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Jan 26, 2011
Mi-17 helicopters shower flower petals before the start of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
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Defence Minister AK Antony wears a headgear presented to him by Chhattisgarh artists during the prize distribution function for the 64th Republic Day parade tableaux in New Delhi. A view of illuminated Raisina Hill after the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. President Pranab Mukherjee during the national anthem at the beating retreat ceremony in New Delhi. People admire illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan after the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. Camel-mounted BSF soldiers at the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. A man walks on a road leading to an illuminated Raisina hill and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, after the Beating Retreat ceremony, in New Delhi. A view of illuminated Raisina Hill after the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. Spectators at the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar arrives to meet tribals who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013 at Parliament House in New Delhi. The illuminated Raisina Hills after the Beating Retreat Ceremony. Rashtrapati Bhawan, background left, and the Parliament, right, stand illuminated during rehearsals for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. Rashtrapati Bhawan, background left, and the Parliament, right, stand illuminated during rehearsals for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. Rashtrapati Bhawan, background center, and the Parliament, right, stand illuminated during rehearsals for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. Vice President Hamid Ansari with his wife Salma interacts with Himachali artists during a meeting with tableaux artists who participated in 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Tribals present a traditional headgear to Vice President Hamid Ansari during his meeting with tableaux artists who participated in 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Vice President's wife Salma is also seen. An artist, who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013, performs during a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. Camel mounted Indian Border Security Force soldiers in their ceremonial dress participate in full dress rehearsals of the Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina hill which houses India's most important ministries and presidential palace, in New Delhi. The ceremony is held annually on Jan. 29, marking the end of republic day celebrations. An artist, who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013, performs during a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi. Artistes dance who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013, during a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Members of Indian Naval band leave after full dress rehearsals of the Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina hill which houses India's most important ministries and presidential palace, in New Delhi. President Pranab Mukherjee pose with tableau artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. People walk past the Rastrapati Bhawan, illuminated to mark Republic Day in New Delhi. People walk past Raisina Hill, illuminated to mark Republic Day in New Delhi. Jawans march at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. School children perform at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. IAF's Sukhoi-30 MKI planes flying past during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Paramilitary force soldiers march during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. Paramilitary forces march during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. Army soldiers march during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. Officers from the Border Security Forces ride camels during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Services chief paying tributes at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Republic Day in New Delhi. The long range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers march during Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Kerala tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. People watch the lights at Raisina Hill illuminated to mark Republic Day in New Delhi. CPWD tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Little Buddhist monks celebrate Republic Day at Tergar monastary in Gaya. Chou dancers from Purulia perform during Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata. Students perform during Republic Day celebrations at Marina Beach in Chennai. Jawans march at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Marching contingents at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Army artillery is displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. Himachal Pradesh tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah hoists the Tricolour as Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa looks on during Republic Day function in Chennai. Bihar tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Students dressed in traditional clothing perform a dance during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. President Pranab Mukherjee and Chief Guest King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck received by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on their arrival during Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Indian Army vehicles travel in formation during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. BSF Commandant Satish Kumar giving sweets to Pakistan Rangers' Wing Commander Adnan Sher Khan on the occasion of 64th Republic Day at Attari border. The long range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. Paramilitary forces march during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. A tableaux representing Karnataka, showing local handicraft, drives by during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. Army soldier performs a stunt by riding through a burning ring during a function to mark Republic Day in Bangalore. The President, Pranab Mukherjee, the Chief Guest of Republic Day the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the Vice President, Mohd. Hamid Ansari, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and other dignitaries at the Salami Manch on the occasion of the 64th Republic day celebrations, at Rajpath. Soldiers march during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. IAF's Jaguar planes flying past during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Camel mounted Border Security Force soldiers in their ceremonial uniform march during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. Military motorcycle stunt riders dressed in the color of the national flag perform during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. Students dressed in traditional clothing perform a Purulia Chhau dance during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. The BrahMos missile launchers are displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. The President, Pranab Mukherjee and the Chief Guest of Republic Day the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck being received by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Defence Minister, A.K. Antony, on their arrival at Salami Manch, on the occasion of the 64th Republic day celebrations, at Rajpath, in New Delhi. Naval contingent marches during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers march during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar offers sweets to schoolgirls at his official residence on the occasion of Republic Day in Patna. A tableau displaying freedom fighter Birsa Munda during Republic Day celebrations in Ranchi. School children celebrating Republic Day in Moradabad. School children perform during Republic Day celebration at Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. The President, Pranab Mukherjee, the Chief Guest of Republic Day the King of Bhutan, his Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, arrive at the Salami Manch on the occasion of the 64th Republic day celebrations, in New Delhi. A paramilitary soldier stands guard during a strike in Srinagar. Shops and business establishment remained closed on India's Republic Day as separatists called for a general strike. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with his ministerial colleagues during Republic Day parade in Jammu. A tableaux representing Uttar Pradesh move past during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi. Indian Rail tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Jammu & Kashmir tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Urmila Singh is welcomed by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh at the 64th Republic day function in Shimla. IAF fighter aircrafts fly past India Gate during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal and Chief Minister Narendra Modi salute during Republic day function in Dangs. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gives away land-patta to a dalit woman during the Republic Day function in Patna. NCC cadets march during Republic Day parade in Kolkata. UP Governor BL Joshi with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav during Republic Day parade in Lucknow. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, greets Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, second from left, as Bhutan's Queen Jetsun Pema and President Pranab Mujherjee, right, stand during a ceremonial reception for Wangchuk, in New Delhi. Wangchuck is on a seven-day official visit to India, will be the chief guest on Republic Day Parade. President Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Nation on the eve of the 64th Republic Day, in New Delhi A Delhi police van stands in front of the India Gate ahead of Republic Day in New Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit presents a cheque for Rs 2 Cr to Olympic medal winner wrestler Sushil Kumar at Republic Day parade at Chhatrasal Stadium in New Delhi. CBI officials who have been chosen for Police Medal for meritorious services on the occasion of Republic Day. A cadet of the National Cadet Corps gives orders during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in Jammu. Civil Defence cadets march during full dress rehearsal for Republic day parade in Kolkata. Security personnel keep vigil from a house located near Bakhshi stadium, the main venue of Republic Day function, in Srinagar. Members of India's military band rehearse for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony as workers test the illumination at Raisina hill. School children perform a folk dance during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Soldiers march during full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2013 in New Delhi. The long range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi. An army soldier in ceremonial dress stands guard as the India Gate is shrouded in heavy fog prior to a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Delhi policemen march during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Indian Air force fighter jets display a fly-by during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi. CRPF jawans march at Rajpath during full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2013 in New Delhi. An Indian army soldier gives command as he leads a contingent during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Daredevils of the Border Security Force display a formation on their motorcycles during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Soldiers march during full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2013 in New Delhi. Men and women wearing traditional attire from the northeastern state of Meghalaya perform on their state's tableaux during a press preview for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Men wearing festive dresses from Orissa wait in front of their state tableaux that will participate in the Republic Day parade, during a press preview in New Delhi. BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. IAF's planes fly past during a rehearsal for Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Commandoes stand guard during a rehearsal for Republic Day parade in New Delhi. A BSF daredevil rehearses for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Sports Academy players perform 'Rope Malkhambh' during the rehearsal for Republic Day celebration in Bhopal. BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Mounted Presidential Bodyguards rehearse in front of the India Gate, for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony near the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. School children rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Indian armed forces participate in rehearsals for Republic Day parade in New Delhi. BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Camel-mounted BSF soldiers rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. BSF soldiers, mounted on camels, participate in a rehearsal for the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. Cadets perform a cultural programme during Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral DK Joshi's visit to the NCC Republic Day Parade Camp 2013 in New Delhi. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral DK Joshi inspecting a guard of honour during a visit to the NCC Republic Day Parade Camp 2013 in New Delhi. BSF soldiers, mounted on camels, participate in a rehearsal for the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. President's body guards goes back to Rashtrapati Bhawan after rehearsal for republic day parade during a foggy morning in New Delhi. School students performing at the press preview for the 64th Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Delhi Police personnel rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. President's body guards come out from Rashtrapati Bhawan for rehearsal for republic day parade at north block in New Delhi. Chief of Army Staff Gen Bikram Singh interacts with cadets during his visit at the NCC Republic Day Camp 2013 in New Delhi. Delhi Police personnel rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Delhi Police personnel rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on foggy morning. <b>One cut</b> Gorkha Rifles contingent at a Republic Day parade Defence Minister A K Antony with Jammu and Kashmir tableaux artists during the prize distribution function for the 63rd Republic Day parade tableaus in New Delhi. Army, navy and air force bands play at Vijay Chowk, flanked by the north and south block that house several Indian ministries, during Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. The ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh walks past Chief of Army staff Gen V K Singh at the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. Defence Minister A K Antony with Chief of Army staff Gen V K Singh at the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delh. Presidential bodyguards stand in formation at Vijay Chowk, flanked by the north and south block that house several Indian ministries at the end of Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. The ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities. Defence Minister A.K Anthony, fifth left, looks at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. The ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities. President Pratibha Patil dances with Kashmiri artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade, at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. President Pratibha Patil is presented a tribal headgear during a meeting with artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2012, at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. A combo image shows Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt giving his speech by sitting on a chair (at left) after he almost fainted while addressing the Republic Day function in Raipur on Thursday Jan 26. Camel mounted Indian Border Security force soldiers leave at end of the final dress rehearsal of the Beating Retreat, in New Delhi. The official ceremony on January 29th marks the end of Republic Day festivities. A water fountain reflects an illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan, coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi. A water fountain reflects the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan, coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi. A vendor wears horns as he stands in front of India Gate lit with the national flag on Republic Day in New Delhi. SSB soldiers march during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. BSF soldiers ride camels in formation on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, third left, is served snacks during the At-Home function coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi. Defence Minister AK Antony and Army Chief Gen VK Singh during 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldier stands guard on a deserted street during a general strike in Srinagar. Shops and business establishment remained closed on the 63rd anniversary celebrations of Republic Day as separatists called for general strike to observe the day as black day. Indian army soldiers ride on T-72 tanks on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Girls wearing traditional clothing dance for dignitaries during the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. BSF Daredevils perform a stunt on motorcycles in formation on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. An army soldier salutes dignitaries as he rides in a truck carrying SMERCH rockets on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Performers wave to the crowd from the float of the state of Goa on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Police and army soldiers march towards India Gate on Rajpath during the main Republic Day parade on Rajpath, in New Delhi. India is marking it's 63rd Republic Day with military parades across the country. Border Security Force soldiers ride camels on Rajpath during the main Republic Day parade on Rajpath, in New Delhi. Indian army helicopters fly in formation over the Republic Day parade on Rajpath, in New Delhi. Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra waves as she leaves with President Pratibha Patil, to her right, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left after attending the Republic Day parade as chief guest, in New Delhi. Air Force Sukhoi fighter jets fly in formation over Rajpath during the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. School girls offer sweets to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during 63rd Republic Day function at his official residence in Patna. Artists perform during 63rd Republic Day function in Imphal. Governor of Jharkhand, Syed Ahmed inspecting the parade during 63rd Republic Day function in Ranchi. Artists perform a folk dance during 63rd Republic Day function in Guwahati. Paramilitary soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Women dance in their colourful traditional dresses during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. A view of marching contingents at Rajpath during 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Paramiitary soldiers from BSF, the only camel mounted band in the world, play music as they march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. MI- 17 helicopters shower flower petals on spectators as mechanised columns and marching contingents are seen at Rajpath during 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Chief guest Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Children dressed in regional costumes perform a dance routine on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. National bravery awards winner children during 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. School students perform during 63rd Republic Day parade at Marina in Chennai. The tableau of Information Technology Department on display at the 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Contingents march at the 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers march down Rajpath during the main Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Security jawans patrol near Lal Chowk during a strike call given by separatist leaders on Republic Day in Srinagar. Anti Aircraft Gun L-70 being exhibited during 63rd Republic Day parade in Kolkata. A Jammu and Kashmir Police daredevil performs during 63rd Republic Day function at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. Women celebrating 63rd Republic Day in Ahmedabad. IAF's Jaguar fighter planes fly past during 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Subedar Major, Honorary Lieutenant (retd) Joginder Singh receives Ashok Chakra (posthumously) from President Pratibha Patil on behalf of his son Lt. Navdeep Singh during the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi interacts with security women during 63rd Republic Day function in Patna. A street vendor tries to sell candy floss in the backdrop of the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi. People climb on an Army tank near the India Gate following the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. A traffic police woman guides traffic flow back dropped by the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi. Soldiers march in formation on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. President Pratibha Devisingh Patil addressing the nation on the eve of 63rd Republic Day in New Delhi. Soldiers march as they practice before taking part in a dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in Bangalore. Artists perform during the full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. An Indian military band performs in front of the Presidential Palace complex during rehearsals for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. Beating the Retreat ceremony is held on Jan. 29. BSF soldiers march at Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi. Assam Rifles soldiers march past at Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi. A nuclear capable missile Agni-IV with a range of 2,500-3,500 kilometers is displayed during the final rehearsal of Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Indian Air Force's Su-30 fighter planes fly past during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi. Assam tableau on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi. Tableau of Election Commission of India on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi. West Bengal's tableau on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi. Jammu & Kashmir's tableau on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi. An Indian army contingent marches past at the Republic Day rehearsals in Kolkata A painter returns from work during preparations for the Beating Retreat ceremony near the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. A folk dancer from Karnataka state performs a dance during a media preview for the upcoming Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on a foggy morning. Soldiers rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Army bandsmen rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Children, who will be honoured with National Bravery Awards on Republic Day, during a press conference in New Delhi. BSF soldiers rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. An Army officer briefs his men amidst winter morning fog before the start of Republic Day parade rehearsals, in New Delhi. At least 50 flights were delayed and take-offs put off for four hours at the IGI airport as blinding fog enveloped the capital. BSF daredevils rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. A drill instructor adjusts the head gear of a soldier at a practice for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Soldiers train on stunt motorcycles in preparation for an upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Soldiers train on stunt motorcycles in preparation for an upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi Grenadiers march during the full dress rehearsal for Army Day parade at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi. Music director Adesh Srivastava seeks blessings of Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee during the launch of Pragati ki Dhadkan, signature tune of the Indian Customs, during a function in New Delhi. The tune, composed by Adesh Srivastava, will be played alongside the tableau of Indian Customs at the forthcoming Republic Day parade. BSF jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Delhi Police jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Para-military jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Delhi Police jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Army chief General V K Singh interacts with NCC cadets during a visit to the NCC Republic Day camp in New Delhi. Singh, who is at the centre of a row over his age said the issue related to his integrity and honour even as the government said the matter was being dealt with fairly and justly and hoped the controversy will end. Assam Rifles jawans march during the rehearsals for Republic Day at Rajpath in New Delhi. President's Body Guard at Rajpath during rehearsals for Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. CISF jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers perform neck exercises after rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade amidst morning fog, in New Delhi. Soldiers stretch with their rifles as they take part in a rehearsal on Rajpath for next month's Republic Day, on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi. Soldiers stretch with their rifles as they take part in a rehearsal on Rajpath for the 2012 Republic Day, on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi. Soldiers stretch with their rifles as they take part in a rehearsal on Rajpath for the Republic Day on Jan 26, 2012, on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi. Soldiers march as they take part in a rehearsal on Rajpath for the 2012 Republic Day, on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi. CISF jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade amidst dense fog in New Delhi. (From R to L) Indian defence chiefs Gen V.K. Singh, the IAF’s P.V. Naik and navy’s Nirmal Verma at a 2011 R-Day function Artists perform during the prize distribution function for the 62nd Republic Day parade tableaux in New Delhi. Water flows from a fountain in front of an illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, lit up in preparation for the Beating Retreat, in New Delhi. People watch the the illuminated Raisina Hills after the full dress rehearsal of Beating the Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Piled up chairs in a lawn along Rajpath as preparation for Beating Retreat ceremony are underway in New Delhi. An army contingent marches during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Paramilitary soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India An Indian navy contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, An army contingent of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi A Delhi Police contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, Indian army soldiers of Sikh Light Infantry Regiment march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi A paramilitary contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, An Indian navy contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, An Indian army contingent of the Punjab Regiment marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Camel mounted Indian Border Security Force band performs during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Camel-mounted Border Security contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi An Indian army officer gives command during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi School children perform Bhangra during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi Schoolchildren perform a Rajasthan folk dance at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, School children perform a Punjabi folk dance Bhangra at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Artists from Gujarat perform during the 62nd Republic Day function at Marina Beach in Chennai Artists perform during 62nd Republic day function in Leh Hunpung Thawanjao dance troupe during the 62 Republic Day function in Imphal Army tanks roll out during the Republic Day parade in the backdrop of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi An Indian army soldier salutes beside a Pinaka multiple rocket launcher at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, Soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India Paramilitary soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi People watch Indian army tanks roll out during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Paramilitary soldiers march past at the Republic Day parade in the backdrop of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi A paramilitary contingent marches during the Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore A floral tableau by Central Public Works Department depicts the theme Save Tigers during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Panchayati Raj Ministry tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi Tableaus on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi Punjab tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi CSIR tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi Agriculture Ministry tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi Maharashtra tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi Folk dancers perform alongside a tableau from Maharashtra at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Tripura tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi Artists perform at Assam tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath