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Indian classics — 150 years
October 2004 is a milestone in the saga of Indian philately as it marks 150 years of Indian postage stamps.

Wish for peace
"A Museum with a Story" stands testimony to the life of Anne Frank and her fervent wish for peace.

The peacock's last dance
Peacocks are widely found in the Indian sub-continent. It is our national bird. Yet, this has not helped secure its future.

Florence reminiscence
Florence with its beautiful buildings and sculptures is an art lover's paradise. One visit is enough to have you hooked.

Thanks, Uncle Pai
Uncle Pai, who turned 75 recently, takes a walk down memory lane.

Reason to smile
Eight stories from the winners of the Classmate Young Author Contest.

On the Other Side
Antics of ghosts and prets explored with Bond's magic pen.

Current movements
Last week we learned that the earth's uppermost layer is the crust. Beneath this, there is a very hot layer called the mantle. The upper part of the crust and mantle together form the lithosphere, which is made up of pieces called "plates" that ...

Chug! Chug!
On April 16, 1993, a set of four stamps was issued featuring the mountain trains of India. The re. 1 stamp depicts a tank type locomotive obtained from Germany in 1907, and was put into service on the Neral-Mathran section in the Western Ghats. ...

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Sam And The Firefly by P.D.Eastman, Random House, Rs. 223.65

Freckle Juice by Judy Blume, Piper,Rs. 96.80

Train Ride-Reading Together by June Crebbin and Stephen Lambert, Walker ...

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Peace with pachyderms