1977,Tarun Ram Phookun (politician) - Birth Centenary 25 NP India

1977, Tarun Ram Phookun (politician) - Birth Centenary 25 NP India 

Tarun Ram Phookun (politician) - Birth Centenary 25 NP India 1977

Text                                  : Tarun Ram Phookun (1877-1939) 25 NP India 1977

Condition                         : Ø = used/cancelled

Stamp Issue Date	:	22/01/1977
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.25
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0839
Postal Stamp Name	:	TARUN RAM PHOOKUN

Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 X 2.90 cms
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.5 x 2.54 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Vertical
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Suede Gray

Michel number:	706

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THIS ISSUE HONOURS TARUN RAM PHOOKUL (1877-1939), LAWYER, POPULAR POLITICAL LEADER AND SOCIAL WORKER OF ASSAM.THE STAMP FEATURES HIS PORTRAIT.

Stamp Information	:	Tarun Ran Phookun, popularly known as 'Deshabhakta', was born in Guwahati in Kamrup District of Assam on January 22, 1877. He was educated in Cotton Collegiate School, Guwahati and Presidency College, Calcutta. Later, he was called to the Bar from Inner Temple in London. He distinguished himself as a lawyer ans also served as Lecturer in Earle Law College in Guwahati. Phookun was a prominent member of the Assam Association which was the only political organisation in Assam til 1920. He played a notable part in forming the Assam Branch of the Indian National Congress in 1921 and as elected its first President. When the Non-cooperation Movement was started, Phookun took a leading part in it and he toured various parts of Assam carrying the message of Mahatma Gandhi. He was sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment in 1921 in connection with the Non-cooperation Movement. After release he joined the Swaraj Party. He was twice elected to the Central Legislative Assembly. In 1926 he became the Chairman of the Reception Committee of the Pandu Session of the Indian National Congress. Phookun was also a popular figure in the civic life of Assam. As Chairman of thee Municipal Board and Local Board of Guwahati he undertook several programmes for the uplift of the under-privileged sections of society. While Chairman of the Guwahati Municipal Board he established a Leper Asylum in Guwahati. He was a forceful orator and also an eminent writer. He served as a President of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, a premier literary organisation in Assam at its Goalpara Session in 1927 and as President of the Assam Chhatra Sammelan in 1928. Tarun Ram Phookun breathed his last on July 28, 1939. The Posts and Telegraphs Department feels privileged to bring out a commemorative stamp in honour of this great son of India on the occasion of his birth centenary.

1978, 17 NOV, National Small Industries Fair India 25 NP MNH

1978,  National Small Industries Fair India  

1978, 17 NOV, National Small Industries Fair India 25 NP MN H

           Text:                                  : INDIA National Small Industries Fair 25 NP 1978
           Condition                           : MN H

Stamp Issue Date	:	17/11/1978
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.25
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0901
Postal Stamp Name	:	MACHINE OPERATOR

Philatelic Stamp Description	:	The stamp depicts a view of small scale industry.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.34 X 2.88 cms
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	2.987 x 2. cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	42
Stamp Perforations	:	14 x 13,1/
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Horizontal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Olive Green

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THE NATIONAL SMALL INDUSTRIES FAIR WAS HELD IN NEW DELHI FROM 17TH TO 30TH NOVEMBER 1978. THE FAIR PROVIDED A CLOSE VIEW OF DIFFERENT FACETS OF SMALL INDUSTRIES SECTOR. THIS STAMPS DEPICTING A MACHINE OPERATOR WAS RELEASED TO COMMEMORATE THE OCCASION.

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Small Scale-Industries constitute a vital sector in India?s economy. Small Scale units comprise 75% of the registered factories accounting for nearly 30% of employment and contributing over 40% of industrial production. The respective figures will be even more, if unregistered units are taken into account. Its total contribution to GNP is nearly 13%, which is more than the heavy industries sector. Production of electronics, which is regarded as an index of national economic growth , is heavily concentrated in the small sector. What is of greater significance is that the large industries are heavily dependent on the small units for ancillaries. In some cases finished products on the large scale sector consist of as high a proportion as 80% from the small sector. The National small Industries Fair organised by the Trade Fair Authority of India is the national projection of this vital sector covering the entire gamut of products from sophisticated electronics and modern engineering items to traditional handicrafts and products of the cottage and tiny units including village industries. The Fair is symbolic of Gandhiji?s ?Back to the village? movement and has been organised in accordance with the socio-economic objectives and priorities of the Government. The theme of this Fair is ?Small Industry serves the People?. The display will provide a close view of the different facts of small industry sector, both in State pavilion presenting a composite show. An exclusive export potential of the small and cottage industries. The Indian P & T department is happy to bring out a postage stamp to make the inauguration of this fair.

