Indian Winners at Boston 2026

 

Heartiest Congratulations to all Winners ! 

Large Gold and Gold Medal Winners

Indian Stars of BOSTON 2026

1.Pratisad Neurgaonkar was awarded the prestigious Lewandowaski Literature Award 2026 for his book India Post Cards 1949 - 2025 at Boston today. Presented by United Postal Stationery Society with a cash Award of US$1000.

2. Mr Markand Dave was awarded prestigious George D. Kingdom Literature Award 2025 by the American Air Mail Society for the Best Aerophilatelic Book for my publication:“The Rocket Mails of India – Part 1”

Row1 : 1. Piyush Khaitan 2.Makrand Dave3. M. Lokeshwar Rao 4. Jeevan Jyoti 5.Sushil Mehra 6.Pratisad Neurogoankar 7. MS Santosh

Row2 : 1.Anil Reddy 2.Narendra Kr. Saboo 3. Dinesh Sharma 4. Mohana Chandran Nair 5.Sandeep Murjani 6.Daniel Monterio 7.Capt. Vijay Wadhwa

Row3 :  1. Dr KS Mohan 2.Savita Jhingan 3. Vijay Seth 4.N Sri Devi 5.Kumesh Kr Jain 6.Shashi Pal 7. Rajesh Jhunjhjhunwala

Rainbow Stamp News And Anantahpuri Stamp Bulletin were awarded Large Silver in Digital Literature category.

BOston 2026 : Award List of Indian Award Winners

New Special Cancellations and Cover

26 May 2026 25 Days to International Day of Yoga  : Panaji 

A special cancelation on the occasion of 25 days to the International Yoga Day, 2026 was released by Shri Deepak Bhowar,  Senior Postmaster,  Panaji,  Goa today morning at the Philatelic Bureau,  Panjim,  Goa

Special Cover : 25 May 2026 Boston 2026 : World Expo : Boston 

22 May 2026 : International Day for Biodiversity : Leh

On 22 May 2026, the Department of Posts participated in the celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, and the Ladakh Biodiversity Council at the DIHAR Auditorium, Leh.

To commemorate the occasion, the Department of Posts issued a picture postcard and a special cancellation.Shri Rajesh S, IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Member Secretary, Ladakh Biodiversity Council, attended the event as Chief Guest. Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President of MIMC Leh, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour.

Source : SIPA: MR Ramesh Kumar , Pravesh Kr Gupta EIPA : SS Rath ; Neelam Chandel

Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo

 

The 12th international philatelic exhibition  is being hels held May 23-30, 2026 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. 

Boston 2026 is underway with a total of 841 entries comprising of 649 exhibits and 192 literature entries. After the host country USA, India is the largest participant with 49 entries comprising 26 exhibits and 23 literature class entries. The 26 exhibits aggregate to 137 frames. This is a remarkable achievement.A big shout out to our commissioners, AMSI member Pratisad Neurgaonkar and Anil Reddy of SIPA for the outstanding effort in getting ASI clearance, shipping and logistics and mounting all the exhibits. A fantastic service to Indian Philately.

Pratisad Neurgaonkar on receiving the prestigious Lewandowaski Literature Award 2026 for his book India Post Cards 1949 - 2025 at Boston today. Presented by United Postal Stationery Society with a cash Award of US$1000.

Indian Exhibitors

- Piyush Khaitan

New Special Cover, postcards and Cancellations

 

24 May 206 : Boston 2026 World Expo : Boston

23 May 2026 : Boston 2026  World Expo : Boston

23 May 2026 : World Turtle Day : Bhubaneshwar

22 May 2026 : International Day For Biodiversity 2026

23 May, 2026 :World Turtle Day 2 Picture Post Cards & 2 Maxim cards released at the Philatelic Bureau, GPO Bhubaneswar

PSOI  released a set of nine picture postcards in collaboration with Bannerghatta Biological Park and under the aegis of India Post Karnataka Postal Circle to celebrate World Turtle Day at BBP.

Source : SIPA : EIPA : Pravesh Kr Gupta, Col Akhil Kr., Anup Kumar Raut

New Special Cover from Himachal Pradesh

 

21 May 2026 : Auckland House School, Shimla

A  special cover was released by H.P. Circle on the occasion of 160th year celebration of Auckland House School, Shimla on 21 May 2026.

- Smrati Rana & Neelam Chandel : Shimla

New Special Covers

 

Malwa Utsav 2026, Indore

Special Cover Released on Malwa Mohotsav 2026, Indore

“Khushbu Virasat Ki, Rang Sanskriti Ka”

A  Special Cover themed on the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Malwa was released by the Indore Postal Region, Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle during the grand celebration of Malwa Mohotsav 2026.

The dignitaries present on this special occasion were:

🔹 Shri Shankar Lalwani – MP, Lok Sabha Indore

🔹 Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav – Mayor, Indore

🔹 Shri Gaurav Shrivastava – PMG, Indore Postal Region

The Special Cover was beautifully designed by Mr Mahesh Ramchandani..

- Chrag Trivedi , Indore

Jammu & Kashmir cricket team’s monumental 2025-26 Ranji Trophy victory

Department of Posts, Jammu & Kashmir Circle released a Special Cover  on 11th May 2026 commemorating the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team’s monumental 2025-26 Ranji Trophy victory. Special Cover was released by *Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K UT.

- Neelam Chandel , Shimla