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Have you ever wondered how amazing it would be to receive letters on a regular

basis from a dear friend? Yes, today in the age of mobile phones and chatting wouldn’t it be

truly wonderful to receive a hand-written letter from someone dear to you? Well, letters and telegrams used to be the most important means of communication once upon a time in India. People used to write letters to convey their feelings. Official communication was also made by letters and the postal system was like a pillar of governance. After all, how could one administer without communicating!

Come, let’s explore the big, wide world of India Post—one of the largest postal systems in the world, and also one of the most interesting!

india is a land of many miles. Despite its diverse culture and geographical heterogeneity, it has never been difficult to reach out to your near and dear ones in india. People have always devised ingenious ways of communicating and interacting with their family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. in earlier times, people used to have messengers who carried messages personally, walked long distances and then narrated them in secret. This, however, was a rather difficult process and was also time consuming. Moreover, it also required human labour.

an alternative to this came with the establishment of the indian Postal system under the british. Now people could send letters, postcards, telegrams, etc. to communicate with whom they wanted to. The indian Postal system

marked a remarkable shift from the earlier practices of sending messages manually. in fact, the british relied heavily on the postal

system for sending highly confidential letters and notes to the officers stationed in india during the british raj. with the

advent of technology and the use of computers and mobile phones,

the significance of the postal system has diminished to a large extent, but it still remains one of the main means of communication in the country with its vast network of post offices.

JaNuarY - MarCh 2014

POsT - india's Pride 1Post and Past 2Post and Present 3The stamp story 4india Post 5

Fun with Philately 6, 7Kinds of Post 8activities 4 u 9, 10heritage News, subscription Form 11

Prize winners, what’s Next? 12

The Legendary MaiL runner

The mail runner was a legendary figure in earlier times. The super-efficient and dutiful dakiya, also known as Harkara, has been described by poets and writers. The customary jingle of bells associated with the coming of the dakiya is awell known legend in every indian town.

Hi Friends, Happy New Year! Write a letter, send a card…

Post comes in many forms, and has a special

charm. Letters, postcards,

money orders, and the ‘late’ telegram.

I N d I a N N a T I O N a l T r u S T f O r a r T a N d C u l T u r a l H E r I T a g E

The LasT TeLegraMThe Indian telegram service was brought to an end with the last telegram sent on 14th July, 2013 (till 10 PM). This marked the end of the 163-year old system which was once the lifeline of India. At its peak in the mid-1980s, more than 45,000 telegraph offices dotted the country.

Illustration by: Oshi Agarwal, VIII, Suditi Global Academy, Etawah, UP

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The Indian Postal system went through various stages of development before it emerged as one of the most powerful system of communication.

MyThicaL PosTaL carriersThe rig Veda cites the use of a dog called ‘sarama’ for carrying messages. The atharva Veda uses the term Palagala for a system of couriers. The ramayana cites instances of hanuman who was sent by lord rama to carry messages.

in the legendary story of Nal-Damayanti, a swan is supposed to have carried messages between the two lovers.

acTiviTy - The LosT LeTTerimagine yourself to be a mail runner. The king has given you an important letter. however, you lose the letter on the way and find yourself in trouble. how will you find the letter?

I am a carrier pigeon. I am also called a messenger or a homing pigeon. I have

carried messages down the ages. In 1948, I sent an urgent message to a remote area to be visited by the then Prime Minister

Jawaharlal Nehru. In 1999, I saved lives by carrying messages in cyclone hit Odisha.

I also helped the Police in Odisha for 50 years!

Please do not stop the pigeon post!!

Book cover: Pigeons to Post, Steve Borgia (2011)

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India has the largest postal network in the world with over 1, 55,015 post offices spread across the country, out of which 1,39, 144 post offices are in rural areas. On an average one post office serves an area of 21.21 sq. km and a population of around 7,175 people.

heriTage PosT oFFices

delhi gPoit is one of the very few buildings of india Post which has been given the status of heritage building by asi situated at Kashmere gate. it is in close proximity to the historic red Fort. The land for this gPO was purchased in 1870. it is considered to be a representative structure of the british period.

