The Economic Times

13 min that shrunk world: When India became 'Ground Zero' of global airmail on February 18, 1911

A 13-minute flight from Allahabad to Naini 115 years ago marked India as the birthplace of global airmail. This historic event is celebrated as World Airmail Day. Collector Piyush Khaitan has dedicated years to studying materials from this pioneering flight, including rare Black Cachet markings.