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White House dinner was magnificent, says Manmohan

If US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle wanted to charm their Indian guests at the first state dinner of his presidency, they appear to have succeeded hugely. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was lavish in his praise of the White House banquet Tuesday, calling it 'magnificent' and 'one of the best dinners I have attended'.10:00 AM on November 27