Mumbai gPoThis general Post Office is modelled on the gol gumbaz in bijapur. it was designed by british architect John begg. black basalt and yellow Kurla stone have been used.

calcutta gPoThis post office was designed in 1864 by walter b. grenville. it is famous for its high-domed roof. it looks grand because of its Corinthian pillars.

chennai gPoThis three-storeyed building is an example of gothic architecture with twin towers of Travancore style. in 2000, the building caught fire and 30 per cent was destroyed. it took 5 years to restore it.

shimla gPoit is one of the oldest post office buildings in the country. it is a timbered structure and has a tin roof. a unique feature of its architecture is the six large hollow pillars made of stone and brick which support the roof. it is a perfect example of british hill architecture.

Lucknow gPoit is an example of contemporary engineering and architecture. Made with red bricks and limestone, the building has a beautiful 30 m tall tower with clocks on all four sides.

PosTaL organiZaTion in indiaThe Postal service is under the Department of Posts, which is part of the Ministry of Communications and information and Technology, government of india. india is divided into 22 postal circles; each circle is headed by a Chief Post-Master general. each circle is further divided into regions, headed by a Post-Master general. These regions are further divided into sub-divisions.

activityImagine yourself to be a Post-Master General in today’s day and age. What interesting innovations would you introduce to popularise letter writing?

PosTaL aLTiTudeThe highest post office in the world is situated in hikkim in himachal Pradesh at a height of 15,000 ft.

TunneL in MuMBai gPo

a 200-year old tunnel has been unearthed under the Mumbai general Post

Office. The tunnel comprises a huge hall with

36 pillars.

Illustration by: Jahanvi Joshi, Blue Bells Public

School, Sec 10, Gurgaon

Illustration by: D. Sreeja, X, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's

P.S., Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad

Illustration by: Abhya Anand, VII, Delhi Public

School, Sec 45, Gurgaon

Illustration by: Nidhi Maini, X, VVDAV Public

School, Delhi

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The FirsT sTaMPsThe first stamps valid for postage throughout india were put up for sale in October 1854. The stamps ranged from ½ anna to 4 annas. an image of Queen Victoria, then in her teens, was the highlight of all the four stamps. The stamps were designed and printed in Calcutta. The stamp available for 4 annas was, in fact, one of the world’s first bi-coloured stamps.

Four new stamp designs appeared between 1874 and 1876. a completely new set of stamps were issued in 1882 for the empire of india.

Three stamps featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria were introduced in 1895. These stamps ranged from rupees 2-5.

Stamps have played an important role in India's history. Stamps were often issued to commemorate events or personalities. Stamps come in different shapes and sizes and have been an integral part of India's Post.

PicToriaL sTaMPsThe first pictorial stamps appeared in 1931. These stamps were issued to mark the shift of capital from Calcutta to New Delhi. after independence the first stamp that was issued depicted the new flag of india with the slogan Jai hind.

Personalities on indian stamps Some famous personalities of India depicted on Indian stamps are given below. Can you add some more names ?

freedom fighters/ Political leaders

literary figures and artists

Scientists and Industrialists film Personalities and Musicians

Sportspersons

Mahatama gandhi rabindranath Tagore homi bhabha s.D. burman Vinoo Mankadbhagat singh subramania bharati Jagdish Chandra bose guru Dutt Vijay Merchant

activity - guess the stamp ? 1. i was issued to commemorate 100 years of the indian Mutiny. in which year was i issued? ______________________________2. i was issued in 1961 to commemorate the birth centenary of which famous indian poet? ___________________________3. i was issued in 1969 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of an important event in indian history. Can you guess the

event? _____________________4. i am the stamp of a historical figure who hailed from Mysore and was famous for his sword. i was issued in 1974. who am

i?______________________5. i am a college in Delhi, and i appeared on a stamp in 1981. guess my name. _____________________________________

The FirsT indian sTaMP The first adhesive stamp in india was introduced in 1852 by sir bartle Frere who was an administrator of the british east india Company in sind. The stamp was called scinde Dawk - an anglicised term used for sind Dak.

• 1948 - stamp to commemorate Mahatama gandhi

•1949 - stamps depicting india’s cultural heritage- hindu, Muslim, sikh, Jain, buddhist temples, sculptures, monuments and forts

•1950 - stamp commemorating the inauguration of the republic of india

•1955 - stamps depicting technology and development themes

•1957 - a series of stamps showing the map of india

•1965 - stamp commemorating of indian expedition of the Mount everest.

