In a display of diplomatic courtesy and cultural exchange, US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden warmly welcomed India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House. The intimate evening not only featured a dinner but also a musical tribute to the diverse regions of India, providing a culturally enriched backdrop to the event. Prime Minister Modi, who had arrived in Washington after his New York visit, presented the First Couple with specially chosen gifts from India. Prime Minister Modi presented First Lady Jill Biden with an exquisite lab-grown green diamond of 7.5 carats. Additionally, the Prime Minister gifted handcrafted items symbolic of Indian culture: an idol of Lord Ganesha and a silver oil lamp or 'diya.' These items were painstakingly crafted by artisans from a family of fifth-generation silversmiths based in Kolkata, West Bengal. In reciprocation, the Bidens presented Prime Minister Modi with gifts reflective of American heritage and culture. The official gift was a handmade, antique
