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Decorated camels of India's Border Security Force (BSF) stand ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Decorated camels of India's Border Security Force (BSF) stand during the rehearsal for the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony in New Delhi January 27, 2010. The ceremony symbolises retreat after a day on the battlefield, and marks the official end of the Indian Republic Day celebrations and is held every year on January 29. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY ANIMALS POLITICS)

Bands of the Indian military sound the retreat as they rehearse ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Bands of the Indian military sound the retreat as they rehearse for the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony in New Delhi January 27, 2010. The ceremony symbolises retreat after a day on the battlefield, and marks the official end of the Indian Republic Day celebrations and is held every year on January 29. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY POLITICS MILITARY)

India's Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers ride their camels ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - India's Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers ride their camels as they rehearse for the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony in New Delhi January 27, 2010. The ceremony symbolises retreat after a day on the battlefield, and marks the official end of the Indian Republic Day celebrations and is held every year on January 29. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY ANIMALS POLITICS MILITARY)

An Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldier rides his camel ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldier rides his camel during the rehearsal for the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony in New Delhi January 27, 2010. The ceremony symbolises retreat after a day on the battlefield, and marks the official end of the Indian Republic Day celebrations and is held every year on January 29. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY ANIMALS POLITICS MILITARY)

India's Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers ride their camels ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:21:00 GMT

Om Prakash Bhatt, Chairman of State Bank of India attends a ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Om Prakash Bhatt, Chairman of State Bank of India attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos January 27, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (SWITZERLAND)

A model of the the Chandrayaan-1 sits on display at a press ...

(AFP) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:24:00 GMT

(AFP) - A model of the the Chandrayaan-1 sits on display at a press conference at The Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in 2008. India will launch its first manned space mission in 2016 in a bid to match space pioneers such as Russia and the United States, a top official has said. Photo:Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP

Labourers weigh newly harvested sugarcanes in a field at Badarkha ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Labourers weigh newly harvested sugarcanes in a field at Badarkha village on the outskirts of the western Indian city of Ahmedabad January 27, 2010. India needs to import another 1.6 million tonnes of sugar by the end of September to make up for the domestic shortfall, a senior official of a millers body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Amit Dave (INDIA - Tags: AGRICULTURE BUSINESS)

A man cycles past newly constructed buildings in India's financial ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man cycles past newly constructed buildings in India's financial capital Mumbai January 27, 2010. Investors are more likely to choke on a glut of India property IPOs set to hit the market this year than gobble them up. At least 16 real estate firms have lined up plans for initial public offers to raise about $6 billion, buoyed by an 81 percent rise in the Mumbai stock index last year and as property buyers return. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe (INDIA - Tags: BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION)

A vehicle drives past residential buildings in India's financial ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A vehicle drives past residential buildings in India's financial capital Mumbai January 27, 2010. Investors are more likely to choke on a glut of India property IPOs set to hit the market this year than gobble them up. At least 16 real estate firms have lined up plans for initial public offers to raise about $6 billion, buoyed by an 81 percent rise in the Mumbai stock index last year and as property buyers return. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe (INDIA - Tags: BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION)

A female recruit from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:14:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A female recruit from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) takes part in a training session in an ITBP training centre at Bhanu in the northern Indian state of Haryana January 27, 2010. A total of 150 recruits are undergoing 44 weeks of training in physical fitness, weapon handling and counter insurgency before being formally inducted in to the force, a senior ITBP official said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Ajay Verma (INDIA - Tags: MILITARY)

A labourer works inside a steel factory on the outskirts of ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:04:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A labourer works inside a steel factory on the outskirts of Agartala, capital of India's northeastern state of Tripura, January 27, 2010. REUTERS/Jayanta Dey (INDIA - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT)

India paceman Zaheer Khan (R) celebrates the dismissal of Bangladesh's ...

(AFP) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:00 GMT

(AFP) - India paceman Zaheer Khan (R) celebrates the dismissal of Bangladesh's Mohammad Mahmudullah (L) at the Sher-e Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Zaheer sparked a sensational Bangladeshi collapse with four wickets off eight balls as India swept the series with a crushing 10-wicket win in the second and final Test on Wednesday. Photo:Munir Uz Zaman/AFP

Indian players pose with the trophy at the Sher-e Bangla Stadium ...