•1968 - stamp showcasing the wheat

revolution•1983 - stamp commemorating the

First indian antarctic expedition•2011 - stamp depicting the archaeo-

logical survey of india• 2013 - heritage buildings- Mumbai

gPO and agra gPO

Illustration by: Apurva, X, VVDAV Public

School, Delhi

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The Indian Postal Service is the largest postal network in the world which reaches out to millions daily. This system was established by Lord Clive in 1766 in India. The primary function of the post office is the collection, processing, transmission, and delivery of mails.

Gaurav Pareikh, VII, The Heritage School, Kolkata and Yutika Arora, VIII, Delhi Public School, Sec. 45, Gurgaon

PosT down The agesThe earliest reference to an official postal system in india was made in the 14th Century by the arab traveller and historian ibn batuta. The system became more systematic during the reign of akbar in the 16th Century.Arpita Aggarwal, VI, Blue Bells Public School, Gurgaon

Pigeon post is the use of training pigeons to carry messages. Pigeons have been good messengers from time immemorial. They have been used very effectively in military stations.Abhirath, VIII, Mukund Lal Public School, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana

sher shah suri replaced the runners with horses for conveyance of messages along the northern high road, today known as the grand Trunk road, which he constructed between bengal and sind. Karan Trehan, VIII E, The S.D. Public School Sr. Sec, Ambala Cantt.

in 1672 raja Chuck Deo of Mysore began an efficient postal service which was further improved upon by haidar ali. A. Shruthika, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's, P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

PassionaTe PosTMan“Your letter is here”, the postman would shout and everyone would gather around him. but today, letter boxes and postmen are vanishing slowly.Dhruvika Gupta, VII, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vidyashram, Pratapnagar, Jaipur

The Postman is considered to be an important public servant. he is

familiar to one and all. he wears a khaki uniform and goes from door-to-door delivering letters. Ritika, VII, D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School, Naraingarh, Ambala

until a few years ago, hardly any day would go by without the postman bringing a postcard from a family member or an acquaintance. One used to wait anxiously for the arrival of the postman. Chayan, V, V.V.D.A.V. Public School, New Delhi

The post peon collects all the letters from the post box and packs it. Then this packet is sent to the head Office of the region and the letters are then separated location wise. M. Jawahar, X, Sri Vidya Mandir Hr. Sec. School, Salem

The Chennai general Post Office is located on rajaji salai at Parry’s Corner in Chennai. The Chennai gPO covers an area of approximately 23.33 sq. km. S. Parameshwari, XI, Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar Hr. Sec. School, Chennai

The general Post Office, Kanpur, is the central post office of the city of Kanpur. This post office handles most of the city’s inbound and outbound mails. it also has a philately section for enthusiasts. Marrisha Gupta, VIII, Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre, Kanpur

The army Postal service functions as a government operated military mail system in india. in some cases, indian military personnel in a combat zone may post letters or packages to their home for free. Ujjwal Chaudhary, VII, Scholars Home, Dehradun

The head Post Office of amritsar also houses the Telegraph and Telephone offices. Posts and telegraph played an important role during the british times. Deepanshi, IX, Bhavan’s SL Public School, Amritsar

in etawah the post office is near the Kachari road. it is the head post office of the region and built by the british. Jyoti Yadav, VIII, Suditi Global Academy, Etawah

although the head post office, Visakhapatnam, located in the old part of the city is no doubt the largest but my favorite post office building is the Old Post Office. it is made entirely of stone and it is Victorian in style. A. Akshara, VIII, Visakha Valley School, Visakhapatnam

Mumbai has quite a number of post offices. The general Post Office, Mumbai is the central post office of the city Mumbai. it is situated in the vicinity of Victoria Terminus. Krish Raj, Ecole Mondiale World

School, Mumbai

DID YOU KNOWIndia's first floating post office and floating philately museum is on a houseboat on the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

PreTTy PosT oFFices

Illustration by: Sagarika Agrawal,

VI, Delhi Public School, Sec 45,

Gurgaon

Illustration by: Ishan Singh Dhindsa, VIII, Delhi Public School, Sec 45,

Gurgaon

Illustration by: Yutika Arora, VIII, Delhi Public

School, Sec 45, Gurgaon

agra P.O.

