Republic Day 2019: 'Nari shakti', military might on display at parade

India's 70th Republic Day: Theme for the Republic Day celebrations this year was the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Catch LIVE updates on R-Day celebrations

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Padma Shri awardee Manoj Bajpayee: I’m honured to receive such a prestigious award. I thank everyone who appreciated our efforts we've put to make the films. It's not an honor only for Manoj Bajpayee but for the journey of conviction & belief with which I worked towards my goal.

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IAF flypast stuns crowd at Republic Day parade

Thousands of restless people were stunned into a brief silence, their eyes rolled towards skies and ears buzzing to the humming sound as the Indian Air Force planes roared over the majestic Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day parade on Saturday.

 

Imaginations flew as people stood motionless.

 

A huge round of applause broke the silence when four helicopters in inverted Y/Wine glass formation carried the national flag and respective service ensigns, marking the beginning of the flypast, a sought-after event during the annual Republic Day parade.

 

The Rudra formation, comprising three ALH Mk IV WSI helicopters, flew in 'vic' formation. The 'Dhruv' formation consisting of two advanced light helicopters and two armed version of the ALH named 'RUDRA' of Army aviation flew in 'Diamond formation'.

 

The Hercules formation, comprising three C-130J Super Hercules, roared past the Rudra helicopters, with people yelling and cheering the mighty aircraft. READ ON...

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Delhi tableau showcases Mahatma Gandhi's 720-day stay in Birla House

Mahatma Gandhi's 720-day stay in Delhi's Birla House between 1915 and 1948 was on display on the national capital's tableau at the 70th Republic Day parade.

 

The tableau highlighted the Mahatma's sojourns in Delhi, the first of which took place in 1915. It showcased Gandhi Smriti, formerly known as Birla House, where the father of the nation spent his last 144 days.

 

The tableau's front part showed Gandhi seated and praying with the symbolic charkha in the background. The side panels represented Gandhi Smriti's World Peace Gong and various visuals from his activities during his stay in Delhi. READ ON...

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As the celebrations for the 70th Republic Day comes to an end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes his time to bid adieu to the gathered crowd at the Rajpath.

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The flypast by the Indian Air Force mesmerised the audience at the Rajpath.

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The flypast by the Indian Air Force mesmerised the audience at the Rajpath.

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Display by Indian Army Corps of Signals enthralled audience as the security personnel perform daredevil stunts on motorcycles. The crowd cheered them on with enthusiasm. In another stunning stunt, 33 people on 9 motorcyles made a human pyramid, with Subedar Major Ramesh A leading the formation. 

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Eviction from a train lit a fire, travelling across India in another fanned it; and Mohandas turned into Mahatma.

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Singer and Composer Shankar Mahadevan on being conferred Padma Sri award

Humbled and honoured, it motivates me further. It is one of the biggest civilian awards, don't know if I am worthy of it, but I am very happy. Dedicate it to all who worked with me including Ehsaan and Loy

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The tableau of Andaman and Nicobar showcased Role of Gandhi among the inmates of Cellular Jail in Andaman

The tableau of Andaman and Nicobar showcased Role of Gandhi among the inmates of Cellular Jail in Andaman. Assam's tableau depicted Gandhi’s movement in Assam and his dream of rebuilding the rural economy by encouraging the growth of cottage industry.

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The tableau of Tripura showcases the egalitarian, inclusive and diverse social and ethnic culture based on the Gandhian principles. While the tableau of Goa showcases Unity in Diversity.

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Arunachal Pradesh depicted peace within through tableau of a clean Monpa village and the peaceful, cultural life which Mahatma Gandhi envisioned.