Army Officer Captain Shikhar Deep Is Missing

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February 11, 2016

An officer of the Indian Army, who was posted in Jammu and Kashmir, has disappeared while on a train journey.

Captain Shikhar Deep, 25, was traveling from Bihar to Delhi on February 6-7. A cousin who went to receive him at the Delhi station on Sunday found the young officer’s luggage, phone and wallet, which is, according to his father, missing Rs 20,000 in cash.

Captain Deep’s family lives in Kathihar in Bihar. His father Colonel Lieutenant Anant Kumar is posted in Ranchi where his battalion – 623 EME – is now stationed.

According to the police, Captain Deep’s luggage was found in the coach he was travelling in, but the officer was nowhere to be found and his mobile was also switched off. He had last spoken to his family on the morning of February 6.

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The ticket examiner and the man who provided bed-sheet in the coach, said he was last seen at Kanpur during the journey.

The army suspects that the Captain must have fallen prey to groups who travel on trains and drug and rob people. The army has asked the media to help in the search for the officer. The description sent by the army is “Height 5’6″, wearing black/brown blazer, off-white T-Shirt, blue jeans, green jungle shoes.”

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Indian Army Soldier Survived 6 Days Under 25 Feet Ice

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Indian Army Soldier Survived 6 Days Under 25 Feet Ice

An Army Jawan Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad was buried Under 25 Feet for Six days after an avalanche hit Siachen Glacier Sonam post, was found alive during rescue operation. He condition was critical, but this is nothing short than a miracle. Hats Off To This Soldier.

Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad is a resident of Betadur Village, Dharwad District in Karnataka. “In the rescue operations, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad (resident of Betadur, Dharwad district of Karnataka) has been found alive. All the other soldiers regrettably are no more with us. The medical condition of L/N Hanamanthappa is critical but all attempts are being made to evacuate him to the Army Research & Referral Hospital (in New Delhi) on Tuesday morning. We hope the miracle continues. Pray with us,” said Northern Army Command chief Lt-General D S Hooda as per report from timesofindia.com.

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This guy just cheated death! 6 days, 25 ft under ice! Simply unbelievable!! ?? #SiachenMiracle pic.twitter.com/IC9M6XcqZ7

— Datt (@dattdgp) February 9, 2016

7 Tips To Make A Great First Impression

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February 8, 2016

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“You can make only one first impression”. Indeed it is true. Whenever we first meet someone, it is their non-verbal cues, their body language, their clothes; their mannerisms that help us make an impression of them.

It’s very important to pay heed to these things before one appears for an interview or any significant meeting.
We can make impressions of people in fractions of a second, even if the person is not physically present in front of us. By looking at a photo too, we can make an impression of people. With every new encounter, we are evaluated and yet another person’s impression of us is formed.

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Since the first impressions are impossible to undo, it becomes very important to set proper first impression in order to establish good relationships with others.

Following are some ways in which you can make great first impressions:

Always show up on time.
If you are meeting someone for an interview or for some other important work, it is always advisable that you arrive on time. Being late for an appointment or a meeting or even an outing with friends conveys carelessness and doesn’t give a good impression of you to others.
Be comfortable
Imagine that you have gone to meet someone for the first time and when they arrive, they don’t seem very comfortable and relaxed. What kind of an impression would you have of that person? Not a good one I suppose. So it’s very important to be at ease and to be comfortable when you are meeting new and important people because the other person will also be at ease then and the whole situation will move forward smoothly.
Be confident
Confidence is something that should always be in you. Be it to make a good impression, to be more optimistic, to be an effective speaker, etc. Exhibiting confidence is extremely important to make a good first impression. It shows people that you are sure of yourself.
Dress appropriately.
According to psychologists, our clothes are a major deciding factor of how we will be evaluated and what kind of an impression others will have of us. Always keep the occasion and the event in mind before stepping out. It’s very important to dress according to the occasion. It has a direct impact on your confidence. You don’t want to feel out of place, do you?
Handshake
Another really important deciding factor about the formation of impressions is your handshake. Your handshake should be warm, sincere and friendly. It should neither be too weak or too firm. A good handshake shouldn’t last more than a few seconds. If you are sitting and are introduced to someone, always stand and shake hands. It shows respect towards the other person.
Eye Contact.
Maintain a proper eye contact with the person with whom you’ve just met. It helps in building rapport. It also shows that you are confident and it attracts the other person towards you as it shows that you are listening to what they are saying.
Smile
The saying “smile and the world smiles too” holds very true when it comes to making good first impressions. Always keep your smile on while meeting new people. It makes you as well as the other person feel as ease. Smiling also makes others to evaluate you more positively. But don’t overdo it.