Background Illustration by: Vinayak Sharma, VIII, VVDAV Public School, Delhi

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The most interesting thing about a postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to its job. In its long and varied postal history, India has produced a large number of postage stamps.Shrijita Shukla, VI, Delhi Public School, Bhopal

A postage stamp conveys not only the care, love and affection of the writer who takes pains to pen down his or her thoughts, but also makes you feel very special and desired. Tishya Srivastava, IX, R.N. Podar School, Mumbai

There are many unique stamps- definitive stamps, commemorative stamps, special stamps, military stamps, and official stamps.Anmol Yadav, VI , Ryan International School, Gurgaon

In olden times when there were no phones and no other means of communication, the post played a very significant role. A stamp was affixed to all the letters

that were sent. Shweta Sharma, Pine Hall School, Dehradun

The first design for the indian postage stamps was attempted by Col. Forbes of Calcutta Mint showing the ‘lion and the Palm tree’. The first indian Postage stamp issued in 1854 bore the inscription ‘indian Postage’.Himanshi Sharma, VIII, P.K.R. Jain Sr. Sec. Public School, Ambala City

On 15th august 1947 india won its independence. On 21st November 1947, three stamps were issued by the indian government. Paridhi Maheshwari, VI, Bethany School, Vishakhapatnam

in 1869, the first stamp of hyderabad was issued and featured in arabic script design with three different values 1/2, 1 and 2 annas. it featured the seal of the Nizam in the center. Kashish Khatter,V, Delhi School of Excellence, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

a stamp commemorating the greatness of Mother Teresa was issued on 27th august 1980. Divyani Jha,VIII, Suditi Global Academy, Etawah

a stamp depicting Meerabai was issued by the government on 1st October 1952 with a denomination of 2 annas. This was the first time a woman was being depicted on an indian stamp. Meerabai was a hindu mystic poet and a devotee of lord Krishna. Shumaila Shuaib, X , Greenwood Sr. Sec. School, Rampur

india and israel have issued a joint postage stamp. This stamp depicts the two festivals of lights- Diwali and the hanukkah.

Kaushal, IX C, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

The government of india issued a stamp in November 1980 to commemorate 1400 years of the hijri calendar (completed on November 20,

1979).

Mirza Faariz Baig, VIII, Delhi School of Excellence, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Many unique stamps have been issued by the indian government over a period of time. some unique themes that have been used for printing on stamps are flowers, special Protection group, and 100 years

of indian Cinema.

Chitrangada Singh Bhati, Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer

Background Illustration by: Ayushi Aggarwal, IX, Bal Bharati Public School, Sec 14, Rohini

Stamps are special, even though small.

They mean so much to one and all !

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FaTher oF our naTion on sTaMPsThe rs. 10 Postage stamp depicting Mahatma gandhi issued in 1948 is one of india’s most famous stamps. a set of 100 of these stamps were printed and provided only to the governor general of india. K. Vishnu Mohandas, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyd.

On the first anniversary of india’s freedom, the postal department of india issued a set of four stamps featuring Mahatma gandhi. The set was printed in switzerland because the high technology stamp printing machine was not available in india back then.Abhishek Das, X, D.A.V. Public School, Bhubaneshwar

india’s PrideThe ‘’Pride of india Collection’’ is an official programme of the hallmark group ltd issued under the authority of india Post. it is the stamp ingot Collection and is the first ever to be produced for india, and its release is strictly limited to 7,500 editions worldwide. Vasudha A, X , Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

The “Pride of india Collection” is a collection of 25 stamps minted in gold plated pure swiss silver. These stamps depict india’s uniqueness and diversity. it depicts the celebration of distinguished figures and historic events in indian history. N. Kiran, C.M.S. Seven Wells, Chennai

FascinaTing PhiLaTeLyThe indian Philatelic history began with the introduction of paper postage in india. Prior to that copper tokens were used for payment of postage in 1774. The first independence stamps were issued in 1947. since then india has issued more than 300 stamps. Uttam Gandhi, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

shri raja a.K. atal—a former Foreign secretary and ambassador of india to many countries—is the son of raja amar Nath atal, the Finance Minister of Jaipur state. raja atal has been collecting stamps from his childhood. he takes great interest in the philatelic activities of Jaipur. Gaurvika Godara, VI, Ryan International School, Gurgaon

Philatelic bureaus were established in head post offices located at circle headquarters and at district capital led post offices. The government also approved an iT modernization project in the department of posts. Ishani, X, V.V.D.A.V. Public School, Delhi

The National Philatelic Museum of india was inaugurated on 6th July 1968 in New Delhi. it had its beginnings at a meeting of the Philatelic advisory Committee on 18th september held in 1962. Niharika Saini, IX, Mukund Lal Public School, Haryana