Culture Ministry tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi The tableaux of Punjab depicting a scene from a Punjabi wedding, moves past the crowd during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Kashmiri students salute during Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, center, greets the crowd as he walks back with Indian leaders after the completion of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi Kashmiri students and other participants prepare to leave after Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar Police officers stand guard outside media offices during a curfew in Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir state policemen perform motorcycle stunts during Republic Day celebrations in Jammu A Jammu and Kashmir state policeman performs a motorcycle stunt during Republic Day celebrations in Jammu Army's Assam regiment soldier commands his troupe during the Republic Day parade in Calcutta Indian army soldiers perform motorcycle stunts as they carry the Indian flag at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, Mi-17 helicopters shower flower petals before the start of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi IAF fighter planes fly past during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi Gujarat Governor Kamla Devi and Chief Minister Narendra Modi during Republic Day function in Surat Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj with Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa during the Republic Day parade at Manikshaw parade ground in Bangalore Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj (R) and Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa exchange greetings during the Republic Day parade at Manikshaw parade ground in Bangalore Assam Governor J B Patnaik and Chief Minister Tarun arrive for the Republic Day parade at Latasil Parade ground in Guwahati Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati arrives to take salute during Republic Day parade in Lucknow Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes salutes of security persons as he comes out for the Republic Day parade from his official residence in Patna Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather taking salute during the Republic Day parade at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar Actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao attending a Republic Day celebration at Dhobi Ghat, Mahalakshmi in Mumbai The three services chiefs Gen V K Singh (R), Air Chief Marshal P V Naik and Admiral Nirmal Verma (L) during the At Home function hosted by President Pratibha Patil on the occasion of Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is received by the three services chiefs Gen V K Singh, Admiral Nirmal Verma and Air Chief Marshal P V Naik as he arrives for the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi Wing Commander Mohd Usman (L) of Pakistani Rangers gives a sweet packet to BSF DIG Sanjeev Bhanot on the occasion of India's Republic Day celebrations at the Indo-Pak International border near Amritsar A view of the Raisina Hills illuminated on the evening of Republic Day in New Delhi A view of the Raisina Hills illuminated on the evening of Republic Day in New Delhi People visit the Rajpath near India Gate on the evening of Republic Day in New Delhi A view of the Raisina Hills illuminated on the evening of Republic Day in New Delhi A Kashmiri man and his son sit outside a closed shop during curfew in Srinagar. Thousands of policemen in J&K prevented BJP and a separatist group from raising flags for their opposing causes in Lal Chowk to mark Republic Day. BJP activists shout slogans from a bus after police detained them during a protest in Jammu. BJP activists wave party flags from atop a bus during a protest in Jammu. Policemen watch a protest by BJP activists in Jammu. The government has deployed thousands of security men to thwart BJP's plans to raise the country's flag in the heart of Kashmir, home to a separatist insurgency on Republic Day. The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil addressing the Nation on the eve of the 62nd Republic Day, in New Delhi. Camel mounted paramilitary soldiers stand in the backdrop of India Gate war memorial, illuminated on top with the tricolour, during rehearsal for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day preparations in New Delhi. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meeting NCC cadets participating in forthcoming Republic Day parade during PM's tea for NCC cadets and tableaus artists in New Delhi. A girl, part of a cyclist group rallying for environmental awareness, carries the National Flag in the backdrop of Presidential Palace in New Delhi. A worker is seen silhouetted as he places the National flag on a pole during preparations for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. A paramilitary soldier stands guard as a police man's baton is placed against a wall in Srinagar. Security in Kashmir has been beefed up ahead of Republic Day. BJP MP Navjot Singh Siddhu welcomes BJYM President Anurag Thakur as he arrives in Amirtsar during the Rashtriya Ekta Yatra. Determined to hoist the tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Republic Day, BJP accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Omar Abdullah government of surrendering to separatists and displaying disproportionate and panic reaction. A view of the Assam tableau (R) on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day at Rajpath in New Delhi. A policeman conducts a search inside a passenger bus during intensified security measures ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, in Srinagar. A view of the Tripura tableau during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day at Rajpath in New Delhi. A view of the illuminated North ahead of the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Students smile as they take part in a fancy dress competition organised as part of the Republic Day celebrations at their school in Indore IAF fighter planes flying in a pattern during a rehearsal for Republic day function in New Delhi. Army daredevils during a rehearsal for Republic day function in New Delhi. Tejas, India's first indigenous combat jet, is displayed during Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi. Soldiers rehearse for Republic day function in New Delhi. Army soldiers gather during Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers dance before the start of Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah talks to the media after meeting Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi. Omar met Home Minister P Chidambaram to convey the state government's assessment of the situation in view of BJP's plan to hoist the tricolour in Srinagar's Lal Chowk area on Republic Day. Indian Air Force band plays as they return during rehearsal for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. The Beating the Retreat ceremony is on Jan 29 after Republic Day celebrations on Jan 26. Indian Air Force personnel prepare to fold the national flag after a rehearsal for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. Army's daredevils perform stunts on a bike during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day in New Delhi. Children honoured with National Bravery Awards for Children 2010 during a press conference in New Delhi. Personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Police during a surprise search operation as part of tight security arrangements ahead of Republic day function in Srinagar. CISF soldiers march during a rehearsal for Republic day function in New Delhi. A VIP car passes through BSF guards during a rehearsal for the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Police check passengers and a vehicle after elaborate security measures were taken up in the run-up to the Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar. NCC cadets show their horse riding skills at their camp for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. School children perform during rehearsals for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Cultural performers from Punjab participate in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Civil Defence Force women march as they rehearse for Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata. Soldiers of the Gurkha Regiment march in front of India Gate during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day on a foggy morning in New Delhi. Army soldiers march in front of India Gate during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day, in New Delhi. An army soldier gives a command during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day, in New Delhi. Sashastra Seema Bal jawans rehearse for Republic day function in New Delhi. School students after a rehearsal for Republic day parade in Kolkata. SSB jawans march at Rajpath during a rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day function in New Delhi. CISF Jawans rehearse for the Republic Day function at Rajpath in New Delhi. Soldiers practice march past for an upcoming Republic Day parade amidst morning fog, in New Delhi. <br><img src=http://outlookindia.com/images/s_paul_thumb.jpg> Photograph by S. Paul <hr size=1px color=#CCCCCC/> <b>R-Day</b> 1989 <Br> Among my riskiest assignments, this had me perched atop India Gate on the Republic Day of 1989. There I was, right on top, with no parapets to protect me; a fall from this height would result in certain embarrassment (not to speak of injury, to put it mildly)! But God’s grace and my own grit pulled me through. The result: this photograph of the three wings of our defence forces paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti just before the start of the parade. Presidential Bodyguards accompany the convoy of the president as she arrives for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, to mark the end of Republic Day celebrations, in the backdrop of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Military personnel lower the Indian flag during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to mark the end of Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh holding a musical instrument of one of the folk artistes who participated in the Rapublic Day function at Rajpath, during a meeting at Teen Murti in New Delhi. Lighting at Raisina Hill during a rehearsal for Beating the Retreat, in New Delhi. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh holds a kid during a meeting with artistes who participated in the Rapublic Day function at Rajpath, at Teen Murti in New Delhi. Sarah Brown, wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown with Indian High Commissioner in UK London and his wife at a function organised for Republic day celebrations at High Commission, in London. Illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan and other government buildings as part of Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Border Security Force soldiers at attention mounted on camels, as military band contingents rehearse for Beating the Retreat ceremony at Rajpath, in New Delhi. The Beating Retreat, will be marked on Jan. 29. President Pratibha Patil meets folk artistes who participated in the Republic Day parade, at her residence in New Delhi. Rashtrapati Bhawan Bodyguards seen mounted on horses as the national anthem plays, at the start of the Beating the Retreat rehearsals at Rajpath, in New Delhi. Mighty republic Tanks trundle by on Rajpath Army MBT Arjuna tanks roll in a street during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Soldiers in ceremonial dress march in the dense fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Soldiers march in the dense fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers march on top of their camels during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Daredevil Soldiers stand together on a motorcycle as they perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. President Pratibha Patil, center right, points skywards to an Indian Air Force flight display as she sits next to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, center left, during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Rocket launchers, amidst fog, moves past the saluting base during the 61st Republic Day function at Rajpath in New Delhi. President's bodyguards, seen amidst fog, during the 61st Republic Day function at Rajpath in New Delhi. Police stand guard as a poster of suspected terrorists is posted near the Red Fort, at the route of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Police are silhouetted as they participate in Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar. Paramilitary soldiers and police set up road blocks and snipers took positions atop government buildings as Republic Day was celebrated against the backdrop of a terror alert. Security men walk in front of Rashtrapati Bhawan on the eve of of Republic Day parade in New Delhi. A view of the Rajpath on the eve of of Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Members of the Border Security Force mounted on camels rehearse for Beating the Retreat, during preparations for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Soldiers march during a Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi. Fighter aircrafts of India Air Force display a show in the sky over Rajpath during the 'Full Dress Rehearsal' for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. <b>First march</b> In a horse-drawn carriage, President Rajendra Prasad readies to take part in the first R-Day parade on Rajpath, New Delhi, in 1950. Camel contingents of BSF rehearse for the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. Paramilitary jawans march during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers shout as they practice in dense fog near the India Gate ahead of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Paramilitary soldiers of Indo Tibetan Border Police practice near the India Gate monument ahead of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. <p>For the information of <a href=http://blogs.outlookindia.com/default.aspx?ddm=10&pid=1495&eid=5 target=_blank>Whitehouse</a>: the Constitution of India came into force, and India declared itself as a "Republic" on January 26, 1950 -- a date thereafter celebrated annually as Republic Day in India. It was thus India's 60th Republic Day. </p> Defence minister A.K. Antony stepped in for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is recuperating at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi after a bypass surgery. The celebrations began with Mr. Antony and the Chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force paying homage to the martyrs by laying wreaths at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. Mr. Antony accorded the customary reception to the President and the Republic Day Parade chief guest, Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The shadow of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai loomed large. The killing of two suspected terrorists in an encounter in neighbouring Noida on January 25 was another reason why the security had to be exceptionally tight. A multi-tier security with some 20,000 troops of Delhi police personnel, central paramilitary forces and the army were deployed at strategic and vantage points. Sharpshooters had also been deployed at all the buildings along the parade route and around the enclosures for visitors. As usual, the Republic Day Parade began from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan, went along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort in the old quarter of the city. Prior to the parade, the National flag was unfurled and the President’s body guard presented the national salute, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the 21 gun salute. The parade began with the investiture ceremony for presentation of Ashok Chakras to 11 brave men who laid down their lives defending the country. Chief of the Anti-Terrorist Squad of Maharashtra Hemant Karkare, Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte, Inspector of Anti-Extortion Cell of the Maharashtra Crime Branch Vijay Salaskar, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Tukaram Ombale, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Havildar Gajender Singh of the 51 Special Action Group of the elite National Security Guard who laid down their lives fighting terrorists on 26/11 were six of the 11 honoured with Ashoka Chakra. Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who led a police team in the Batla House encounter in Jamia Nagar in Delhi was the other posthumous recipient of the Ashok Chakra. <p>The other four to receive the Ashok Chakra this year were:</p> <ul> <li>Colonel Jojan Thomas, Commanding Officer of 45 Rashtriya Rifles, and Havildar Bahadur Singh Bohra of the Parachute Regiment, who were killed in separate counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir</li> <li>R. P. Diengdoh of the Meghalaya Police, who had shot dead a militant and captured two others in the jungles of Meghalaya</li> <li>Assistant Commandant of the Special Operation Group of the Orissa State Armed Police P.K. Satapathy for his valour while countering naxalite violence.</li> </ul> There were no caparisoned elephants to carry the 20 children who won the national bravery awards, in a departure from the norm this year. Other than objections from animal rights activists, security agencies had recommended against them because of possibilities of unruly behaviour. The cultural part of the parade included 18 tableaux from 12 states and six ministries with various themes ranging from the ornate designs of traditional festivals to ancient folk art in various states The eve of the Republic Day also saw the traditional announcement of Padma awards. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman G. Madhavan Nair, noted environmentalist Sunderlal Bahugana; Sister Nirmala of the Missionaries of Charity, and Dr. Anil Kakodkar of Atomic Energy Commission of India who played an important role in the negotiation of the nuke deal with America, were among the 10 luminaries awarded country's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan. 30 personalities were awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award. These include Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra; historian Ramachandra Guha; Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, singer Shamshad Begum, economist Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia and technocrat Sam Pitroda of the PM's Knowledge Commission Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Helan Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Penaz Masani and Udit Narayan were some of the artists honoured with Padma Shri awards Alok Mehta, Jayanta Mahapatra, Shamsur Rahman Faruqi and Shashi Deshpande were some of the Padma Shri awardees in the field of literature & education Harbhajan Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Pankaj Advani in sports and Ameen Sayani for commentary & broadcasting were other prominent names to have received the Padma Shri <b>Tuesday, November 11, 2008</b><br> The Indian army has never faced such an awkward situation before. With the arrest of Lt Col Srikant Prasad Purohit in connection with Malegaon blast, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has had to step in. He has said that while the allegations against the accused are yet to be proved, the army is conducting checks on profiles and postings of its personnel. There is a system of internal checks. A number of additional steps have been taken to check such incidents, he said.</p> <p><b>Also See: <a href=http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20081117&fname=AHindu+Terror&sid=3 target=_blank>There's A Wolf In The Foxhole</a> </b> The much awaited Sixth Central Pay Commission submitted its report to the goverment on 24th March. While across-the-board hikes - ranging from 30-50% - seem to have found favour with the majority of taxpayers¤ there already are rumblings from informed observers who point out that unlike the Fifth pay commission¤ this one does not put forth a slimming plan¤ probably because the earlier recommendations weren¿t implemented anyway. There are 3.39 million Union Government employees and an unspecified number of defence personnel. The pay revision for them is expected to entail an additional annual burden of Rs 7¤975 crore and arrears of Rs 18¤060 crore on government finances. But it is the defence services that have reacted most adversely to the pay commission recommendations and the three service chiefs felt compelled to meet the defence minister A K Antony in which they took up the cause of 1.2 million men under arms and reportedly sought 40-60 per cent hike for their personnel over and above recommended by the Commission. <b>Saturday January 26, 2008</b><br> School students perform during Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Saturday. <b>Raghu Rai </b><br>This was a few days before Republic Day in 1990. I wanted a ‘different’ shot, something that could not be had from the stands on the big day. Luckily I found this shoeshine boy giving a finishing touch in a back lane near Central Secretariat. <b>Friday 26 January</b><br> A paramilitary contingent of the Central Industrial Security Force marches at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Kaleidoscopic images of India's rich cultural diversity and its military might unfolded at the majestic Rajpath as the nation celebrated the 58th Republic Day amidst tight security. An impressive and colourful parade, a traditional attraction of the national event, marched down the broad avenue connecting the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan and the India Gate as President A P J Abdul Kalam took the salute from marching contingents. <b>Friday 26 January</b><br> A Kashmiri woman walks along with her grandson, holding an Indian national flag, in a closed market area in Srinagar. Amid unprecedented security, the Republic Day celebrations across the Kashmir valley went off peacefully but normal life came to a halt following a strike call by separatist groups. Soldiers of the Central Industrial Security Force rehearse for the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. <b>Thursday 26 January</b><br>Indian army soldiers march during the 57th Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. The vibrant tapestry of India's military prowess woven with its economic progress and rich cultural diversity was showcased on the historic Rajpath as the whole country celebrated the Republic Day amid tight security. In Bihar, the Maoist insurgents ushered in Republic Day with a series of bomb attacks across the east of the country, while in Kashmir, shops and businesses remained closed and people stayed indoors in the capital Srinagar following a strike called by the militants. Dancers from Karnataka perform during the preview of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. India will celebrate the 57th Republic Day on January 26. Para-military force soldiers practice for the 55th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Feb 01, 2013
Defence Minister AK Antony wears a headgear presented to him by Chhattisgarh artists during the prize distribution function for the 64th Republic Day parade tableaux in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 29, 2013
A view of illuminated Raisina Hill after the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 29, 2013
President Pranab Mukherjee during the national anthem at the beating retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
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Jan 29, 2013
People admire illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan after the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 29, 2013
Camel-mounted BSF soldiers at the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 29, 2013
A man walks on a road leading to an illuminated Raisina hill and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, after the Beating Retreat ceremony, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 29, 2013
A view of illuminated Raisina Hill after the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 29, 2013
Spectators at the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 29, 2013
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar arrives to meet tribals who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013 at Parliament House in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Kumar Joshi
Jan 29, 2013
The illuminated Raisina Hills after the Beating Retreat Ceremony.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 28, 2013
Rashtrapati Bhawan, background left, and the Parliament, right, stand illuminated during rehearsals for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Mustafa Quraishi
Jan 28, 2013
Rashtrapati Bhawan, background left, and the Parliament, right, stand illuminated during rehearsals for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Mustafa Quraishi
Jan 28, 2013
Rashtrapati Bhawan, background center, and the Parliament, right, stand illuminated during rehearsals for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Mustafa Quraishi
Jan 28, 2013
Vice President Hamid Ansari with his wife Salma interacts with Himachali artists during a meeting with tableaux artists who participated in 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Kumar Joshi
Jan 28, 2013
Tribals present a traditional headgear to Vice President Hamid Ansari during his meeting with tableaux artists who participated in 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Vice President's wife Salma is also seen.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Kumar Joshi
Jan 27, 2013
An artist, who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013, performs during a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Kamal Singh
Jan 27, 2013
Camel mounted Indian Border Security Force soldiers in their ceremonial dress participate in full dress rehearsals of the Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina hill which houses India's most important ministries and presidential palace, in New Delhi. The ceremony is held annually on Jan. 29, marking the end of republic day celebrations.
- AP Photo /Manish Swarup
Jan 27, 2013
An artist, who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013, performs during a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Kamal Singh
Jan 27, 2013
Artistes dance who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013, during a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Kamal Singh
Jan 27, 2013
Members of Indian Naval band leave after full dress rehearsals of the Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina hill which houses India's most important ministries and presidential palace, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo /Manish Swarup
Jan 27, 2013
President Pranab Mukherjee pose with tableau artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2013, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
People walk past the Rastrapati Bhawan, illuminated to mark Republic Day in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
People walk past Raisina Hill, illuminated to mark Republic Day in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Jawans march at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
School children perform at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
IAF's Sukhoi-30 MKI planes flying past during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
Paramilitary force soldiers march during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
Paramilitary forces march during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
Army soldiers march during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Officers from the Border Security Forces ride camels during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Services chief paying tributes at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Republic Day in New Delhi.
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Jan 26, 2013
The long range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Paramilitary soldiers march during Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Kerala tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
People watch the lights at Raisina Hill illuminated to mark Republic Day in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
CPWD tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
Little Buddhist monks celebrate Republic Day at Tergar monastary in Gaya.
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Jan 26, 2013
Chou dancers from Purulia perform during Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata.
- PTI Photo/ Ashok Bhaumik
Jan 26, 2013
Students perform during Republic Day celebrations at Marina Beach in Chennai.
- PTI Photo/ R Senthil Kumar
Jan 26, 2013
Jawans march at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
Marching contingents at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
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Jan 26, 2013
Army artillery is displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Himachal Pradesh tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 26, 2013
Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah hoists the Tricolour as Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa looks on during Republic Day function in Chennai.
- PTI Photo/ R Senthil Kumar
Jan 26, 2013
Bihar tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 26, 2013
Students dressed in traditional clothing perform a dance during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
President Pranab Mukherjee and Chief Guest King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck received by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on their arrival during Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
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Jan 26, 2013
Indian Army vehicles travel in formation during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
BSF Commandant Satish Kumar giving sweets to Pakistan Rangers' Wing Commander Adnan Sher Khan on the occasion of 64th Republic Day at Attari border.
