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Times of Oman
21 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Times of Oman
"Trip of a lifetime, meeting PM Modi was very special": US Second Lady Usha Vance recalls India visit
Washington, DC: US Second Lady Usha Vance has recalled her visit to India and her children's experience in India and called the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi "very special." She said that her children put PM Modi in the grandfather category, and they love him and were hugging him when they visited his residence during their visit to India. In a conversation at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, DC, on Monday (local time), Vance called the visit to India a "trip of lifetime for them" and added that it was her children's first visit to India. She also spoke about visiting places in North India, including Taj Mahal and enjoying Indian food. Asked about her India visit, she said, "It really was the trip of a lifetime for us. My children had never been to India, what with the pandemic and, JD's entry into politics and all that. And so they'd grown up just knowing so much about this country, the stories. food, the relationships with grandparents and friends, but they had never actually seen it. So it was just sort of mind-blowing from their perspective. And then for me and JD, I think it just could not have been any more special. We had the opportunity to see some of the greatest sites in North India. We're looking forward to our next trip and trying to get to the parts of the country where my family is from as well. And it just was sort of one hit after another, right. The most incredible food, the peacocks that we got to see, everywhere we went, getting to see the Taj Mahal in the morning and appreciate it as the sun was just sort of coming up and the cool skies and blue skies over in the background." Vance recalled how her kids had met PM Modi in Paris, and he had given her five-year-old son a birthday present that day. She said PM Modi was very kind and generous to the kids, and the talks between PM Modi and US Vice President JD Vance were "productive." She also spoke about seeing a puppet show in India, which included bits from Ramayana. Usha Vance said, "Meeting the Prime Minister, that was really very special. We'd actually had a chance to meet him before. And it's funny, my kids saw him. They were sort of sleep deprived in Paris and they saw an Indian man with a white beard and white hair, and they just put him in the grandfather category immediately. They are very into him. They just love him. And he really cemented his status by giving our five-year-old a birthday present that day. So, when we were able to visit his home, they just sort of ran up. They were hugging him. He was just incredibly kind and generous to them." "I think it was very productive conversation for JD and the Prime Minister, of course. But also, think it was a real opportunity for us to kind of cement that personal relationship that they have, which I think is only to the good. And as you mentioned, there was a puppet show. That was a particular highlight with sort of puppeteering from all over the country, including from Andhra Pradesh, where my family is from. There were bits from the Ramayana. There were sort of comedic bits with animals, and it was a huge hit. My kids have been trying to recreate a home of construction paper, which is going about as well as you can imagine," she added. Talking about her children's individual experiences, Usha Vance shared that her eldest son, Ewan, was particularly captivated by the temple sculptures, while her middle child, Vivek, was thrilled to see elephants, camels, and peacocks. Her daughter's favorite moment was a ride in an auto-rickshaw. Talking about her children's experience in India, Vance said, "I think JD has probably told the story at some point, but when we were at the Prime Minister's residence, our son was just so taken by everything and then taken by the entire cart of mangoes that was available for him to eat, that he announced to the Prime Minister that he thought he could maybe live there and started making his our children, they talk about it all the time actually. They've been all over the place and they've had wonderful opportunities to see the world, but this was really special to them. Ewan, our oldest, was really taken by the sculptures in the temple that he visited. He just thought it was incredible craftsmanship and of course showed things that he was very familiar with from stories and from talking with me." "And then, Vivek, our middle child, was very excited to meet elephants and peacocks and a camel and just any animal that he could kind of get his hands on. And then our daughter thinks she's sort of along for the ride. She really enjoyed her time in an auto rickshaw. That was maybe the highlight for her. The Secret Service was very generous and allowed us to kind of drive in an enclosed area for a few minutes. So we had lot of fun with that," she added. JD Vance and his family were on a four-day official visit to India in April. During the visit, PM Modi Modi hosted Vice President Vance and his family at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi. During the visit, the children had several playful moments with the Prime Minister. From exploring the lawns to seeing the bird feeder inquisitively, the children indulged in an immersive experience at the Prime Minister's residence. While inside, PM Modi shared several lively moments with Ewan, Vivek, and little Mirabel. PM Modi presented the three children with peacock feathers. Mirabel Vance was seen enjoying a heartwarming moment with her father, holding the feather.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Manhattan Beach Home with Unbeatable Walkability
