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Day Of Reckoning
However painstakingly compiled, your collection is destined to be broken up and recycled. It’s not a question of if, but when, and how?
‘Oh Help! Oh No! It's A Gruffalo!'
A Royal Mail stamp issue on October 10 marked the 20th anniversary of the publication of The Gruffalo, the popular children’s picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Man Of Peace
Karl bickel not only transformed and rejuvenated Swiss stamp design in the mid-20th century but also built a monument to peace in his spare time
Roaring Success?
The first stamp issue for Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika in 1935 might have united three postal administrations, but its design and printing were far from uniform
The Finest Cuts For This Year's Christmas Fare
Royal Mail’s Christmas stamps, released on November 5, take a religious approach this year, featuring classy biblical scenes created by paper-cut artists Hari & Deepti.
A Clarkson Deadlock Mandrel
John Fawcett makes a custom mandrel for these cutters.
The Tale Of A Turret Mill
Peter King tells the tale of a bargain; a problem; how it was cured; the other problems; what else was done.
A Ring Light For The Super X1 Mill
Michael Cox creates shadow-free illumination on his mill.
Modifying A Toolmaker's Clamp
Lionel Pullum makes a useful improvement to a standard clamp.
A Second Cross-Slide Leadscrew
This article by Peter Shaw is the fi nal one of a series of articles exploring the techniques used when making a copy of an existing item such as the crossslide leadscrew and associated components.
Beasts Of Burden
Animals harnessed for postal purposes have come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the choices and some of the scenarios might surprise you
King And Kaiser
Johann Kaiser engraved only three stamp designs, but they were the first issues of the Netherlands and Dutch colonies, so his place in philatelic history is secure
Whisper Of Wilberforce
A centenary with particular resonance for Sierra Leone inspired one of the finest colonial issues of the 1930s, even if the key protagonist was barely acknowledged
Try, Try Again
With the rugby World Cup currently underway in Japan, what better time to investigate the growing potential for a rugby union thematic collection?
If The Cap Fits... Now
75 years old, the proud and defiant marianne definitives of France have been through 17 contrasting incarnations. They make great collectables, as stamps or postal history
Sort Out Your Top 10 Technique Problems!
Having identified 10 common areas of frustration Jon Bishop is out to supercharge your technique. So, if you feel your playing is stuck in a rut, or it’s simply time to explore some new ideas, look no further.
Get Out Your Wheels!
UK Bike Week is set for 8-16 June, when Cycling UK urges us to pedal for fun and fitness. To get us in the mood, Graeme Wilcockson gives a brief history of cycling and tips on how to get going.
Human Being; Onus Of Spiritual Progression
Human Beings have been trying to distinguish themselves since times immemorable on various parameters.
Twin Flames, Soulmates and Karmic Contracts
On the Twin Flame journeys, labels are very important to know, so that you can distinguish connections.
My dear Folks.....CHHAYAMUKHI
My dear folks, Life is a sum total of accidental coincidences of incidents.
10th Annual Theatre Festival by Impact Arts ends on a high note
From 14th December to 18th Dec, 2022 under the management of prominent film and Theatre Actor and Director Baninderjit Singh Bunny with the Support of Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Punjab Arts Council, Deed Ny Deedar and Lions Club Shooters Mohali the 10th Annual Theatre Festival was organised at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh,
AS WE BID ADIEU TO 2022
The future of interior design is a blend of clean lines mixed with warmer, more welcoming textures and patterns. Colours are trending to more earthen tones, as well.
National Roller Hockey Championsip: Chandigarh Cadet Boys win Silver
Team brings laurels to City in Roller Hockey
SHAKESPEARE OF INDIA Mahakavi Kalidas!
A section of Historians believe that ex lover Mallika is supposed to be the inspiration behind all plays and poetry of Kalidas
INDIAN HERITAGE IN PAKISTAN Series
CHAPTER 1- KATAAS RAJ TEMPLE
Alluring Journey an ode to myself and the spirit of life
Those who are in close affinity are coming along, I am not alone, I am complete as a whole, to walk on the long high roads till the end, never to hold on...
Benefits of Haldi (Turmeric)
Turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties have been known to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Anybody suffering from these conditions should consume the spice on a daily basis.
PLASTIC SURGERY AND INDIA
AIthough the history of Plastic surgery takes us to the hindu mythological era when, lord shiva performed one on Ganesha, attaching an elephant's head on his son's body and the severed head of Yagnawas successfully transplanted by Ashwini Kumars.
What comes from within...
How a creative writing project grew into a book for Chandigarh-bred Canada-based Sonal Bawa Bakshi.
Exercise all the way
It is often remarked, "Exercise is food for the soul."