43rd WorldSkills Competition, São Paulo

 

Date of Issue : 3 February 2015

The 43rd WorldSkills Competition will take place at Anhembi Parque, São Paulo, Brazil from 11 to 16 August 2015. The stamp’s width is unusual and seems to be quite big in size.

The Commemorative Stamp of WorldSkills São Paulo 2015 was launched on 3rd February 2015.

Brazil Post  released a special stamp marking the WorldSkills Competition. The stamp will surprise the philatelists by its width.

Held every two years, the WorldSkills Competition is the world’s largest professional education event. Competitors from over 60 countries and regions in the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Pacific and Africa simulate challenges of professions that must be met within international standards of quality. They demonstrate individual and collective technical skills to perform specific tasks for each of the professional skills.

Throughout its 64 year history, the Competition brings together qualified young people from around the world who share their experiences of their professions. They represent the best students selected in local, national and regional skills competitions for professional education.

SKILLS

This is the list of Skills that will be conducted at the 43rd WorldSkills International Competition in São Paulo, Brazil, 2015.

• Skills 1 - 46 are Official Skills
• Skills D1 - D4 are Demonstration Skills

MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

01 - Polymechanics and Automation

03 - Manufacturing Team Challenge

04 - Mechatronics

05 - Mechanical Engineering Design - CAD

06 - CNC Turning

07 - CNC Milling

10 - Welding

16 - Electronics

19 - Industrial Control

23 - Mobile Robotics

42 - Construction Metal Work

43 - Plastic Die Engineering

45 - Prototype Modelling

46 - Sheet Metal Technology

D3 - Industrial Mechanics Millwright

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

02 - Information Network Cabling

09 - IT Software Solutions for Business

11 - Print Media Technology

17 - Web Design

39 - IT Network Systems Administration

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

08 - Architectural Stonemasonry

12 - Wall and Floor Tiling

15 - Plumbing and Heating

18 - Electrical Installations

20 - Bricklaying

21 - Plastering and Drywall Systems

22 - Painting and Decorating

24 - Cabinetmaking

25 - Joinery

26 - Carpentry

37 - Landscape Gardening

38 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

D1 - Concrete Construction Work

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS

13 - Autobody Repair

14 - Aircraft Maintenance

33 - Automobile Technology

36 - Car Painting

D4 - Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

CREATIVE ARTS AND FASHION

27 - Jewellery

28 - Floristry

31 - Fashion Technology

40 - Graphic Design Technology

44 - Visual Merchandising and Window Dressing

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL SERVICES

29 - Hairdressing

30 - Beauty Therapy

32 - Pâtisserie and Confectionery

34 - Cooking

35 - Restaurant Service

41 - Health and Social Care

D2 – Bakery

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KOTAPEX - 2015

DAV School , Kota 30^th Jan to 1^st Feb 2015 – A Report

4th Kota District level Philatelic Exhibition , Kotapex 2015 was held at DAV school , Kota from 30^th Jan to 1^st Feb 2015 . The exhibition was held under Southern Rajasthan Postal Region by SSP Office Kota city at excellent school venue which obviously bought good number of students as visitors. This will go a long way in promoting and encouraging philately as a hobby in Rajasthan, especially in southern region of the state.

A special cover was released by Chief Postmaster General Rajasthan Circle Lt Col D K S Chouhan on 30^th Jan 2015, the  death anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi . The cover features Plaque placed at Kota where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were spread . Cancellation read his last words ‘ Hey Ram’.

 

Another cover was released on 31^st Feb depicting Surya Mandir situated at Jhalawar. Cancellation looked stylized Sun. Seen in news clipping from left to right are Mr Rajesh Paharia , Sh Jeetendra Gupta PMG Southern Region , Mr Dinesh Sharma , Director (Vigilance) and Mr S R Bhati SSP Kota City releasing special cover.

34 Exhibits were displayed comprising of 6 invitee in 97 Frames.  1^st prize in seniors was won by Shubham Lodha on his exhibit of Stamp Papers of Tonk State and 1^st Prize in juniors was won by Aakanshi Dandona on her exhibit of Children's Day.

: Rajesh Paharia - Jaipur

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Kusiwa graphic art on stamp

 

 

Date of Issue : 29 October 2014

Brazilian Post issued a special stamp on 29th October, dedicated to graphic art known as kusiwa. The stamp release depicts the example of such an unusual art.