Welcome to 721 12th Street – an exquisite home in the heart of Manhattan Beach with unbeatable walkability. The lower level, previously a separate studio, has been seamlessly connected to the main house. A La Cantina door spans the entire back side, flooding the area with natural light. The private backyard is a true retreat with a tranquil waterfall, stone fire pit and turf lawn. The primary suite boasts a balcony, fireplace, walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Upstairs, enjoy a Taj Mahal quartzite kitchen with Sub-Zero and Thermador appliances, ocean-peek breakfast nook, walk-in pantry, office/5th bedroom and multiple terraces. Location: 721 12th Street, Manhattan Beach 90266 Asking Price: $4,400,000 Year Built: 2006 Living Area: 3,487 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Features: Open-concept living space; vaulted ceilings; hardwood floors; fireplace; elevator; large terrace; outdoor waterfall; Taj Mahal quartzite countertops; breakfast nook; wine fridge; premium appliances; primary suite with private balcony, walk-in closet and spa-inspired ensuite Contact: Compass Lauren Forbes310.901.8512Lauren@ 01295248
AU Financial Review
5 days ago
- General
- AU Financial Review
No dogs, cats or concrete driveways. How Allan Myers rules over Dunkeld
The Great Dividing Range runs the length of the continent, 3500 kilometres from Cape York down through NSW and into the bountiful plains of Victoria's Western District. It comes to a magnificent conclusion with a couple of volcanic exclamations, Mount Sturgeon and Mount Abrupt, which tower over the pretty little town of Dunkeld. A high-walled fort marks the point where the mountains succumb to the plains. The construction of this citadel's wall was a gargantuan undertaking. Two metres high, and made of local sandstone, it took a team of masons 28 years to complete, longer than it took to build the Taj Mahal. You could squeeze the MCG within the walls.
Edmonton Journal
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton Folk Music Festival lineup: Allison Russell, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Taj Mahal join The Roots and Mt. Joy
Article content Amid the whirl of Saturday sessions, east L.A.'s Las Cafeterias will pepper up the main stage at 2 p.m. with Chicano rhythm and zapateado dancing. Then, Saturday night, the cultural call-and-response slides in with 83-year-old bluesman Taj Mahal at 6:45; indie pop DJ and model Goldie Boutilier also out of L.A. up next; back from last year, public defender and powerhouse soul/R&B belter Danielle Ponder; bringing us of course to 2025's big-name booking: Philadelphia's The Roots. World-travelling Democratic Republic of Congo ensemble Jupiter & Okwess start things off centre stage at 2 Sunday afternoon, then shifting gears, it's the Seattle folk-rock of Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners at 6:50. This is followed by an American-Australian roots jam with John Butler, then Mt. Joy and the Sunday-night lantern parade, then cue Four Strong Winds.
Chicago Tribune
22-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Lakeview 6-bedroom house with limestone facade and a snow melt system: $2.8M
Address: 1524 W. George St., Chicago Listed: April 3, 2025 Price: $2,795,000 Listing agent: Natasha Motev, Jameson Sotheby's, 312-751-0300 This six-bedroom, single-family home on a 30-foot extra-wide Chicago lot has four full bathrooms, one half-bath and a passenger elevator. The house has a full limestone facade, wide-plank balsam wood floors and custom millwork. The main level has a living room centered around a stone fireplace, a formal dining room and a butler's pantry. The kitchen has white cabinetry topped with Taj Mahal quartzite counters, a center island, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, an eat-in-area and a work area with a built-in desk. The adjacent family room opens to an outdoor terrace and a deck over a heated 2½-car garage. The primary suite has two walk-in closets and an all-white spa bath with a double vanity, a steam shower, a jacuzzi tub and a built-in make up vanity. The top floor includes a family room, a sitting area, an offic, and a south-facing rooftop deck. The home also has a snow melt system and radiant heated floors. Some listing photos are 'virtually staged,' meaning they have been digitally altered to represent different furnishing or decorating options. To feature your luxury listing of $1,000,000 or more in Chicago Tribune's Dream Homes, send listing information and high-res photos to ctc-realestate@
