Article: Discover Indian Heritage with Stamps

I am thrilled to share with you a series of articles titled "Discover Indian Heritage With Stamps," which I recently published on the Amar Chitra Katha Tinkle online platform. These articles offer a unique perspective on ancient Indian heritages through postage stamps. I hope you enjoy the stories of the rich history and culture of India, as represented through the lens of philately.

Article: The Role of Philately in Art Storytelling: The Case of Ramayana

I am thrilled to announce that my article titled The Role of Philately in Art Storytelling: The Case of Ramayana has been published in the prestigious 10th International Digital Storytelling Conference at Loughborough University, UK. This article offers a unique perspective on the use of philately in art storytelling, specifically in the context of the epic tale of Ramayana. 

Through this research, I explored how postage stamps can serve as a powerful tool for conveying cultural heritage and storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the traditional methods of art storytelling. I look forward to continuing to explore the intersections of philately and storytelling in the future. 

This article also received the Bronze Award in the philatelic publication category at the 13th State Level Philatelic Exhibition KARNAPEX 2024 held in Bangalore, India.

Article: Fascinating Stories of the World

I am pleased to share that my latest article, Fascinating Stories of the World has been published in the June 2022 issue of Stamp Lover magazine. In this article, I offer a unique perspective on the captivating tales that are told across the globe, starting with the ancient Indian Panchatantra story.

Using postage stamps as my lens, I tried to uncover compelling stories of the world and explore their cultural significance, showcasing the vital role of philately in preserving cultural heritage and passing these narratives down to future generations. 

Exhibition: Inspiring India

The Estonian National Museum Postal Museum exhibited my collection of postal stamps in September 2014, titled India Inspiring depicting cultural heritages of India. This exhibit showcased how ancient traditions are still alive in various art forms through philately. 

Article: Short History of Tibetan Postage Stamps

In the October 2012 issue of the Stamp Lover magazine, I authored an article on a fascinating subject titled "A Short History of Tibetan Postage Stamps", which sheds light on several lesser-known intangible cultural heritages that were found along the Indo-Tibet Silk Road.

The ancient Silk Route that linked India and Tibet is a treasure trove of cultural heritages, yet it remains one of the lesser researched topics in the history of Silk Routes. The article offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India and Tibet, including ancient trade agreement, the ancient Tibetan language, traditional Tibetan mountain farming technique using Yaks, ancient Tibetan paper making technique using rice plant, and the mysterious Tibetan Snow Lion which is associated with the Tibetan Snow Lion Dance. The article offers a unique perspective on the intermingling of cultures and traditions that shaped the region's history, and provides valuable insights into the preservation of these intangible cultural heritages for future generations.

This article (re-published in Postal Himal and also hosted at the American Philatelic Research Library) was a joint winner of the Johnson Award for philatelic writing, awarded by the National Philatelic Society in 2013.