Saturday 24 January 2015

Full-dress rehearsal of Republic Day parade

Indian students perform a dance in colorful costumes during the full-dress rehearsal of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Indian students perform a dance in colorful costumes during the full-dress rehearsal of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
 
Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters fly past during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters fly past during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.  
Indian soldiers salute as they march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs from Indian President's palace to war memorial India Gate, during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Indian soldiers salute as they march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs from Indian President's palace to war memorial India Gate, during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.  
Indian women soldiers march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs from Indian President's palace to war memorial India Gate, during the full dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S President Barack Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Indian women soldiers march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs from Indian President's palace to war memorial India Gate, during the full dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S President Barack Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26. 
Indian soldiers march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs from Indian President's palace to war memorial India Gate, during the full dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Indian soldiers march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs from Indian President's palace to war memorial India Gate, during the full dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.   
Indian soldiers march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard, during full dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S President Barack Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Indian soldiers march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard, during full dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S President Barack Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.  
Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard for Republic Day parade leading to landmark war memorial India Gate, is seen behind barricades in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Barack Obama to be the first American president to attend Indias annual Republic Day festivities marked on Jan. 26.
Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard for Republic Day parade leading to landmark war memorial India Gate, is seen behind barricades in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Barack Obama to be the first American president to attend India’s annual Republic Day festivities marked on Jan. 26.   
An Indian man takes a selfie as a paramilitary soldier stands guard at a barricade in front of the war memorial India Gate at Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard for Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Barack Obama to be the first American president to attend Indias annual Republic Day festivities marked on Jan. 26.
An Indian man takes a selfie as a paramilitary soldier stands guard at a barricade in front of the war memorial India Gate at Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard for Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Barack Obama to be the first American president to attend India’s annual Republic Day festivities marked on Jan. 26.  
Indo-Russian supersonic cruise missiles called BrahMos are displayed during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Indo-Russian supersonic cruise missiles called BrahMos are displayed during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.  
An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard at a barricade in front of the landmark war memorial India Gate at Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard for Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Barack Obama to be the first American president to attend Indias annual Republic Day festivities marked on Jan. 26.
An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard at a barricade in front of the landmark war memorial India Gate at Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard for Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Barack Obama to be the first American president to attend India’s annual Republic Day festivities marked on Jan. 26.  
Soldiers march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs from Indian President's palace to war memorial India Gate, during a full dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Soldiers march down Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs from Indian President's palace to war memorial India Gate, during a full dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.   
Spectators watch Indian Air Force fighters perform stunts during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.
Spectators watch Indian Air Force fighters perform stunts during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. U.S. President Barack Obama will be the "chief guest" during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26.  
An Indian paramilitary soldier closes the barricade in front of the landmark war memorial India Gate at Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard for Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Barack Obama to be the first American president to attend Indias annual Republic Day festivities marked on Jan. 26.
An Indian paramilitary soldier closes the barricade in front of the landmark war memorial India Gate at Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard for Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited U.S. President Barack Obama to be the first American president to attend India’s annual Republic Day festivities marked on Jan. 26.