A FAIR EX CHANGE
"All five or nothing!" Thatha was saying, "Take it or leave it." "But these are so rare," his friend protested, "and you are such a fan." "My two are as rare as your five," Thatha was relentless, "fandom is different from collection." Mani had become curious by now. He wanted to find out what rare things Thatha and his friend were fighting over.
He slowly tiptoed into the room and peered over Thatha's shoulder.
"Both of you are fighting over old stamps?" he asked unbelievingly. "You can get them off the post that comes to the house daily.
Better still, you can just walk into the post office and buy them! Stop being silly!"
"Watch it, young man." Thatha chuckled.
"You are talking to two seasoned philatelists. We eat and breathe stamps." "Philatelists? Who are they?" Mani inquired.
"People who collect stamps are called 'philatelists' and the hobby is called 'philately," Thatha's friend explained.
"Oh. So you tear stamps off each letter that you get? Is that how you collect?" Mani asked, confused but Thatha laughed, "That is one part, not all stamps can be found on envelopes.
Special stamps are released for occasions like Children's Day, Independence Day or festivals. Some mark centenary, while others are for collaborations. Such stamps are bought from the Philately section of the city's head post office!"
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The Tale of Mihir's Tail
Mihir was only nine years old, but was known for his quick wit and funny antics.
MISSION WALNUT FUDGE
With the arrival of spring, Bluehill Forest was buzzing with activity. The animals and birds were busy preparing for their annual spring fair.
WHEN WILL THE HIPPOS LEAVE?
Chloe and Zoey, the deer sisters were playing near Emerald Pond with the spring’s first butterflies, when suddenly they saw a hippopotamus approaching from a distance.
THE BANYAN TREE GHOST
It was a cold, misty evening in Champakvan and the jungle was unusually quiet.
The Good Neighbour
It was a bright Sunday morning. Ginny giraffe and Bob bear, neighbours who had taken to organic farming and living just outside the city, were hurrying towards their fields, which were close to their houses and adjacent to each other.
The MISSING Friend
Munchy caterpillar and Beady centipede were best friends.
Gajru's Holi
Nandanvan was preparing for an action-packed Holi, with every animal planning pranks and mischief. Colours, gulal, water balloons everything was being prepared. But once again, the biggest roadblock was Gajru mole.
A Herbal Holi
Holi is around the corner. Let's do something different!\" said Dinky deer,to her friends.
An Unusual Delicacy
“Holi re Holi...Holi aayi re!\" Joyous cheers echoed in Chetan's grandmother's courtyard.
Tony's Troublesome TATTOOS
Prime Minister Tanveer Singh tiger was on his regular tour of Dreamflower Forest that evening, when he spotted a big crowd at Tony jackal's shop.
