F rom February 4 to February 8, a spectacle is going to unfold in Vishakapatanam. The prowess of the Indian Navy will be on display during the International Fleet Review (IFR) – 2016. According to reports, 51 maritime countries will be participating in the event. What is special this year is that this edition will be the biggest IFR event that has taken place in India. The last one was in Mumbai in 2001 and saw the participation of 29 countries. Here are six things you need to know about the event. 1. It has a long-standing tradition Naval Fleet Review has been followed by navies around the world for years. Every operational ship proudly displays its crest during the review. Ships sail across seas to participate in the event with friendly nations. Legend has it that Britain held its first review in 1415. Ten reviews have taken place in India since 1947. 2. It is the most formal of naval ceremonies The President of India (Shree Pranab Mukherjee For...