Twitter Alert: Obama in India

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US President Barack Obama’s visit to India overwhelmed celebrities on Twitter this week.

Shabana Azmi announced on Twitter about being invited by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for dinner with President Obama and the  First Lady Michelle, but after the event she was not willing to divulge any details.

“Guys I’m not a reporter and have no intentions of describing the menu, clothes, etc of Obama’s dinner at the prime minister’s house. But yes, all guests did speak to the president and (his) wife,” Azmi, posted on Twitter.

Obama’s visit was welcomed by Anupam Kher who has been enjoying the smooth roads after Mumbai’s streets were repaired in preparation for the president. “Off to Hyderabad for a performance. Mr Obama, come at least once a year. Roads were less bumpy. So things can happen if the government wishes,” Kher tweeted.

For Pakistanis, controversy surrounding cricketer Zulqarnain Haider remained one of the most discussed topics on the micro-blogging site.

Abhishek Bachchan

To tweet or not to tweet? That is the question.

Tyra Banks

Its crazy how everyone texts now and calling a friend is becoming so rare.

Ali Zafar

When you whine that your life is hard, just know that there is always someone else living a much harder life and not complaining.

Dia Mirza

Stood for close to 12 hours yesterday. Wore a smile that lasted all the while. I can easily say that the job of a host is not easy.

Amitabh Bachchan

No one obeys traffic lights. They drive through the red light, do not keep in lane, park on the crossings ... so annoying!

Kate Walsh

Thanks so much to all of you who have been so super supportive of me. This is an exciting time in my life.

Atiqa Odho

I protest against price hikes and inflation.

Mahesh Bhatt

The sensation of being everything followed by the certitude of being nothing is the ground on which wisdom blooms.

Farah Khan

Once we give the master CD or mass production, it’s out of our control. Anyone working in the plant can flick a CD and upload it.

Jay Sean

RIP my wonderful grand dad, Baba Singh. I just lost my favourite person in the world. You are a beautiful soul. I love you.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 14^th, 2010.