India celebrates Republic Day
Cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrate after being awarded the first position in the best marching trophy competition during the Republic Day celebrations in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh.Ajay Verma/Reuters
Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.Adnan Abidi/Reuters
Indian dancers perform during India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Rain failed to dampen spirits at India's Republic Day parade as US President Barack Obama became the first US president to attend the spectacular military and cultural display.Roberto Schmidt/AFP / Getty Images
An Indian policeman performs a stunt on his motorcycle during the Republic Day parade in Jammu.Mukesh Gupta/Reuters
U.S. President Barack Obama (centre L), flanked by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (in turban), the first lady Michelle Obama (centre R), and his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee (R) wave as they leave after attending the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.Adnan Abidi/Reuters
Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi . U.S. President Barack Obama watched a dazzling parade of India's military might and cultural diversity on Monday.Adnan Abidi/Reuters
Indian policemen march during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.Adnan Abidi/Reuters
U.S. President Barack Obama watched the Republic Day parade on the second day of a visit trumpeted as a chance to establish a robust strategic partnership between the world's two largest democracies.Adnan Abidi/Reuters
India's Border Security Force (BSF) "Daredevils" motorcycle riders perform stunts as they take part during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi .Ahmad Masood/Reuters
School children celebrate after winning the best cultural performance trophy during the Republic Day celebrations in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh.Ajay Verma/Reuters