Public welcome to family-friendly all day event on October 28 Chennai, October 24: The American Center, located inside the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, will host a family-friendly Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the public. Halloween is an iconic American holiday celebrated across communities in the United States …
Read More» Bengaluru: Students and parents interested in learning about opportunities to pursue higher education in the United States are invited to participate in an in-person fair with U.S. university representatives. EducationUSA at Yashna Trust, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, will host a fair from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September …
Read More» Chennai, August 25: Students and parents interested in learning about opportunities to pursue higher education in the United States are invited to participate in an in-person fair with U.S. university representatives. EducationUSA at the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), Chennai, in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, will host a university fair from 2:00 …
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Bengaluru, August 17: On his first official visit to Bengaluru, U.S. Consul General Chennai Christopher W. Hodges is meeting with government officials, scientists, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to underscore the United States and India’s strong economic and commercial ties. As part of his visit, he participated in the 30th anniversary celebrations of the U.S. Commercial …
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Chennai, July 27: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan, who is in Chennai for the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Environment and Climate Sustainability, engaged with high school students monitoring water conditions in the Bay of Bengal followed by a shore walk at Elliot’s Beach in the city on Thursday, July 27. Administrator …
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Chennai, December 20: The Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children, a Chennai-based child welfare organization, will be gifted with toys through the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, an initiative aimed at brightening the lives of children in need during the holiday season. U.S. Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin joined the U.S. Marines …
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Full-scale model of NASA’s Mars Rover Opportunity on exhibit and open to the public at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai Chennai, December 9: On Thursday, December 8, U.S. Consul General Chennai Judith Ravin launched an exhibit of a full-scale model of NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Mars Rover “Opportunity” at the American Center, together …
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November 29, 2022 New Delhi: On November 29, the United States Mission in India commemorated 20 years of cultural collaboration with India through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation by welcoming guests from the Ministry of Culture, the private sector, and civil society to a special celebration. “India’s rich cultural heritage has had a profound …
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American Center Chennai has the largest collection of material on American Studies in South Asia Chennai, March 4: The American Center on the premises of the U.S. Consulate General, 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, Chennai, which holds the largest collection of material on American Studies in South Asia, will reopen to the public from Monday, …
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Chennai, February 7: To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, in coordination with U.S. Consulates General Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai will feature Gitanjali Rao, an Indian American teen inventor and scientist, on Friday, February 11, at 6:45 p.m. The virtual program, the sixth event of U.S. Mission in India’s #DiasporaDiplomacy series, includes a screening of the five-minute American Film Showcase documentary “Search on: Positive Current.” The film highlights one of Rao’s inventions—a mobile device that detects …
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Chennai, November 19: U.S. Consulate General Chennai in association with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), and the U.S.-based Forum on Education Abroad (FEA) organized a workshop for educational institutions and non-governmental organizations in South India to promote the region as a foreign study destination for U.S. students. The week-long virtual workshop “Destination South India” at IIT Madras held during the International Education Week (IEW) helped create awareness about …
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Bengaluru, January 29: United States participation in Aero India 2021 is another example of the deepening defense and strategic partnership between the United States and India. Don Heflin, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, will lead a high-level delegation of U.S. Government officials and defense industry representatives to the event. “I am pleased to head this year’s U.S. …
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Bengaluru, February 2: The United States is committed to strengthening its partnership with India and deepening military-to-military relationships and cooperation. The full spectrum of the high-level U.S. delegation to Aero India 2021 with over 100 delegates reaffirms our commitment to the U.S.-India defense and security partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru …
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Madurai, October 12: U.S. Consul General Chennai Judith Ravin visited Madurai today to interact with women micro-entrepreneurs supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Producer-Owned Women Enterprises (POWER) project, which creates employment opportunities and empowers women from marginalized communities. CG Ravin visited the project site along with Tamil Nadu Minister for Finance and …
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Chennai, Sept 30: U.S. Consulate General Chennai in coordination with U.S. Embassy New Delhi, U.S. Consulate General offices in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and the North India office will organize the fourth #DiasporaDiplomacy series on Tuesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. IST featuring Indian American Senior Attorney and Senior Director, India, International Program, Natural Resources Defense Council …
