He came, He saw, He conquered. Its another story that he didn't have to try hard. India is easily pleased by all things American. From Mcdonald to Madonna, we have always been star struck. Unsurprisingly thus, the visit of POTUS to our humble abode held the nation enthralled and spell bound. Riding high at the back of a strong, popular leader at the helm, India welcomed President Obama gushingly. The 3 day extravaganza provided a nonstop fodder for media and general public consumption. We are a nation always in self denial about our obsession with the west and esp America. We grovel to please and any pat on our back from the big daddy of the world gives us the ultimate high. That he knows our badshah of bollywood is front page news all day long ! Also the fact that the First Lady wore an Indian designers outfit gave an automatic stamp of approval to Indian fashion industry's coming of age. It is all too charming n tad too perfect.. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a major Hollywood studio knocking down at Mannat in near future. If only life were as picture perfect as portrayed by the two leaders, one at the twilight of his supreme post and another bursting with unabashed confidence after his meteoric rise to the top. Jokes, satire, debates, discussions n dissections will continue for some more days. India will catch its breath after a while. Life will go on. Till another superstar from a superpower arrives to capture our imagination. And we go into raptures. Adios till then.
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