Ukraine-Pakistan Joint Issue

 

Date of Issue : 25 December 2014

Here is a joint issue of Ukraine and Pakistan dedicated to their ancient cultures, in particular: the Cucuteni -Trypillian culture and Mohenjo-daro. The issue was released on the 25^th of December 2014 .

The Cucuteni-Trypillian culture is a Neolithic–Eneolithic archaeological culture (ca. 4800 to 3000 BC) in Eastern Europe. It extends from the Carpathian Mountains to the Dniester and Dnieper regions, centered on modern-day Moldova and covering substantial parts of western Ukraine and northeastern Romania.

During the Middle Trypillia phase (ca. 4000 to 3500 BC), populations belonging to the Cucuteni-Trypillian culture built the largest settlements in Neolithic Europe, some of which contained as many as 1,600 structures.

One of the most notable aspects of this culture was the periodic destruction of settlements, with each single-habitation site having a roughly 60 to 80 year lifetime. The purpose of burning these settlements is a subject of debate among scholars; some of the settlements were reconstructed several times on top of earlier habitational levels, preserving the shape and the orientation of the older buildings.

Mohenjo-daro is an archeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2600 BCE, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and one of the world’s earliest major urban settlements, contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Crete.

Mohenjo-daro was abandoned in the 19th century BCE, and was not rediscovered until 1922. Significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. The site is currently threatened by erosion and improper restoration.

Numerous objects found in excavation include seated and standing figures, copper and stone tools, carved seals, balance-scales and weights, gold and jasper jewellery, and children’s toys.

Club News

New Special Covers

Silverpex-2015 at Kannur and release of Special Cover on Arakkal Palace - 9th January 2015

As a part of Silver Jubilee celebration The Cannanore Philatelic Club organized, 'Silverpex-2015', National Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition at Jawaharlal Nehru Library Hall, Yogasala Road, Nr. Old Bus Stand, Kannur, from 9th to 11th January 2015.On the occasion a Special Cover was released on Arakkal Palace on 9th January 2015. (Special Cover approval no. KL-03/2015)

 

Special Cover on Golden Jubilee Celebration of Goa Kannada Sangha, Margao - 20th December 2014

To mark the Golden Jubilee of Goa Kannada Sangha, Margao a Special Cover was released on the occasion. (Special Cover approval no. MH/31/2014)

Special Cover on Golden Jubilee Celebration of G. V. M.'s MIBK High School, Khandepar - 20th December 2014

A Special Cover was issued to mark Golden Jubilee of G. V. M.'s MIBK High School, Khandepar on 20th December 2014 at Ponda, Goa.

Special Cover on Rajgor’s Coin Festival, Goa 2014 - 8th December 2014

Rajgor’s Coin Festival Goa 2014, Exhibition of Coins of Goa Region was held from 7th to 10th December 2014 at Institute Menezes Braganza, Near Police Headquarters, Panjim, Goa. On the occasion a Special Cover was released on 8th December 2014 featuring coins of Goa region at Panaji.

Courtesy – Indian Philately Digest

 

New stamps from Brazil..

 

Ground Zero Monument

Date of Issue : 22 September 2013

Here is a new stamp from Brazil featuring Ground Zero Monument on the Equator. In this new issue, the Brazilian Post is drawing attention to the touristic importance of the Ground Zero Monument on the Equator, as well as spotlighting the culture of the state of Amapa, known as “The Middle of the World,” a tribute that greatly honors the people of Amapa.

The stamp portrays the verticality of the Ground Zero. In the background, there is a map of South America, with the state of Amapa highlighted in salmon. A representation of the Equator runs through the state capital, Macapa, which is where the monument is situated. In the foreground, the focus is on the view from the terrace of this tourist site, where the monument shows the dividing line between the two hemispheres, along with some of the surrounding trees. It is also possible to see images of the tourists that visit the place every day. The stamp was produced using digital painting techniques.

Amapa, the only Brazilian state whose capital city is “cut” by the imaginary line that is the Equator and which binds the two hemispheres. It is the only place in the world where the longest river on Earth crosses the Equator. Amapa, home to a people of impeccable culture, a welcoming people with an exotic cuisine, surprising tales and millions of charms. Millions of charms and a special richness to make the sun shine more strongly and perfectly twice a year. This event is the equinox phenomenon, which occurs in the state capital, Macapa, and can be best observed in March and September at the Ground Zero Monument on the Equator.