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Chennai, Sept 18: U.S. Consulate General Chennai commemorated World Cleanup Day on September 18 by organizing a mobile “turtle float” in partnership with the Tree Foundation and United Way Chennai. In a live-streamed event, Acting U.S. Consul General in Chennai Kathryn Flachsbart and Indian Coast Guard officials flagged off the float at the Tree Foundation, a conservation organization …
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Chennai, Sept 9: The U.S. Consulate General Chennai, in association with the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR), hosted a two-day virtual conference titled “Nontraditional Security Challenges in South Asia: Improving Disaster Management Cooperation” on September 8-9, 2021. The conference was aimed to create a framework for cooperation on disaster management and improve capacity, coordination, …
Read More» Chennai, August 24: Indian students and their parents will have the opportunity to interact with more than 100 accredited U.S. universities and college representatives about university programs and admission criteria at the upcoming EducationUSA U.S. University Virtual Fairs 2021. From the comfort of their homes, students and their parents will gain valuable information about campus life, financial …
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Chennai, Aug 21: U.S. Consulate General Chennai commemorated Madras Week by enhancing cultural understanding and appreciation between sister cities Chennai and San Antonio through a virtual tour of the two cities on Friday, August 20. Storytrails storyteller Akila Raman led the historic Chennai landmarks tour for officials from San Antonio, the Rotary Clubs of San Antonio and Madras East, students, and history enthusiasts in Chennai. From the San Antonio side, Director of San Antonio World Heritage Office Colleen Swain shared San Antonio’s …
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Chennai, Aug 19: U.S. Consulate General Chennai launched its Madras Week celebrations with a virtual tour titled America in Chennai—Sites, Streets, Structures, organized by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) in collaboration with the University of Madras. U.S. Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin joined Indian Fulbright-Nehru alumnus Professor Suresh Sethuraman on the virtual tour. The Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State’s flagship international …
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Chennai, Aug 18: U.S. Consulate General Chennai featured 2021 Grammy-nominated Indian American singer Priya Darshini and the House of Waters band virtual concert as part of U.S. Mission India’s #DiasporaDiplomacy series on Wednesday, August 18. The virtual concert, supported by U.S. Department of State’s Arts Envoys Program, was live-streamed on the U.S. Consulate General Chennai’s Facebook page . Priya …
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Chennai, July 21: U.S. Consulate General Chennai will begin a #DiasporaDiplomacy series by organizing a virtual conversation with Indian American Aerospace Engineer Dr. Swati Mohan on Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Dr. Swati Mohan is the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Engineering Group Supervisor at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). She led the Guidance, Navigation, and …
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Chennai, July 13: U.S. Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin celebrated America’s strong ties with the state of Kerala during a virtual visit to Kerala’s capital city Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, July 13. During Consul General Ravin’s visit, she met virtually with several prominent individuals and local organizations to explore cooperation between the United States and Kerala on issues ranging from climate change …
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Chennai, June 3: The U.S. Consulate General Chennai hoisted the rainbow Pride flag over the Consulate building to commemorate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month on Wednesday, June 2. The Pride flag will remain displayed on the building through June 30. Noting the United States commitment to the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons and …
Read More» Location: U.S. Consulate General Chennai Event : Due to the sharp rise of new COVID-19 cases and deaths throughout India in the past month, all routine U.S. citizen services and visa services at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai are cancelled from April 26 through May 15. The U.S. Consulate General Chennai remains open for emergency U.S. citizen services . Emergency U.S. …
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Chennai, March 29: On March 26-27, 2021 the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, in collaboration with non-profit organization Pravah, sponsored a virtual workshop titled “Creating Disability-Friendly Sports Ecosystems.” The workshop was led by New Delhi-based Pravah and Indian alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s professional exchange programs – International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) – …
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Chennai, March 12: On March 11, the U.S. Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin hosted an event titled “Courageous Women Inspire a Better World.” At the event, the Consulate honored Tamil Nadu-based anti-caste activist and human rights defender Gowsalya Shankar. Ms. Shankar was U.S. Mission India’s nominee for the 2021 U.S. Secretary of State’s International …
Read More» United States Consulate General, Kolkata March 10, 2021 Virtual Expat Tax Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India March 16, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WebEx Virtual Meeting All attendees must register to attend no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2021. https://amchamindia.webex.com/amchamindia/onstage/g.php?MTID=e70d9176a19258cdc4a06a2b7dab882f3 The American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM) will …