My sTaMP coLLecTionan important stamp in my grandfather’s diary which has caught my fascination is the first stamp of independent india depicting the indian Flag. This stamp was issued on 21st November 1947 and was meant for foreign correspondence. Bani Brar, X A, Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer

in my stamp collection, the stamp i like the most is the one which tells about a very famous Panchatantra tale written during the gupta period i.e. “The tortoise and the geese”. These stamps were released in 2001. Soumita Bhattacharyya, Bethany School, Visakhapatnam

The scenT oF a sTaMPindia has recently issued jasmine-scented stamps to remind postal patrons of the flowering plant's wonderful smell. Jasmine plants vary in size and form. They produce flowers that are small and delicate in appearance. The essence of jasmine is also used as a basis for perfumes and ointments.Aditya Vikram Bajpai, IX, Delhi Public School, Sec 45, Gurgaon

Illustration by: Anushka Agrawal, IX,

DAV Public School, Sec 14, Gurgaon

Illustration by: Misha Suri, Delhi Public School,

Sec 45, Gurgaon

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inLand LeTTeran inland letter is a folded card with a message written on the inside and the card sealed around the edges. Nothing compares to the joy one experiences on tearing off the edges of the letter to peak into the soul of a friend or relative who has laid down his/her heart on that paper.Gaurangi Gupta, M.G.D. Girls’ School, Jaipur

inland letters were used for inland use only. They could not be forwarded to Pakistan or any foreign country. if they were sent to foreign lands then they would be taxed. Anjali Aggarwal, VIII, P.K.R. Jain Sr. Sec. Public School, Ambala City

The inland letter cards have the same facilities which are enjoyed by letters and postcards. it means that these inland letter cards can be transmitted anywhere in india by air wherever possible without any air fees. it can be registered and can be sent by express Delivery. Yashraj Singh, VI, Ryan International School, Gurgaon

My india PosTcardDesign a colourful postcard using the elements given below. You can create a beautiful collage either by using pictures or by painting it on your own.

The National emblem

The National bird

The National Flower

The National Tree

The National animal

Money order a money order is a payment order for a pre-specified amount of money. it is a more trusted method of payment than a cheque. Bhavya Vishishta, X, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

a money order is a service used for transfer of money specially in the remote parts. The amount is delivered by cash by a postal employee at the address specified by the payer. Prateek C, X F, V.V.D.A.V. Public School, New Delhi

TeLegraPh The telegraph system was introduced in india by the then governor general lord Dalhousie in 1853. as the use of telegraph grew wider, it became necessary to process input and output more quickly. The Tele Typewriter, a typewriter with three rows of keys was invented to perform the tasks of coding and decoding automatically. The first experimental electric telegraph line was started between Kolkata and Diamond harbour in 1850.

K. Lohitha, X, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad,Pooja A, VIII, Sri Sankara Vidhyashramam Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Chennai and Ch. Sunil Chandra, VII, Bethany School, Visakhapatnam

DID YOU KNOW?

sPeedy sPeed PosT speed Post is a service provided by the Postal Department. it is a substitute for the courier service. it is fast, reliable, and the acknowledgement is obtained by the Postal Department from the receiver on behalf of the sender.

Lakshita Seth, IX, Hansraj Model School, New Delhi

“The tradition on which India boasts, Is its faithful and conventional service of post.”Surabhi Gupta, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vidyashram, Pratapnagar, Jaipur

All of us love to send a postcard

to share our happy holidays!

Gawakshi, VIII, Mukand Lal Public School, Yamuna

Nagar, Haryana

India Post allows for free transfer of letters, books etc. upto 7 kgs. for the blind composed in Braille

haPPy hoBByThe third most popular article collected after stamps and coins is postcards. Collection of postcards is called deltiology.

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ode To The TeLegraM A dot and a dash and a dot and a dash, Messages were sent instantly with a little cash. What unique way it must have been, I wish this wonderful method I had also seen. Invented in 1853, in 2013 it came to an end, In July many people their last telegram did send. Bhavya Bhatia, Bal Bharati Public School, Delhi

Odes are lyrical reflective poems written in praise of a subject.  Write a similar ode to the telegram.

PosTaL aPTiTude TesT1. When and where was the first

post office opened in India?2. What is the full form of PIN?3. When was the speed post started in India?4. In which part of India is the Postal Staff

College situated?5. When is the Indian Postal Day observed?6. Where in India is the highest post office of

the world located?

