Republic Day 2012

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  Aishwarya Rai Invited to Republic Day Lunch With French President

  Aishwarya is one of the special invitees at the Republic Day luncheon, which will be hosted in honour of French President Francois Hollande. She was honoured by French government with their second highest civilian award - 'Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters' (Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) - in 2012

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  Indian government gives its nod to host U-17 Football World Cup

  Three days ahead of India's formal bid for the Under-17 Football World Cup in 2017, the AIFF on Monday got a shot in the arm as the central government gave its approval for hosting the prestigious event.

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  UEFA Euro 2012: Czech loss 'cruel but deserved' - media

  Czech media on Saturday slammed the performance of the national football team after their crushing 4-1 loss to Russia on the opening day of the European championships in Poland.

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  Euro 2012: Classy Russia hammer Czech Republic

  A vibrant Russia took command of Group A on the opening day of the European Championships with a 4-1 win over the Czech Republic here on Friday.

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  UEFA Euro 2012: Russia goalkeeper Akinfeev has fluid on knee

  Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is still bothered by a knee injury only days before his team's European Championship opener against the Czech Republic.

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  Devendro, Manpreet in semis of President's Cup

  Indian pugilists had a mixed day at the third International Republic of Kazakhstan President's Cup on Thursday with Manpreet Singh and L Devendro Singh advancing to the semi-finals but Shiva Thapa and Manoj Kumar bowing out on the second day of the tournament in Almaty.

• Poll panel showcases ballot power in R-Day parade

  Amid a grand display of India's military might, the Election Commission for the first time in the history of Republic Day parade Thursday put on show the power of ballot too, and sought to woo the electorate, particularly youngsters, to come out to vote.

• BSF distributes sweets to Pakistani counterparts on R-Day

  On the occasion of India's 63rd Republic Day, the Border Security Force today gifted traditional Indian sweets to their Pakistani counterparts at Attari-Wagah international border.

• Woman leading IAF contingent among many firsts at R-Day parade

  A woman leading an Air Force contingent, a deadly missile covering 3,000km, a newly-developed UAV and recently acquired Super Hercules aircraft were among the firsts at the Republic Day parade here today when the country showcased its military might and cultural diversity.

• Poll panel showcases ballot power in R-Day parade

  Amid a grand display of India's military might, the Election Commission for the first time in the history of Republic Day parade Thursday put on show the power of ballot too, and sought to woo the electorate, particularly youngsters, to come out to vote.

• India's military might, cultural heritage showcased on Republic Day

  An impressive display of armour and unmanned aerial vehicles recently added to India's military prowess was on full display at the 63rd Republic Day parade today that also showcased the country's rich heritage.

• Will elephants figure in Republic Day parade, asks Modi

  Taking a dig at the Congress following the poll panel's orders to cover elephant statues in Uttar Pradesh until the assembly elections are over, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked if the elephants in Republic Day parade are also going to be removed.