26 December 2022

Book Review

 

Book Review


Himalayan Birds on Stamps

By M.Lokeswara Rao IFS (Retd.)




Himalayan Birds on Stamps by M. Lokeswara Rao IFS (Retd.) Pages : 150 Size : A4 Type: Paper Back : Published By :The Write Order Publications : Price : Rs 1599 : Available with the author : email : madirajul@gmail.com WhatsApp : 9436215175 It is also available on Amazon

‘Himalayan Birds on Stamps’ by eminent philatelist and retired IFS officer Shri M. Lokeswara Rao is a very informative book on the stamps issued on the birds of Himalayas. The Himalayan Range is the highest Himalayan Range in the world and it is a confluence of the Trans-Himalayan Zone, Himalayan Zone, and Northeast Zone.These zones have Tropical, Temperate, and Tundra Types of Climate which makes them rich in their biodiversity of Flora and fauna. There are found a number of variety of birds in its vast area. Climate change is a major threat to birds. Its impact is seen in the shifting distribution of some sensitive species. The Himalayan countries are a group of countries that straddle the Himalayas. Himalayan countries (India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan) have issued stamps on Himalayan Birds focussing on their protection and conservation.  




Climate change is a major threat as far as birds are concerned. The impact is visible in the shifting distribution of sensitive species. The avian population is an important indicator of the ecological balance. The impacts of climate change in the Himalayas are real. Increasing temperatures, melting glaciers, erratic and unpredictable weather conditions, and changing rainfall patterns, are impacting the habitat of birds in the Himalayan region. The book ‘ Himalayan Birds on stamps” focuses on how different philatelic materials issued by Himalayan countries can narrate the story of different species of Himalayan Birds. The author has used  Different available philatelic materials like stamps, stamp blocks, FDC, Miniature Sheets, Maxim Cards, Postcards, etc.to explain different species of the birds. The book also explains their conservation status and conservation efforts.




The book gives clear images of about 500 philatelic items. Separate chapters for Himalayan Birds of India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan. The book also gives the list of stamps, postcards, and other philatelic items issued on birds by respective countries. as well as the conservation status and scientific names of the birds.





The paper quality and printing of the book is very good. The color images used in the books are very sharp and clear which attract the reader at first sight. It is a must-book for Thematic Collectors, those collecting stamps on Birds, nature lovers, environmentalists, Bird watchers, Foresters as well as students of all age groups. The philatelic libraries must have this book for the reference of Thematic Collectors. I recommend this informative book for every Thematic Collector and stamp lover.


Shri M. Lokeswara Rao is a retired officer of the 1983 batch of the Indian Forest Service and a renowned philatelist of Bangalore. He has won several awards at International Philatelic Exhibitions. Shri Rao, the former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force (PCCF & HoFF), Nagaland, has released his third philatelic book titled, ‘Himalayan Birds on Stamps.’ His other books ‘Biodiversity of World on Stamps and ‘Buddhism on Stamps’ were published last year and won appreciation from philatelists all over the world. He has held different positions in the Government of India, Worked as Advisor Green Highways, National Highways Authority India, Ministry of Surface Transport, and Govt. of India and as Director (Protect Our species), and Earth Day Network. His articles are published regularly in National & International newspapers/Journals and magazines. He may be contacted at email : madirajul@gmail.com Mob.09436215175

 



25 December 2022

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Gingerbread is most often made at Christmas. The world's largest "gingerbread town" is built every December in the Norwegian city of Bergen. And in 2016, Holmestrand proudly presented the world’s longest gingerbread train in connection with the official opening of its new railway station inside the mountain. 

In December 2021, Norway Post and the TV 2 breakfast show “God Morgen Norge” jointly launched a contest on Facebook and Instagram asking people to send in photos of their own gingerbread creations. The four winning entries would be the motifs for the 2022 Christmas stamps. The entries included gingerbread houses, gingerbread men and other shapes, and decorations. Two winners were selected by an expert panel of judges consisting of Wenche Andersen from “God Morgen Norge”, stamp designer Camilla Kvien Jensen and Stamp Director Halvor Fasting. The other two winners were voted by “God Morgen Norge” viewers.


