Posted in Personalities, Philatelic Items, Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 24th, 2011
Readers Desk – The Bicentenary of Charles Darwin’s Birth (1809-2009) Source Topical Times:-Contributed By Mr Saurav Pahwa, Jallandhar
Posted in Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 17th, 2011
USPS stands behind its depiction. It’s not an error! The Postal Service reportedly chose the image from a photography service, unaware that it wasn’t the real deal. But they’re standing by their choice. “We still love the stamp design and would have selected this photograph anyway,” said USPS spokesman Roy Betts. Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/04/15/whos-that-lady-new-stamp-features-wrong-statue-of-liberty/#ixzz1Jn0y6mVD Hemant [...]
Posted in Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 8th, 2011
Today morning , I went to take the delivery of the Gandhi Khadi M/s ALBUM. This album is nothing but which are given to some VIPs for release of stamps at Chennai.The same has been given to me in blank condition, asking me to stick the Gandhi Khadi M/s PP on the inside. This album [...]
Posted in News, Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 7th, 2011
Dear friends across India, Right now, Anna Hazare, a 73-year-old Gandhian, sits in the burning sun fasting, and he will stay until death — unless the government agrees to consider a powerful law that could rid Indian politics of the scourge of corruption. This “Modern Mahatma” is taking the utmost act of courage and determination [...]
Posted in Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 6th, 2011
In response to my letter to PMG Chennai, for sale of Gandhi Khadi M/s PP AT A PRICE OF RS 400, I have got a message and email from the PMG’s office that the price of Rs 400.00 includes 1 ALBUM which was inadvertently left out in my purchase and same can be collected from [...]
Posted in Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 6th, 2011
Dear Mr. Kishore Your eMail regarding sale of Khadi Presentation Pack which has been sold at Rs. 400/- refers. The Presentation pack is to be sold at Rs. 250/- only, but it has been sold at Rs. 400/- including an Album priced at Rs. 150/-. The Album was thought to be appropriate in order to [...]
Posted in Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 5th, 2011
I saw in your website, many philatelists expressing their views regarding issuing stamp for Indian victory in Cricket World Cup. I too support the cause and would like to bring to notice that, Sri Lanka were one step ahead that they even issued a commemorative coin to celebrate their World Cup Victory in 1996. Please [...]
Posted in Covers, First Day Covers, Philatelic Items, Readers Desk, Readers desk, Se-tenant, Special Covers, Sports, sports/cricket on Apr 5th, 2011
First Day Cover – ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 – By Bangladesh Post Office Date Of Issue:-23.02.2011. Contributed By:- Mr Y.Gilani, Bangladesh
Posted in Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 4th, 2011
I absolutely agree. The way this Indian team has created history after history in this world cup, a set of stamps are necessasry. I wish the administrators @ Indian stamp ghar, push the people in department of posts and succeed in bringing out stamps. Even a stamp on the Indian uniform is required I feel. [...]
Posted in Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 4th, 2011
Very true sir…. even Nepal has released a fdc for 2011 cricket world cup… even if not to boost the sales or to cash in on this occasion, A STAMP OR MS release is absolutely necessary to honour such a great achievement and also to celebrate it… hope INDIA POST acts quickly and sensibly. Contributed [...]
Posted in Gandhi, Miniature Sheet, News, Personalities, Philatelic Items, Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 2nd, 2011
Dear Sir, I would like to put a few words in response to the letter from your reader regarding excess price charged for Khadi Miniature pack at Chennai Philatelic Bureau. As an Indian I understand it is absolutely normal to charge such a price for Gandhi. Let Mahatma know that even he cannot escape from [...]
Posted in India Stamps, News, Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 1st, 2011
Mr Ramanujam – Postmaster General – Tamil Nadu Today I have purchased 1 no of Mahatma Gandhi Khadi Miniature Sheet Presentation Pack from Anna Road Philatelic Br at Rs 400.00 , whereas the issue price mentioned is Rs 250.00. This item was issued about 1 1/2 months back and Im told that is still available [...]
Posted in News, Readers Desk, Readers desk on Apr 1st, 2011
I was informed by fellow philatelist that Mahatma Gandhi Khadi M/s Presentation Pack was being sold at Chennai P B for Rs 400.00 from yesterday. As I could not believe the same , I went personally today to buy the P P. I met the Supervisor P B who confirmed that they were selling the [...]
