The World Philately News Dt 22.08.2021
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Today Madurai- Philatelist and Numismatist Association conducted monthly meeting through Virtual ( zoom app) Meeting started 11.00am Welcome Address by Dr.M.Swamiappan, MAPNA President Cheif Guest: Mr.Jaganath Mani sir. He was given special speach about Olympic theme. MAPNA Member C.Madhavan talk about his Philately Journey Vote of thanks by MAPNA student member Selvan Anbu s Chidambaram. Courtesy: Mr.Pratap Adtiya Today Madras Day: Madras Related stamps *TODAY* *Madras Day* A city deserves to celebrate its birthday. And Madras, that is Chennai certainly deserves it. So a small group of people who love this city launched a unique celebration in 2004. The founding day of Madras is considered to be August 22, 1639. It was on that day, in that year, that a sliver of land, where Fort. St. George stands today, was transacted by the East India Company. The deal was struck by Francis Day, his ‘dubash’ Beri Thimmappa, and ...