India's 60th Republic Day was the nation's first such celebration without a Prime Minister. Defence Minister A K Antony took over the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's duties on Monday.
There were 11 Ashok Chakra awardees. The number was the highest ever.
Among them were Hemant Karkare, Ashok Kamte, Vijay Salaskar and Tukaram Omble -- the policemen who lost their lives on the first night of the Mumbai attacks exactly two months ago.
A woman President taking salute as the commander in chief of the armed forces.
A woman officer leading the Air Force contingent -- a sign of resurgent India marching on.
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