19 December 2022

IBRA World Stamp Exhibition Update

  



DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION OF PHILATELIC LITERATURE FOR IBRA 2023 EXTENDED UNTIL THE END OF 2022!

114 literature registrations are currently available for the upcoming World Exhibition IBRA 2023. This means that the minimum number estimated and requested months ago has been reached. It was decided to extend the deadline for applications for the literature competition class until 31 December 2022. This is possible without any problems, as the literature and reading section of IBRA had been generously planned from the outset. A good and informative overview of this can be found on the website https://ibra2023.de/programm/literaturbereich .

Monographs, journals, catalogs, but also digital exhibits such as internet pages, and much more can be exhibited. The regulations can be read at https://ibra2023.de/ausstellung/ausstellungsreglement . IBRA 2023 also shows itself to be innovative and collector-oriented in this respect: only a fee of 50 euros is payable per exhibit and only one copy of each printed exhibit is to be submitted. This means that the event now also offers other interested authors and publishers the opportunity to submit works that are currently in the pipeline.

Those who are interested may forward a set of 2 forms to National Commissioner for India : 




Mr. Madhukar Jhingan, by email to mj@stampsofindia.com or by WhatsApp to 9811160965 ASAP.



AMRITPEX 2023 Update

 



NEW CLASS ADDED AT AMRITPEX 2023


Last date for receipt of applications for AKAM Competitive Class 20 December 2022

Visit : https://amritpex2023.in/exhibitors/


Class 16: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) is a newly added competitive class. The exhibits may cover all or any one or more themes of the AKAM – i.e., a) Freedom Struggle, b) Ideas@75, c) Resolve@75, d) Actions@75, and e) Achievements@75. Exhibits may be of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 frames (Maximum). No prequalification is required, and new exhibits are welcome. For more details, please visit https://amritpex2023.in/exhibitors/


Guidelines on AKAM Competitive Class


Class 16: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) – Newly Added Competitive Class.

The participants can submit exhibits under AKAM competitive Class, as per details below: -

• The exhibits under this class will be judged by the Special Regulations for AKAM Class.

• All exhibitors under AKAM Class will get a Certificate of Participation and a Special Memento.

• In each AKAM theme 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize will also be given for Youth and Senior Classes.

• Award System for the AKAM class will be different from the regular Competition Classes.

• The exhibits may cover all or any one or more themes of the AKAM – i.e.,

a) Freedom Struggle,

b) Ideas@75,

c) Resolve@75,

d) Actions@75, and

e) Achievements@75

• Exhibits may be of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 frames (Maximum).

• No prequalification is required, and new exhibits are welcome.

• The exhibits in this Class will not be counted for the permitted number of the exhibits under Rule 3.10

• The Participants need to download the application form for AKAM Class available on AMRITPEX-2023 website (amritpex2023.in) under Register – Exhibitors and the duly filled form along with requisite enclosures will need to be sent on email id info@amritpex2023.in mentioning the Subject (Application form for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Class) for consideration of their application in AMRITPEX-2023.


• Entry Fee: The participation fee is as under: –


a) Exhibitors (10 up to 21 years) is Rs.200/- per frame.


b) Exhibitors (21 years and above) is Rs.700/- per frame.


Payment to be made as per Rule 12.3 of AMRITPEX-2023 Prospectus.



16 December 2022

14 December 2022

New Philatelic Book released...

 


Himalayan Birds on Stamps




A new philatelic book 'Himalayan Birds on stamps" by the eminent philatelist of Bangalore Shri M. Lokeswara Rao was released by CPMG of Karnataka Circle, Shri Rajendra Kumar on 9th December in Bangalore. The book “Himalayan Birds on Stamps” focuses on different philatelic materials issued by Himalayan countries India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan, and narrates the story of different species of Himalayan Birds. 