(AFP) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:00 GMT

(AFP) - Indian players pose with the trophy at the Sher-e Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Zaheer Khan sparked a sensational Bangladeshi collapse with four wickets off eight balls as India swept the series with a crushing 10-wicket win in the second and final Test on Wednesday. Photo:Munir Uz Zaman/AFP

Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of India's ruling Congress party, scuffle with police during a protest against the Australian government in front of the Australian embassy in New Delhi January 27, 2010. Hundreds of students on Wednesday protested against the series of attacks on Indian students in Australia, an activist said. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST EDUCATION POLITICS)

A security personnel stands guard in front of the Australian ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:33:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A security personnel stands guard in front of the Australian embassy's gate in New Delhi January 27, 2010. Hundreds of National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of India's ruling Congress party, members on Wednesday protested against the series of attacks on Indian students in Australia, an activist said. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST)

Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of India's ruling Congress party, shout anti-Australian government slogans during a protest in front of the Australian embassy in New Delhi January 27, 2010. Hundreds of students on Wednesday protested against the series of attacks on Indian students in Australia, an activist said. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST EDUCATION POLITICS)

Kashmiri protesters throw stones towards Indian policemen during ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Kashmiri protesters throw stones towards Indian policemen during a protest in Srinagar January 27, 2010. Indian policemen used tear gas shells to disperse protesters who were demanding the removal of a security post in the area, according to the protesters. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)

India's President Pratibha Patil (C, in white) surrounded by ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - India's President Pratibha Patil (C, in white) surrounded by her bodyguards, arrives to attend the 'At Home' reception at the presidential palace after the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. This year, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak was the chief guest at the India's 61st Republic Day parade. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)

India's President Pratibha Patil (R), gestures to her South ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - India's President Pratibha Patil (R), gestures to her South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak (3rd L) as India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L), India's Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari (2nd L), Patil's husband Devisingh Shekhawat (C), Lee's wife Kim Yoon-Ok (3rd R) and Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur (2nd R) watch during the 'At Home' reception at the presidential palace after the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. This year, Lee was the chief guest at the India's 61st Republic Day parade. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)

(From L-R) India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, India's Vice ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - (From L-R) India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, India's Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, India's President Pratibha Patil, Patil's husband Devisingh Shekhawat and Lee's wife Kim Yoon-Ok, eat during the 'At Home' reception at the presidential palace after the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. This year, Lee was the chief guest at the India's 61st Republic Day parade. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)

Indian players celebrate the dismissal of Bangladesh's Imrul ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:39:00 GMT

(AFP) - Indian players celebrate the dismissal of Bangladesh's Imrul Kayes (unseen) at the Sher-e Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal put India's attack to the sword with a blistering 151 on the third day of the second and final Test in Dhaka. Photo:Munir Uz Zaman/AFP

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (R) speaks with India's ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:59:00 GMT

(Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (R) speaks with India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) and India's Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari during the 'At Home' reception at the presidential palace after the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. This year, Lee was the chief guest at the India's 61st Republic Day parade. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (L) and his Indian counterpart ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (L) and his Indian counterpart Pratibha Patil (C) attend the 'At Home' reception at the presidential palace after the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. This year, Lee was the chief guest at the India's 61st Republic Day parade. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)

Indian players celebrate the dismissal of Bangladesh's Imrul ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:39:00 GMT

A cadet from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) whistles to celebrate ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A cadet from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) whistles to celebrate after winning the best march-past trophy during the Republic Day celebrations in Chandigarh January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/Ajay Verma (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY)

Indian soldiers in ceremonial dress march in the dense fog during ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:27:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Indian soldiers in ceremonial dress march in the dense fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Paramilitary soldiers and police set up road blocks and snipers took positions atop government buildings as India celebrated its national day Tuesday against the backdrop of a terror alert. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Kevin Frayer)

REFILE - ADDING WORD 'FLAG' INTO CAPTION A policeman stands ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - ADDING WORD 'FLAG' INTO CAPTION A policeman stands guard in front Kashmir's clock tower without any Indian national flag hoisted on it during Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar January 26, 2010. For the first time since an armed rebellion broke out at the end of 1989 against New Delhi rule in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, neither an Indian national flag was hoisted nor was any ceremony conducted at the clock tower at the historical Lal Chowk (Red Square). Every year since 1989 Indian security forces used to hoist a national flag and conduct a ceremony to mark Independence Day and Republic Day at the clock tower. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY MILITARY)

A Kashmiri family watches clash between Indian police and protesters ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kashmiri family watches clash between Indian police and protesters during a strike to mark India's Republic Day in Srinagar January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

