The World Expo organized every five years by the International Exhibitions Bureau is considered to be the “economic and cultural Olympics” Some 70 million visitors are expected to attend the Expo, which will be held in Shanghai, China from May 1st through October 31, 2010. The theme of the Shanghai Expo is “Better City, Better [...]
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Astrological signs – India
April 15th, 2010 
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3,956 viewsIndia post issued a set of 12 stamps depicting Astrological signs. The designs of the stamps are rooted in Indian folk art. They depict the 12 zodiac signs against four base colors reflecting the elements of earth, air, fire and water. The miniature sheet is based on the format of a horoscope.
Restoration of ss Great Britain
April 11th, 2010 srmodh 2,695 viewsThe ss Great Britain was a revolutionary and influential ship. Designed by Brunel and launched in 1843 she was the world’s first ocean going propeller driven iron ship. Packed with new technologies she was considerably longer and faster than her rivals. However when she arrived in the shelter of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands on May [...]
150 Years of the Graz Köflach Railway
April 8th, 2010 srmodh 1,323 viewsThe Graz-Köflacher Bahn und Busbetrieb GmbH (GKB) with its two railway lines and 27 bus routes provides transport to the region west of the city of Graz and the district of west Styria. It is today the most important operator of public transport in this region and is a major partner of local business and [...]
Centenary of Powered Flight
March 11th, 2010 srmodh 2,338 viewsAustralian post issued a set of postage stamps to commemorate three significant powered flights from Australia’s early aviation history.
Jersey ~ Petrology
March 8th, 2010 srmodh 2,118 viewsJersey Post will issue a set of five postage stamps featuring petrology specimens found in Jersey. The oldest rocks in Jersey are the Shales which are over 700 million years old. However, the best known rocks in the island are the pink and grey Granites and Diorites.