- PTI Photo/ Deepak Sharma
Jan 26, 2013
The long range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Paramilitary forces march during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
A tableaux representing Karnataka, showing local handicraft, drives by during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
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Jan 26, 2013
Army soldier performs a stunt by riding through a burning ring during a function to mark Republic Day in Bangalore.
- AP Photo/ Aijaz Rahi
Jan 26, 2013
The President, Pranab Mukherjee, the Chief Guest of Republic Day the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the Vice President, Mohd. Hamid Ansari, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and other dignitaries at the Salami Manch on the occasion of the 64th Republic day celebrations, at Rajpath.
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Jan 26, 2013
Soldiers march during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
IAF's Jaguar planes flying past during 64th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 26, 2013
Camel mounted Border Security Force soldiers in their ceremonial uniform march during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Military motorcycle stunt riders dressed in the color of the national flag perform during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
Students dressed in traditional clothing perform a Purulia Chhau dance during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
The BrahMos missile launchers are displayed during Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
The President, Pranab Mukherjee and the Chief Guest of Republic Day the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck being received by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Defence Minister, A.K. Antony, on their arrival at Salami Manch, on the occasion of the 64th Republic day celebrations, at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
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Jan 26, 2013
Naval contingent marches during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Paramilitary soldiers march during Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2013
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar offers sweets to schoolgirls at his official residence on the occasion of Republic Day in Patna.
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Jan 26, 2013
A tableau displaying freedom fighter Birsa Munda during Republic Day celebrations in Ranchi.
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Jan 26, 2013
School children celebrating Republic Day in Moradabad.
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Jan 26, 2013
School children perform during Republic Day celebration at Assam Rifles ground in Agartala.
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Jan 26, 2013
The President, Pranab Mukherjee, the Chief Guest of Republic Day the King of Bhutan, his Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, arrive at the Salami Manch on the occasion of the 64th Republic day celebrations, in New Delhi.
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Jan 26, 2013
A paramilitary soldier stands guard during a strike in Srinagar. Shops and business establishment remained closed on India's Republic Day as separatists called for a general strike.
- AP Photo/ Dar Yasin
Jan 26, 2013
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with his ministerial colleagues during Republic Day parade in Jammu.
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Jan 26, 2013
A tableaux representing Uttar Pradesh move past during the annual Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2013
Indian Rail tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
Jammu & Kashmir tableau on display at Rajpath during 64th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 26, 2013
Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Urmila Singh is welcomed by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh at the 64th Republic day function in Shimla.
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Jan 26, 2013
IAF fighter aircrafts fly past India Gate during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
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Jan 26, 2013
Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal and Chief Minister Narendra Modi salute during Republic day function in Dangs.
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Jan 26, 2013
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gives away land-patta to a dalit woman during the Republic Day function in Patna.
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Jan 26, 2013
NCC cadets march during Republic Day parade in Kolkata.
- PTI Photo/ Ashok Bhaumik
Jan 26, 2013
UP Governor BL Joshi with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav during Republic Day parade in Lucknow.
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Jan 25, 2013
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, greets Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, second from left, as Bhutan's Queen Jetsun Pema and President Pranab Mujherjee, right, stand during a ceremonial reception for Wangchuk, in New Delhi. Wangchuck is on a seven-day official visit to India, will be the chief guest on Republic Day Parade.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 25, 2013
President Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Nation on the eve of the 64th Republic Day, in New Delhi
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Jan 25, 2013
A Delhi police van stands in front of the India Gate ahead of Republic Day in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Tsering Topgyal
Jan 25, 2013
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit presents a cheque for Rs 2 Cr to Olympic medal winner wrestler Sushil Kumar at Republic Day parade at Chhatrasal Stadium in New Delhi.
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Jan 25, 2013
CBI officials who have been chosen for Police Medal for meritorious services on the occasion of Republic Day.
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Jan 24, 2013
A cadet of the National Cadet Corps gives orders during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in Jammu.
- AP Photo/ Channi Anand
Jan 24, 2013
Civil Defence cadets march during full dress rehearsal for Republic day parade in Kolkata.
- PTI Photo/ Swapan Mahapatra
Jan 24, 2013
Security personnel keep vigil from a house located near Bakhshi stadium, the main venue of Republic Day function, in Srinagar.
- PTI Photo/ S Irfan
Jan 24, 2013
Members of India's military band rehearse for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony as workers test the illumination at Raisina hill.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 23, 2013
School children perform a folk dance during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 23, 2013
Soldiers march during full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2013 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 23, 2013
The long range ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 23, 2013
An army soldier in ceremonial dress stands guard as the India Gate is shrouded in heavy fog prior to a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 23, 2013
Delhi policemen march during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 23, 2013
Indian Air force fighter jets display a fly-by during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 23, 2013
CRPF jawans march at Rajpath during full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2013 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 23, 2013
An Indian army soldier gives command as he leads a contingent during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 23, 2013
Daredevils of the Border Security Force display a formation on their motorcycles during a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 23, 2013
Soldiers march during full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2013 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 22, 2013
Men and women wearing traditional attire from the northeastern state of Meghalaya perform on their state's tableaux during a press preview for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 22, 2013
Men wearing festive dresses from Orissa wait in front of their state tableaux that will participate in the Republic Day parade, during a press preview in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 21, 2013
BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Manvender Vashist
Jan 21, 2013
IAF's planes fly past during a rehearsal for Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Manvender Vashist
Jan 21, 2013
Commandoes stand guard during a rehearsal for Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Manvender Vashist
Jan 21, 2013
A BSF daredevil rehearses for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Manvender Vashist
Jan 20, 2013
Madhya Pradesh Sports Academy players perform 'Rope Malkhambh' during the rehearsal for Republic Day celebration in Bhopal.
- PTI Photo
Jan 20, 2013
BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Atul Yadav
Jan 19, 2013
BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 19, 2013
Mounted Presidential Bodyguards rehearse in front of the India Gate, for the upcoming Beating Retreat ceremony near the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Altaf Qadri
Jan 19, 2013
School children rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 18, 2013
Indian armed forces participate in rehearsals for Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Altaf Qadri
Jan 17, 2013
BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Manvender Vashist
Jan 17, 2013
Camel-mounted BSF soldiers rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Manvender Vashist
Jan 17, 2013
BSF soldiers, mounted on camels, participate in a rehearsal for the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 17, 2013
Cadets perform a cultural programme during Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral DK Joshi's visit to the NCC Republic Day Parade Camp 2013 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 17, 2013
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral DK Joshi inspecting a guard of honour during a visit to the NCC Republic Day Parade Camp 2013 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 16, 2013
BSF soldiers, mounted on camels, participate in a rehearsal for the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 15, 2013
President's body guards goes back to Rashtrapati Bhawan after rehearsal for republic day parade during a foggy morning in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Manvender Vashist
Jan 12, 2013
School students performing at the press preview for the 64th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Atul Yadav
Jan 11, 2013
Delhi Police personnel rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Atul Yadav
Jan 10, 2013
President's body guards come out from Rashtrapati Bhawan for rehearsal for republic day parade at north block in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Vijay Verma
Jan 10, 2013
Chief of Army Staff Gen Bikram Singh interacts with cadets during his visit at the NCC Republic Day Camp 2013 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 08, 2013
Delhi Police personnel rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 02, 2013
Delhi Police personnel rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on foggy morning.
- PTI Photo/Atul Yadav
Dec 20, 2012
One cut Gorkha Rifles contingent at a Republic Day parade
- AFP (From Outlook 31 December 2012)
Jan 31, 2012
Defence Minister A K Antony with Jammu and Kashmir tableaux artists during the prize distribution function for the 63rd Republic Day parade tableaus in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 29, 2012
Army, navy and air force bands play at Vijay Chowk, flanked by the north and south block that house several Indian ministries, during Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. The ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities.
- AP Photo/Saurabh Das
Jan 29, 2012
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh walks past Chief of Army staff Gen V K Singh at the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Shahabz Khan
Jan 29, 2012
Defence Minister A K Antony with Chief of Army staff Gen V K Singh at the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delh.
- PTI Photo/Shahabz Khan
Jan 29, 2012
Presidential bodyguards stand in formation at Vijay Chowk, flanked by the north and south block that house several Indian ministries at the end of Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. The ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities.
- AP Photo/Saurabh Das
Jan 29, 2012
Defence Minister A.K Anthony, fifth left, looks at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. The ceremony marks the end of Republic Day festivities.
- AP Photo/Saurabh Das
Jan 27, 2012
President Pratibha Patil dances with Kashmiri artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade, at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 27, 2012
President Pratibha Patil is presented a tribal headgear during a meeting with artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade-2012, at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 27, 2012
A combo image shows Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt giving his speech by sitting on a chair (at left) after he almost fainted while addressing the Republic Day function in Raipur on Thursday Jan 26.
- PTI Photo
Jan 27, 2012
Camel mounted Indian Border Security force soldiers leave at end of the final dress rehearsal of the Beating Retreat, in New Delhi. The official ceremony on January 29th marks the end of Republic Day festivities.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2012
A water fountain reflects an illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan, coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2012
A water fountain reflects the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan, coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2012
A vendor wears horns as he stands in front of India Gate lit with the national flag on Republic Day in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
SSB soldiers march during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 26, 2012
Paramilitary soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
BSF soldiers ride camels in formation on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, third left, is served snacks during the "At-Home" function coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2012
Defence Minister AK Antony and Army Chief Gen VK Singh during 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 26, 2012
Paramilitary soldier stands guard on a deserted street during a general strike in Srinagar. Shops and business establishment remained closed on the 63rd anniversary celebrations of Republic Day as separatists called for general strike to observe the day as black day.
