u/TroubleNo5402

I have my Italy student visa interview at Delhi VFS on 2 September. I have a study gap due to around. Entrance Exam preparation along with a surgery/medical interruption, and later I prepared for IMAT and got admission in Italy. (Been doing part time work as well)

I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has recently attended an Italy visa interview at Delhi VFS. I'm nervous...

How should I explain my gap and academic journey confidently and honestly?

What questions were you asked, and any tips for the interview? ....I applied for University Teramo - Biotechnology

Thanks in advance! 🇮🇹

u/longenglishsnakes i received your envelopes with some min cards and your kind words :):) made me feel special 🪷🩷, Thank you for this gesture and i liked these beautiful stamps as well

u/t3ctim thanks for these blueberries Farmer's market card. yeah here address are a bit more discriptive & more specific, lmao would love to swap postcards with you more often. For us Guest is God

u/1yz11 thanks you for this beautiful MARINA WAY Card. And your perspective about beliefs and influence..:) looking forward to swap more with you.

u/twstpasta thank for this beautiful card. Would love to host when you travel here :):) I also love to travel for art , History Architecture & heritage....most important is people.

u/PrincessBioNerd this is our 3rd swap, I'm happy to receive this beautiful card representing Rajastani designs & Art from India , and it's amazing i got it from another Nation. Would love to swap with uh more

u/wabisabi_sf i received your beautiful card Bai Suzhen ......Chinese legend & thanks for some supplies ❤️ including beautiful bookmark 🔖

u/um_marie_me thank for this beautiful postcard and in india address are like that 😅 always detailed and sometime people name & famous shop as well. Would love to swap more cards in future

u/imaginary-flower-849 i received your Envelope yesterday, thanks a lot ❤️for this beautiful card & Stationary supplies:) it's kinda cool , would love to receive & swap more cards with you.

u/lumikupla thanks for this beautiful postcard and stamps :) I'm looking forward to write you back 🌿 we'll keep swapping intresting things always

u/texanoutofwater thanks for this beautiful "Texas State Capital" Card ....glad to know how randomly we both got in Postcrossing. Would love to write you back as well

2 more people Anonymous, I'm thankful for there cards :) ❤️🌿 (please do mention username clearly or twice so we can flair easily)

I'm thankful to all moderators & people of this beautiful Postcard Swapping Community ❤️

Happy Postcrossing Jai Hind

u/1yz11 thanks for beautiful "Happy so yammy postcard" it looks so much clean & your analogy about india through stamps i would urge you to research more about India and condition here 😊.

u/saltymidgie thank your for this handmade card I'm glad you loved my last swap related to indian astrology

u/noxmi thank you, i received your card today I loved those beautiful stamps and California Greeting Card♦️

u/no-zebra-9339 thank you glad to know that you loving Postcrossing....i received your card. Thanks a lot for this beautiful ❤️, US Postcrossing Card & same stamp ❤️

u/imaginary-flower-849 Thank you , i received your envelope with beautiful postcards with some supplies ❤️

u/ Viivi Thank you for this beautiful envelope full of used postage stamps :):) would look forward to swap more cards

Namaste! 🇮🇳

I'm excited to offer a collection of postcards featuring traditional Indian wedding attire from different states and communities across India. Each postcard showcases the unique beauty of regional clothing, jewellery, textiles, and customs that make every Indian wedding special.

In Indian tradition, a wedding is not just the union of two people. it is the coming together of two families, two journeys, and a lifelong promise.

सहधर्मचारिणी भव।

("Be my companion in righteousness and in the journey of life.")

This beautiful Sanskrit blessing reflects the heart of Indian marriage: a partnership based on love, trust, respect, shared responsibilities, and growing together through every season of life.

✨ If you'd like to receive one, please fill out the Google Form below.

https://forms.gle/hxs85e3eJn8UXTSB9

I hope these postcards bring a small piece of India's rich wedding traditions to your mailbox.

P.S. My birthday is on 28th August! 🎉 If you'd like to send me a postcard with your best wishes, it would truly make my day. It's completely optional, but I'd be grateful for the thoughtful gesture. ❤️

Happy Postcrossing! 🇮🇳❤️

Regards

प्रशांत कुमार गुप्ता

Hi everyone,

I use Gmail on Android mainly for emailing my pen pals, and I've been facing a frustrating issue.

Whenever I write a long email with several photos attached, Gmail sometimes gets stuck on "Uploading" ,"failed to send " , "draft" or "Queued" Other times, it doesn't send at all and just stays in Drafts. Short emails usually send without any problem.

