Doctor of Bengal Kadambini Ganguly, 1st Lady Graduate Chandramukhi Bose are from this college.
7.7.1999	Jijabai	(1598-1674)Maharastra.Mother of Shivaji, symbol of Motherhood& inspired Shivaji to fight his rivals. Cover depicts Samadhisthan of Jijabai
29.9.1999	Arati Gupta Saha	(1940-1994)West Bengal-1st Woman in Asia to swim The English Channel in 1959 covering 42miles in 16hrs 20minutes.A Pioneer in Aquatics, she started swimming at the age of 4years.
12.8.2000	Dr.Ida Sophia Scudder	(1870-1960) Founder of Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore-(1900-2000)
15.8.2000	Great Leaders: Social & Political	Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit-(1900-1990) younger sister of Nehru, 1st Woman President of UN General assembly (1953-54) took active role in freedom struggle. Cover portrays Women Empowerment.
22.7.2001	Jhalkari Bai	Fought the British in 1857,she is alive in the folklore of Bundelkhand(Jhansi)
19.9.2001	Rani Avanti Bai	Queen of Ramgarh, fought against British in 1857& became a martyr on 20.3.1858.
7.11.2001	Marie Curie	(1867-1934) discovered Radium & Radio activity, used for Cancer Treatment.
20.12.2001	Vijaya Raje Scindia	(1919-2001) worked for social/political causes/ upliftment of Women, weaker sections & for Education.
12.9.2002	Chandraprabha Saikiani	(1901-1972)Assam-Personalities-Social Reformers. Fought for Women`s cause & their Education. Known for her Poetry & Novels.
12.10.2002	Kanika Bandopadhyay	(1924-2000)West Bengal-Exponent of Rabindra Sangeet & Classical Music learnt under Rabindranath Tagore at Shyamala, Shantiniketan .A great Singer, Teacher, Writer, and Social-Worker & Artist she worked for AIR.
15.11.2002	Handicrafts of India
17.12.2002	Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar	Matangini Hazra. (1869-1982)West Bengal. A great Freedom Fighter & became a Martyr. Cover depicts `Biplabi’ official News Letter of 26.1.1943 announcing the beginning of Administrative role of Jatiya.
30.5.2003	Mukta Bai	(1279-1299)Maharastra.Poet Saint, conveyed spiritual message to common people through universal love. Abhang was her meter.
29.12.2003	Allah Jilai Bai	(1902-)Bikaner, Rajasthan-born in a family of Musicians, she sang in the court of Maharaja Ganga Singh .At 8yrs of age,learnt Dadra, Thumri & Dance under Ustad Husain Baksh.
20.9.2004	Subhadra Kumari Chauhan	(1904-1948)UP.Agreesive, Hindi Poetess with with Patriotic fire.
8.10.2004	Ashoka Chakra Winners	Neerja Bhanot (1963-1986) Chandigarh-awarded Asoka Chakra for Bravery-She fought hijackers & laid down her life. She is the only Indian to have conferred with heroism Award of The Flight Safety Foundation.
2.10.2005	Dr.T.S.Soundram	(1904-1984)-joined Quit India Movement & setting up Gandhigram, she built Sowbhagya Illam & Sevikashrams in villages. A Pioneer of Women`s early campaigners for liberating Women from Illiteracy, Social Injustice & Inequality.
24.11.2005	Newborn Health in India
18.12.2005	M.S.Subbulakshmi	(1916-2004)Madurai, Tamil Nadu-her guru was her mother Mrs.Shanmukhavadivu, an eminent Veena Artist. She started singing at the age of 13yrs, learnt Carnatic Vocal & performed in AIR. She was the Cultural Ambassador of India. Nehru named her as Queen of Songs.
8.7.2006	Indraprastha Girl`s School	1904-1st Girls School in Delhi inspired by Dr Annie Besant
8.3.2007	Women`s Day	International Women`s Day is celebrated globally for the glory of Women`s Economic, Political &Social achievement. Right to Equality & Non-discrimination are justifiable fundamental rights under Indian Constitution. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (October 2005) is the 1st of its kind.
30.3.2007	Mehboob Khan	Made women oriented epic films like Mother India, remake of film Aurat & a tribute to Indian Womanhood
18.3.2008	Madhubala (Mumtaz Begum Jehan Dehlavi)	(1933-1969)-known as Venus of Indian Cinema, had a mass magnetic appeal. She started acting at 9yrs of age, noted by Devika Rani Roerich & named her Madhubala. She married Kishore Kumar in 1960.
20.11.2008	Joachim & Violet Alva	(1908-1969)Ahmedabad-1st woman Lawyer to appear in front of Bombay High court to defend her husband, ,Journalist, Freedom Fighter
1.12.2008	Indira Gandhi : Builders of Modern India	10th Definitive Series.
31.12.2008	Thillaiyadi Valliyammai	(1898-1914)Johannesburg, inspired by Gandhiji she active role in the Freedom Struggle
31.12.2008	Rani Velu Nachchiyar	(1750-1796)TN-knew 6 languages, well versed in literature & Warfare, fought British withvalour.
5.2.2009	National Girl Child Day	On 24th January
1.3.2009	Mother Teresa	Builders of Modern India-10th Definitive.
11.10.2009	Dr.Dineshnandini Dalmia	(1928-2006)Udaipur, Rajasthan-Firebrand Author & Poet, 1st Indian Woman to write confessional Poetry & 1st Woman Post-Graduate of Rajasthan. She rebelled Purdah System & fought Gender bias.
29.10.2009	Jeanne Jugan	(1792-1952)France-(Sister Mary of the Cross) Little Sisters of the Poor-Religious order was founded in 1839.They have 13 homes for aged for free.
29.10.2010	Kranti Trivedi	(1930-2009)Raipur,Chhattisgarh,wrote in Hindi on Women issues, wrote books & manuscripts
3.12.2010	-Thanjavuru Balasaraswathi -Veenai Dhanammal	-TB-(1918-1984) was born in a family of Musicians. Awarded Sangeet Natak academy, Padma Bhushan & Sangeet Kalanidhi. -VD-(1867-1938)Chennai-born in a family of Musicians & Dancers,learnt Veena & Vocal,Padas,Jhavalis were her forte, career spanned over 60yrs
2.2.2011	Mary Ward	(1585-1645)Roman Catholic Nun from Yorkshire. worked for Women`s Education, came to India in 1842-Loreto Institutions
13.2.2011	Legendary Heroines of India	-Kanan Devi-Actress & Singer(Bengali Style) wrote autobiography Sabare ami nomi(1973) -Meena Kumari-born in Bombay, married Kamal Amrohi wrote Urdu poetry under pen name-Naaz, some of it was compiled by Gulzar. -Nutan- -Leela Naidu-born in Bombay, Femina Ms India-1954, featured in Vogue as top 10 most beautiful women in world. -Savitri-Tamil,Telugu Actress & Director, born in Guntur,AP,learnt Music & Dance ,married Gemini Ganesan -Devika Rani-Grand niece of Tagore, studied Arts at Royal Academy of Music, London ,held a degree in Architecture, married Himansu Rai in 1929.after death of Rai in 1940,she married Russian Painter Svetoslav Roerich.
23.3.2011	Subhadra Joshi	(1919-2003)Sialkot, Pakistan-Active during freedom struggle, inspired by Gandhiji, was a Parliamentarian for 4 terms, pioneered various schemes for poor & women upliftment, Delhi Mahila Samaj Trust to help destitute. Herr stress was on Communal Harmony & National Integration.
30.4.2011	Umrao Kunwarji-Archana	(1922-2009)Rajasthan. Propagated Jainism. Wrote books, built Hospitals, Library & Welfare centers
30.9.2011	The Trained Nurses Association of India	(1908-2011)Hundred years of caring.
12.4.2012	Isabella Thoburn College,Lucknow- 125 years.	Founded by Ms.Isabella Thoburn,American Missionary to serve women in India, in 1870.it inculcates 10 charecteristics-Health,Honesty, Dependability, Scholarliness, Broadmindedness, courtesy,Poise,Loyalty,Spirituality,& Service.
3.9.2014	-D. Krishnaswamy Pattammal -Gangubai Hangal	-DKP (1919-2009) TN-started learning Music at the age of 4 & was the 1st Brahmin Woman to sing on stage. She entered the male domain by singing Ragam-Talam-Pallavi.She is the 1st Carnatic Singer & the only one to have given concerts for 75 yrs.She was awarded Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship, Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan. -GH(1913-2009)Dharwad,Karnataka-She was initiated into Music by her mother Ambabai an eminent Carnatic Singer &sang welcome song at age of 11yrs in the Congress Session in front of Gandhi,Nehru,Sarojini Naidu & Abul Kalam Azad.She was awardedTansen Award,Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan.