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Chennai, February 25: On Thursday, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai in coordination with the U.S. Consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad, organized a virtual discussion on “U.S. Democracy and the Fault Lines of Racism: An Analysis of 2020 Events” with Sam Fulwood III, Senior Fellow and Interim Vice President for Race and Ethnicity at the …
Read More» United States Consulate General, Chennai February 23, 2021 Virtual Expat Tax Seminar for U.S. Citizens in South India Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WebEx Virtual Meeting All attendees must register to attend no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021. https://amchamindia.webex.com/amchamindia/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea88ac94e34dad9e6fdc996b4b82dd9e5 The American Chamber of Commerce in India …
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Chennai, Dec 22: U.S. Consul General Judith Ravin inaugurated the Indian Women Social Entrepreneurs Network (IWSEN) at a virtual event held on December 17, 2020. With funding from the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, Amani Institute organized a six-month capacity-building program led by U.S. and Indian experts for 40 women social entrepreneurs from across India. As part …
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Chennai, Dec 18: The U.S. Embassy in India and the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai celebrated the 80th anniversary of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) flagship exchange by presenting the global 80 “Faces of Exchange (IVLP) Award” to Dr. Vandana Gopikumar, co-founder of Chennai-based non-governmental organization The Banyan and The Banyan Academy of Leadership …
Read More» Chennai, Dec 9: The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, in association with the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), and digital news platform The News Minute hosted a virtual panel discussion titled “Reel and Real: The Influence of Media and Entertainment on Gender-Based Violence” on Wednesday. The panel discussed the important role of media and entertainment …
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U.S. Consulate General Chennai Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens Saturday, December 12, 2020 10:00 am – 11:30 am Zoom Virtual Meeting Register Here Judith Ravin, the U.S. Consul General in Chennai invites you to join her for a virtual Town Hall Saturday, December 12, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am via Zoom. Consul General Ravin will speak about the U.S.-India …
Read More» Chennai, Nov 30: The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai in cooperation with Care Earth Trust launched the bi-lingual digital Water Matters “Museum in a Box” in a virtual event on November 30. The “Museum in a Box” serves as a starting point for teachers and educators looking to introduce children to the basic principles of hydrology with interactive tools that explain …
Read More» Kochi, October 13: The U.S. Consulate General, Chennai, in association with the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, will host an online launch of the “Community Resilience Handbook for Disaster Preparedness and Management” at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Anne Lee Seshadri, Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, will …
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Chennai, March 6: The Water Matters exhibition at the Periyar Science and Technology Centre in Chennai will remain open through March 31. The exhibition was launched February 10 by U.S. Consul General Chennai Robert Burgess, Tamil Nadu Government’s Minister for Higher Education Mr. K. P. Anbalagan, and Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman. Since its opening …
Read More» American Citizen Services U.S. Consulate General 220 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006, India Telephone: 91-44-2857-4000 E-mail: ChennaiCSoutreach@state.gov Website: https://in.usembassy.gov/ Date: January 23, 2020 The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, India, will conduct off-site passport services for U.S. citizens in Bengaluru on February 11, 12 and 13, 2020. On these dates, a consular officer will be in …
Read More» Chennai, Nov 15: The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) will conduct two events next week to observe the “International Education Week” (IEW) in recognition of the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide. IEW, which this year takes place November 18 – 23, is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. …
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Hyderabad, October 31: At an event on the sidelines of the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Hyderabad today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Resource Group for Education and Advocacy for Community Health (REACH) and the Stop TB Partnership honored corporations and journalists who have made significant contributions to …
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Chennai, Oct 25: Energy experts from the U.S. State of Massachusetts and the Government of Tamil Nadu conducted a formal Massachusetts-Tamil Nadu Energy Partnership Dialogue in Chennai on October 23. The Washington D.C.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) organized the Dialogue as part of the U.S.-India State and Urban Initiative. Led by …
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Chennai, Sept 21: Around 300 volunteers participated in a beach cleanup drive organized by the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai in partnership with the Indian Maritime Foundation at Besant Nagar on Saturday, September 21. The cleanup drive, conducted to commemorate International Coastal Cleanup Day, highlighted the need to safeguard oceans from plastic waste. The beach …
Read More» Study in the U.S. EducationUSA University Fair 2019 Chennai Saturday, September 7, 2019 Chennai, August 27: The Study in the U.S. – EducationUSA University Fair 2019 is being held in Chennai as part of the annual all-India tour August 31 to September 12, including stops in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Bengaluru, …
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Chennai, August 27: The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, in association with EducationUSA and Go4Guru India, hosted a lecture by U.S. Astronaut Don Thomas on his personal journey to fly aboard four U.S. Space Shuttle missions, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at the American Center Chennai. Seventy students from schools and colleges in Chennai and …