The Wajapi of the Tupi-guarani cultural-linguistic group are indigenous to the northern Amazonian region. Some 580 Wajapi live in 40 small villages on a specially designated territory in the state of Amapá. The Wajapi have a long history of using vegetable dyes to adorn their bodies and objects with geometric motifs.

This graphic art is known as kusiwa and its designs are applied with red vegetable dyes extracted from the roucou plant mixed with scented resins. The Wajapi consider that the technical and artistic proficiency required to master the drawing technique and the preparation of the dye cannot be attained before the age of forty. Commonly recurring motifs include the jaguar, anaconda, butterfly and fish.

Kusiwa designs refer to the creation of humankind and come alive through a rich corpus of myths. This body art, closely linked to Amerindian oral traditions, possesses multiple meanings on socio-cultural, aesthetic, religious and metaphysical levels. Indeed, kusiwa constitutes the very framework of Wajapi society and is endowed with significance extending far beyond its role as a graphic art form. This coded repertory of traditional knowledge is perpetually evolving as indigenous artists are constantly reconfiguring the motifs and inventing new patterns.

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Stamps become a popular subject in Children’s magazine

The recent November 2014 issue of After School covers stamp collection on hobbies. Children may find this issue very interesting. The magazine is edited and published by Mrs Rashmi Luthra from New Delhi. For more details about the magazine Please visit  website : www.afterschoolmagazine.com

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New stamps from Brazil

 

Date of Issue : 27 September 2014

Brazil Post is to issue a set of two stamps recognizing the importance of the Kalungas. The Brazilian Post pays homage to the main cultural aspects of the community, as well as the municipality of Cavalcante, known for its natural beauty and tourist importance. The issue is to be released on the 27^th of September.

The first stamp focuses on the Waterfall of Santa Barbara, ecological/tourist spot of the region of Cavalcante, and the second – on a group representing the Kalunga community. The couple is dancing to Sussa, a traditional dance born from African traditions. In the middle, a man is playing the viola and, next to him, an elderly woman embraces a child.

The scene is surrounded by flowers that adorn the waterfall and the community, representing the local culture, where feasts, colors and flowers have a social role of fraternization, joy and traditions conservation. The technique used was computer graphics and photography.

 

The gold of Jalapao

 

Date of Issue : 12 September 2014

 

Brazil Post issued a new series of stamps dedicated to the golden grass. Its main characteristics are durability, its unique beauty color, which resembles gold, and its smooth and soft texture. Its straw is used in the manufacture of handmade products, such as bracelets, earrings, key chains, bags, belts, parts of decoration, among others products. The issue was released and put into circulation on the 12^th of September.

The first stamp allusive to the issue Golden grass – The gold of Jalapao shows the Map of the State of Tocantins, in which the region of the Jalapao is highlighted. The thatch of the grass around the Map symbolizes the abundance of this raw material. In the second stamp, a woman, wearing a handkerchief on her head, at the harvesting, references the cautious way in which this activity is carried out.

The third stamp is in skillful hands making a table mat, showing the golden grass handicraft. The fourth stamp presents, at the bottom, the Brazilian flag, indicating the golden grass is a natural Brazilian wealth, with potential to produce beautiful high standard crafts, which, in addition to contributing to the economic development of the State, also reinforce the creativity of the Brazilians.

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FIFA World Cup 2014 stamps from Malta

 

Date of Issue : 12 June 2014

Here are new stamps from Malta Post in a souvenir sheet featuring FIFA World Cup 2014. The FIFA World Cup 2014 is being held in  in Brazil between 12 June and 13 July 2014. This is the championship’s 20th edition having started in Uruguay in 1930. Brazil is hosting the event for the second time and 32 nations are competing for the grand title. A total of 64 matches are to be played in 12 cities across Brazil and this is the first time that goal-line technology will be used in the World Cup Finals. The official anthem for the 2014 World Cup Finals is “We Are One” and was sung by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte at the inauguration ceremony.

The official emblem is entitled “Inspiration” and the design is based on the idea of three victorious hands together raising the World Cup trophy. Its colours evoke the country’s national flag and the design reflects Brazil’s desire to warmly welcome the world to this grand event.

The mascot for Brazil 2014 – the animated armadillo Fuleco – is set to make Fifa millions. But the real animal – the Brazilian three-banded armadillo – is perilously close to extinction.