Luring LeTTer BoXDifferent coloured letter boxes are used for different mails. Identify the type of mail with the colour of the letter box.

Red Letter Box______________Green Letter Box_____________Blue Letter Box______________Yellow Letter Box____________

visiT a PosTaL MuseuMHave you ever been to a philately museum? Let's explore the world of stamps!

1. National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi

2. The Philatelic Museum, Ludhiana, Punjab

3. Postal Museum and Philatelic Library, Kolkata, West Bengal

4. Philatelic Museum of Indian Stamps, Ahmedabad, GujaratIllustration by: Rishabh Mohindra, VIII, Hansraj Model School, New Delhi

Illustration by: Muskan R. Pharod, IX, Bharatiya Vidya

Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

PosTaL gaMe

Make a similar postal game

MaTch The Pin codeMatch the first two digits of the pin code with the Indian state which it belongs to.

1. 11 Andaman and Nicobar Islands2. 67-69 Arunachal Pradesh3. 40 Delhi4. 79 Goa5. 744 Kerala

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what does a stamp do? • Alittlepostagestampplaysanimportantrole.

• A stamp is a receipt- it shows thatapersonhaspaid for a letter to be delivered.

• Sometimesstampshavespecialcoatingthathelpmachines process the mail.

• Stampsrecordhistorybyhonouringspecialevent,places, or people.

when designing a stamp, one must consider several keys factors: • Use one central/main image in the centre of

the stamp

• Intricate details should not be shown

• Use simple, but sharp colours

• Limit the use of typography

now, design a commemorative stamp of your own you may choose to honour...

a Person, a PLace, an evenT

or an iMPorTanT issue

what is a stamp made of? • Stamps may look very thin, but they are

made up of four layers!

• The top layer is the ink for printing thepicture.

• Thesecondlayerisaspecialcoating

• Thethirdlayerispaper.

• We’ve all tasted the bottom layer- it’s theglue!

Illustration by: Shaili Goyal, IX, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's P.S., Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

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references1. http://www.stampsofindia.com2. www.indiapost.gov.in3. www.indianphilately.net3. Mohini lal Majumdar, early history

and growth of Postal system in india4. www.postalheritage.org.uk/page/india5. Diljeet singh Virk, indian Postal history, 1873-1923

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Mountains are known for their beauty and resilience. They have played an important role in indian history. write to us in about 100 words on any one of the following:

• A myth or story associated with a localmountain or hill or even a rock formation in your region.

• Anexcitingexperienceofrock-climbingorvisitingamountainpeak.• Theroleofahilloramountainrangeinthehistoryofyourregion.• AuniquestoryofanIndianmountaineerorarockclimber.

with your entry you may also send us an interesting sketch, illustration or a personally clicked photograph.

last date of entries: February 15, 2014

July-september 2014folk Painting is fun!

Folk and tribal paintings in india are rich in colour and style. These art forms have a picturesque charm which is loved by one and all. each region has a tradition of folk and tribal paintings.

write to us in about 100 words on any one of the following:

• Any one folk or tribal painting style of yourstate, its themes, technique, colours, materials used etc

• Myfavouritefolkartist• Astoryormythassociatedwithyourfavouritefolkart

You may accompany your write-up with your sketch, painting in steps, illustration or personally clicked photograph of your favourite folk or tribal art.

last date for entries: May 15, 2014

iNTaCh was established in 1984 and has dedicated all its efforts to the conservation and preservation of india’s vast natural and cultural heritage. The primary objectives of iNTaCh, as stated in its Memorandum of association is to create and stimulate awareness among the public for the preservation of the cultural and natural heritage of india and respect and knowledge of past experience and skills.To know more about iNTaCh, visit: www.intach.orgrecognizing the importance of heritage education, iNTaCh set up the heritage education and Communication service (heCs) in 1998. since then heCs has initiated several different types of training programmes for different target groups: the public, professional groups, city and local authorities, our iNTaCh chapters, school and college teachers and students. The aim of these programmes is to make citizens aware of their role in the conservation and preservation of our natural, cultural and living heritage. To know more about heCs projects and publications, visit: www.youngintach.org We are grateful to the Ministry of Culture for sponsoring Young INTaCH, a quarterly heritage newsletter for and by children that has about 90,000 readers and the number keeps on going higher with each issue.

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