Brazil issues stamps to honour Indian CinemaOdisha Sun TimesMade by Kochi-based graphic designer Satya Raj, the stamps were jointly released by Indian Ambassador Ashok Tomar and curators and directors of the festival – Anand Jyothi and Carina Bini Palackapilly – when the festival officially opened in the …and more » More: …

Stone, sweat and stamps: chasing Jizos in KamakuraThe Japan TimesPerhaps you've heard of Jizo Bosatsu, the Buddhist deity who looks after travelers, children and the underworld. No, not that underworld, the other one — the one you go to after you die. Stone Jizo statues are often seen at crossroads, …

Royal Mail beat its target and delivered at least 93 per cent of first class mail in Shropshire on time during the first three months of this year, it was revealed today. More: continued here

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The Hindu Stamps of immortalityThe HinduWith elements like neat attractive display, a sale counter of stamp related merchandise, recreation of few stamps on tiles, particularly the Panchtantra stamps, an amphitheatre, and an innovative section such as 'My stamp counter', the museum's efforts … More: continued here

Nostalgia aside, a visit to National Philatelic Museum in New Delhi can turn out to be a great exercise in learning about India’s journey More: continued here

Hemel Gazette First class show as Royal Mail hits its target for 93pc of deliveries in countyshropshirestar.comRoyal Mail beat its target and delivered at least 93 per cent of first class mail in Shropshire on time during the first three months of this year, it was revealed today. Royal Mail …

Brasilia (Brazil), May 18 (IANS) Brazil has paid tribute to the Indian film industry on its centenary by releasing two postage stamps designed by an Indian graphic designer at a commemorative festival here. The $2 billion (Rs.120 billion) Indian cinema completed 100 years in 2013. Made by Kochi-based graphic designer …

CORTEZ, Fla. (AP) – A few times a week 88-year-old Mary Green hops in her 2005 Honda and drives three blocks to the post office. She has to. There is no mail delivery to her home. In fact, no one in the historic fishing village of Cortez – … More: …

Chron.com (blog) Third Ward's Southmore post office won't be movedCW39 NewsFixHOUSTON, TX – To some, the Southmore Post Office located at 4110 Almeda means more than a mail box. Jacqueline Bostic, a former U.S. Postmaster says, “for our community, the United States Post Office, whether we understand it or not, …