Indian postal journey

The 1894 revolt of Patharughat is one of the most significant event in the history of Indian nationalism. This revolt resulted from peasants’ protest against the enhancement of land tax. By the end of the 19th century, the British Government succeeded in establishing a plantation economy in Assam to a great extent. A tax policy was framed with a dual strategy to increase the public revenue resources as well as to squeeze the peasantry so much that they would be forced to give up their traditional occupation and join the labour market. Between 1826 and 1893, the land revenue rates were enhanced several times, crippling the peasant economy. Thus, socio-economic changes brou  ght about during the colonial rule led to the complete breakdown of the backbone of peasant economy. The peasants began expressing their anger. During 1893-94, thousands participated in demonstrations and rallies for several days, particularly in Kamrup and Darrang Districts. At the same time, the peasants of Pat...

  A 31 gun salute to the President heralded the birth of Indian Republic shortly before 1030 hours on January 26, 1950. It was 894 days after the country attained the dominion status following the end of British rule. The ceremony was held in the brilliantly decorated Darbar Hall of the Government House (now Rashtrapati Bhawan) and was attended by about 500 prominent dignitaries including Dr Soekarno, the President of Indonesian Republic. It was the beginning of a new Republic based on the principles of justice, liberty, equality and unity. This (26th January 2024) being the 75th Republic Day inspires us to look back and realize that Bharat has been the beckon of Democracy long before this idea was rediscovered by western thinkers. It is no surprise that after independence, the people of this country took to democracy as duck takes to water. India had a history of Republics that existed before and after Buddha. One such republic was Lichchhavi which was a part of Vajjika territory ...

  The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional body responsible for conducting and overseeing elections of the Largest Democracy of the world. Its impartial role is instrumental in upholding the fairness and integrity of the electoral process. The Commission’s meticulous planning and execution of elections ensure that the elections are free and fair, reinforcing public trust and confidence. Article 324, which created the Election Commission, holds exceptional significance. The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 and put into effect on January 26, 1950. The Election Commission’s office was established on January 25, 1950, a day before the Constitution became effective. It placed its trust in the wisdom of Indian citizens to choose their representatives in positions of authority. India’s democracy thrives on its diversity – cultural, social, geographical, linguistic, etc. This diversity is seamlessly integrated into the polit...

 Karpoori Thakur was born on January 24, 1924, in Pitaunjhia, a small village in Samastipur, Bihar. Hailing from a modest background, he rose to prominence through his dedication to social justice and political activism. His father was from the ‘Nai’ (barber) community in Bihar. Karpoori Thakur was the first Non- Congress CM of Bihar in 1971. He became CM Twice, 1970-1971 and 1977 and became Deputy CM in 1967. He was politically influenced by Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. His life and career were marked by a commitment to empower the marginalized communities, leaving an indelible impact on Bihar’s political scenario. Karpoori Thakur’s early life was shaped by the socioeconomic conditions prevalent in Bihar during the preindependence era. Despite facing financial constraints, he pursued his education with diligence. The formative years instilled in him a deep sense of empathy for the underprivileged, motivating him to work hard for positive change. His entry...

 Ram Janmbhoomi Temple Philosophy and morality are closely intertwined in Indian life. Dharma is the Indian word meaning morals and ethics. The word “dharma” derives from the root “dhr,” which means to hold. Dharma, therefore, serves to maintain the stability and development of human civilization by acting as a unifying force within it. Ramo Vighravan Dharma means Shri Ram is Dharma incarnate. Maharishi Valmiki called Shri Ram ‘Dharmavigrah’ in Ramayana, God incarnated for the welfare of the people. Maharishi Ved Vyas said that the incarnation of Shri Ram was not just for killing demons but for teaching dharma to humans. Patience, forgiveness, control of mind, selflessness, purity, restraint of senses, wisdom, knowledge, truth and mercy, these ten characteristics of dharma have been properly reflected in the entire conduct of Shri Ram. A fundamental principle of Shri Ram’s life conduct is to be aware of one’s true self. If a man thinks about his real identity and controls his behav...

  With the rise of fraudulent and illegal migration, Ministry of External Affairs has been making constant efforts to educate migrants about the perils of illegal channels. Illegal migrants may be forced to live a wretched existence in the target country through illegal channels because they will be unable to legitimately enroll in any assistance or protection systems introduced by GOI. Instead, they will be subjected to harsh, insecure, and unpleasant living situations, as well as a significant danger of being exploited by unlawful employers who may force them to accept flexible work schedules at low rates and in hazardous working conditions. As a result, international migration has become centered on the necessity for both safe and trained migration. Given our robust demographic dividend and rapidly changing global economic world order, Ministry of External Affairs has also been working on various activities such as aligning eMigrate portals with other Ministries in India as well...

 200 Years of Indian Origin Tamils in Sri Lanka Indian Origin Tamils (IOT) of Sri Lanka are Tamil people of Indian origin, also known as Malayaga Tamilar, who predominantly descend from workers sent from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka in the 19th & 20th centuries to work in coffee, tea and rubber plantations. They are instrumental in the development of the plantation sector. These Tamilspeaking people mostly live in the central highlands, also known as the Malayagam or Hill country. The first group of Indian Origin Tamils (IOT) arrived in Sri Lanka, then called Ceylon, in 1823 as labourers to work in coffee and then tea, rubber, and cocoa plantations in the hilly regions of Sri Lanka. Later in the 1900s, substantial numbers of Tamils from India also came to settle in Ceylon as financial entrepreneurs and grocers. They were the trading community of IOT, which was not part of the plantation economy and who had come to Ceylon since then. After the British takeover of the administration ...