- AP Photo/ Dar Yasin
Jan 26, 2012
Indian army soldiers ride on T-72 tanks on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
Girls wearing traditional clothing dance for dignitaries during the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
BSF "Daredevils" perform a stunt on motorcycles in formation on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
An army soldier salutes dignitaries as he rides in a truck carrying SMERCH rockets on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
Performers wave to the crowd from the float of the state of Goa on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
Paramilitary soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 26, 2012
Police and army soldiers march towards India Gate on Rajpath during the main Republic Day parade on Rajpath, in New Delhi. India is marking it's 63rd Republic Day with military parades across the country.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
Border Security Force soldiers ride camels on Rajpath during the main Republic Day parade on Rajpath, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
Indian army helicopters fly in formation over the Republic Day parade on Rajpath, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra waves as she leaves with President Pratibha Patil, to her right, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left after attending the Republic Day parade as chief guest, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 26, 2012
Air Force Sukhoi fighter jets fly in formation over Rajpath during the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
School girls offer sweets to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during 63rd Republic Day function at his official residence in Patna.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
Artists perform during 63rd Republic Day function in Imphal.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
Governor of Jharkhand, Syed Ahmed inspecting the parade during 63rd Republic Day function in Ranchi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
Artists perform a folk dance during 63rd Republic Day function in Guwahati.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
Paramilitary soldiers march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 26, 2012
Women dance in their colourful traditional dresses during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
A view of marching contingents at Rajpath during 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
Paramiitary soldiers from BSF, the only camel mounted band in the world, play music as they march down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 26, 2012
MI- 17 helicopters shower flower petals on spectators as mechanised columns and marching contingents are seen at Rajpath during 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
Chief guest Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
Children dressed in regional costumes perform a dance routine on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 26, 2012
National bravery awards winner children during 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
School students perform during 63rd Republic Day parade at Marina in Chennai.
- PTI Photo/ R Senthil Kumar
Jan 26, 2012
The tableau of Information Technology Department on display at the 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 26, 2012
Contingents march at the 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 26, 2012
Paramilitary soldiers march down Rajpath during the main Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 26, 2012
Security jawans patrol near Lal Chowk during a strike call given by separatist leaders on Republic Day in Srinagar.
- PTI Photo/ S Irfan
Jan 26, 2012
Anti Aircraft Gun L-70 being exhibited during 63rd Republic Day parade in Kolkata.
- PTI Photo/ Swapan Mahapatra
Jan 26, 2012
A Jammu and Kashmir Police daredevil performs during 63rd Republic Day function at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
Women celebrating 63rd Republic Day in Ahmedabad.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
IAF's Jaguar fighter planes fly past during 63rd Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 26, 2012
Subedar Major, Honorary Lieutenant (retd) Joginder Singh receives Ashok Chakra (posthumously) from President Pratibha Patil on behalf of his son Lt. Navdeep Singh during the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi interacts with security women during 63rd Republic Day function in Patna.
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2012
A street vendor tries to sell candy floss in the backdrop of the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2012
People climb on an Army tank near the India Gate following the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2012
A traffic police woman guides traffic flow back dropped by the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan coinciding with Republic Day ceremonies in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2012
Soldiers march in formation on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Defense Public Relations, Pradip Dasgupta
Jan 25, 2012
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil addressing the nation on the eve of 63rd Republic Day in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 24, 2012
Soldiers march as they practice before taking part in a dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in Bangalore.
- AP Photo/ Aijaz Rahi
Jan 24, 2012
Artists perform during the full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
- PTI Photo
Jan 24, 2012
An Indian military band performs in front of the Presidential Palace complex during rehearsals for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. Beating the Retreat ceremony is held on Jan. 29.
- AP Photo/Mustafa Quraish
Jan 23, 2012
BSF soldiers march at Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 23, 2012
Assam Rifles soldiers march past at Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 23, 2012
A nuclear capable missile Agni-IV with a range of 2,500-3,500 kilometers is displayed during the final rehearsal of Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Saurabh Das
Jan 23, 2012
Indian Air Force's Su-30 fighter planes fly past during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 23, 2012
Assam tableau on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 23, 2012
Tableau of Election Commission of India on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 23, 2012
West Bengal's tableau on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 23, 2012
Jammu & Kashmir's tableau on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2012 in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 22, 2012
An Indian army contingent marches past at the Republic Day rehearsals in Kolkata
- AP Photo/Bikas Das
Jan 21, 2012
A painter returns from work during preparations for the Beating Retreat ceremony near the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Gurinder Osan
Jan 21, 2012
A folk dancer from Karnataka state performs a dance during a media preview for the upcoming Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Gurinder Osan
Jan 20, 2012
BSF daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on a foggy morning.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Kumar Joshi
Jan 20, 2012
Soldiers rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Kumar Joshi
Jan 20, 2012
Army bandsmen rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Kumar Joshi
Jan 18, 2012
Daredevils rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 18, 2012
Children, who will be honoured with National Bravery Awards on Republic Day, during a press conference in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 18, 2012
BSF soldiers rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 18, 2012
An Army officer briefs his men amidst winter morning fog before the start of Republic Day parade rehearsals, in New Delhi. At least 50 flights were delayed and take-offs put off for four hours at the IGI airport as blinding fog enveloped the capital.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 16, 2012
BSF daredevils rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 16, 2012
A drill instructor adjusts the head gear of a soldier at a practice for the upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Mustafa Quraishi
Jan 13, 2012
Soldiers train on stunt motorcycles in preparation for an upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 13, 2012
Soldiers train on stunt motorcycles in preparation for an upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 13, 2012
Grenadiers march during the full dress rehearsal for Army Day parade at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 11, 2012
Music director Adesh Srivastava seeks blessings of Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee during the launch of "Pragati ki Dhadkan", signature tune of the Indian Customs, during a function in New Delhi. The tune, composed by Adesh Srivastava, will be played alongside the tableau of Indian Customs at the forthcoming Republic Day parade.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 10, 2012
BSF jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 10, 2012
Delhi Police jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 10, 2012
Para-military jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 10, 2012
Delhi Police jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 10, 2012
Army chief General V K Singh interacts with NCC cadets during a visit to the NCC Republic Day camp in New Delhi. Singh, who is at the centre of a row over his age said the issue related to his "integrity and honour" even as the government said the matter was being dealt with "fairly and justly" and hoped the controversy will end.
- PTI Photo
Jan 02, 2012
Assam Rifles jawans march during the rehearsals for Republic Day at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 02, 2012
President's Body Guard at Rajpath during rehearsals for Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Dec 28, 2011
CISF jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Dec 28, 2011
Paramilitary soldiers perform neck exercises after rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade amidst morning fog, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Dec 21, 2011
Soldiers stretch with their rifles as they take part in a rehearsal on Rajpath for next month's Republic Day, on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Dec 21, 2011
Soldiers stretch with their rifles as they take part in a rehearsal on Rajpath for the 2012 Republic Day, on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Dec 21, 2011
Soldiers stretch with their rifles as they take part in a rehearsal on Rajpath for the Republic Day on Jan 26, 2012, on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Dec 21, 2011
Soldiers march as they take part in a rehearsal on Rajpath for the 2012 Republic Day, on a cold and foggy morning in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Dec 19, 2011
CISF jawans rehearsing for the 63rd Republic Day parade amidst dense fog in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
May 19, 2011
(From R to L) Indian defence chiefs Gen V.K. Singh, the IAF’s P.V. Naik and navy’s Nirmal Verma at a 2011 R-Day function
- Jitender Gupta
Jan 31, 2011
Artists perform during the prize distribution function for the 62nd Republic Day parade tableaux in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Verma
Jan 31, 2011

- Sandeep Adhwaryu
Jan 27, 2011
Water flows from a fountain in front of an illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, lit up in preparation for the Beating Retreat, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 27, 2011
People watch the the illuminated Raisina Hills after the full dress rehearsal of Beating the Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Vijay Verma
Jan 27, 2011
Piled up chairs in a lawn along Rajpath as preparation for Beating Retreat ceremony are underway in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Shahbaz Khan
Jan 26, 2011
An army contingent marches during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2011
Paramilitary soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2011
An Indian navy contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India,
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
An army contingent of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
A Delhi Police contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi,
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Indian army soldiers of Sikh Light Infantry Regiment march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
A paramilitary contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi,
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
An Indian navy contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi,
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
An Indian army contingent of the Punjab Regiment marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Camel mounted Indian Border Security Force band performs during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Camel-mounted Border Security contingent marches past at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
An Indian army officer gives command during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
School children perform Bhangra during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Schoolchildren perform a Rajasthan folk dance at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi,
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
School children perform a Punjabi folk dance Bhangra at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Artists from Gujarat perform during the 62nd Republic Day function at Marina Beach in Chennai
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Artists perform during 62nd Republic day function in Leh
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Hunpung Thawanjao dance troupe during the 62 Republic Day function in Imphal
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Army tanks roll out during the Republic Day parade in the backdrop of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 26, 2011
An Indian army soldier salutes beside a Pinaka multiple rocket launcher at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi,
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2011
Soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Paramilitary soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
