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By Wolfgang Beyer Noted Paleontologist Died due to Corona Robert “Bob” Lynn Carroll CM FRSC was an American–Canadian vertebrate paleontologist who specialised in Paleozoic and Mesozoic amphibians and reptiles. in 1964 Carroll joined theMcGill University   as curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Redpath Museum   He was appointed Strathcona Professor of Zoology in 1987. From 1985 to 1991 he was director of […]

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New Special Covers Released from Tamilnadu

By Suresh Rao Centenary Celebrations of Indian Red Cross Society The Mission of the Indian Red Cross Society is to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and even prevented and thus contribute to creating more congenial climate for peace. Indian Red Cross […]

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New Stamps Released from Romania

100 Year’s of Politehnica University Timisoara The postage stamps issue, that contains a stamp and a perforated souvenir sheet, is dedicated to the anniversary of the Politehnica University Timișoara, which celebrates, this year, a century since its establishment and marks the Centenary of the first higher education institution in the west of the country. On […]

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New Stamps Released from New Zealand

Parrots In te reo Māori, the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand, kākāriki is the term used to describe the small parakeets found on the mainland and surrounding islands. All species and subspecies of New Zealand parakeet share the characteristic of green plumage, and kākāriki also serves as the word for this colour.The stamps depicts […]

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British Antarctic Territory Inviting Entries  for Stamp Design Competition: Discovering Antarctica

The theme for the competition – ‘Discovering Antarctica’ – can be your own interpretation. It could cover the initial discovery of the continent, modern day discoveries, or discoveries you have made from learning about Antarctic and its wildlife online or on TV 2020 marks 200 years since the discovery of the Antarctic continent. To celebrate, […]

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Indian Paintings through Postage Stamps

By Ganesh Prasad Chowdhury Philately is very important ad famous hobby .Philatelic stamps are something different from the normal stamps. Such stamps are released on specific occasions and in limited number. The hobby of stamps collection is popularly known as philatelic hobby. It needs sincere effort and knowledge. The stamps are required to be kept […]

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Newly Issued German Envelopes

Anniversary letter “150th birthday Ernst Barlach” Ernst Barlach – pioneer of modernity:Shaped envelope with special postage stamp and information sheet (A4) and postcard (format: 18 × 13 cm). Date of Release:2nd January 2020,Format: 23.0 × 16.2 cm 175 Years of the German Physical  Society The German Physical Society will celebrate its 175th anniversary in January […]

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Permanent Philatelic Exhibition at Chennai Post Office

A permanent philatelic exhibition was established at the renovated Electric Theatre hall of the Anna Salai Head Post Office,Chennai in 2017. The Electric Theatre, which houses the permanent exhibition, has facility of  screenings of documentaries and short films on philately for the visitors. The permanent exhibition is open on all working days, including Saturdays from […]

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Cartophilately: A Specialized Area in Philately

Cartophilately is the collection of postage stamps which display maps. Stamp collectors are quite similar to map collectors, in that some are generalists and collect anything and everything, while others choose to specialize in certain areas or certain themes. Cartophilately is one of the more challenging thematic specialities in stamp collecting. Map of UT Jammu […]

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India Post is Issuing Stamp on Centenary of International Labour Organization

India Post is issuing a commemorative postage stamp on the centenary of ILO on 22nd January 2020.The unique tripartite structure of the ILO gives an equal voice to workers, employers and governments to ensure that the views of the social partners are closely reflected in labour standards and in shaping policies and programmes. It was […]