1978, 24th Dec. Ravenshaw College, Cuttack - Centenary 25 NP India MNH

1978,  Ravenshaw College, Cuttack - Centenary India   

Ravenshaw College, Cuttack India - Centenary 24th Dec 1978 MNH 

Text                                  : Ravenshaw College, 25 NP India 1978

Condition                         : MNH

Stamp Issue Date	:	24/12/1978
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.25
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0906
Postal Stamp Name	:	RAVENSHAW COLLEGE

Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	4.06 X 2.41 cms
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.70 x 2.0 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	40
Stamp Perforations	:	14 x 14
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Horizontal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Olive Green

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THE ISSUE OF THIS SPECIAL STAMP COMMEMORATED THE CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF RAVENSHAW COLLEGE, CUTTACK. A VIEW OF THE COLLEGE IS PROJECTED IN THIS STAMPS.

Stamp Information	:	In January 1863, The Cuttack High School, Established in January 1841, was expanded to impart collegiate education. The Cuttack College was renamed Ravenshaw College in 1878 in Recognition of the services by the Ravenshaw, then Commissioner of the Cuttack Division, towards the spread of higher education in te state. Hundreds of illustrious men and women who have shaped Orissa's destiny during the last hundred years have passed through the portals of this college. The story of ravenshaw College is, in a way, the story of modern Orissa. Ravenshaw College has facilities for teaching and research in almost all major areas in the faculties of science, humanities, social sciences and commerce. At present, the college has strength of 5,000 students including the Evening Section, Wireless Training Section and I.A.S. coaching class and is spread over an area of about one hundred acres. The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department feels privileged to issue a commemorative stamp.

1978, 26th Sep, Uday Shankar ( Choreographer and Dancer ) - Commemoration 25 NP India

1978, Uday Shankar ( Choreographer and Dancer ) - Commemoration

Uday Shankar ( Choreographer and Dancer ) - Commemoration 25 NP 26th 

Sept 1978 

                 Text                                : Uday Shankar (1900-1977) 25 NP  1978 

                 Condition                         : Ø = used/cancelled

Stamp Issue Date	:	26/09/1978
Postage Stamp                          Denomination	:	0.25
Postal Stamp Serial                                 Number	:	0897
Postal Stamp Name	:	UDAY SHANKAR

Philatelic Stamp Description	:	The stamp is vertical, depicting Uday Shankar in a dance pose. The First Day Cover shows ?TANDAVANRITTYA? BY Uday Shankar Ballet. It is horizontal and multicolour.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 X 2.90 cms
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.91x2.90 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Vertical
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Plum and Orange

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THIS ISSUE HONOURS UDAY SHANKAR (1900-1977), THE WORLD FAMOUS DANCER AND EXPONENT OF INDIAN FOLK DANCES. A DANCE STANCE OF THIS GREAT DANCER IS DEPICTED IN THIS STAMP.

Stamp Information	:	Uday Shankar was born on December 8, 1900, in Udaipur. He was the eldest son of Dr. Shyam Shankar Chowdhury, an educationist. Uday spent his childhood at Ghazipur. A truant who hated school, he sneaked away from home to watch a dance and he repeated it at home. Uday Shankar was sent to school at Varanasi and then to the J. J. School of Arts, Bombay. In 1920, he went to England and was admitted to the Royal College of Arts, London, where he tried to master Western painting under Sir William Rothenstein. However, he opted for a dancing career in 1922 under the influence of Anna Pavlova, Europe?s then leading Ballerina. He tried his hand in running a school of dancing at Almora (1939) and at producing a film ?Kalpana?. As a dancer, he was original, as a choreographer, idealistic. He was the first person to present an Indian ballet with an Indian theme, accompanied by a musical score in which no foreign instrument was used. Uday Shankar with his troupe toured extensively in Europe, America and other parts of the world. He can be called one of the great cultural ambassadors of our age. His main achievement was the blending of the Indian classical style with the Western ballet and various folk dances. Much of his inspiration came from Indian mythology and temple sculpture, which he re-created with his own imaginative ideas about dress d?cor and music in its many dimensions. Notable examples of this synthesis were his famous items like ?Shivatandava?, ?Gajasurabadh?, ?Kartikeya?, ?Indra? and ?Labour and Machine?. He passed away on September 26, 1977.