People watch Indian army tanks roll out during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Paramilitary soldiers march past at the Republic Day parade in the backdrop of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
A paramilitary contingent marches during the Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore
- AP
Jan 26, 2011

- AP
Jan 26, 2011
A floral tableau by Central Public Works Department depicts the theme "Save Tigers" during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Panchayati Raj Ministry tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Tableaus on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Punjab tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
CSIR tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Agriculture Ministry tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Maharashtra tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Folk dancers perform alongside a tableau from Maharashtra at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Tripura tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Artists perform at Assam tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Culture Ministry tableau on display during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
The tableaux of Punjab depicting a scene from a Punjabi wedding, moves past the crowd during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Kashmiri students salute during Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, center, greets the crowd as he walks back with Indian leaders after the completion of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Kashmiri students and other participants prepare to leave after Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Police officers stand guard outside media offices during a curfew in Srinagar
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Jammu and Kashmir state policemen perform motorcycle stunts during Republic Day celebrations in Jammu
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
A Jammu and Kashmir state policeman performs a motorcycle stunt during Republic Day celebrations in Jammu
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Army's Assam regiment soldier commands his troupe during the Republic Day parade in Calcutta
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Indian army soldiers perform motorcycle stunts as they carry the Indian flag at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi,
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
Mi-17 helicopters shower flower petals before the start of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi
- AP
Jan 26, 2011
IAF fighter planes fly past during Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Gujarat Governor Kamla Devi and Chief Minister Narendra Modi during Republic Day function in Surat
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj with Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa during the Republic Day parade at Manikshaw parade ground in Bangalore
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj (R) and Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa exchange greetings during the Republic Day parade at Manikshaw parade ground in Bangalore
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Assam Governor J B Patnaik and Chief Minister Tarun arrive for the Republic Day parade at Latasil Parade ground in Guwahati
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati arrives to take salute during Republic Day parade in Lucknow
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes salutes of security persons as he comes out for the Republic Day parade from his official residence in Patna
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather taking salute during the Republic Day parade at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao attending a Republic Day celebration at Dhobi Ghat, Mahalakshmi in Mumbai
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
The three services chiefs Gen V K Singh (R), Air Chief Marshal P V Naik and Admiral Nirmal Verma (L) during the "At Home" function hosted by President Pratibha Patil on the occasion of Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is received by the three services chiefs Gen V K Singh, Admiral Nirmal Verma and Air Chief Marshal P V Naik as he arrives for the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
Wing Commander Mohd Usman (L) of Pakistani Rangers gives a sweet packet to BSF DIG Sanjeev Bhanot on the occasion of India's Republic Day celebrations at the Indo-Pak International border near Amritsar
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
A view of the Raisina Hills illuminated on the evening of Republic Day in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
A view of the Raisina Hills illuminated on the evening of Republic Day in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
People visit the Rajpath near India Gate on the evening of Republic Day in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
A view of the Raisina Hills illuminated on the evening of Republic Day in New Delhi
- PTI Photo
Jan 26, 2011
A Kashmiri man and his son sit outside a closed shop during curfew in Srinagar. Thousands of policemen in J&K prevented BJP and a separatist group from raising flags for their opposing causes in Lal Chowk to mark Republic Day.
- AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan
Jan 25, 2011
BJP activists shout slogans from a bus after police detained them during a protest in Jammu.
- AP Photo/ Channi Anand
Jan 25, 2011
BJP activists wave party flags from atop a bus during a protest in Jammu.
- AP Photo/ Channi Anand
Jan 25, 2011
Policemen watch a protest by BJP activists in Jammu. The government has deployed thousands of security men to thwart BJP's plans to raise the country's flag in the heart of Kashmir, home to a separatist insurgency on Republic Day.
- AP Photo/ Channi Anand
Jan 25, 2011
The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil addressing the Nation on the eve of the 62nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
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Jan 24, 2011
Camel mounted paramilitary soldiers stand in the backdrop of India Gate war memorial, illuminated on top with the tricolour, during rehearsal for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day preparations in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 24, 2011
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meeting NCC cadets participating in forthcoming Republic Day parade during PM's tea for NCC cadets and tableaus artists in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 24, 2011
A girl, part of a cyclist group rallying for environmental awareness, carries the National Flag in the backdrop of Presidential Palace in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 24, 2011
A worker is seen silhouetted as he places the National flag on a pole during preparations for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 24, 2011
A paramilitary soldier stands guard as a police man's baton is placed against a wall in Srinagar. Security in Kashmir has been beefed up ahead of Republic Day.
- AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan
Jan 23, 2011
BJP MP Navjot Singh Siddhu welcomes BJYM President Anurag Thakur as he arrives in Amirtsar during the "Rashtriya Ekta Yatra". Determined to hoist the tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Republic Day, BJP accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Omar Abdullah government of "surrendering" to separatists and displaying "disproportionate and panic reaction".
- PTI Photo
Jan 23, 2011
A view of the Assam tableau (R) on display during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore
Jan 23, 2011
A policeman conducts a search inside a passenger bus during intensified security measures ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, in Srinagar.
- PTI Photo
Jan 23, 2011
A view of the Tripura tableau during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore
Jan 21, 2011
A view of the illuminated North ahead of the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Vijay Verma
Jan 21, 2011
Students smile as they take part in a fancy dress competition organised as part of the Republic Day celebrations at their school in Indore
- PTI Photo
Jan 21, 2011
IAF fighter planes flying in a pattern during a rehearsal for Republic day function in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Vijay Kumar Joshi
Jan 20, 2011
Army daredevils during a rehearsal for Republic day function in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 20, 2011
Tejas, India's first indigenous combat jet, is displayed during Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 20, 2011
Soldiers rehearse for Republic day function in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 20, 2011
Army soldiers gather during Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 20, 2011
Paramilitary soldiers dance before the start of Republic Day parade rehearsals in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 19, 2011
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah talks to the media after meeting Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi. Omar met Home Minister P Chidambaram to convey the state government's assessment of the situation in view of BJP's plan to hoist the tricolour in Srinagar's Lal Chowk area on Republic Day.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 19, 2011
Indian Air Force band plays as they return during rehearsal for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. The Beating the Retreat ceremony is on Jan 29 after Republic Day celebrations on Jan 26.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 19, 2011
Indian Air Force personnel prepare to fold the national flag after a rehearsal for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, part of the Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 18, 2011
Army's daredevils perform stunts on a bike during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Manish Swarup
Jan 17, 2011
Children honoured with National Bravery Awards for Children 2010 during a press conference in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Subhav Shukla
Jan 17, 2011
Personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Police during a surprise search operation as part of tight security arrangements ahead of Republic day function in Srinagar.
- PTI Photo/S Irfan
Jan 17, 2011
CISF soldiers march during a rehearsal for Republic day function in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Kamal Singh
Jan 17, 2011
A VIP car passes through BSF guards during a rehearsal for the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Vijay Verma
Jan 16, 2011
Police check passengers and a vehicle after elaborate security measures were taken up in the run-up to the Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar.
- PTI Photo
Jan 16, 2011
NCC cadets show their horse riding skills at their camp for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 14, 2011
School children perform during rehearsals for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 14, 2011
Cultural performers from Punjab participate in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 12, 2011
Civil Defence Force women march as they rehearse for Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata.
- AP Photo/Bikas Das
Jan 11, 2011
Soldiers of the Gurkha Regiment march in front of India Gate during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day on a foggy morning in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 11, 2011
Army soldiers march in front of India Gate during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 11, 2011
An army soldier gives a command during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/ Kevin Frayer
Jan 10, 2011
Sashastra Seema Bal jawans rehearse for Republic day function in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Aman Sharma
Jan 08, 2011
School students after a rehearsal for Republic day parade in Kolkata.
- PTI Photo/ Swapan Mahapatra
Jan 07, 2011
SSB jawans march at Rajpath during a rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day function in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/ Atul Yadav
Jan 03, 2011
CISF Jawans rehearse for the Republic Day function at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- Photo/ Manvender Vashist
Dec 27, 2010
Soldiers practice march past for an upcoming Republic Day parade amidst morning fog, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Dec 20, 2010

Photograph by S. Paul
R-Day 1989
Among my riskiest assignments, this had me perched atop India Gate on the Republic Day of 1989. There I was, right on top, with no parapets to protect me; a fall from this height would result in certain embarrassment (not to speak of injury, to put it mildly)! But God’s grace and my own grit pulled me through. The result: this photograph of the three wings of our defence forces paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti just before the start of the parade.
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Jan 29, 2010
Presidential Bodyguards accompany the convoy of the president as she arrives for the Beating the Retreat ceremony, to mark the end of Republic Day celebrations, in the backdrop of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 29, 2010
Military personnel lower the Indian flag during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to mark the end of Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 28, 2010
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh holding a musical instrument of one of the folk artistes who participated in the Rapublic Day function at Rajpath, during a meeting at Teen Murti in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Subhav Shukla
Jan 28, 2010
Lighting at Raisina Hill during a rehearsal for Beating the Retreat, in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Atul Yadav
Jan 28, 2010
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh holds a kid during a meeting with artistes who participated in the Rapublic Day function at Rajpath, at Teen Murti in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Subhav Shukla
Jan 28, 2010
Sarah Brown, wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown with Indian High Commissioner in UK London and his wife at a function organised for Republic day celebrations at High Commission, in London.