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8 Psychological Tricks To Convince People

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February 8, 2016

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8 Psychological Tricks To Convince People

Anybody would appreciate and look up to a person with good convincing and persuading skills. Come to think of it, all of our daily conversations are in some way or the other acts of convincing and persuading people. Our conversations include our ideas, views, opinions and feelings about a particular thing. Think about it for a minute: whenever you are involved in any discussion, at the end you will always have a different view about that particular topic of discussion. You might either change your opinion or you might hold it even more assertively.
Either way, your thinking is bound to change. How does that change occur? Due to an individual’s convincing and persuading skills. From the SSB point of view, having good persuading skills is important for your Group Discussions (GD) and Lecturette.

Coming from a psychology background, I can assure you that having good and impactful convincing skills is a major differentiating feature between a successful person and a mediocre person.

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The whole act of convincing and persuading people is psychological. It basically falls under one of its branches called social psychology.

Here are some of the psychological tricks you can use to convince people:

Be confident. Talk fast.
Any individual is more likely to listen to and comply with a person who is confident while speaking and knows what he’s speaking. Audiences assume that a confident speaker is more knowledgeable and trustworthy which acts as an advantage to the speaker since it increases the chances of the audience being convinced. (Amplification hypothesis)
Decide when to talk fast and when to talk slow.
There might come a situation where you feel that the audience is a tough one. In cases where the audience seems hard to please, talk fast. It makes it harder for them to point at the flaws and actually listen to what you are saying. Similarly, when your audience likes you, talk slowly. Give them time to accept what you are saying.
Reciprocity.
It works on the fact that it’s a common human tendency to return a favour and requests done by others. For example, in a college setting it might involve one student asking his friend to give him notes in return for a favour he did his friend earlier.
Flattery.
In other words also known as buttering! Flattery works really well when we want to convince someone. It’s very simple provided you do it right. If you try to flatter someone who thinks highly of himself/herself (high self-esteem) then it’s more likely to work because you are validating their views about themselves which keep their cognitive balance in harmony. But if you flatter someone with low self-esteem, it will probably not work at all since what you are saying is not at all same to what the person thinks of himself/herself.
Mirroring.
This again works on the principle of validation of thoughts about self. The name is quite self-explanatory. During a conversation with someone, observe their body language, their gestures, and their postures. Mirror them. Copy their hand movements while speaking. It will make the person to like you more which in a way will make you to convince them better.
Nod
This trick is really simple yet effective. A nod is basically you telling the other person that you agree with them. This has a psychological effect on the person whom you are trying to convince. A nod is basically you telling the other person that you agree with them. When you want to convince someone nod in front of them while speaking. They will also end up nodding and in a way agreeing with what you are saying.
Foot In The Door
This technique is used by an individual to convince and persuade another individual with a smaller request first and then the actual bigger request. If you go to someone with a request or if you want to persuade someone, you would first ask for a small favour, when the other person accepts that request you would then ask the bigger (actual) request that you wanted all along. Example, Can I borrow the car to go to the store?” followed by “Can I borrow the car for the weekend?” The person is likely to accept the second bigger request since he accepted the first one and in a way feels obligated to accept the second request as well.
Door In The Face Technique
This is the opposite of the foot in the door technique. In this, one starts off with an unreasonable and a bigger request (that he knows will not be accepted) and then comes down to a smaller and more reasonable request (which he actually wanted). The person whom you are trying to convince will automatically comply because you have scaled down your request from being too unreasonable to acceptable.

