The "POTUS" Touch

US President Barack Obama arrived in India for a 3-day visit, as the Chief Guest for the 66th Republic Day parade. He is the first American head of the state to do so.

  • <i>"Mera pyar bhara namaskar"</i>: POTUS wins heart with his Hindi and <i>Namaste.</i>
    "Mera pyar bhara namaskar": POTUS wins heart with his Hindi and Namaste.
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  • I am happy to imitate your style: President Obama made it openly known that he would like to try out Modi's signature <i>Kurta</i> look.
    I am happy to imitate your style: President Obama made it openly known that he would like to try out Modi's signature Kurta look.
  • Oh! It's cold outside: The rain and the cold weather threatened, but could not dampen the mood during the Republic Day Parade, where President Barack Obama was the Chief Guest.
    Oh! It's cold outside: The rain and the cold weather threatened, but could not dampen the mood during the Republic Day Parade, where President Barack Obama was the Chief Guest.
  • Crowd-puller: President Obama greets the crowds gathered to watch the Republic Day parade.
    Crowd-puller: President Obama greets the crowds gathered to watch the Republic Day parade.
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  • Rain, rain, go away: President Obama was fascinated by the BSF daredevil bikers and their thrilling act during the Republic Day Parade. He later said that the US Secret Service "won't let me ride a motorcycle, especially not standing on my head!"
    Rain, rain, go away: President Obama was fascinated by the BSF daredevil bikers and their thrilling act during the Republic Day Parade. He later said that the US Secret Service "won't let me ride a motorcycle, especially not standing on my head!"
  • Up in the air: President Barack Obama with Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoy the fly past by the Indian Air Force, during the Republic Day parade.
    Up in the air: President Barack Obama with Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoy the fly past by the Indian Air Force, during the Republic Day parade.
  • Cheers to our friendship: "To the great partnership between our two nations, the <i>dosti</i> (friendship) between our two people," said Obama during the State Dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
    Cheers to our friendship: "To the great partnership between our two nations, the dosti (friendship) between our two people," said Obama during the State Dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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  • Barack's million dollar smile with Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
    Barack's million dollar smile with Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
  • Taking it all in: US President Barack Obama during the India-US CEO Forum.
    Taking it all in: US President Barack Obama during the India-US CEO Forum.
  • The Great Obama Laugh: Afterall <i>Bade bade deshon mein...</i> Obama quotes the famous Shah Rukh Khan dialogue from <i>Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge</i> during his speech at the Town Hall.
    The Great Obama Laugh: Afterall Bade bade deshon mein... Obama quotes the famous Shah Rukh Khan dialogue from Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge during his speech at the Town Hall.
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  • So long: "In the end, I would like to say <i>chalein saath saath</i>"
    So long: "In the end, I would like to say chalein saath saath"