The monument was built to register the geographical evidence for the Equator and features an obelisk represented by a sundial. It is strategically positioned between the Northern and Southern hemispheres to enable visitors to walk along a physical mark corresponding to the imaginary line. This observation, made with the naked eye, is harmonious and attracts tourists from all over Brazil and the world, making the capital “glow” with academics, researchers, mystics and admirers who gather around the monument.

It lies 5km from the center of Macapa, and consists of a terrace, a space for shows, an exhibition hall, a store selling handcrafted products, and a large parking lot.

The monument is found in the Middle of the World Park, a tourist complex that also includes the Zerao Stadium, where the halfway line of the soccer pitch corresponds to the imaginary line of the Equator; the Sambodrome – the stage where Samba Schools parade and where the Sambodrome Popular Arts School is located.

Stamps on Art

Date of Issue : 26 May 2013

The stamps feature works of  "Lumberjack", the Brazilian Antônio Rafael Pinto Bandeira, and "Fisherman in a Red Shirt", the Georgian Niko Pirosmani. Contemporary painters, born in the second half of the nineteenth century, have different styles and techniques in his works, which represent the character and soul of their respective countries.

: Brazil Post

 

Stamp on legendary singer and actress Noor Jahan by Pakistan Post

 

 

Pakistan Post issued a commemorative postage stamp of Rs 8 denomination on the occasion of 88th birth anniversary of legendary singer and a melody queen Noor Jahan. This stamp was made available for sale from September 21 at all the important post offices of Pakistan.

Born in a Punjabi family of musicians, Begum Noor Jahan was one of the legendary singers and actors in Pakistan. She was the first woman to record a qawwali for a South Asian film in 1945 and gained immense popularity for her patriotic songs during the 1965 war between India and Pakistan.Having sung almost 10,000 songs, Begum Noor Jahan holds the highest record of film songs in Pakistani cinema.In honour of her selfless contribution, around half a million of these stamps have been printed.The stamp has been designed by Adil Salahuddin, who has also been awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz for his efforts.

Noor Jahan was the adopted stage name for Allah Wasai (September 21, 1926 - December 23, 2000) who was a legendary singer and actress in India and Pakistan. She has recorded about 10,000 songs in various languages of India and Pakistan including Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and Sindhi languages. In 1942, she played the main lead opposite Pran in Khandaan. It was her first role as an adult, and the film was a major success. Khandaan's success saw her shifting to Bombay. Noor Jahan acted in Hindi film 'Anmol Ghadi' (1946) directed by Mehboob Khan, starring Surendra and Suraiya. The film was musical hit and still remembered for its music by Naushad, which have hits like, Aawaaz De Kahaan Hai, Jawaan Hai Mohabbat Haseen Hai Zamana and Mere Bachpan Ke Saathi Mujhe Bhool Na Jaana. Noor Jahan's last film in India was Mirza Sahibaan (1947) which starred Prithviraj Kapoor's brother Trilok Kapoor.

Noor Jahan sang 127 songs in Indian films and the number of talking films she made from 1932 to 1947 was 69. After partition in 1947, she moved from Mumbai to Karachi. Noor Jahan visited India after 35 years in 1982, to attend ceremonies commemorating Golden Jubilee of the Indian talkie movies.

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

Club News..

Rainbow Stamp News  April 2012

Hi ! I have just posted April 2012 Issue of Rainbow Stamp News on Blog. It can be viewed at : http://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.in/

New Stamps from Pakistan

   

 

: Pradip Jain, Patna : email : philapradip@gmail.com

Tributes to young achiever !!

 

 

Date of Issue : 2 February 2012

Pakistan Post issued a postage stamp on Arfa Karim, Pakistan’s most talented young girl and World’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional on 2nd February, her 17th birth anniversary . Her extraordinary contribution in the field of IT will be a role model for the younger generation. Arfa Karim became Microsoft-certified Professional at the age of nine in 2004 and had a science park in Lahore named after her. Arfa Karim was invited by Bill Gates to visit the Microsoft headquarters in the United States when she was only 10-year-old. This Post is a tribute to the young achiever of Pakistan !!

 

Arfa Karim, the world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), died at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) on January 14 at the age of only sixteen. She suffered an epileptic seizure in December 2011, which affected her brain and heart. She suffered for 26 days at the CMH before she lost her life to the condition. She was born in 1995.

In August 2005, Arfa was honoured by the government of Pakistan with the Fatima Jinnah Gold Medal in the field of Science and Technology. In 2006, she also participated in Microsoft keynote session in the Tech-Ed Developers Conference held in Barcelona. The theme of the conference was “Get ahead of the game”.

She also received the Salaam Pakistan Youth Award  in 2005 set up by Pakistan's only Nobel laureate Dr Abdul Salam. She was also the recipient of the Presidential Award for Pride of Performance.

