Republic Day celebrations of the year 1975 were no different in reference to its splendour, pride and glory. What did make it different was that the marchpast by the contingent of Delhi Police, which later won the prize for best performance, was being led by a woman, Kiran Bedi.  So impressive was this young new entrant's performance that the prime minister of India, Mrs Indira Gandhi, who was witnessing the parade, virtually jumped out of […]

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