69th Republic Day dress rehearsal: A sneak peek of the parades

Cadets of Sashastra Seema Bal share a lighter moment during full dress rehearsal for Republic day parade in Kolkata. (Photo | AP) 

A cadet of Sashastra Seema Bal during full dress rehearsal for Republic day parade in Kolkata. (Photo | AP)

Soldiers carry the flags of ASEAN nations as they march past during full dress rehearsal for the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

An all-women team of BSF performs on motorcycles during full dress rehearsal for the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

An all-women team of BSF performs on motorcycles during full dress rehearsal for the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III C and SU-30 planes fly past over the Parliament house during Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Army tanks move past the saluting dias during full dress rehearsal for the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)

Winners of various gallantry awards move past the saluting dias during full dress rehearsal for the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo | AP)