Celebrating a Century of Sound with Stamp

Slovakia’s Radio Broadcasting Milestone

This commemorative Slovakian postage stamp celebrating a monumental milestone: 100 Rokov Rozhlasového Vysielania na Slovensku (100 Years of Radio Broadcasting in Slovakia). Priced at €1.90, this finely detailed stamp honors a century of audio history. It highlights how deeply radio is woven into the cultural fabric of the nation. For generations, the airwaves have connected people across cities, mountains, and rural villages.

The focal point of the stamp is the iconic Slovenský Rozhlas (Slovak Radio) building located in Bratislava. Completed in 1983, this striking, upside-down pyramid is a masterpiece of late modernist architecture. The stamp brilliantly captures its geometric, steel-framed structure using bold red and blue outlines. This design choice highlights how the building itself stands as a symbol of technological innovation and artistic expression.

Radio in Slovakia has served as far more than just a source of daily background noise. Over the past one hundred years, it has acted as a vital pillar for culture, education, entertainment, and information. Through historic political shifts, social transformations, and wartime eras, the microphone remained a reliable voice of truth and community resilience for the Slovak people.

The stamp's backdrop features soft, undulating green and blue lines that represent invisible radio waves flowing across the landscape. This elegant visual metaphor illustrates how broadcasting bridges physical distances to unite the country. The inclusion of a small transmission tower at the peak of the pyramid emphasizes the literal and symbolic height of media's reach.

Issued in 2026, this commemorative stamp is a prized collector's item for both philatelists and history enthusiasts alike. It serves as a beautiful visual tribute to the pioneers, journalists, and artists who shaped Slovakia's sonic heritage. As technology continues to shift toward digital streaming, this stamp stands as a reminder that the spirit of radio remains timeless.

If you prefer to order via mail, use the addresses below:

Slovenská pošta Headquarters (For Mail Orders/Inquiries):
Slovenská pošta, a. s.
Partizánska cesta 9
975 99 Banská Bystrica
Slovakia
Email Support: customerservice@slposta.sk

Pioneering in the Airwaves: Rao Bahadur C.V. Krishnaswamy Chetty and the Birth of Radio Broadcasting in South India

In the 1920s, Madras (now Chennai) witnessed a pivotal moment in its cultural and technological landscape. The credit for this transformation lies with Rao Bahadur C.V. Krishnaswamy Chetty, a visionary electrical engineer with the Corporation of Madras. Recognizing the potential of radio communication, Chetty spearheaded the establishment of the Madras Presidency Radio Club (MPRC) - the force behind the city's first radio broadcasts.

Chetty's journey began with a personal fascination with wireless technology. While a student at Madras Christian College, he devoured accounts of experiments by pioneers like Marconi. During his studies and subsequent work experience in the UK, his interest deepened as he witnessed the emergence of wireless communication firsthand. Upon returning to India, this passion translated into action.

However, the path to broadcasting wasn't without hurdles. The Government of India initially declined to offer organized radio services. Undeterred, Chetty took the initiative. In 1924, he began rallying public support for a radio club. His efforts culminated in a crucial meeting at the Ripon Buildings, where influential figures like V. Thirumalai Pillai, President of the Corporation of Madras, pledged their support. This meeting laid the foundation for the MPRC.

Chetty served as the club's treasurer and played a key role in securing equipment. The Marconi Company, impressed by his dedication, agreed to lend a transmitter, enabling broadcasts to reach cities beyond Madras. The MPRC's mission, as envisioned by Chetty, was to foster public interest in radio communication and provide access to educational and entertaining programs.

On July 31st, 1924, history was made as the MPRC initiated its first broadcast. This marked the dawn of radio broadcasting in South India. Chetty's unwavering vision and leadership not only brought entertainment and information to homes but also ignited a passion for radio technology among the populace. His contribution rightfully earns him the title of "the father of broadcasting in South India."

