A rare 1918 US postage stamp, known as the “Inverted Jenny,” has sold for a record-breaking $2 million at an auction in New York City. The stamp, which features a blue airplane printed upside down on a red and white background, is one of only 100 that were ever printed. It was originally sold for 24 cents, BBC reported.

The stamp was purchased by Charles Hack, a 76-year-old stamp collector from New York. Mr Hack said he plans to display the stamp in his private collection.

Mr Hack told the Washington Post that he had been eyeing the coveted stamp since he was a child, calling it the “holy grail of postage”.

The previous record for the most expensive single US stamp sold was $1.9 million, which was paid for a block of four Inverted Jennys in 2016.

The Inverted Jenny is one of the most famous stamps in the world. It has been featured in numerous stamp-collecting magazines and books, and it has even appeared on an episode of the popular animated sitcom The Simpsons.

The stamp’s error makes it one of the most valuable stamps in the world. The airplane was printed upside down because the plate that was used to print the stamp was accidentally reversed.

The Inverted Jenny is a popular collectable among stamp collectors around the world. It is a symbol of American history and innovation, and it is a reminder of the importance of attention to detail.

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is currently accepting applications for the positions of manager, security officer, and other posts. Those who are interested and eligible can apply online through the official website – hal-india.co.in. The deadline for application submission is November 30, 2023. The recruitment drive aims to fill 84 posts.

HAL Recruitment 2023: Application fees

Applicants are required to pay an application fee of Rs 500. Candidates from SC/ST/PwBD categories are exempted from paying application fees.

HAL Recruitment 2023: Vacancy details

Senior Test Pilot (FW) / Test Pilot (FW): 2 postsChief Manager (Civil): 1 postSenior Manager (Civil): 1 postDeputy Manager (Civil): 9 postsManager (IMM) I: 5 postsDeputy Manager (IMM): 12 postsEngineer (IMM): 9 postsDeputy Manager (Finance): 9 postsFinance Officer: 6 postsDeputy Manager (HR): 5 postsDeputy Manager (Legal): 4 postsDeputy Manager (Marketing): 5 postsSecurity Officer: 9 postsOfficer (Officer Language): 1 postFire Officer: 3 postsEngineer (CS) (Complex Office): 3 posts

Eligibility criteria

Individuals interested in applying for these positions can review the educational qualifications and age limits by referring to the detailed notification, here.

HAL Recruitment 2023: Age limit

Grade II:

UR/EWS: 35 yearsOBC(NCL): 38 yearsSC/ST: 40 yearsGrade III and IV:UR/EWS: 45 yearsOBC(NCL): 48 yearsSC/ST: 50 yearsGrade V and VI:UR/EWS: 48 yearsOBC(NCL): 51 yearsSC/ST: 53 years

HAL Recruitment 2023: Pay scales

The pay scales for the respective grades are as follows:

Grade II: Rs 40,000 – 1,40,000Grade III: Rs 50,000 – 1,60,000Grade IV: Rs 60,000 – 1,80,000Grade V: Rs 70,000 – 2,00,000Grade VI: Rs 80,000 – 2,20,000Grade VII: Rs 90,000 – 2,40,000

Annual increment is currently three per cent  of the running Basic Pay.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson, who died during a “freak accident” during a match. The 29-year-old suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the Challenge Cup game at Sheffield Steelers’ Utilita Arena on October 28. The Nottingham Panthers player was taken to hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. The South Yorkshire Police arrested the suspect on Tuesday, more than a fortnight after the incident.

“Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances,” Detective Chief Superintendent Becs Horsfall said in a release posted on the police website.

“We have been speaking to highly specialised experts in their field to assist in our enquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield City Council, which is supporting our ongoing investigation,” she is further quoted as saying.

The police detective also urged people to refrain from “comment and speculation which could hinder” the investigation.

The Panthers were playing against the Sheffield Steelers when the collision took place in the 35th minute of the game.

The death of Mr Johnson, who was from Minnesota in the US, sparked an outpouring of grief across the world.

More than 8,000 fans observed a moment of silence in tribute to him before the Steelers’ 2-1 win against Coventry Blaze.

Mr Johnson played for Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League before spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks.

He went on to play in Canada for the Ontario Reign and in Germany for the Augsburger Panther before agreeing to join Nottingham for the 2023-24 campaign.