Subbulakshmi, the United Nations will issue a stamp to mark her birth centenary next week, coinciding with the celebrations of India’s 70th Independence Day. Postal Administration will issue the stamp to mark Subbulakshmi’s birth centenary, India’s Permanent Mission to the U.N. said in a press statement. Rehman to enthral diplomatsIndia’s Independence Day will be commemorated at the world body’s headquarters this year as Oscar-winning composer A.R. The events commemorating India’s 70th Independence Day are being organised by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations with the support of Sankara Nethralaya, an India-based civil society organisation. Wisdom of Indian traditions“The United Nations is also celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

Source: The Hindu August 12, 2016 06:26 UTC