December 26, 2010
Photo of Naushad Ali - Music Director
Photo of Naushad Ali , one of the greatest Music Directors ( Mughal -e- Azam fame ) of Indian films with Miss A . Dave ( officer AIR )
Rare Photos of Mrs. Indira Gandhi - Nairobi ( 1961 ) Visit
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| 1961- Mrs. Indira Gandhi's Visit to Kenya . With her is Miss A. Dave ( AIR ) on deputation with Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation |
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| Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Miss A. Dave ( Photos Printed at De Luxe Studio Nairobi -1961 ) |
December 23, 2010
Rare Indian ( Service ) Postal Envelope of USA War Department
Type -Postal History ( Stationery )( Indian - Very Rare )- Stamps on Cover-- Philately
USA ( World War II Postal History - Stationery )
But on OIGS ( On India Govt. Service )
In 1947 Free Government of India , in the initial years , ( say up to 1955 ) worked in a NEW independent set up but with the OLD Stock of Imperial British Postal Stationery .
Result Some very interesting incidents of confusion ( of course , only from Philately Point of View )
This very interesting Service envelope , immediately after independence is a World War II American Government surplus postal stationery gifted to the newly independent Government of India.
This envelope , originally printed by War Department ( USA ) for " official use " carries a very strict War Time Warning ( please click to ENLARGE and again + at top right corner )
" PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE $ 300 "
Philately 's Unique Specimen ( probably the only one now available ) of hybrid USA and Indian Postal Stationery
USA ( World War II Postal History - Stationery )
But on OIGS ( On India Govt. Service )
In 1947 Free Government of India , in the initial years , ( say up to 1955 ) worked in a NEW independent set up but with the OLD Stock of Imperial British Postal Stationery .
Result Some very interesting incidents of confusion ( of course , only from Philately Point of View )
This very interesting Service envelope , immediately after independence is a World War II American Government surplus postal stationery gifted to the newly independent Government of India.
This envelope , originally printed by War Department ( USA ) for " official use " carries a very strict War Time Warning ( please click to ENLARGE and again + at top right corner )
" PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE $ 300 "
Philately 's Unique Specimen ( probably the only one now available ) of hybrid USA and Indian Postal Stationery
Photo of Indian Ambassador to Vatican With The Pope
Merry Christmas From All of us in India
Memorable Moment of Great PrideDewan Brij Kumar IFS ( Maternal Uncle - Mamaji of the blog writer) and Mrs. Pushpa ( Maternal Aunt -Mamiji) with the Pope. Dewan Brij Kumar was India's Ambassador to the Vatican.
( Dewan Sahib went on to become India's First Consul General in Chicago and later India 's High Commissioner to Maldives )
December 19, 2010
Autographed Banquet Card by Mrs. Indira Gandhi ,Tom Mboya and Other VVIPs 1961 Nairobi ( Kenya )
Mrs. Indira Gandhi 's East Afican Visit in 1961
This banquet was held at the famous NEW STANLEY HOTEL , Nairobi on Friday ,26 th August , 1961 in honour of Mrs. Indira Gandhi who was on her East Africa visit.
The banquet was hosted by then VVIP leaders of Kenya , the most prominent of them being Mr.Tom Mboya.
This RARE Banquet Card ( in 4 pages- Cardboard Paper ) Bears the Autographs of Mrs. Indira Gandhi , Mr.Tom Mboya and other prominent personalities present that evening at New Stanley Hotel , Nairobi .
Mr.Thomas Joseph Odhiambo Mboya (August 15, 1930 - July 5, 1969) was a prominent Kenyan politician during Jomo Kenyanata's government. He was founder of the Nairobi People's Congress Party, a key figure in the formation of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), and the Minister of Economic Planning and Development at the time of his death. Mboya was assassinated on July 5, 1969 in Nairobi.
( credit Wikipedia )
This banquet was held at the famous NEW STANLEY HOTEL , Nairobi on Friday ,26 th August , 1961 in honour of Mrs. Indira Gandhi who was on her East Africa visit.
The banquet was hosted by then VVIP leaders of Kenya , the most prominent of them being Mr.Tom Mboya.
This RARE Banquet Card ( in 4 pages- Cardboard Paper ) Bears the Autographs of Mrs. Indira Gandhi , Mr.Tom Mboya and other prominent personalities present that evening at New Stanley Hotel , Nairobi .
Mr.Thomas Joseph Odhiambo Mboya (August 15, 1930 - July 5, 1969) was a prominent Kenyan politician during Jomo Kenyanata's government. He was founder of the Nairobi People's Congress Party, a key figure in the formation of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), and the Minister of Economic Planning and Development at the time of his death. Mboya was assassinated on July 5, 1969 in Nairobi.
( credit Wikipedia )
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