Portugal PM and Nisha Biswal among 30 awardees in Pravasi Bhartiya Samman AwardsDiwali is celebrated in every state in the US as well as the White House, while new Green Card holders could represent this festival on the...
10 Jan, 2017, 01.40 AM IST
Diwali at the White House! Barack Obama lights first-ever diya in Oval OfficeObama was the first president to celebrate Diwali personally at the White House in 2009.
31 Oct, 2016, 04.09 PM IST
US President Barack Obama greets PM Narendra Modi on Diwali, agrees to meet him in TurkeyObama telephoned PM 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 ...
12 Nov, 2015, 04.57 AM IST
Barack Obama greets Narendra Modi on DiwaliObama on Tuesday night telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to greet him on Diwali and they agreed to meet in Turkey on the sidelines of...
11 Nov, 2015, 12.44 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi agrees to write to Barack Obama on Diwali stampRanju, as chair of Diwali Stamp Project, updated Modi on her multi-years' Diwali Stamp efforts along with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.
26 Sep, 2015, 10.09 AM IST
Obama's India visit: Namobama bonhomie in full bloom at banquetJoking about Modi's famed work ethic, Obama said he thought he was doing well with only five hours of sleep a night until he heard that Mod...
26 Jan, 2015, 01.13 PM IST
US President Barack Obama says he wanted to wear PM Narendra Modi kurtaObama recalled a headline back home which asked who is the new fashion icon other than Michelle Obama & said "I was thinking of wearing a M...
25 Jan, 2015, 11.08 PM IST
Lawmaker asks Barack Obama to support Diwali postal stampIf the stamp were issued, it would be the first time the South Asian holiday receives any recognition by the postal service.
18 Jan, 2015, 12.27 PM IST
- Obama wishes 'Happy Diwali', praises resilience of Sikhs
US President Barack Obama today wished people "happy Diwali" and "saal mubarak", as he praised the resilience of Sikhs in the aftermath of ...
13 Nov, 2012, 10.43 PM IST
- Special Diwali for Hindus as Tulsi is elected to US Congress
For the Hindu community in US, this year's Diwali is special as for the first time someone from this faith has been elected to US Congress.
13 Nov, 2012, 12.16 PM IST
- Barack Obama lights Diwali Diya at the White House
US President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali at the White House complex by lighting the traditional diya and hosting a reception for eminent...
29 Oct, 2011, 04.04 PM IST
- Obama visits students, enjoys Diwali festival
President Barack Obama is showing a softer side of his agenda in India, chatting with high school students and reveling in the celebration ...
07 Nov, 2010, 02.37 PM IST
- Obama charms India Inc with 'Namaste'
Barack Obama on Saturday charmed the India Inc by punctuating his 25-minute speech with some well known Hindi expressions and warm handshak...
06 Nov, 2010, 10.50 PM IST
- Obama greets people on Diwali
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 ...
04 Nov, 2010, 11.27 PM IST
- Security alert sounded ahead of Diwali and Obama visit
Home Ministry has asked Maharashtra, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir governments to beef up security during this period in view of intelligence...
01 Nov, 2010, 07.34 PM IST
- Obama to celebrate Diwali with Mumbai school kids
US President Barack Obama will begin his India visit on November 6 with a message of condolence for the victims of 26/11, and will later ce...
28 Oct, 2010, 01.58 AM IST
- Happy Diwali! from darkness to light
Diwali is celebrated not just in India but in S'pore, K'Lumpur & elsewhere.
17 Oct, 2009, 02.23 AM IST