Indian policemen stand near burning tyres set on fire by Kashmiri ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Indian policemen stand near burning tyres set on fire by Kashmiri protesters during a strike to mark India's Republic Day in Srinagar January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

A Kashmiri protester throws a stone towards an Indian policeman ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kashmiri protester throws a stone towards an Indian policeman during a strike to mark India's Republic Day in Srinagar January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

Kashmiri protesters taunt an Indian policeman during a strike ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Kashmiri protesters taunt an Indian policeman during a strike to mark India's Republic Day in Srinagar January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: ANNIVERSARY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)

A team of Indian police on motorbikes perform a salute during ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A team of Indian police on motorbikes perform a salute during the Republic Day parade in Jammu January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: MILITARY ANNIVERSARY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

An Indian policeman performs a stunt during the Republic Day ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:32:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indian policeman performs a stunt during the Republic Day celebrations in Jammu January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: MILITARY ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY)

A tableau from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) with ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A tableau from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) with a theme of global warming is displayed amid heavy fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

Indian soldiers march amid heavy fog during the Republic Day ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Indian soldiers march amid heavy fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

The Indian Army's multiple launch rocket system 'Smerch' is ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The Indian Army's multiple launch rocket system 'Smerch' is displayed amid heavy fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

Indian soldiers perform a daredevil show on their motorcycles ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Indian soldiers perform a daredevil show on their motorcycles amid heavy fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

School children perform amid heavy fog during the Republic Day ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - School children perform amid heavy fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

India's President Pratibha Patil (C) waves as her South Korean ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - India's President Pratibha Patil (C) waves as her South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak (C, sitting in black) attends the Republic Day parade amid heavy fog in New Delhi January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. This year, Lee is the chief guest at the parade. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

Tibetan Buddhist Nuns shout anti-Chinese slogans during a protest ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:48:00 GMT

(AFP) - Tibetan Buddhist Nuns shout anti-Chinese slogans during a protest in New Delhi in late December. China has urged the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Tuesday to 'cherish' the opportunity of fresh talks with Beijing on the political status of the Himalayan region as the spiritual leader's envoys arrived for discussions in the Chinese capital. Photo:Raveendran/AFP

India's Agni III missile is displayed amid heavy fog during ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - India's Agni III missile is displayed amid heavy fog during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/B Mathur (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)

A police armoured vehicle drives past the Taj Mahal hotel in ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A police armoured vehicle drives past the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai January 26, 2010. India's Republic Day celebrations were held under heavy security across India after recent hijack warnings and a spike in separatist violence in Kashmir, as well as border skirmishes between India and Pakistan. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe (INDIA - Tags: MILITARY ANNIVERSARY)

India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (R) and President of the ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:08:00 GMT

(AFP) - India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (R) and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Myung-bak attend a meeting in New Delhi on January 25. Blanket fog obscured the start of India's 60th Republic Day celebrations Tuesday, with the annual military parade in New Delhi held under heightened security due to fears of militant attacks. Photo:Prakash Singh/AFP

Indian soldiers march during the Indian Republic Day parade ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:08:00 GMT

(AFP) - Indian soldiers march during the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Blanket fog obscured India's 60th Republic Day celebrations Tuesday, with the annual military parade in New Delhi held under heightened security due to fears of militant attacks. Photo:Pedro Ugarte/AFP

India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (right) and South Korea's ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:01:00 GMT

(AFP) - India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (right) and South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak at a meeting in New Delhi on January 25. Blanket fog has obscured the start of celebrations, with the annual military parade in the Indian capital city held under heightened security due to fears of militant attacks. Photo:Prakash Singh/AFP

Indian soldiers march during the country's Republic Day parade ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:01:00 GMT

(AFP) - Indian soldiers march during the country's Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. Blanket fog obscured celebrations Tuesday, with the annual military parade in the Indian capital city held under heightened security due to fears of militant attacks. Photo:Raveendran/AFP

Dancers, wearing traditional attire, wait to perform during ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Dancers, wearing traditional attire, wait to perform during Republic Day celebrations in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad January 26, 2010. India celebrated its 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Weapons are placed together by Indian policemen before a march ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Weapons are placed together by Indian policemen before a march past during the country's Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS MILITARY)

A contingent of Indian policewomen in ceremonial dresses present ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A contingent of Indian policewomen in ceremonial dresses present salute during the country's Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar January 26, 2010. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS MILITARY)