The only thing that sometimes works is closing Gmail completely, turning my internet off and back on, reopening Gmail, and then waiting for it to try again. Sometimes that fixes it, but not always.

Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced the same issue?

If you have:

What was causing it?

How did you fix it?

Is it a Gmail bug, an attachment size issue, or something else?

Do you have any tips for sending long emails with lots of photos?

I'd really appreciate any advice because it's becoming frustrating whenever I try to send detailed emails to my pen pals.

Thanks

PKG(🇮🇳)

Hi everyone! राम राम जी (I'm TroubleNo5402....if you're active here you know me already, I'm flaired recently and posted Thank you recently as well, so I'm responsible for this Post) guy my birthday coming i wanna celebrate 🥂 with you 😄

My 23rd Birthday is on 28 Aug , and I know international mail usually takes around 20–25 days to reach India. So I thought I'd post my request a little early in the hope that your cards arrive around my birthday and make it even more special.

The past few months have been quite challenging for me & mentally exhausted due to some personal problems. I'm slowly picking myself up, looking ahead to my future studies, and trying to begin this new chapter with a more positive mindset. (a lot happened in few months)

One thing that genuinely helped me through the difficult days was this amazing community. Postcards, stamps, pen pals, and your kindness reminded me that there is still so much warmth in the world. Reading handwritten messages has always brought a smile to my face. Thank you Post Crossing

I usually enjoy sending postcards and hosting giveaways whenever I can, but this time I thought I'd be on the receiving end. After all... who doesn't love opening their mailbox to find happy mail? 😊

If you'd like to send me a birthday postcard or just a few encouraging words, it would truly mean a lot. (And please be real in that i would love to listen about uh as well)

Your message might be something I read again and again whenever I need a little reminder to keep going.

If you're interested, please leave a comment or send me a DM, and I'll happily share my mailing address.

Thank you for making this community such a beautiful place. Wishing everyone lots of happy mail! ❤️📬

Regards

PKG (🇮🇳)

Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam

(One Earth, One Family, One Future)

Hi everyone! राम राम जी (I'm TroubleNo5402....if you're active here you know me already, I'm flaired recently and posted Thank you recently as well, so I'm responsible for this Post) guy my birthday coming i wanna celebrate 🥂 with you 😄

My 22nd birthday is on 28 August , and I know international mail usually takes around 20–25 days to reach India. So I thought I'd post my request a little early in the hope that your cards arrive around my birthday and make it even more special.

The past few months have been quite challenging for me & mentally exhausted due to some personal problems. I'm slowly picking myself up, looking ahead to my future studies, and trying to begin this new chapter with a more positive mindset. (a lot happened in few months)

One thing that genuinely helped me through the difficult days was this amazing community. Postcards, stamps, pen pals, and your kindness reminded me that there is still so much warmth in the world. Reading handwritten messages has always brought a smile to my face. Thank you.

I usually enjoy sending postcards and hosting giveaways whenever I can, but this time I thought I'd be on the receiving end. After all... who doesn't love opening their mailbox to find happy mail? 😊

If you'd like to send me a birthday postcard or just a few encouraging words, it would truly mean a lot. (And please be real in that i would love to listen about uh as well)

Your message might be something I read again and again whenever I need a little reminder to keep going.

If you're interested, please leave a comment or send me a DM, and I'll happily share my mailing address.

Thank you for making this community such a beautiful place. Wishing everyone lots of happy mail! ❤️📬

Regards

PKG (🇮🇳)

Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam

(One Earth One Family One Future)

Hello everyone! 👋नमस्कारम

Greetings from Bharat 🇮🇳

I'm Prashant (PKG.DAK), postcard and stamp collector who enjoys sharing India's rich artistic heritage with people around the world. Nowadays in Penpal as well

This offer features 30-35 postcards inspired by some of India's most beautiful traditional art styles:

🦚 Madhubani (Bihar) 🌿 Warli (Maharashtra) 🎨 Kalighat (West Bengal) 🖤 Pattachitra (Odisha) ✨ Other Indian heritage artworks

Each postcard will be handwritten with care, and whenever available, I'll use Indian commemorative or special stamps, making the envelope enjoyable for both postcard and philately enthusiasts.

🌏 Open Worldwide (WW)

https://forms.gle/PEs7aDNXuHYG7DwDA & can DM ✉️**

Exchanges are always appreciated I'm in collecting stamps & loving Post Crossing

Note - 35 Postcards Available 🪷✉️,

Thank you, and happy Postcrossing! 🌿

Warm wishes from India, 🇮🇳 PKG.DAK

I'm looking for a genuine pen pal not just someone to exchange letters with, but someone interested in a real human connection...and don't try to be someone they're not.