Next time you want to convince people in a GD, a speech or an interview you might want to try the above-mentioned tricks!

8 Tips To Perform Better In Snake Race

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February 4, 2016

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Hello, Warriors. Snake race is an outdoor group task which is also known as Group Obstacle Race. All candidates are divided into four groups of about 8-10 candidates. Know more about the Group Obstacle Race / Snake Race here.

The objective of conducting Snake Race is to check both mental and physical power of candidates. The evaluation of a candidate of team work is also assessed.

The rules and procedure of Snake test is as follows:

In any condition, snake should not touch the ground.
The snake should be held by at least 3 persons at any time.
Between the obstacles and start and finish of the race, all members of the group should have held the snake.
Never touch the out of bound region on the obstacle.
The snake should not be bent or folded and kept straight.
Till the last candidate crosses an obstacle, the group is not allowed to move to next obstacle.
You can cheer up your members or/and use a war cry like ‘Jai Hind’ or “Valar Morghulis” (IYKWIM).
No abusing or shouting at any member at your group.
Keep in mind the penalties for violating the rules.

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So now that you are well acquainted with the Snake Race, here are some best tips to get through this:

Again, listen to the GTO carefully and follow all the instructions. Period.
As it is a group task, achievement of your group is more important than your individual achievement.
No showing off your individual skills to impress the GTO. Don’t be the one who always try to get a hand with the heavy objects to show the strength off to others. Remember that it’s the mental strength that is assessed at the end of dawn.
In case anyone of the group members breaks the rule, then volunteer to repeat the obstacle according to the rule.
Keep in mind the risks and outcomes of your decisions in tackling the obstacles.
Always volunteer to take responsibility.
Never go for next obstacle until all the group members had crossed the previous one.
Help others in the group in crossing an obstacle.

With these tips in handy and a positive attitude, you can easily clear the snake test.

8 Tips To Write A Better Self Description

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February 4, 2016

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Hello, Warriors! Self Description Test is conducted on day 2 and Stage II of the selection procedure. It is one among the four psychological tests among TAT, WAT and SRT. Candidate is asked to write five separate paragraphs on each context above the opinion of his parents/guardian, friends, teachers/superiors.

Some of the sample questions in Self Description Test include:

What your parents think of you?
What your friends think of you?
What your teachers think of you?
What do you think of yourself?
What sort of person you want to become in life?

In Self Description Test, candidates are given 15 minutes time and are asked to write 5 different paragraphs regarding the above-said points. Candidates may take it easy and write everything that comes to mind, but it should be kept in mind that it is an opportunity to project yourself and qualities. Points should be honest.

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Here are some tips to help cracking the Self-Description Test:

Be Attentive to what assessor instructs.

Emphasis should be laid on points that reveal your OLQs.

Don’t back off to write points that criticize yourself. This will indicate that you have a better knowledge of yourself.

Be alert about your self description and write everything being attentive.

Maintain good handwriting and wind up everything in time.

Do not write memorized self-description from anywhere. Be yourself and be spontaneous.

Do not write strong negative thoughts about yourself – Maintain limits to whatever you write. Too much exaggeration should also be avoided.

Be honest, real and spontaneous about yourself and do not bluff about any of your qualities.

Finally, believe in yourself and have a positive mindset. Good luck!

India Making A Secret Nuclear City?

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February 4, 2016

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Hello, Warriors. If recent reports are to be believed, India is building an entire nuclear city in Karnataka to produce thermonuclear weapons. Yes, you read it right, an entire city!