New stamps from Pakistan

 

Joint issue between Pakistan and Iran on Minar-e-Pakistan and Milad Tower Iran

 

Date of Issue : 24 August 2011

Here are some recent issues from Pakistan issued during months of June to August 2011.

Celebrating 60th Anniversary in Managing Frequency Spectrum for bringing Socio-Economic by Frequency Alocation Board in Pakistan

Date of Issue : 18 August, 2011

On the Eve of Golden Jubilee of Zarai Tarqiati Bank Limited

Date of Issue :  14 August, 2011

100th Birth Anniversary Celebration 2011 of His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin Saheb (TUS)

Date of Issue : 17 July, 2011

On the Occasion of Golden Jubilee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

Date of Issue :  1 July, 2011

Child Art Competition : National Stamp Exhibition "KURACHEE 2011"

Date of Issue : 24 June, 2011

Pakistan-Russia Friendship

Date of Issue : 10 June 2011

HIV AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Date of Issue : 8 June 2011

Eid Greetings…

 

 

Eid Mubarak !!

With the Eid (Forever) stamp, the U.S. Postal Service honors two of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. On these days, Muslims wish each other Eid mubarak, This new Eid stamp  released on the 12th August  features the Arabic phrase "Eid mubarak" in gold calligraphy on a reddish background. Eid mubarak translates literally as "blessed festival," and can be paraphrased "May your religious holiday be blessed." English text on the stamp reads "EID GREETINGS."

First Eid Stamp issued by USPS in 2001

The new background color and calligraphy on this stamp will help customers and postal clerks distinguish the Forever stamp from the original Eid stamp, which was first issued in 2001 with gold calligraphy on a blue background.

Eid stamp from Pakistan

Date of Issue : 14 November 2002 

 

Eid Stamp from Bangladesh

 

Date of Issue : 25 November 2003

New Stamps from Pakistan…

 

His Holiness Dr Sydena Mh.Burhanuddin Saheb

Date of Issue : 17 July 2011

Pakistan Post has issued new stamps on different themes during the month of June and July. These stamps feature a variety of themes for topical collectors like Tourism, Art, Health, Education Stamp Exhibitions,International Relations  and Children .

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Date of Issue : 1 July 2011

Child Art Competition at National Stamp Exhibition – Karachee 2011

Date of Issue : 24 June 2011

Pakistan Russia Friendship

Date of Issue : 10 June 2011

HIV Awareness Campaign

 

                   Date of Issue : 8 June 2011                

               

               Pakistan Railways                         

 

       Date of Issue :13 May 2011

: Pradip Jain, Patna

New stamps on Youth Olympic Games

 

 

 

Hi !  Recently Pakistan & Sri Lanka  Post issued a commemorative  stamp on the 1st Youth Olympic Games 2010 held in in Singapore. The colorful stamps are shown here.  A new special cover  was released in Coimbatore on 18th August with a nice picture of Gibbons . It’s a beautiful  cover for wildlife stamp collectors. Thanks to Mr Ashwani Dubey, Gorakhpur & Mr Pradip Jain, Patna  for this Post. This is all for Today….…Till Next Post ….Have a Nice Time !

 

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is an international multi-sport event which was first held in Singapore from August 14 to August 26 2010. The games are planned to be held every four years in staggered summer and winter events consistent with the current Olympic Games format. The Youth Olympic Games feature athletes between the ages of 14 and 18.

New Special Cover

 

Zoo Outreach Organization 

18 August 2010 - Coimbatore

New Stamps from Nepal & Pakistan

Save Glaciers & Save Poor Polar Bears !!

Hi ! In today’s Post some new stamps from our neighboring countries Nepal & Pakistan. But first of all I have a request from the readers for the above cute and heart touching Miniature sheet from Indonesia issued on Climate Change. I am in dire need of this MS & shall be very thankful if any reader from Indonesia could help me to get this MS for my collection which I am preparing on Climate Change. Two more issues from Poland and Spain that I am looking for !! I will send nice mint stamps & MS from India in exchange or any item from my Exchange Collection. Our thanks to Mr Pradip Jain of Patna for today's Post.This is all for Today....Till Next Post....Have a Nice Time !

Stamps in Need

Climate Change Conference in Poznan & Civic Values

New Issues from Nepal

Date of Issue – 8 October 2009

Butterflies series - 2009

Date of Issue – 8 October 2009

New Issues from Pakistan

Date of Issue – 9 .9.2009

Date of Issue - 1 October 2009

Polio Free Pakistan

Date of Issue 10 October 2009