Shri M. Lokeswara Rao is a retired IFS officer and a renowned philatelist of Bangalore. He has won several awards at International Philatelic Exhibitions. Shri Rao, the former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force (PCCF & HoFF), Nagaland,  has released his third philatelic book titled, ‘Himalayan Birds on Stamps.’ His other books  ‘Biodiversity of World on Stamps and ‘Buddhism on Stamps’ were published last year and won appreciation from philatelists all over the world. He may be contacted at email : madirajul@gmail.com Mob.09436215175









13 December 2022

Club News

 


AMRITPEX 2023 : National Philatelic Exhibition

11-15 February 2023, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi









NEW CLASS ADDED AT AMRITPEX 2023

Class 16: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) is a newly added competitive class. The exhibits may cover all or any one or more themes of the AKAM – i.e., 
a) Freedom Struggle, 

b) Ideas@75, 

c) Resolve@75, 

d) Actions@75, and 

e) Achievements@75. 

Exhibits may be of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 frames (Maximum). No prequalification is required, and new exhibits are welcome. 

For more details, please visit https://amritpex2023.in/exhibitors/
















News from PCI

Nominations for PCI Awards

PCI is inviting Nomination by self or others or by Institutional members for PCI Awards 2023 to be presented during  AMRITPEX  2023, in different categories as per PCI Awards rules published on the PCI website, www.philateliccongressofindia.com 
By 25th December 2022.
Nomination to be sent at : bagri@iname.com



New Membership Card for Life Members of PCI

The New Membership Card for Life Members of PCI are to be issued / distributed, during AMRITPEX 2023.
Members are requested to furnish their details with Recent Photographs  in the following format and specifications to : Mr. Pratisad Neurgoankar, Jt. Treasurer - PCI, on his email - pratisadn@gmail.com -------‐-----------------------
By 25th December 2022, Failing which cards will be made, with the information available with us.

i) Passport size Photograph in 300 dpi with clear background.

ii) Particulars -

PCI Life Membership No.
Name
Address
City
Pin code -
Mobile No.
Email - -------‐-----------------------



02 December 2022

Club News

 


Rainbow Stamp News December 2022




Dear Reader,

I am pleased to release the December 2022 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. It is 180th issue and with this issue Rainbow completes 15 years of successful publication without any break. Many Thanks to all its Readers and Contributors. This issue is available at the following link :

http://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.com/2022/12/rainbow-december-2022.html



22 November 2022

NZ 2023 : 38th Asian International Stamp Exhibition

 

NZ 2023

FIAP International Stamp Exhibition

4-7 May 2023 Auckland





LAST DATE EXTENDED FOR NZ 2023 

NZ 2023 The 38th Asian International Stamp Exhibition is being held under the patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP) from May 4 to 7, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. Participation is open in all Classes - FIAP Championship, Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematic, Maximaphily, Revenues, Modern Philately, Open Philately, Picture Postcards, One Frame, and Youth.

The rules of the exhibition (IREX) are available at :  https://nz2023.nz/exhibitors/regulations-irex/   

The Exhibit Application forms are available for download at https://nz2023.nz/exhibitors/forms/ The duly filled Forms along with a copy of the first page of the exhibit should be submitted to :


The National Commissioner for India, Madhukar Jhingan, mj@stampsofindia.com by December 12, 2022.


ARTICLE 6: APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
6.1The Regulations governing the conditions of the application and acceptance are stated in Articles 10, 11 and 12 of the GREX.
6.2Exhibitors may obtain their Exhibit Application Form from their country’s Commissioner or from the NZ2023 website https://nz2023.nz.  A separate Exhibit Application Form must be used for each exhibit.
6.3When submitting the Exhibit Application Form, the exhibitor shall attach a copy of the introductory page (in English).  A brief synopsis may also be sent if the exhibitor wishes; it will be made available to the jury.
6.4Completed Exhibit Application Forms should be sent through the respective Commissioner to reach the Organising Committee by 19 December 2022.
6.5Notification of acceptance from the Organising Committee, together with the number of frames allocated to exhibitors, will be sent to Commissioners by 16 January 2023.
6.6Exhibitors cannot withdraw their applications without valid reasons once their participation has been accepted by the Organising Committee.
6.7The Commissioners will collect all the frame fees from their exhibitors and remit the full amount to the Organising Committee of NZ2023 by 14 March 2023 at the latest. All bank fees are to be borne by the payer/sender. 

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21 November 2022

New Special Covers

 


GUJPEX- 2022, Ahmedabad

14th State Level Philatelic Exhibition

13-15 November 2022













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Vermeil Medal for Vado Phil, Baroda Philatelic Society 



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