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.

"Mera pyar bhara namaskar": POTUS wins heart with his Hindi and Namaste.

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.

Crowd-puller: President Obama greets the crowds gathered to watch the Republic Day parade.

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.

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.

Barack's million dollar smile with Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Taking it all in: US President Barack Obama during the India-US CEO Forum.

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.

So long: "In the end, I would like to say chalein saath saath"

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