The top secret facility poised for completion in 2017 would be the subcontinent’s largest military-run complex of nuclear centrifuges.

Among the project’s aims are to expand the government’s nuclear research, to produce fuel for India’s nuclear reactors, and to help power the country’s fleet of new submarines.

The secret city is located in Challakere, nearly 260km from Mysore. The facility might upgrade the country as a nuclear power and unsettle the balance of power in the region.

The government has divulged little about the nuclear facility and made no public promises about how the highly enriched uranium to be produced there would be utilized. As a military facility, it is not open to international inspection and it gives India an upper hand to manufacture nukes.

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The facility aims to give India an extra stockpile of enriched uranium fuel that could be used in new hydrogen bombs, also known as thermonuclear weapons, substantially increasing the explosive force of those in its existing nuclear arsenal.

New Delhi has never published a detailed account of its nuclear arsenal, which it first developed in 1974, and there has been little public notice outside India about the construction at Challakere and its strategic implications.

India already possesses between 90 and 110 nuclear weapons, as compared to Pakistan’s estimated stockpile of up to 120. China, which borders India to the north, has approximately 260 warheads. China and Pakistan, could see this move as a provocation and they might respond by ratcheting up their own nuclear firepower. Pakistan, in particular, considers itself a military rival, having engaged in four major conflicts with India, as well as frequent border skirmishes. Nuclear war between India and Pakistan is not as unlikely as it may come to our thinking.

This so called “secret” came under the notice of public when The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change approved the Mysore site’s construction in October 2012 as “a project of strategic importance” that would cost nearly $100 million, according to a letter marked “secret,” from the ministry to atomic energy officials that month.

The ambition was (is?) to feed new centrifuges with fuel derived from yellowcake — milled uranium ore — shipped from mines in the village of Jadugoda in India’s north, 1,200 miles away from the Rare Materials Plant, and to draw water from the nearby Krishna Raja Sagar dam.

So, what do you think of this? A good move by India or a secret not well kept?

Recommended For UES Navy From Visakhapatnam

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Recommended For UES Navy From Visakhapatnam

Hard work always pays.

I, Simranjeet Singh, a student of final year engineering have been a die hard fan of joining esteemed Indian Armed Forces.My only goal was to join the defence forces.I was about to appear for SSB after a long gap of 3 years. Previously I appeared for ssb in NDA(2 times) & TES(1 time) entry.& was conferenced out every time. I thought there was really something missing in me.I started doing introspection & analysed myself. I also joined SSB training Bhilai academy of Retd.Commander Ravikant Soni which was very useful for me.

Here was I in Allahabad for UES-ARMY for my 4th time, but to my surprise I was screened out. I was really shattered.I then considered to be a bad luck & moved on.

Then came my 5th attempt on 23 Jan for UES-NAVY & again I was standing in a SSB(NSB VISAKHAPATNAM).205 people reported ,chest numbers were allotted & I got chest no. 10 & then started the long screening procedure along with distribution of TA to freshers.37 repeaters were there in total & rest freshers.

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DAY 1-

Screening procedure started with 2 OIR tests having 50 questions each.They were too easy & I was able to solve them all before time.(A tip for all- Don’t take unduly stress if you don’t fare well in OIR tests. Just focus on the next test as the next test is which has more weight age.)

Then PPDT it was.

We’re shown a blur picture & I wrote a +ve story on it.Buckle up friends, the fish market was just about to open.

Yes discussion on the story it was.

We were divided into 12 members each group.

Our discussion started according to the trend, yes like a fish market.But soon the offer divided us into 2 groups & then the discussion went well & our group was able to conclude.

Finally, after a long wait of 4 hours, our results came & 40 people were screened in.

I got chest no. 9

We were then made to fill some forms including the important PIQ form(one tip friends-don’t take PIQ form as to be a simple form as it reveals what you are.Fill the form in neat legible handwriting with true details as these forms go to all 3 assessors & you’ll be questioned on the basis of these forms)

Rooms were allotted & we got double Decker beds + a lot of bed bugs.