The event’s official mascot and emblem has been featured  respectively on the 0.59 and 1.55 stamp. The World Cup has been held every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to the Second World War. Eight different countries have won the 19 World Cup events with Brazil topping the list – winning five times. The other World Cup winners were Italy with four titles, West Germany with three titles and Argentina and Uruguay with two titles each. England, France and Spain won the title once.

In 2012, Fifa unveiled its mascot for Brazil 2014, a colourful armadillo called Fuleco. Its real-world inspiration is the Brazilian three-banded armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus, a species that has evolved the defensive trick of rolling up into a near-perfect, football-like sphere.

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The Year Book of Indian Philately : 2013

The Year Book of Indian Philately : 2013 edition by Madan Middha has just been  released. The book is available with Mr Middha.

Please contact  Mr Madan Middha Saket Vihar, Phalka Bazar, GWALIOR 474 001. - email : madan_middha@yahoo.co.in

 

2013 edition of the Year Book includes important philatelic texts / research articles on some important subjects in Indian Philately, like

             - A very important article on “Mail Arrangements between India & Pakistan” after partition of 1947, is authored by famous postal               historian Shri Ashok Bayanwala for the 2013 edition of the Year Book. The article makes a very interesting reading and is a gem of the postal history information.

            - The Telegrams or the Telegraphs, breathed their last in India during 2013. “Indian Telegraphs” had a long history, spread over 63 Years and covering every sphere of Indian lives. It was befitting to have a tribute for this service included in the 2013 edition of the  Year Book, we have done so. A farewell write-up to this iconic service is written by Shri Ilyas Patel on its setting off. A write-up to   preserve for the times to come; for reference & remembrance.

           -  The regular contributor, Shri Naresh Agarwal has penned an article on “Azad Hind Stamps” for this edition. Azad Hind Stamps have a special philatelic and also emotional significance among Indian Philatelists ; these are inseparable part of Indian Postal History. You will be astonished to learn about the background and other details about them.

            - India and Indian Philately is known in the world by name of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi is one of the themes recognised and collected world over with great enthusiasm. Noted thematic collector Shri Sudhir Jain has compiled an article on “Gandhi : 1948 Issues” which highlights lots of details about this much recognised stamp issue from India, which with “Service” overprint, is known as the  costliest modern stamp of the world.

            -  An specially commissioned article on “Indian Watermarks” is a worthy addition to the contents of the 2013 Year Book. This article provides the details of the watermarks found on Indian Postal Stamps to the date, with illustrations of all of them.

           -  On the contemporary scene, India Post has started a new money transfer service in collaboration with the ICICI Bank, one of the  largest private banks in India, called the “Smart Money Order”. This service has many firsts to its credit and has an interesting  story to go through. Famous writer Prashant Pandya has recorded the facts and the story of this service for the Year Book 2013.

          -    Rajesh Paharia, a postal history enthusiast has contributed an article on “Window Delivery” facility provided by the postal  departments in earlier years. This is one of the rare subjects in philately with little information available ; this article is an effort to  unfold this mystery.

         

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FIFA BRASIL 2014

 

The world is catching up with football fever.The FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup is scheduled to take place in Brazil on June 12 - July 13.

Surprisingly, it has also found a place in India's stamp issue program but the issue date is not finalized yet.This year's host country - Brazil - has issued a Souvenir Stamp Sheet on April 21, 2014.

The Souvenir Sheet presents three of the most important 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil's official marks: the mascot, the trophy, and the emblem.

: Kasinath R. - Tanjore

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Indian Cinema honoured on Brazilian stamps..

 

I published news yesterday  about postage stamps issued by Brazil in honour of 100 years  Indian Cinema. I received mail from some Readers that these stamps are personalized stamps and not the regular issue. I tried to  check the facts  and received details about the issue from distinguished philatelist, Mr Prashant Pandya who thoroughly searched the facts. The details show that this is a regular issue and not the personalized one. About denomination there is mention of 'PORTE CARTA COMMERCIAL' on the stamp which means Postage / Business Letter so it must be for Business Letter Postage rate. In many countries they do not mention postage value but they mention class of mail on stamps. A reply from Brazil Post about this issue is also awaited. My thanks to Mr Pandya for checking out the facts.  I hope this will definitely clear the doubts of many readers.

