Obama Diwali

US President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali at the White House on Thursday, three days ahead of the formal celebrations of the festival of lights in India. This would be President Trump's third Diwali celebrations at the White House, a tradition that began with his predecessor Barack Obama in 2009.

US President Barack Obama has celebrated Diwali by lighting the first-ever diya in the Oval Office of the White House and hoped that his successors would continue the tradition.

The issuance of Diwali stamp by the US Postal Services is viewed by Indian-Americans as an affirmation of the key role played by them in the US, the White House said today as it hailed the community's contribution to the country.

US President Barack Obama tonight called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi to greet him on Diwali and they agreed to meet in Turkey on the sidelines of the G20 Summit to be held early next week.

In a boost to efforts being made for issuing of a postage stamp on Diwali by the US Postal Service, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to a request to write to President Barack Obama on the issue, said members of a group who have been pushing the case.

An influential American lawmaker has appealed to President Barack Obama to support issuance of a Diwali US postal stamp, saying it will signify that the US honours its religious diversity and inclusiveness and help strengthen Indo-US cultural ties.

US President Barack Obama greeted Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists across the world on the occasion of Diwali, saying it was a chance to remember that even in the midst of darkness, light will ultimately prevail.

Michelle Obama's rhythmic dance moves to peppy Bollywood numbers during a Diwali bash has made it to one of the top White House photos for the year 2013.

US First Lady Michelle Obama led the Diwali celebrations with Bollywood music at the State Room of the White House.

President Barack Obama has wished Indians "a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak" .

Wishing people around the world "Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak", President Barack Obama has praised the resilience of the Sikh community in the wake of the shooting at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

As Diwali - the festival of lights - is being celebrated in India and across the world by thousands of Indians, US President Barack Obama today wished those celebrating the festival a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak .

US first couple Barack and Michelle Obama hit the dance floor to a foot-tapping Marathi folk number, joining a group of students at the Holy Name school to participate in symbolic Diwali festivities.    The US President and the First Lady's engagement for the day started at the Holy Name High School in upmarket Colaba locality in sou...

US President Barack Obama on Thursday greeted people across the globe on the occasion of Diwali and said that he is looking forward to his India visit.Obama arrives in Mumbai a day after Diwali and this year he would be celebrating the festival of lights with school children in the financial capital of India."Tomorrow, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some...

South Mumbai's familiar rhythms, its hustle-bustle, street vendors and their wares - it will all be missing  when Air Force One touches down at the Mumbai airport on Saturday.Popular tourist areas like Colaba and Churchgate will turn into a virtual fortress. All roads leading to the Gateway of India will be shut for vehicular traffic because t...

US President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali at the White House on Thursday, three days ahead of the formal celebrations of the festival of lights in India. This would be President Trump's third Diwali celebrations at the White House, a tradition that began with his predecessor Barack Obama in 2009.

US President Barack Obama has celebrated Diwali by lighting the first-ever diya in the Oval Office of the White House and hoped that his successors would continue the tradition.

The issuance of Diwali stamp by the US Postal Services is viewed by Indian-Americans as an affirmation of the key role played by them in the US, the White House said today as it hailed the community's contribution to the country.

US President Barack Obama tonight called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi to greet him on Diwali and they agreed to meet in Turkey on the sidelines of the G20 Summit to be held early next week.

In a boost to efforts being made for issuing of a postage stamp on Diwali by the US Postal Service, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to a request to write to President Barack Obama on the issue, said members of a group who have been pushing the case.

An influential American lawmaker has appealed to President Barack Obama to support issuance of a Diwali US postal stamp, saying it will signify that the US honours its religious diversity and inclusiveness and help strengthen Indo-US cultural ties.

US President Barack Obama greeted Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists across the world on the occasion of Diwali, saying it was a chance to remember that even in the midst of darkness, light will ultimately prevail.

Michelle Obama's rhythmic dance moves to peppy Bollywood numbers during a Diwali bash has made it to one of the top White House photos for the year 2013.

US First Lady Michelle Obama led the Diwali celebrations with Bollywood music at the State Room of the White House.

President Barack Obama has wished Indians "a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak" .

Wishing people around the world "Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak", President Barack Obama has praised the resilience of the Sikh community in the wake of the shooting at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

As Diwali - the festival of lights - is being celebrated in India and across the world by thousands of Indians, US President Barack Obama today wished those celebrating the festival a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak .

US first couple Barack and Michelle Obama hit the dance floor to a foot-tapping Marathi folk number, joining a group of students at the Holy Name school to participate in symbolic Diwali festivities.    The US President and the First Lady's engagement for the day started at the Holy Name High School in upmarket Colaba locality in sou...

US President Barack Obama on Thursday greeted people across the globe on the occasion of Diwali and said that he is looking forward to his India visit.Obama arrives in Mumbai a day after Diwali and this year he would be celebrating the festival of lights with school children in the financial capital of India."Tomorrow, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some...

South Mumbai's familiar rhythms, its hustle-bustle, street vendors and their wares - it will all be missing  when Air Force One touches down at the Mumbai airport on Saturday.Popular tourist areas like Colaba and Churchgate will turn into a virtual fortress. All roads leading to the Gateway of India will be shut for vehicular traffic because t...