But the night went easy after a long chat with newly made friends.

DAY 2-

Psychology tests were conducted.

Here is what I done -I decided to be +ve in all the tests whatever the situation might be.

Tip for all- Write +ve stories displaying your officer like qualities.Don’t go with pre-prepared stories,just write according to what picture shows.

Try to be as much as possible in WAT & show your qualities in the sentences.

In SRT write full reactions by putting yourself in the situation & writing your response according to that.

For SELF DESCRIPTION test go prepared & write that which matches with what you’ve written in PIQ.

My tests went well & I wrote +ve reactions.

Few people had their interviews & rest were allowed to visit the city.

We went to the RK beach, visited INS Kursura museum (the only of its kind in ASIA) & called our homes.

DAY 3

It was the GTO day.

Our GTO was a jolly guy with always a smile on his face & a joke on his lips.

Our group discussion went well.(Tip-Give good valid points & try to be a good listener as well.Give other chances to speak & maintain the decorum of the discussion)

Next was group planning exercise & we did well in that.Our group was able to solve the problem & reached a final solution.

Next was PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASK.

It was just a game of our brains.

In every obstacle I gave good ideas & implemented others ideas too.

(Tip-try to be as cooperative as possible & take the group along with you.

We completed the task in time.

Our GTO was continuously picking us by commenting that we lacked common sense.

Same happened in HALF GROUP TASK.

Next was SNAKE RACE. We decided that I will push others who can’t climb wall & then climb myself.

Finally we won only because of coordination & helping each other.

Usually the days ends with SNAKE RACE but our GTO needed more action & we were taken for INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLE RACE.

We were already panting like dogs after the race.

The IO race started & I was able to perform 7 obstacles only as I was very much exhausted.

(Tip-try to have firm grip in rope obstacles as a petty mistake might hurt you badly.)

After the race we all were like breathless lads gasping for air.

Few people got injured too.

To our relief our tasks ended & we were allowed to visit the city again.

DAY 4-

Rest of the GTO tasks were scheduled for today.

1st was the command task & mine was really a grueling one.While doing it ,GTO kept on firing me with questions & comments along with.Finally I was able to complete it.

The tasks ended with FINAL GROUP TASK which was an exact replica of PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASK.

I was called for interview immediately after the task that too on my GTO dress.

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INTERVIEW-

INTERVIEW started formally. But soon I was grilled to the core about my knowledge about INDIAN NAVY.

I was questioned about my previous attempts & answered all the questions honestly.Tip here is to answer the questions with a cool & calm mind by giving only that much of information which has been asked for.My interview lasted only for about 40 mins.

DAY 5 (D DAY-CONFERENCE)

The heartbeats were above the normal.

It was republic day & we were like that I could be the most memorable day of our life-Being recommended on 26th January.

The conference started soon & we were called in the hall.

There was a long wait before my entrance into the hall.Then I was called in.I was asked routine questions about food,city,accommodation etc.

Then I was asked to describe my city’s visit experience in 5 lines, which I did.

Soon within 2 hours conference was over of our batch.

After 2 hours the officer in crisp white uniform came & gave the motivational address.

Our heartbeats our high.

It was really tense.Then he started calling out the chest numbers of recommended candidates.

The 1st chest no. he called was 9.Yes yes yes.

It was me.Finally I made it.

In succession 3 more nos. were called.

Altogether 4 people were recommended.I was the only one recommended from my group.I was happy like hell but was also sad that many of my friends were about to leave.We were not even allowed to meet them.Soon we were made to fill a lot of forms which took hours.I chose to appear for medicals later.

In short I’d like to conclude with a line that –

Setting a goal, dreaming about it & working for it finally reaps results.

Good bye friends.

Hoping of joining INA after clearing medicals & merit list.

