This is the first time a woman officer has led the Guard of Honour.
'Parades and ceremonials are a part of our training and inculcated in us since the beginning of our career. It was very exciting.'
In a permanent commission, women officers get an opportunity to rise to the rank of Lieutenant General and retire at 60 with full benefits like the men do. Sources say it is given to women on a case-to-case basis.
The withdrawal of the candidature by DPAP leaders on the last day on August 30 is seen as a boost to the NC-Congress alliance.
Ranbanka is torture, warns Namrata Thakker.
Six-time champions India notched up their third win on the trot with a 23-11 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan to top their group and storm into the semi-finals of the men's kabaddi competitions at the Asian Games in Incheon.
A charkha for the president, Benarasi sarees for Michelle & more!
Some of the best moments from Day 1 of US president's visit.
The all-women's contingent stole the show at the 66th Republic Day parade.
Sneha Shekhawat is the 1st woman officer to lead a marching contingent twice on R-Day.
'I am just another Harayanavi girl. If I can do it, other girls can do it too,' says the naval officer who led the Indian Navy's marching contingent on Republic Day.
India has a 'natural global partnership' with US, says PM.
Drawing and painting can be employed to develop students into critical thinkers, problem solvers and communicators.
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