War is a disease, and UN was designed to prevent it
War is a human-made disease. Any disease requires an agent, which in case of war, is weaponry. Nations, and people living in them are hosts, who bear the brunt of…
A lost Red Lion and rising sun symbol
The lion is a symbol of courage, bravery, and royalty. It has featured in coat of arms of various royal families. Rising sun represents divine light, and prosperity. It has…
Rotary has its wheels in motion for local and global good
The Beginning It was 23rd February 1905, when four people met in an office room in Chicago. These were Paul P. Harris, a lawyer and three other businessmen—Gustavus Loehr, Silvester…
Red cross develops a system to communicate with prisoners of war (PoWs)
Prisoner of War management during world wars A less talked about consequence of wars are prisoners of war. These are soldiers of one warring side, that are captured by the…
Spread of British empire in 1963 Red Cross omnibus
Index Home A postal stamp Omnibus is a set of postage stamps, issued by various countries or territories, on a common theme and often with a common design. Philately has had…
Red Cross till the aftermath of the second world war
Index Home The second world war officially started on 1st September 1939, and lasted for next six years. By this time Red cross had turned 75, but it was little prepared…
Red Cross was caught amid crossfires between 1919 and 1939
Index Home Established in 1863, Red Cross had turned 50, when the first world war affected Europe, and its colonies. The first world war (1914-1918) was an overwhelming period for the…
Red cross overprints: beginning of a lasting relation
Index Home Christmas seals Born to care for the war wounded, Red cross came into being in 1863. However, it was not until 1907 that it entered into a lasting relationship…
“Hospital on a train” & its postage stamps
Index Home We have all heard the story of James Watt, who probably inspired by a fluttering lid of a kettle, invented steam engine in 1769. About 35 years later, Richard…
Refugee health: distraught and displaced
Index Home Refuge is to seek protection. Thus, a refugees is an individual who looses protection in their country, and is forced to flee. This loss of protection is usually a…