I appreciate people who are open-minded, curious, and comfortable being themselves. We don't have to impress each other or fit into any idea of what's "normal." I'd rather hear about your thoughts, experiences, passions, observations, or the little things that make you you.

I'm an overthinker and someone who notices the small details. I have a soft spot for meaningful gestures a pressed flower, a doodle, a postcard, stickers, a tiny painting, or anything tucked into an envelope that carries a piece of your world... Kinda 2 AM alive type person

If you're looking for thoughtful conversations, genuine friendship, and letters that feel personal rather than performative, I'd love to connect.

If this resonates with you, feel free to DM me instead of commenting. If we seem like a good match, we can take it from there.

Rule - Be Yourself & there is no rule

u/Armyofducks94 thanks a lot for beautiful Envelope for my Parent's 35th Anniversary ❤️🪽, would love to write you back kn your birthday 🎈

u/sat-bo i received your card yesterday, thank a lot for this BTS featured + Yellow Postcard 😀. Looks Classic

u/kitchengarden2341 i received your beautiful perth australia card with lots of information ℹ️, would love to swap more tourism cards

u/wetscissors i received your Classic Phillipines map card yesterday, glad to know about Indian community there from colonial era & you guys enjoy curry 💌🪽, would love to swap more

I've been doing Postcrossing, postcard swaps, direct exchanges, and penpalling for the past 2 months. So far I've sent 120+ postcards and 50+ envelopes, and my goal is to send 1,500 postcards worldwide.

(Post Crossing Profile, ROAC, Here, & instagram Direct Swap)

As my collection grows, everything is getting messy postcards, stamps, washi tape, envelopes, stickers, and other supplies. I'm also running out of phone storage by saving photos of every card. (And it takes a lot time ...when I write Postcards.

How do you stay organized? Do you use spreadsheets, Notion, storage boxes, binders, or another system? I'd love to hear what works for you, and feel free to share photos of your setup!

Please share your experience to me who want to send 1500 Postcard all over world from India and by your help it can be possible.

Regards

Prashant 🌿

u/boomerang88 i received your beautiful "bay of Islands dawn" cards it's so beautiful to see sunset ..i love to see sunrise and sunset. Btw i like your stamps as well. Kia Ora Namaste

Anonymous (username not available) - thanks for beautiful card representing "Fredericksburg" :) 💌

Anonymous - Beautiful message & learning for relationship n partner from Switzerland Maria & Leo (I'll remember this beautiful message)

leAnne Sayles - i received beautiful vintage card. my friends also appreciated that. I don't have dog but yeah I do look my area dogs and I do give them food... I beleive roadside dog deserve more love 🤍💌 thanks for USA Postcrossing Postage Stamps 🪽

Anonymous ( thanks for Anniversary card for my parents, 🪽💌, i received it & for that US Postcrossing Postage Stamp on that ...From New York

u/iyerval thank you for Loin PPC from Kerala :) looking forward to Swap more cards in future 💌

u/kimbathebimba i received your Toronto Card, it's so beautiful looks classic as well. 15 june card this one, great to Swap twice looking forward to receive your previous card as well 🦚, Thanks

u/Ljubic i received this wonderful card "The Monument to the Liberators of Nis" , glad to know that your card won yearly meetups (please do share more) I'm also in designing cards will send. Btw I'm sorry for my last card. If I'm right Nicolas Tesla was also from Serbia ig. T as unit i studied a lot in physics. Looking forward to Swap more cards again.

u/medjuli i received your beautiful "WIEN Karlskirche" it looks so classy and i acknowledge your memory to relate it with Taj Mahal (which is graveyard). Minars (are part of Persian-Indo Architecture) like we have Vijay Stambh - 1000 yrs old, (In Rajasthan). Summer is harsh here , but thank fully monsoon arrived we're fine. And we got Air Conditioner in india, so it's normal for us to cope up with heat. Looking forward for next Swap

u/ai-oea 110626 our 2nd swap i received your beautiful classic "Apo Sunbird" Card I remember I sent my first Postcard was also Sun bird what a analogy, i hope you'll receive my envelope ✉️ soon. (Something related to India Phillipines relationship I sent) You'll be happy to see that , Happy Postcrossing, Looking forward to Swap more :) नमस्कारम

u/SshellsBbells I loved this Disney land card , I used to watch Mickey mouse cartoon when I was 6-7 yrs old and maybe in future I'll visit Disney land as well. I hope this wish will be completed. happy Postcrossing Shells (Keep Smiling)