1978, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (First Post Independence Governor General of India) - Birth Centenary 25 NP

1978, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (First Post Independence Governor General of India) - Birth Centenary 

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (First Post Independence Governor General of 

India) - Birth Centenary 25 NP 10th Dec watermark 1978

Text                                  : Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1874 - 1972), INDIA 25 NP 

Condition                         : Ø = used/cancelled

Stamp Issue Date	:	10/12/1973
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.25
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:
Postal Stamp Name	:	C. RAJAGOPALACHARI

Philatelic Stamp Description	:	The stamp is vertical and depicts the portrait of C. Rajagopalachari.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:
Postal Stamp Print Size	:
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Diagonal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:

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CHAKRAVARTI RAJAGOPALACHARI (1878-1972), WAS NOT ONLY AN ARDENT PATRIOT NOT ALSO A GREAT SOCIAL REFORMER AND EMINENT LITTERATEUR. HE WAS THE FIRST INDIAN GOVERNOR OF INDIA IN 1948. THE BIRTH CENTENARY OF THIS GREAT NATIONAL LEADER WAS COMMEMORATED BY THE ISSUE OF THIS STAMP.

Stamp Information	:	Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji, was born in 1878 in Salem district of Madras. He was educated at the Central College, Bangalore and the Presidency College and Law College, Madras. He joined the Bat in 190 and practiced at Salem till 1919. His association with te freedom movement began in 1906. Fired with the urge to serve the country more devotedly, he gave up the practice and joined Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha campaign in 1919 and freedom movement in 1920. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari was General Secretary of the Indian National Congress from 1921 and a member of its Working Committee from 1922 to 1942 and again during 1946-47 and 1951-54, Between 1921-42 he was imprisoned five times for participating in the freedom movement. In April 1942, he resigned from the Congress on account of differences of opinion. He was Secretary of Prohibition League of India in 1930 and Premier of Madras during 1937-39. He was also Vice-President of Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha for some time. He assisted Mahatma Gandhi in his talks with the late Mr. Jinnah in 1944 and was a Member of the Interim Government during 1046-47 and Governor of West Bengal from August 1947 and June 1948. An elder statesman and a great patriot, Rajaji acted as Governor-General of India in November 1947 and had the unique distinction of being the first Indian Governor General from June 1948 to January 1950. His elevation to the highest office of the country was a recognition of his distinguished services to the country by a grateful nation and a tribute to his outstanding capabilities. He was Minister without portfolio in the Union Cabinet, July-December 1950. Minister of Home Affairs 1950-51 and Chief-Minister of Madras 1952-54. In 1954 he was awarded the highest honour of the land; 'Bharat Ratna' for his great services to the nation. A strong believer in pacifism and an uncompromising critic of nuclear weapons, Rajaji carried on an incessant campaign against the use of atom bombs and was the spokesman of the three-man Indian delegation from Gandhi Peace Foundation to canvass support for the prohibition of nuclear tests. His voice against nuclear weapons was only an outward manifestation of a mind and a heart imbued with spiritual and moral values and boundless love for humanity. Basic values of religion formed the sheet anchor of his life. He wrote a number of books all of which have profound moral significance to the conflict-torn world. He was convinced that civilization based on materialism was self-destructive. The cultivation of moral values alone could provide a durable foundation to civilization. While Rajaji's books Marcus Aurelius and Socrates, the Vedanta, the Bhagwad Gita and the Upanishads, Voice of the Uninvolved, Kambaramayan- Ayodhya Kandam are profound, his Mahabharata and Ramayana are full of beauty and excellence. His book Hinduism- Doctrine and Way of Life is an elaboration of his "Vedanta" and is of special interest to scholars and statesmen of all countries. The crisis of the contemporary world can be overcome only by a more constructive examination and appreciation of the moral and philosophical background of the faiths and practices that have hitherto kept civilization moving towards progress instead of self-destruction. The central theme of this book should encourage all those who are fighting the battle for a civilization governed by Moral Order. He edited Gandhiji's Yong India during the Latter's imprisonment and was the principal contributor to the Swarajya. As an accomplished dialectician, he always had a formula to offer for the most difficult and intricate problem. Paying tribute to C.R. in his Autobiography, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wrote: "His brilliant intellect, selfless character and penetrating powers of analysis have been tremendous assets to our cause." His death on December 25, 1972 has removed from our midst a statesman, a profound thinker and a great patriot. The P & T Department deems it a great honour to bring out a commemorative stamp in memory of this illustrious son of India on his first death anniversary.

