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Indian Postage Stamps in Devanagari - Compilation

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When we talk about Indian Stamps in Devanagari, two stamps that were designed in 1960s to commemorate 'Ashadhasya Pratham Divase' - First day of Aashadh (Marathi Month Aashadh), would be celebrated and cherished first.  This stamp is based on the painting by Professor Radha Charan Bagchi of Kala Bhavan, Shantiniketan illustrating scene from the great works of Kavi Kulguru Kalidas - The Meghaduta. The designs of stamp has been executed by the staff artists of Indian Security Press - Mr. P.B.Chitnis and Mr. K.M. Dhar. This stamp is based on the painting by Raja Ravi Varma - celebrated in this country for his portrayals of figures and scenes from classical and mythological life and lore; illustrating scene from the great works of Kavi Kulguru Kalidas - The Shakuntal. Incidentally this was the very first painting done by Raja Ravi Varma on Indian Mythology in 1878. The designs of stamp has been executed by the staff artists of Indian Security Press - Mr. P.B.Chitnis and Mr. K.M. Dh...

Some interesting Soap Advertisements from the past

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  Some soap advertisements from the past   Dumex Baby Soap advertisement published in Mauj Magazine, 1957 Bengali Actress Malay Sarkar endorsing Lux Soap Advertisement published in Magazine "Maharashtra", 1952 Another film star endorsing Lux Soap - Asha Parekh Advertisement published in Magazine "Maharashtra", 1952 Another beauty soap Rexona from Hindustan Lever. Advertisement published in Magazine "Vangmay Shobha", 1960 Probably to show the glow on the face, they have showed a contrasting border Rexona from Hindustan Lever. Advertisement published in Magazine "Maharashtra", October 1952 Fairness shown with help of density of halftone. Calendar published buy Lux Soap, January 1950 Lifebuoy Soap has retained the same brand promise from the time it was launched Advertisement published in Magazine 'Vangmay Shobha', December 1959 Lifebuoy Soap has retained the same brand promise from the time it was launched. The magazine ad in Vangmay Shobha...

Beverages Advertisements

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  Some beverages that were popular and were well advertised Many of these beverages are not in market anymore. Gold Spot, very popular orange flavoured soft drink. Advertisement published in Magazine 'Manus' in 1965 Fanta, another popular orange flavoured soft drink. Advertisement published in Magazine 'Kirloskar' in 1970 Trumango, another aerated beverage Advertisement published in Magazine 'Mauj' in 1967 Energee, Flavoured Milk Drink from Aarey Dairy published full colour advertisement in 1953. Advertisement published in Magazine 'Sahyadri' in 1953 ....... ...................................................................... Above ads were compiled from : * https://www.facebook.com/punashch

Financial Product Advertisements

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Some ads that promote Insurance, Investments and even the Lottery Here are some advertisements that explain why investment and insurance is important for self and the nation. These are all content driven advertisements and are very persuasive.    Life Insurance Corporation Advertisement published in January 1965 'Small Savings' Certificate promoted by Maharashtra Government, to fund the Indo-pak war of 1965. The Certificate promised to pay 4.5% tax free interest to the investors. Appeal to Help the Government, the way monkeys helped Lord Ram during Ramayan War. Advertisement published in 'Manus' Magazine, 1965 Lottery Advertisement from a Magazine, January 1978.  Maharashtra Rajya Lottery This Single colour Advertisement stands out in an otherwise black and white Magazine pages.  Another Lottery Advertisement (half page) from a Magazine, April 1978.  Maharashtra Rajya Lottery ....... ...................................................................... Abo...

Some very old Marathi Product Ads - Part 1

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  पोरवाल नेत्रांजन Porwal Eye Drops Most popular actress of Marathi Movie, Sulochana Latkar, Kirloskar Magazine, 1950   Gold Spot, Soft Drink, Advertisement in Marathi Magazine, Diwali Special Issue, Kesari Periordic, 1950 Designed by Everest Advertising Agency, 1979. Published on the back cover of 'Date Panchang' 1979, This c opy driven advertisement of Kachua Chap Mosquito Coil uses the literary style of the Panchang itself.  Content written on the lines of Astrological Almanac Predictions - how to drive away mosquitos during the eclipse and on any other day. Famous Industrialist Mr. Shantanurao Kirloskar of Kirloskar Industries engrossed in paining. Camlin (now Kokuyo) used this photo to their advantage. Lux Soap endorsed by Actress Padmini Kolhapure Papad from Bedekar Spices   ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... Some products which have lost steam.  Tushar Vegetable Ghee Story Telling Advertisement, Apsara ...