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Chennai, July 31: The U.S. Consulate General, Chennai in partnership with Netflix, UNICEF, and SPI Cinemas hosted a screening of the Oscar-winning documentary Period. End of Sentence on July 31 at Sathyam Cinemas. The screening was followed by a panel discussion on how menstrual health and hygiene impact women’s social and economic empowerment. Coimbatore-based social …
Read More» Chennai, July 9: The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai is seeking students, ages 18-25 years old, to participate in a debate competition on U.S. and Indian constitutional law to be held across university campuses in Kochi, Bengaluru, Tiruchirappalli, and Chennai between July 26 – September 14, 2019. Conducted in collaboration with Loyola College, the debate …
Read More» Chennai, July 5: The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai is launching a poster contest during the month of July to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing mission and celebrate India’s second lunar launch. The Consulate seeks poster submissions from space enthusiasts of all ages on the theme “U.S.-India Space Exploration.” We invite …
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Chennai, June 12: On June 12, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai joined the rest of U.S. Mission India to mark the fifth annual Student Visa Day. This yearly event celebrates higher education ties between the United States and India and helps qualified Indian students prepare for study in the United States by connecting them …
Read More» Chennai, May 8: The U.S. Commercial Service will bring 19 U.S. companies to South India May 9-13 as part of Trade Winds, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s largest annual trade mission program. The Trade Winds program includes an Indo-Pacific focused business forum in New Delhi with regional and industry specific conference sessions and consultations with …
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Fact Sheet Chennai, April 11: The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai launched its 2019 Student Visa Season with an information session on U.S. student visas hosted by Consular Chief Kent May, April 11 at the American Center, Chennai. “The United States has some of the finest educational institutions in the world, and millions of international …
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Chennai, April 9: The American Center at the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai is celebrating National Library Week with book readings, talks, film screenings, and a book sale April 8-12, 2019. Throughout the week the American Center will provide a 50 percent discount on its annual membership fee. On April 12, the library will place on …
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KOLKATA – The Anti-Trafficking-in-Persons Youth Champions Conclave, hosted by the U.S. ConsulateGeneral in Kolkata and the New Delhi based NGO Shakti Vahini on March 13-16 at the American Centerin Kolkata, is the eighth international gathering of stakeholders that will bring over 130 youth leaders and stakeholders from the U.S., India, Nepal, and Bangladesh dedicated to one goal, ending human trafficking. The U.S. Consulate General hopes synergies between stakeholders at the conclave will lead to real …
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Saturday, September 1, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Le Méridien Hotel, New Delhi Interested in studying in the United States? Don’t know what school to go to and how much it might cost? Not sure about student visas? Then join EducationUSA at the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) for a U.S. University Fair …
Read More» The Nexus Startup Hub at the American Center held a graduation ceremony today for its latest cohort of entrepreneurs. The 11 startups, coming from a plethora of fields, including healthcare, telecommunications, and home automation, marked the end of their 10-week program by showcasing some of what they had learned in the form of two-minute business …
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Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Delhi, India August 2, 2018 Thank you Minister Puri for those most gracious remarks, and good evening everyone. I would like to welcome representatives of the Government of India; members of the diplomatic corps; our distinguished guests; and, especially, our Chief Guest – who is a great friend of the United …
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This evening, the American Center launched its newest exhibition: “Celebrating 70 Years of U.S.-India Relations.” The event also featured a dance performance, “Dancing Stories from the East and West,” by Nyama McCarthy-Brown, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance at Indiana University, and Tanya Saxena, a Bharatanatyam dancer. The art exhibition, which runs through August 14, features …
Read More» A visual arts exhibition, ME WE, curated by Engendered and presented by the American Center, breaks through dominant ideas that limit and marginalize queer art by creating a new concept of queer as a wider platform for excellence in arts, capable of tracking, discovering, and interpreting new trends while daring to speak openly about the …
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With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad through fellowship and prayer. Many observe this holy time by fasting, performing …
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The U.S. Department of State and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) are presenting a performance, “Shakti: A Return to the Source,” by the New York-based Battery Dance Company. The performance will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi. The performance is directed by …
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Novotel Hotel Gardens Hyderabad, India ADMINISTRATOR GREEN: Welcome, everyone. And what a great GES. First, on behalf of the U.S. government, thank you. Over the last few days we’ve met entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders from over 150 countries. Some have traveled here from quite literally the other side of the world. Now, there’s an old …
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Full Title: Foreign Missions in New Delhi Celebrate the Commitment of their Country to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity This June, we the undersigned diplomatic missions in India’s capital, reaffirm our countries’ strong commitment to promote the universality of human rights and to ensure that everyone, regardless of …
