Philatelic Articles

The real story of Barbie doll

  The real story of Barbie doll Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. and… Read More

2 months ago

Alphonso, the King of Mangos with a Portuguese name

  Alphonso, the King of Mangos with a Portuguese name The mango is considered the 'king of fruits' in India… Read More

2 months ago

Astrocat Felicette – The First Cat in Space

Astrocat Felicette - the First Cat in Space In the 1950s and '60s, scientists around the world launched a veritable… Read More

3 months ago

Nipah virus disease: A rare and intractable disease

Nipah virus disease: A rare and intractable disease Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus that is initially transmitted from… Read More

3 months ago

Lata Mangeshkar – The Nightingale of India

Lata Mangeshkar - The Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar is the pride of Indian music industry. Blessed with beautiful voice,… Read More

4 months ago

Happy New Year festival, History and the story behind it

Happy New Year festival, History and the story behind it The celebration of the new year on January 1st is… Read More

4 months ago

Jaipur Foot – The symbol of India for Humanity

Jaipur Foot - The symbol of India for Humanity The Jaipur Foot was originally developed in the city of Jaipur,… Read More

4 months ago

Marie Marvingt – Nicknamed the fiancee of danger

  Marie Marvingt - Nicknamed the fiancee of danger Marie Marvingt was a French athlete, mountaineer, aviator and journalist.  In… Read More

4 months ago

Sophie Blanchard – The first woman to work as a professional balloonist

  Sophie Blanchard - The first woman to work as a professional balloonist Sophie Blanchard was the first woman to… Read More

4 months ago

Gustave Eiffel, The Man behind The Eiffel Tower in Paris

Gustave Eiffel, The Man behind The Eiffel Tower in Paris The Eiffel Tower is the most visually famous structure in… Read More

4 months ago