India gets ready for Obama's visit

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Atithi Devo Bhava:

India prides itself on its hospitality and never more than when the charismatic Barack Obama is to visit, come November. The streets, the shops, the restaurants, the people are all dressing up. For the festive season and Obama alike. The US President lands in India on the day after Diwali and shall be here for three days.

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Mumbai Meri Jaan:

This is Mumbai. The first port of call for the US President. Barack Obama shall land here on Saturday, November 6.

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Paint the Town:

Add some colour, shine it up. Barack Obama is coming to town.

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In Full Swing:

Beautifying Mumbai outside the iconic Taj Mahal hotel near Gateway of India ahead of the visit of US President Barack Obama.

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Gather the Green Thumbs:

Some weeding shall be followed by some planting to ensure a green Mumbai greets the US President.

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High Point:

Some more light for Mumbai as broken street lights are fixed as part of the Mumbai face-lift.

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Will he, won't he?

The resplendent fish at Amritsar's Golden Temple seem to join in a worldwide debate on whether President Barack Obama should and will visit the holy Punjab city.

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Crafty designs:

Amritsar artist Harwinder Singh Gill is ready with his gift just in case the US President does drop in. He has delicately carved Obama's portrait on a duck egg shell. Harvinder, incidentally, is a dental hygienist.

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The face that launched a thousand sales:

It's time for some Obama merchandise disappearing fast at a stall near you. Here, Obama flip-flops - Made in China, sold in Mumbai.

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India is ready:

In all its tri-coloured glory to welcome Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States of America.
 
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