‘Faith bird that feels light when dawn is still dark’: US secretary of state Antony Blinken quotes Rabindranath Tagore at Diwali celebrations

US secretary of state Antony Blinken highlighted Rabindranath Tagore’s words at the state department’s Diwali reception. President Biden and vice president Harris participated, recognizing Diwali’s significance. Biden hosted a record Diwali event at the White House, inviting around 600 Indian-Americans.