Brazilian Post and Telegraph Corporation launched a set of two postage stamps commemorating 100 years of Indian Cinema - 15th May 2014. ‘Indian Cinema One hundred years show’ (Mostra 100 Anos Cinema Indiano) was oragnised by Ananda Jyothi and Carina Bini at the National Postal Museum, Brasilia-DF from 5th to 18th May 2014. The show featured a selection of 13 Indian feature films. During this show Brazilian Post and Telegraph Corporation launched a set of two postage stamps on 15th May 2014 commemorating 100 years of Indian Cinema in Brasília-DF.

 

Courtesy : Prashant Pandya

ODIPEX-2014 , Bhubaneshwar

A meeting was held at the office of the CPMG on 20.05.2014 with 21 philatelists presided over by the DPS, Bhubanswar regarding holding of a State level Philatelic Exhibition in Odisha this year. In the meeting it has been decided to hold the exhibition in the name "ODIPEX-2014" during 22-24, August, 2014 at Bhubaneswar. The venue will be decided later and a notification in this respect will be issued by the Postal Department shortly. In this exhibition special attention will be given to the young philatelists. Philatelists of Odisha are requested to keep ready their exhibits and encourage the young philatelists to take part in the forthcoming exhibition.

Courtesy : Ajit Kumar Dash

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Brazil issues stamps to honour Indian Cinema

 

Special postage stamp released by Brazil to mark Indian Film Festival to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema. (IANS)

Brazil issues stamps to honour Indian Cinema

Brazil issues stamps to honour Indian Cinema. Brazil has paid tribute to the Indian film industry on its centenary by releasing two postage stamps designed by an Indian graphic designer at a commemorative festival held in Brazil. The $2 billion (Rs.120 billion) Indian cinema completed 100 years in 2013. Made by Kochi-based graphic designer Satya Raj, the stamps were jointly released by Indian Ambassador Ashok Tomar and curators and directors of the festival - Anand Jyothi and Carina Bini Palackapilly - when the festival officially opened in the capital city of Brasilia early this month, said a statement. Cultural director of the Brazilian Postal Service Romulo Salvino, and cultural secretary Sueli Navaho and Brazilian and Indian officials attended the ceremony.

Jyothi said the first ever edition of the festival marking 100 years of Indian cinema to be held in South America will later move to important Brazilian cities such as Rio De Janeiro, Reife (northern Brazil) and Porte Alegre (southern Brazil) after the World Cup - June 12-July 13. The festival, with focus on parallel art movies, is organised by Tantri Arte, a production house run by film curator couple Jyothi, a Malayali and his Brazilian wife Carina Bini, in collaboration with Brazilian cultural ministry.

The couple has been working as a cultural link between Brazil and India for over 15 years, and the film festival was one of their major initiatives that received recognition of both the governments. Jyothi said the films were being well received by the Brazilian cinema connoisseurs and critics with Adoor Gopala krishnan's award-winning "Katha Purushan" winning special accolades.

The couple organised the Indian film festivals in five Brazilian cities during 2011 and 2012. For their 2012 efforts, which saw the screening of 35 Indian films during a month, they won official recognition as the Best Foreign Film Festival. The fest was curated to bring together top contemporary Indian cinema in different languages made by such maestros as Adoor, Girish Kasravalli, Shyam Benegal, and Anand Gandhi among others, Jyothi said.

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Philatelic Workshop at Bangalore Philatelic Bureau - 12th - 16th May 2014

Karnataka Postal Circle took a unique step of entertaining children during summer holidays through "Philately - Study of Stamps". A Free summer workshop was organised from 12th to 16th May 2014 at Philatelic Bureau, Bangalore GPO to enlighten the children about the King of Hobbies "Philately".

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

 

 

Stamps of immortality

If there is anyone who is expected to know about the existence of this museum, it is a passionate philatelist. To be able to understand and appreciate the contents on that miniscule space, you need to have a philatelist’s eyes. So yes, in that case, the National Philatelic Museum is indeed a niche museum but its location right in the heart of Delhi makes it a place for discovery for anyone who would make an effort to visit it.Housed in Dak Bhawan on the city’s Sansad Marg, that it is open on all seven days and without an entry fee gives one (whether or not you are a stamp lover) enough reason to explore it.

Read more… : article on National Philatelic Museum   The Hindu

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