- PTI Photo
Jan 27, 2010
Illuminated Rashtrapati Bhawan and other government buildings as part of Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist
Jan 27, 2010
Border Security Force soldiers at attention mounted on camels, as military band contingents rehearse for Beating the Retreat ceremony at Rajpath, in New Delhi. The Beating Retreat, will be marked on Jan. 29.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 27, 2010
President Pratibha Patil meets folk artistes who participated in the Republic Day parade, at her residence in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Saurabh Das
Jan 27, 2010
Rashtrapati Bhawan Bodyguards seen mounted on horses as the national anthem plays, at the start of the Beating the Retreat rehearsals at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 27, 2010
Mighty republic Tanks trundle by on Rajpath
- TRIBHUVAN TIWARI
Jan 26, 2010
Army MBT Arjuna tanks roll in a street during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2010
Soldiers in ceremonial dress march in the dense fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2010
Soldiers march in the dense fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Subhav Shukla
Jan 26, 2010
Paramilitary soldiers march on top of their camels during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2010
Daredevil Soldiers stand together on a motorcycle as they perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Kevin Frayer
Jan 26, 2010
President Pratibha Patil, center right, points skywards to an Indian Air Force flight display as she sits next to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, center left, during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 26, 2010
Rocket launchers, amidst fog, moves past the saluting base during the 61st Republic Day function at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Subhav Shukla
Jan 26, 2010
President's bodyguards, seen amidst fog, during the 61st Republic Day function at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Subhav Shukla
Jan 26, 2010
Police stand guard as a poster of suspected terrorists is posted near the Red Fort, at the route of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi
Jan 26, 2010
Police are silhouetted as they participate in Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar. Paramilitary soldiers and police set up road blocks and snipers took positions atop government buildings as Republic Day was celebrated against the backdrop of a terror alert.
- AP Photo/Dar Yasin
Jan 25, 2010
Security men walk in front of Rashtrapati Bhawan on the eve of of Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist
Jan 25, 2010
A view of the Rajpath on the eve of of Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist
Jan 24, 2010
Members of the Border Security Force mounted on camels rehearse for "Beating the Retreat", during preparations for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi
Jan 23, 2010
Soldiers march during a Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi
Jan 23, 2010
Fighter aircrafts of India Air Force display a show in the sky over Rajpath during the 'Full Dress Rehearsal' for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Shabaz Khan
Jan 22, 2010
First march In a horse-drawn carriage, President Rajendra Prasad readies to take part in the first R-Day parade on Rajpath, New Delhi, in 1950.
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Jan 22, 2010

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Jan 21, 2010
Camel contingents of BSF rehearse for the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist
Jan 19, 2010
Paramilitary jawans march during a rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.
- PTI Photo
Jan 08, 2010
Paramilitary soldiers shout as they practice in dense fog near the India Gate ahead of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Kevin Frayer
Jan 07, 2010
Paramilitary soldiers of Indo Tibetan Border Police practice near the India Gate monument ahead of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Saurabh Das
Jan 27, 2009

For the information of Whitehouse: the Constitution of India came into force, and India declared itself as a "Republic" on January 26, 1950 -- a date thereafter celebrated annually as Republic Day in India. It was thus India's 60th Republic Day.


- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
Defence minister A.K. Antony stepped in for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is recuperating at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi after a bypass surgery. The celebrations began with Mr. Antony and the Chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force paying homage to the martyrs by laying wreaths at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. Mr. Antony accorded the customary reception to the President and the Republic Day Parade chief guest, Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
The shadow of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai loomed large. The killing of two suspected terrorists in an encounter in neighbouring Noida on January 25 was another reason why the security had to be exceptionally tight. A multi-tier security with some 20,000 troops of Delhi police personnel, central paramilitary forces and the army were deployed at strategic and vantage points. Sharpshooters had also been deployed at all the buildings along the parade route and around the enclosures for visitors.
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
As usual, the Republic Day Parade began from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan, went along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort in the old quarter of the city.
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
Prior to the parade, the National flag was unfurled and the President’s body guard presented the national salute, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the 21 gun salute.
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Jan 27, 2009
The parade began with the investiture ceremony for presentation of Ashok Chakras to 11 brave men who laid down their lives defending the country. Chief of the Anti-Terrorist Squad of Maharashtra Hemant Karkare, Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte, Inspector of Anti-Extortion Cell of the Maharashtra Crime Branch Vijay Salaskar, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Tukaram Ombale, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Havildar Gajender Singh of the 51 Special Action Group of the elite National Security Guard who laid down their lives fighting terrorists on 26/11 were six of the 11 honoured with Ashoka Chakra.
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who led a police team in the Batla House encounter in Jamia Nagar in Delhi was the other posthumous recipient of the Ashok Chakra.
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009

The other four to receive the Ashok Chakra this year were:

  • Colonel Jojan Thomas, Commanding Officer of 45 Rashtriya Rifles, and Havildar Bahadur Singh Bohra of the Parachute Regiment, who were killed in separate counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir
  • R. P. Diengdoh of the Meghalaya Police, who had shot dead a militant and captured two others in the jungles of Meghalaya
  • Assistant Commandant of the Special Operation Group of the Orissa State Armed Police P.K. Satapathy for his valour while countering naxalite violence.

- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
There were no caparisoned elephants to carry the 20 children who won the national bravery awards, in a departure from the norm this year. Other than objections from animal rights activists, security agencies had recommended against them because of possibilities of unruly behaviour.
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
The cultural part of the parade included 18 tableaux from 12 states and six ministries with various themes ranging from the ornate designs of traditional festivals to ancient folk art in various states
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
The eve of the Republic Day also saw the traditional announcement of Padma awards. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman G. Madhavan Nair, noted environmentalist Sunderlal Bahugana; Sister Nirmala of the Missionaries of Charity, and Dr. Anil Kakodkar of Atomic Energy Commission of India who played an important role in the negotiation of the nuke deal with America, were among the 10 luminaries awarded country's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
30 personalities were awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award. These include Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra; historian Ramachandra Guha; Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, singer Shamshad Begum, economist Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia and technocrat Sam Pitroda of the PM's Knowledge Commission
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Helan Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Penaz Masani and Udit Narayan were some of the artists honoured with Padma Shri awards
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
Alok Mehta, Jayanta Mahapatra, Shamsur Rahman Faruqi and Shashi Deshpande were some of the Padma Shri awardees in the field of literature & education
- AP Photo
Jan 27, 2009
Harbhajan Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Pankaj Advani in sports and Ameen Sayani for commentary & broadcasting were other prominent names to have received the Padma Shri
- AP Photo
Nov 11, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Indian army has never faced such an awkward situation before. With the arrest of Lt Col Srikant Prasad Purohit in connection with Malegaon blast, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has had to step in. He has said that while the allegations against the accused are yet to be proved, the army is conducting checks on profiles and postings of its personnel. "There is a system of internal checks. A number of additional steps have been taken to check such incidents," he said.

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Apr 02, 2008
The much awaited Sixth Central Pay Commission submitted its report to the goverment on 24th March. While across-the-board hikes - ranging from 30-50% - seem to have found favour with the majority of taxpayers¤ there already are rumblings from informed observers who point out that unlike the Fifth pay commission¤ this one does not put forth a slimming plan¤ probably because the earlier recommendations weren¿t implemented anyway. There are 3.39 million Union Government employees and an unspecified number of defence personnel. The pay revision for them is expected to entail an additional annual burden of Rs 7¤975 crore and arrears of Rs 18¤060 crore on government finances. But it is the defence services that have reacted most adversely to the pay commission recommendations and the three service chiefs felt compelled to meet the defence minister A K Antony in which they took up the cause of 1.2 million men under arms and reportedly sought 40-60 per cent hike for their personnel over and above recommended by the Commission.
- File Photo
Jan 29, 2008
Saturday January 26, 2008
School students perform during Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Saturday.
- PTI Photo by Vijay Verma
Apr 11, 2007
Raghu Rai
"This was a few days before Republic Day in 1990. I wanted a ‘different’ shot, something that could not be had from the stands on the big day. Luckily I found this shoeshine boy giving a finishing touch in a back lane near Central Secretariat."
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Jan 29, 2007
Friday 26 January
A paramilitary contingent of the Central Industrial Security Force marches at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Kaleidoscopic images of India's rich cultural diversity and its military might unfolded at the majestic Rajpath as the nation celebrated the 58th Republic Day amidst tight security. An impressive and colourful parade, a traditional attraction of the national event, marched down the broad avenue connecting the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan and the India Gate as President A P J Abdul Kalam took the salute from marching contingents.
- AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi
Jan 29, 2007
Friday 26 January
A Kashmiri woman walks along with her grandson, holding an Indian national flag, in a closed market area in Srinagar. Amid unprecedented security, the Republic Day celebrations across the Kashmir valley went off peacefully but normal life came to a halt following a strike call by separatist groups.
- AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan
Jan 23, 2007
Soldiers of the Central Industrial Security Force rehearse for the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 30, 2006
Thursday 26 January
Indian army soldiers march during the 57th Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. The vibrant tapestry of India's military prowess woven with its economic progress and rich cultural diversity was showcased on the historic Rajpath as the whole country celebrated the Republic Day amid tight security. In Bihar, the Maoist insurgents ushered in Republic Day with a series of bomb attacks across the east of the country, while in Kashmir, shops and businesses remained closed and people stayed indoors in the capital Srinagar following a strike called by the militants.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
Jan 19, 2006
Dancers from Karnataka perform during the preview of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. India will celebrate the 57th Republic Day on January 26.
- AP Photo/Gurinder Osan
Jan 03, 2006
Para-military force soldiers practice for the 55th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
- AP Photo/Manish Swarup
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