President Obama takes questions from students as he and First Lady Michelle Obama host a town hall meeting in Mumbai, India. November 7, 2010.
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07
Nov
10
questions & answers
President Obama answering questions from students at St Xavier’s College in Mumbai
07
Nov
10
a merry dance
….at a cultural event at The Holy Name High School in Mumbai on November 7
NDTV: Michelle Obama: A complete natural
A dancing Michelle Obama has become the defining image of the Obamas’ maiden visit to India. The US First Lady hit the dance floor not just once, but twice.
The whole country watched Michelle Obama shaking a leg to hit Bollywood number Rang De Basanti during her interaction with school kids in Mumbai on Saturday. Then again on Sunday, while celebrating Diwali with children from a school in south Mumbai, she broke into a jig to join kids performing a Konkani folk dance, even inspiring the US President to join her on the dance floor.
On both occasions, Michelle Obama joined in the dance spontaneously and got right into the spirit of things. The result was an immediate connect with the children.
“Barack and Michelle Obama were both so friendly,” said one of the school kid. “We were pinching ourselves as we weren’t sure if we were dreaming,” said another.
“She is very cool – the fact that she wanted to interact with school kids. We would not have expected it of any other politicians in our country, or any other country,” said one of the students.
On just her first visit to India, the Michelle Obama impact was strongly felt in Mumbai. Not only did she connect with Young India, but she also once again emerged as a person with a strong, independent and vibrant personality.
06
Nov
10
cheese!
President Barack Obama waves to photographers through a door window from backstage as he waits to deliver remarks at the U.S.-India business council and entrepreneurship summit in Mumbai, India, November 6
06
Nov
10
mahatma
‘I continue to find inspiration from Gandhiji’s teachings’ – the message written by President Barack Obama on a copy of his book during his visit to Mani Bhavan where Gandhi spent most of his time during his visits to Mumbai. November 6
The President’s Asian schedule
06
Nov
10
mumbai meets michelle
06
Nov
10
tribute
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama tour the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum in Mumbai
06
Nov
10
in memory
“We will always remember the events of 26/11; not only the sorrow, but also the courage and humanity that was displayed that day. The United States stands in solidarity with all of Mumbai and all of India in working to eradicate the scourge of terrorism, and we affirm our lasting friendship with the Indian people.”
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visit the memorial for the 26/11 terror attack victims at the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel
Links here and here to live coverage, videos and reports on the trip to India (thank you Donna and Janelle)
04
Nov
10
a very, very big welcome
A billboard welcoming US President Barack Obama is seen in Mumbai on November 4. Obama starts a four-nation Asian tour on November 6 in India
The Obama Diary 
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