 50 Years Pandit Jasraj's Pt.Motiram Pt. Maniram Sangeet Samaroha Ancient Indians were deeply impressed by the spiritual power of music. Ragas have the power to heal the human mind and body. It is out of this understanding, that Indian classical music was born. Classical music involves single-minded devotion and lifelong commitment. Indian classical music is scientific in nature and learning it, is like learning a language. In Indian classical music, once you have learned the basic notes, you are introduced to ragas (which are like musical themes), and then you are encouraged to start improvising and making your own melodies. Pandit Jasraj was born in Hisar, Haryana on January 28, 1930, to a well-known Mewati Gharana, where his grandfather, father, uncles, brothers – all of them were renowned singers. Immersed in a musical family, he was surrounded by musical treasures, masters, instruments and learning since his childhood.His father, Pandit Motiram initiated his basic learning. In...

 125 Years of Ramakrishna Mission 1 May 2022 marked the 125th anniversary of the Ramakrishna Mission, a social service organization with a spiritual outlook. It was founded in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda, the seer of modern India, to work for the all-round development of India. Swami Vivekananda, known in his pre-monastic life as Narendra Nath Datta, was born in an affluent family in Kolkata on 12 January 1863. By the time he graduated from Calcutta University, he had acquired a vast knowledge of different subjects, especially Western philosophy and history. Born with a yogic temperament, he used to practise meditation even from his boyhood, and was associated with Brahmo Movement for some time. In November 1881, Narendra went to meet Sri Ramakrishna, his spiritual guru, who was staying at the Kali Temple in Dakshineshwar. Apart from removing doubts from the mind of Narendra, Sri Ramakrishna won him over through his pure, unselfish love. Thus began a guru-disciple relationship which ...

 2800th Nirvan Kalyanak of Bhagwan Parshvanath In the historical city of Varanasi, 2900 years ago, King Ashvasen and Queen Vamadevi were blessed with a son in the midnight of Paush Krishna 10/11. The boy child was named Parshva Kumar. In due course, his education started and with sharp intelligence, he was praised by his teachers. He also excelled in horsemanship and weaponry. Gifted with three types of Gyan (Knowledge) —Mati (sensory knowledge), Shruti (scriptural knowledge), and Avadhi (clairvoyance) since birth, he realized the transitory nature of worldly comforts. Therefore, he decided to embrace asceticism. On Pausha Krishna Ekadasi, Parshva Kumar, standing under a Ashoka tree in Varanasi, plucked out five fistfuls of his hair, and initiated himself into monkhood. Immediately upon his initiation, he attained the fourth knowledge— Manahparyaya Gyan (a kind of telepathy).  On the eighty-fourth day of his spiritual journey and completing an eight-day fast, he achieved Omni...

 Atal Bihari Vajpayee Birth Centenary Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was one of India’s most respected and beloved leaders, a towering figure in Indian politics whose vision, eloquence and dedication to public service shaped the course of the nation. Born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, into a humble family, he rose to become a statesman of international repute. His father, a school teacher, instilled in him the values of discipline and integrity, qualities that Vajpayee Ji would carry throughout his life. An exemplary student, he pursued his Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Victoria College, Gwalior (now known as Laxmibai College), and later earned an M.A. in Political Science from DAV College, Kanpur. His academic pursuits laid the foundation for a lifelong interest in governance, public policy and international relations. Vajpayee Ji’s political journey began during his student days when he participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942, a landmark campaign in India’...

 2900th Janm Kalyanak of Bhagwan Parshvanath 2900 years ago, in the historic city of Varanasi in Bharatvarsha, King Ashvasena ruled with compassion and justice. His queen, Vamadevi, carried within her a magnificent soul, heralded by 14/16 divine dreams. During her pregnancy, Queen Vamadevi had the vision of a snake by her side in the dead of the night. Acting swiftly, she informed the King, ultimately saving his life from imminent danger. When the time came, she gave birth to a son at midnight on the 10th/11th day of the dark fortnight of Pausha, under the Vishakha constellation. The boy was named Parshva Kumar. In celebration of his birth, King Ashvasena organized a grand tenday festival, distributing abundant donations of food, clothing, and wealth to the people. From an early age, Parshva Kumar demonstrated fearlessness, intellectual brilliance, and a natural inclination towards religious life. His education was marked by diligence, enabling him to excel in knowledge as well as ...

 Celebrating India and Oman’s Friendship India and Oman are linked by geography, history, and culture and enjoy warm and cordial relations. While people-topeople contact between India and Oman can be traced back to 5000 years, diplomatic relations were established in 1955, which got upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in 2008. After that, the political engagement between the two countries has taken on a more strategic shape.   As a mark of this special friendship, India has extended an invitation to the Sultanate of Oman to participate as a guest country during India’s Presidency of the Group of 20 nations (G-20). This is a symbol of the time-tested friendship between India and Oman and opens up new possibilities for deepening cooperation between the two countries. To commemorate the long historic friendship and cultural similarities between India and Oman, India Post and Oman Post agreed to the issuance of India-Oman Joint Stamp. An MOU in this regard was signed by the D...