India celebrates 62nd Republic Day

A float representing the Indian state of Gujarat rolls past during the final full dress rehearsal for the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AFP)
Kashmiri students perform a dance during the final full dress rehearsal for the Indian Republic Day parade in Srinagar. (AFP)
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2R) shakes hand with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) as their wives Ani Bambang Yudhoyono (R) and Gursharan Kaur (2L) look on during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi. (AFP)
Indian President Pratibha Singh Patel (C) shakes hands with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (R) as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) looks on during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi. (AFP)
Indian policewomen march during the final full dress rehearsal for the Indian Republic Day parade in Srinagar. (AFP)
Indian soldiers march during the final full dress rehearsal for the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AFP)
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers perform motorcycle stunts during the final full dress rehearsal for the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (AFP)
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (C-L) and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (C-R) watch as Indian External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna (2R) and Indonesian External Affairs Minister R. M. Marty M Natalegawa (2L) sign the Extradition Treaty in New Delhi. (AFP)
An Indian street vendor sells national tricolour flags in the streets of Hyderabad. (AFP)
An Indian street vendor sells Indian national flags at in the streets of Hyderabad. (AFP)

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Oracledude 26 January 2011 12:26 0 0

Happy republic day to you and to all Indians :)

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India Incorporated 26 January 2011 11:59 0 0

On the Republic Day, India is deep in multi billion dollar corruption scandals, 2 G Spectrum, Adarsh Housing Scam, Commonwealth Games Scam.... India please get rid of these corrupt leaders

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Indian 26 January 2011 11:11 0 0

Happy Republic day to all my Indians.

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