1978, Vallathol Narayana Menon ( Poet ) Birth Centenary 25 NP MNH

1978, Vallathol Narayana Menon ( Poet )  Birth Centenary

Vallathol Narayana Menon ( Poet ) - Birth Centenary 25 NP 15th Oct 1978 MNH 

          Text                                    : Vallathol Narayana Menon (1828-1951) India 25 NP 

          Condition                            :MNH

Stamp Issue Date	:	15/10/1978
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.25
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0899
Postal Stamp Name	:	V.N. MENON

Philatelic Stamp Description	:	The design of the stamp is vertical and depicts a portrait of the personality along with a picture of Kathakali. The first day cover shows Koothambalam (Auditorium) at Kalamandalam, Kerala.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 X 2.90 cms
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.55 X 2.5 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Vertical
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Magenta

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Vallathol Narayana Menon (1878-1958) was born on October 16, 1878 in Chennara village near Ponnani in Kerala. He started writing poetry at the age of thirteen. Vallathol’s poetry passed through three distinct stages – the classicism of the early days, the nationalism of the later years and the progressivism of his last days. To give the performing arts of Kerala, especially Kathakali and Mohiniyattam their rightful place, he founded the “Kerala Kalamandalam” at Cheruthuruthy in 1927. It is now a world famous institution, imparting training in classical dance forms. India issued a stamp on him released on 15 /10/1978

Stamp Information	:	The poetic career of Vallathol Narayana Menon extends from the era of the classical tradition in Malayalam Literature to the modern age of social protest. His poetry stirred the patriotic fervour of the freedom fighters of Kerala. Vallathol was born on October 16, 1878 in Chennara village near Ponnani in Kerala. In contrast to his progressive and revolutionary image in later years, his education was on traditional lines. He studied Sanskrit poetry and grammar and was trained in astrology and the Ayurveda system of medicine. His genius, however, refused to be confined to these narrow limits. He started writing poetry at the age of thirteen. The first major work which brought him into limelight at the age of twenty-seven was his translation from Sanskrit into Malayalam of Valmiki?s Ramayana. Significantly, his last major work was also a translation, that of Rig Veda which he completed a few months before he passed away. His poetry passed through three distinct stage?the classicism of the early days? the nationalism of the later years and the progressivism of his last days. His poems are too numerous to be listed here, but a few names like Shishyanum Makanum, Magdalena Mariam, Kochu Seeta are worth mentioning, as they have made deep impression on the minds of Malayalam readers of yesteryear. Many of his famous lyrical works have been collected and published under the title Sahitya Manjari in thirteen volumes. During the Vaikom temple entry satyagraha, he met Mahatma Gandhi whom he called his guru in a very popular poem he wrote about the Mahatma. His sense of commitment to his country?s freedom made him refuse an award from the then Prince of Wales who was visiting India. The performing arts of Kerala, especially Kathakali and Mohiniyattam which were gradually dying out, were encouraged by him. To give the arts its rightful place he founded the ?Kerala Kalamandalam? at Cheruthuruthy in 1927. it is now a world famous institution, imparting training in classical dance forms. Both in literature and fine arts, Vallathol is one of the best representatives of the cultural renaissance of modern India. He died on March 13, 1958 at the age of 80, full of honours. He had the satisfaction of seeing a new society take shape, a society for the creation of which his poetry had made valuable contributions. The Indian Post and Telegraphs Department feels privileged to issue a commemorative postage stamp in his honour.