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Text of report by Indian news agency PTI
Washington, 28 October: US President Barack Obama would begin his India visit on 6 November with a message of condolence for the victims of 26/11 [26 November 2008] and will then celebrate Diwali [Hindu festival] with school children along with First Lady Michelle.
Obama would also visit the Gandhi Museum in Mumbai, where he is also scheduled to attend a major business meeting, before heading to New Delhi, a top White House official has said, briefing reporters on Obama's maiden trip to India from 6 November to 9 November.
Obama would celebrate the festival of lights with children in Mumbai. But Diwali celebrations would not commence until he pays homage to the victims of 26/11 on 6 November at the Taj Hotel - which was the …