Jonbeel festival

A Tiwa tribal man laughs as he participates in the Jonbeel festival near Jagiroad, India, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Tribal communities like Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi, and Jaintia from nearby hills come down in large numbers to take part in the festival and exchange goods through barter rather than money. Community fishing and cockfights are also held between tribal and non-tribal groups during this festival.  

U.S. President Barack Obama

A shopkeeper puts thread in a kite with photographs of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and U.S. President Barack Obama for sale at a shop in Mumbai, India, Friday, Jan 23, 2015. Obama will be the chief guest during this year's parade which will be held on Jan. 26. 

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.