During President George Bush presidency, when I was Deputy Director Central Asia & Middle East for International Technical Advisory Corps, licensed by CBDC on behalf of State Counter Terrorism, Washington DC, USA, amongst other things I was responsible to bring American government closer to the Indian government, through "Back Door" Diplomacy
WASHINGTON: In an expansive gesture to Indians worldwide as much as to showcase his – and America’s -- multi-cultural affections, US President US President Barack Obama lights an oil lamp during Diwali celebrations in White House. Barack Obama on Wednesday lit a ceremonial Diwali lamp at the White House to ''symbolize victory of light over darkness.''