Happy Republic Day and Welcome Mr. Obama
The monument stands tall, in its full glory, held together not just by mortar but by the souls of those thousands of immortal soldiers and warriors who lost their lives in numerous battles on lands, foreign and home alike. Below it stands a reversed rifle capped by a war helmet and the Amar Jawan Jyoti blazing in the morning light, sways with the wind, fearless and confident. The All India War Memorial maintains a silent vigil as the procession, showcasing the strength, culture and diversity of this great country passes on. The tanks, the missiles and the soldiers in arms, the monument dwarfs everything. A person came from across the seven seas, looks on as the parade unfolds. Welcome, Mr Obama! The intricately customised Boeing 747 landed the previous day. I wonder if it really is as sophisticated as Mr Dan Brown described the United States Air Force One; the very name intimidates you, doesn’t it? The immaculately dressed Democrat stepped out