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Recommended In SSB Interview In First Attempt From Selection Centre Allahabad

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Hello Friends, I am Arpitkumar H. Yadav from Nashik, Maharashtra. I am currently pursuing my BE in Mechanical Engineering from KK Wagh College, Nashik.

I got recommended in SSB Interview in First attempt from Selection Centre, Allahabad in 2nd week of Jan 2016. I have got temporary rejection due to being dental unfit because of insufficient anterior dental points, but then also getting recommended through SSB is a big achievement for me.

Friends, I had first referred to ssbcrack.com book site where I got lot of information and success stories of candidates. This helped me in concentrating on various aspects of preparation. This site gives very good details and tips from the experiences of the ‘Recommended’ candidates, which are immensely beneficial. The ssbcrack.com site is an extremely valuable site in getting your bearing right. It also improves your inspiration and the ‘Resolve’ to do well at the SSB.

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Recommended In SSB Interview

My Board was 14 SSB, batch No- CUES-71735 from 07 to 11 Jan, and roll No 657493. I had taken SSB Interview training from Brigadier (retd) Harish Chande Sir at Nashik. Whatever I have achieved was all because of his scientific and focused coaching, and the overall PD he did for me; without which it was just a dream. He developed my total aptitude for the SSB interview, level of intelligence & reasoning, personality skills, GK & General Awareness including technology and equipment knowledge and also sharpened my ability to take on various tests at the SSB. He built up my attitude and values which are vital to do well in a competitive group. Brigadier Chande sir was Ex-President of SSB, Director Recruiting, Sr Interviewing Officer and Sr GTO. His contact No is 09272225698 and email is [email protected].

For best SSB preparation get this book “Let’s Crack SSB Interview”

I have attached few photos which will help to motivate. You are also welcome to interact with me on my email ID [email protected]. My contact No is 8055368230 Friends, I wish you great luck in your attempt.

Here’s What’s Special This Republic Day

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Happy Republic Day, Warriors!

The country is celebrating its 67th Republic Day today. One of the biggest highlights this year is that the President of France Francois Hollande will be attending the event as a chief guest amidst unprecedented security in the wake of the attack on Pathankot air force base.

But it will also be one of the most unique parades in recent times. Here are some of the things to look out for as reported by The Indian Express:

Foreign army contingent for the first time ever:

For the first time since 1950, a foreign army contingent will march down the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade. The 35th Infantry Regiment of 7th Armoured Brigade has been practicing for the parade after it participated in an eight-day joint exercise of Indian and French troops from 8 January.

Army dogs to march after 26 years:

One of the major attractions this year which has already grabbed a lot of attention and raised the enthusiasm of people is that Indian Army dogs will march down the Rajpath on Tuesday after 26 long years.

The Army has selected 36 dogs out of total 1,200 Labradors and German Shepherds for the event. These canines are trained in jobs like detection of explosives, guarding, assaulting, etc., and play a vital role in saving lives of the soldiers at various occasions.

Shorter and crispier this time:

The celebration this year will be 25 minute shorter than usual. The duration has been brought down to 90 minutes from 115 minutes, but the format will remain the same.

First time an All-women stunt contingent:

The army jawans performing stunts on bikes are a major attraction during the parade and this year for the first time, an all-women stunt contingent will also be performing during the event. Reportedly, the contingent named ‘Women Daredevils CRPF’ comprising of 120 soldiers will showcase their skill this year.

The last year’s parade saw Chief Guest Barack Obama and Michelle Obama holding umbrellas to protect them from the drizzle at the Republic Day parade event. This year, the VVIP enclosure will have a motorized glass roof so as to protect them from rain and cold weather.

The Delhi Police has also made strict arrangement to ensure security of people in various parts of the city on Tuesday. A specialized Wireless Integrated Public Address (WIPA) system has been set up at 31 crowded places and 13 metro stations. Through this system, the announcements made centrally from a police station will be heard at all desired locations.

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