Geeta Dutt
(1930-1972)
Prominent singer in India, born in Faridpur before the Partition of India. She found particular prominence as a playback singer in Hindi cinema. She also sang many modern Bengali songs..

03.05.2013

Ruby Myers (Sulochana)
(1907-1983)
An Indian silent film star of Jewish ancestry, hailing from the community of Baghdadi Jews

03.05.2013

Durga Khote
(1905-1991)
An Indian actress, starting as one of the foremost leading ladies of her times, she remained active in Hindi and Marathi cinema, as well as theatre, for over 50 years, starring in around 200 films and numerous theatre productions.

03.05.2013

Bhanumathi
(Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna)
(1925-2005)
A multilingual Indian film actress, director, music director, singer, producer, book writer and songs writer. Most of her works are in Telugu and Tamil languages.

03.05.2013

Suraiya
(Suraiya Jamaal Sheikh) (1929-2004)
A singer and actress in Indian films in the 40s and 50s.

03.05.2013

Smita Patil
(1955-1986)
An Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Regarded among the finest stage and film actresses of her times, Patil appeared in over 80 Hindi and Marathi films in a career that spanned just over a decade.

03.05.2013

Gangubai Hangal (1913-2009)
She was initiated into Music by her mother Ambabai an eminent Carnatic Singer &sang welcome song at age of 11yrs in the Congress Session in front of Gandhi, Nehru,Sarojini Naidu & Abdul Kalam Azad. She was awarded Tansen Award,Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan.

03.09.2014

D. Krishnaswamy Pattammal (1919-2009)
Started learning Music at the age of 4 & was the 1st Brahmin Woman to sing on stage. She entered the male domain by singing Ragam-Talam-Pallavi. She was the 1st Carnatic Singer & the only one to have given concerts for 75 yrs. She was awarded Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship, Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan.

03.09.2014

Kasturba
100 Years of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba's Return from South Africa to India

08.01.2015

Save Girl Child, Educate Girl Child
A Government of India scheme that aims to generate awareness and improving the efficiency of welfare services meant for women

22.01.2015

 

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