• Menu
  • Menu
  • News
  • Subscribe
  • Logout
Trending
UAE holidays 2021 Coronavirus Special Reports Find Jobs in the UAE Travel
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
      • Young Editors
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health
      • Better Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Reader Complaint
    • Ask the Law
    • UAE's Hope Probe
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
    • Safety+Security
  • Gulf
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Company Releases
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
      • Brexit
    • Africa
    • Americas
      • US Presidential Elections 2020
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Court and Crime
    • Coronavirus
    • Infographics
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • Off the Cuff
    • Cartoons
    • From the Editors
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
      • ICC
    • Football
    • Motorsport
    • Tennis
      • Dubai Duty Free Tennis 2020
    • Golf
    • Rugby
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • Pinoy Celebs
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Going Out
    • Movie Reviews
    • Society
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
  • Auto
    • News
    • Test Drives
    • Car Culture
    • Auto Care
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
      • Beating Breast Cancer
    • Family
    • Community
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • #Pinoy
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Weekend Review
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
      • Gitex Shopper
    • Gaming
    • Trends
    • Fin-Tech
    • Media
  • How To
    • Employment
      • Jobs
    • Passports & Visas
    • Your Money
    • Legal
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • #Pinoy
    • Community
    • Travel
    • Technology
  • GN Focus
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Hotels
  • Gold-Forex
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Gulf News store
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    Photos: Marchers rehearse for India's Republic Day parade

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Saturday, February 27, 2021
    Gold / Forex

    Photos News

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
    All Sections

    Photos: Marchers rehearse for India's Republic Day parade

    Thousands congregate on Rajpath to watch a flamboyant display of India’s military power


    Published:  January 23, 2021 17:18 AP

    1 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    New Delhi: Wielding a sword and wearing a turban in the colors of his regiment, Indian army Maj. Piyush Sharma thundered, "Troops, prepare to march." Image Credit: AP
    2 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    On his order, the camel-mounted regiment _ its mustachioed riders led by shiny brass bands with glimmering tubas _ swiftly moved down a boulevard in the Indian capital on Friday in a rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade. Image Credit: AP
    3 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    "I cannot describe my feelings in words. It is such an honor to lead my contingent," said Sharma, 28. Image Credit: AP
    4 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Republic Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the country's constitution on Jan. 26, 1950. Image Credit: AP
    5 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Thousands congregate on Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, to watch a flamboyant display of the country's military power and cultural diversity. Image Credit: AP
    6 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Schoolchildren, folk dancers, police and military battalions march along the parade route, followed by a display of military hardware. Image Credit: Reuters
    7 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    But what goes behind the high-precision parade _ broadcast live and watched by millions of Indians across the country _ is weeks and weeks of practice in the biting winter cold. Image Credit: Reuters
    8 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Due to a fervent nationwide campaign to fend off the coronavirus, participants in this year's rehearsals marched with their faces covered in masks. Image Credit: AP
    9 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    The crowd that came to watch was thin, braving a fog and chill as they stood along the sides of the boulevard. Image Credit: AFP
    10 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Because of the pandemic, spectators at next Tuesday's Republic Day parade will be limited to enforce social distancing, and some events will be canceled. India won independence from British colonial rule in 1947. Image Credit: AFP
    11 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    A performer stands on a float. Image Credit: AFP
    12 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Image Credit: AFP
    13 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Performers dance next to a float. Image Credit: AFP
    14 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Students dance during the full dress rehearsal. Image Credit: AFP
    15 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Indian army tanks are lined up. Image Credit: AP
    16 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    Soldiers are reflected in water from a fountain during rehearsals. Image Credit: AP
    17 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    An Indian army instructor checks the marching posture of a soldier. Image Credit: AP
    18 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    National Cadet Corp students march. Image Credit: AP
    19 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    A National Security Guard soldier takes position on his tableaux. Image Credit: AP
    20 of 20
    India Republic Day Rehearsals Gallery
    A Border Security Force soldier stands with his camel in between practice. Image Credit: AP

    Trending

    • Readers' photos: Birds in UAE

      Readers' photos: Birds in UAE


    • Watch: Dubai landmarks light up in Kuwaiti flag colours

      Watch: Dubai landmarks light up in Kuwaiti flag colours

    Latest In

    • US regulators probe Robinhood over trading curbs

      24 minutes ago

    • Cloudy weather across the UAE, rough sea warns NCM

      56 minutes ago

    • My heart is sick: Gaga offers $500,000 for stolen dogs

      1 hour ago

    • Google 'Incognito' users are tracked: Judge

      1 hour ago

    • 3 easy tips to spruce your dining space

      1 hour ago

    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Baby & Child
    • Friday
    • Inside Out
    • Watch Time
    • Wheels
    • getthat
    • GN Tech
    • Jobs
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Gulf News store
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or