Phase III of private FM radio broadcasting

FM channels put on bid in the first batch of Phase III of private FM radio broadcasting:

Name of City	State	Reserve Price per channel in Rs	No. of Channels for Auction
Category “A+”
Chennai	Tamil Nadu	12,27,00,000	1
Delhi	Delhi	31,42,00,000	1
Mumbai	Maharashtra	35,20,01,004	2
Category “A”
Ahmedabad	Gujarat	12,00,55,000	1
Bangalore	Karnataka	21,60,00,000	1
Hyderabad	Telangana	18,00,00,000	4
Jaipur	Rajasthan	6,10,05,555	1
Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh	8,00,55,000	3
Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	14,00,55,000	3
Nagpur	Maharashtra	5,10,00,000	2
Pune	Maharashtra	14,00,55,000	2
Surat	Gujarat	3,60,00,000	2
Category “B”
Amritsar	Punjab	3,00,00,000	1
Agra	Uttar Pradesh	2,56,00,050	2
Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	2,10,00,000	2
Asansol	West Bengal	1,94,05,000	2
Cochin	Kerala	10,11,69,990	1
Jamshedpur	Jharkhand	1,21,50,990	1
Madurai	Tamil Nadu	6,30,00,000	1
Patna	Bihar	5,13,00,000	3
Rajkot	Gujarat	3,51,00,000	1
Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	2,10,00,000	1
Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh	7,00,20,000	2
Category “C”
Ahmednagar	Maharashtra	37,60,000	2
Ajmer	Rajasthan	76,00,000	2
Akola	Maharashtra	29,59,000	3
Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh	31,00,000	3
Aurangabad	Maharashtra	2,99,00,000	2
Bareily	Uttar Pradesh	31,00,000	2
Bhubaneshwar	Odisha	79,00,000	1
Bikaner	Rajasthan	31,00,000	3
Bilaspur	Chhattisgarh	32,15,000	3
Chandigarh	Chandigarh/UT	15,61,00,590	2
Dhule	Maharashtra	46,59,000	3
Gorakhpur	Uttar Pradesh	31,00,000	3
Gulbarga	Karnataka	1,50,05,000	3
Guwahati	Assam	37,80,090	1
Jalgaon	Maharashtra	36,59,000	2
Jammu	J&K	1,01,07,090	3
Jhansi	Uttar Pradesh	31,00,000	3
Jodhpur	Rajasthan	1,27,00,000	1
Kolhapur	Maharashtra	3,51,00,000	2
Kota	Rajasthan	85,30,000	1
Kozhikode	Kerala	7,02,00,100	2
Mangalore	Karnataka	2,75,10,000	1
Muzzaffarpur	Bihar	15,10,000	3
Mysore	Karnataka	3,21,30,990	2
Nanded	Maharashtra	29,59,000	3
Nasik	Maharashtra	3,51,00,000	2
Patiala	Punjab	1,10,00,000	1
Puducherry	Puducherry	4,01,00,000	1
Rajamundry	Andhra Pradesh	1,50,00,500	3
Rourkela	Odisha	26,55,000	2
Sangli	Maharashtra	46,59,000	2
Sholapur	Maharashtra	66,59,000	2
Siliguri	West Bengal	65,00,501	1
Srinagar	J&K	61,20,090	3
Tiruchy	Tamil Nadu	5,00,00,500	2
Tirunelveli	Tamil Nadu	1,26,00,000	2
Tirupati	Andhra Pradesh	4,50,50,000	2
Tuticorin	Tamil Nadu	1,50,00,500	2
Udaipur	Rajasthan	1,01,07,090	1
Warangal	Telangana	1,25,25,000	3
Category “D”
Agartala	Tripura	16,20,000	2
Aizwal	Mizoram	12,07,000	2
Hissar	Haryana	61,10,000	1
Itanagar	Arunchal Pradesh	13,03,000	2
Karnal	Haryana	90,00,000	1
Shillong	Meghalaya	18,07,000	2

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