30 March - Devika Rani Chaudhuri born in 1908

 

Devika Rani Chaudhuri (30 March 1908 – 9 March 1994), usually known as Devika Rani, was an Indian actress who was active in Hindi films during the 1930s and 1940s. Widely acknowledged as the first lady of Indian cinema, Devika Rani had a successful film career that spanned 10 years.

Her awards include the Padma Shri (1958), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1970) and the Soviet Land Nehru Award (1990). 

29 March- Utpal Dutta born in 1929

Utpal Dutta (29 March 1929 – 19 August 1993) was an Indian actor, director, and writer-playwright. He was primarily an actor in Bengali theatre, where he became a pioneering figure in Modern Indian theatre, when he founded the "Little Theatre Group" in 1949. 

This group enacted many English, Shakespearean and Brecht plays, in a period now known as the "Epic theatre" period, before it immersed itself completely in highly political and radical theatre. His plays became an apt vehicle for the expression of his Marxist ideologies, visible in socio-political plays such as Kallol (1965), Manusher Adhikar, Louha Manob (1964), Tiner Toloar and Maha-Bidroha. He also acted in over 100 Bengali and Hindi films in a career spanning 40 years

29 March - Sepoy Mangal Pandey shot the first bullet of 1857

 

The incident involving Sepoy Mangal Pandey occurred on March 29, 1857, and it is often considered one of the early sparks that ignited the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence.

Mangal Pandey was a sepoy (Indian soldier) in the British East India Company's army stationed in Barrackpore, near Calcutta (present-day Kolkata), in the Bengal Presidency. On March 29, 1857, he revolted against British officers over the use of cartridges rumored to be greased with animal fat, which was deeply offensive to both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.

The soldiers were required to bite off the tips of these cartridges before loading them into their rifles. The use of animal fat, particularly cow and pig fat, violated the religious beliefs of Hindu and Muslim soldiers, respectively.

Mangal Pandey's act of defiance against his British superiors resulted in him shooting and injuring two British officers, Sergeant-Major Hewson and Lieutenant Baugh. This act of rebellion marked the beginning of larger unrest among Indian soldiers in various parts of the country, eventually leading to the widespread rebellion against British rule.

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a significant event in Indian history, representing a major challenge to British authority and leading to significant political, social, and economic changes in the region. It played a crucial role in the eventual transfer of power from the British East India Company to the British Crown, marking the end of Company rule in India and the beginning of direct British governance through the British Raj.

11 March - Sambhaji assasinated 1689

 

 

Sambhaji, Shivaji's successor, who was captured at Sangameshwar, was assasinated in the prison of Aurangzeb by Mughal officer Muqurab Khan.

Sambhaji Bhosale was the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1681 to 1689. He was the eldest son of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire

08 March - International Womens Day

 A special cancellation on 'International Women's Day 2022' was issued in all 6 philatelic bureau under Maharashtra Postal Circle.

 

 A special pictorial cancellation on "International Women's Day 2022" issued today Philatelic bureau Pune H.O. 411001. 

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

28 February - Krishan Kant birth anniversary

 Krishan Kant (28 February 1927 – 27 July 2002) was an Indian politician who served as the tenth vice president of India from 1997 until his death. Formerly, he was the governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1990 to 1997. He was a member of Lok Sabha from Chandigarh (1977-1980), and Member of Rajya Sabha from Haryana (1966-1972, 1972–1977).

25 February - B. Nagi Reddi remeberence

 Department of India Post issued Rs. 5 stamp commemorating B. Nagi Reddi. Bommireddy Nagi Reddy (2 December 1912 – 25 February 2004) was a Telugu movie producer. He set up Vijaya Vauhini Studios in Chennai, which was then Asia's biggest film studio. The stamp portrays his portrait.

Product Specification: 45 Stamps of each 500 Paise (5 Rs)

Issue Year: 23-Feb-18

Type/Series: Commemorative

Denomination: 500 Paise

Color: Multi Colour

 

 

 

25 February - Auroville International Township-Golden Jubilee" in 2018

 

India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp of denomination Rs 5 on "Auroville International Township-Golden Jubilee" on 25.02.2018

Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities.
The purpose of Auroville is to realize human unity.

 

02 February - Calcutta Museum was established in 1814

 

The Indian Museum in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, also referred to as the Imperial Museum at Calcutta in colonial-era texts.

It is the ninth oldest museum in the world, the oldest and largest museum in India.It has rare collections of antiques, armour and ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies and Mughal paintings. It was founded by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, in 1814. The founder curator was Nathaniel Wallich, a Danish botanist.

It has six sections comprising thirty five galleries of cultural and scientific artifacts namely Indian art, archaeology, anthropology, geology, zoology and economic botany. Many rare and unique specimens, both Indian and trans-Indian, relating to humanities and natural sciences, are preserved and displayed in the galleries of these sections. In particular the art and archaeology sections hold collections of international importance.

Department of Posts issued Mainature  sheet comprising of three Commemorative Postage Stamps on Kolkata  Museum.

Issued Date : 02.02.2014

Postage stamps and postal history of Nova Scotia (1713 – 1867)

The first adhesive postage stamps of Nova Scotia were issued on Sept 1st, 1851. The stamps were diamond shaped and depicted the Crown of Great Britain, surrounded by Heraldic Flowers of the Empire. The design was very similar to the stamps issued by the neighboring colony, New Brunswick. The issues consisted of three denominations: 3p blue, 6p yellow green and 1sh dull violet. In 1853, a 1p stamp was issued featuring the portrait of Queen Victoria, on a similar design, but square. In 1857, the three diamond stamps were reissued, but in distinctly different shades of the same color. Beginning in 1854, bisecting Nova Scotia stamps were allowed, especially to accommodate a new 7-1/2 pence rate to England.

On Jan 1st, 1860 Nova Scotia switched to a decimal currency, using dollars and cents and in Oct, 1860, stamps were issued in Nova Scotia to accommodate the new currency. Five different denominations, 1c, 5c, 8-1/2c, 10c and 12-1/2c were printed on two different portrait designs of Queen Victoria, one profile and one full face. In May, 1863, an additional 2c value was printed to accommodate a new local postal rate. Minor varieties exist, and the most common to collect are stamps on white paper, and toned paper. Horizontal pairs, not perforated between are also known.
The stamp of Nova Scotia were gradually replaced by the stamps of Canada after Nova Scotia became part of the Confederation on July 1, 1867. With the exception of the 5c denomination, remainders of unused Nova Scotia stamps were sold by the government to collectors, in February of 1895