 Expertise: I can answer queries related to Modern Postal History of India, Indian Postal Stationery, Baroda and Rajpipla State Postal History and fiscals.
Experience in the area Involved in philatelic activities since 20 years. As a collector I have actively participated in National / International Philatelic Exhibitions. Writing articles on the subject for various philatelic journals. I am also a web master and maintaining philatelic web sites for the promotion of philately.
Organizations President: Baroda Philatelic Society
Moderator : Indian Philatelists' Forum (A web based e-group promoting Indian Philately. - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indianphilatelists/)
Life Member: Philatelic Congress of India
Member:
India Study Circle for Philately, U.K.
Gujarat Philatelists' Association
South India Philatelic Association
Volunteer Editor for dmoz.org (Editing Recreation/Collecting/Stamps Category)
Publications 1. Vadophil- Quarterly News Bulletin of Baroda Philatelic Society (Also an editor of the journal)
2. India Post - Journal of India Study Circle for Philately
3. Ind Dak
4. GPA Newsletter
5. A Guide to Modern Indian Postal Stationery, Vol. I (Envelopes)
Various Philatelic Souvenirs published during philatelic exhibitions.
Education/Credentials B. Sc. (Microbiology)
Awards and Honors I have won Silver, Large Silver, Vermeil and Large Vermeil medals with special prize for my collections on Postal Stationery of India, Philavision, Shahastrabdi (Millennium) and The Story of Milk at State, Regional, National and International level.
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