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November 7th, 2010
11:44 PM ET
Obama's Indonesia trip hinges on volcano mood NEW DELHI, India (CNN) - Amid speculation and at least one report that the White House is considering canceling the Jakarta leg of President Obama's Asia tour due to volcanic ash, a senior administration official suggested no final decision had been made. 
November 7th, 2010
01:44 PM ET
Goodbye Mumbai...hello New Delhi The President and First Lady wrapped up a whirlwind tour of India's largest city Mumbai and headed to the capital of New Delhi. 
November 7th, 2010
01:42 PM ET
The Obamas celebrate DiwaliFrom a pool report by Jonathan Weisman from the Wall Street Journal We were hustled downstairs for the main event into an auditorium festooned for Diwali in flowered wreaths and strings of lights draped from the walls. Children were dressed in bright Indian garb, salwar khamez, and traditional Koli clothes. The President and First Lady were handed candles to light the Diwali alter, which won them a round of applause. A girl told the couple that Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, to send out "a way powerful message. So sit back and enjoy." 
November 7th, 2010
12:41 PM ET
Remarks by the President & First Lady at St. Xavier College town hallDelivered at St. Xavier College in Mumbai, India Now, this is my first trip to India, but it is not my first exposure to India’s wonderful culture and people. See, I grew up in Chicago, which is a city with one of the largest Indian-American communities in our country. And of course, last year, as you know, we were proud to host Prime Minister Singh and Mrs. Kaur for our very first state visit and dinner. It was a beautiful evening under a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, and we got to hear some pretty great Bhangra as well. I danced there, too. (Laughter.)
November 7th, 2010
12:36 PM ET
Presidential Schedule – Monday, November 8, 2010In the morning, the President and the First Lady will participate in an official arrival ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India. The President and the First Lady will then participate in a wreath laying ceremony at Rajghat in New Delhi, India. Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Singh at Hyderabad House. The President will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Singh. The President will then drop by a business leaders luncheon. The President will hold a joint press conference with Prime Minister Singh at Hyderabad House. In the afternoon, the President will meet with separately with Vice President Ansari, Opposition Leader Swaraj and Sonia Gandhi at the ITC Maurya Hotel. Later, the President will deliver a speech to Parliament at the Parliament House in New Delhi, India. In the evening, the President and the First Lady will meet with President Patil at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President and the First Lady will then attend a state dinner at Rashtapati Bhavan. |
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