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(As Prepared) Introduction Good morning and welcome to the U.S. Embassy. I am pleased to have you here for our Student Visa Day celebration. Today, all five of our posts throughout India – Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai – are hosting special events dedicated to Indian students who plan to study in the United …
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Today, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors to more than 4,000 Indian students applying for visas to pursue higher education in the United States. Chargé d’Affaires MaryKay Carlson ( remarks here ) in New Delhi and Consuls General throughout India congratulated applicants as they joined …
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Ministers and representatives from 12 Indian states met in New Delhi today to discuss strategies to leverage partnerships with the private sector, international organizations, and civil society to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the United States and India. The one-day conclave was hosted by the Delhi Commission for Women and NGO Shakti Vahini …
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On Tuesday March 28 from 4:30 – 8pm, Nexus @ The American Center will host a seminar on key challenges startups face in the renewable energy sector and how can these be overcome. Nexus is the newly established start-up hub at the American Center in New Delhi. Leading subject matter experts, funders and entrepreneurs will …
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Chargé d’affaires (CDA) MaryKay Carlson started her day watching the #superbowl with members of the Kolkata Vipers football team at the American Center. CDA Carlson later visited the Access program at the Samaritan Help Mission in Howrah and encouraged students to study hard and follow their dreams. She took a boat ride to Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math later in the afternoon with Consul …
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Adm. Harry Harris, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command Raisina Dialogue New Delhi, India (As prepared for delivery) Namaste, and thanks to all of you who have put this great forum together. I’m deeply honored to return to this important venue to discuss ways to make this region a more prosperous and secure part of the world. …
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Date: Saturday, January 14, 2017 Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: Fulbright House Lawns, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001 This Saturday, alumni from U.S. higher education institutions will participate in EducationUSA’s annual alumni fair in New Delhi. At the fair students interested in U.S. higher education can interact with current students and …
Read More» First Secretary for Exchanges and Education, Mr. Matthew Asada, visited Dehradun to meet with exchange alumni and visit education institutions on December 6, 2016. After visiting Welham Girls’ School and The Doon School , he met with a group of Dehradun Exchange Alumni. These alumni and their partner organization, SPECS, are leading a #AEIF2016 project Lighting Up Lives that will train …
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To commemorate the International Day of the Girl on October 11, over 20 diplomatic missions in New Delhi have come together to organise a range of activities highlighting the importance of the rights of women and girls around the globe. Girls face discrimination and unique obstacles in many parts of the world simply because of …
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the creation of a North India Office that will manage U.S. Government outreach to the more than 355 million Indian citizens that live in the Embassy’s New Delhi Consular District. As the U.S. relationship with India strengthens, the extent of our partnership becomes more diverse and deeper. …
Read More» The American Library Poetry Writing Competition – for students only Do you like to write poems or want to write poetry and are just waiting for inspiration? This competition is for you! To commemorate Black History Month, the American Library is organizing a poetry writing competition based on work from African American authors. Black History …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) Good morning. Thank you, Vikram, for your kind introduction and your hospitality. Under your leadership, Brookings India has become one of the premier centers in the world for exploring and understanding the dynamic U.S.-India strategic partnership. We are very proud of our work together to strengthen the political, security, economic, and …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) Good afternoon and welcome. It’s great to see you all here today. Each year on December first, we mark World AIDS Day to honor those who are living with HIV, those who have lost their lives to AIDS, and the caregivers, families, friends and communities who support them. We also celebrate …
Read More» On May 29, the American Library and Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate, Chennai, as part of World Press Freedom Day, hosted a conversation on the Freedom of Expression and Human Rights in the Digital Age with panelists Sam Daniel, Tamil Nadu Bureau Chief, NDTV, Dr. Suresh, National General Secretary, People’s Union for Civil …
Read More» CHENNAI: If you are a student preparing to study in the United States this coming year, Thursday, May 28 was a great day to apply for your visa at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai. With students – and only students – filling the visa lobby all day, the Consulate processed over 1,000 student visas in …
Read More» U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave inaugurated the new building of the Sushila Birla Gils’ School on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Her remarks on ‘Women’s Empowerment’ during the occasion, highlighted the importance of women’s education and the initiatives taken by the U.S. government to continue to educate and empower women.
Read More» The film FernGully: The Last Rainforest was screened on April 25, 2015 at the American Center, Kolkata. It was a great success in reaching an audience of nearly 200, mostly children, who were made aware of the importance of environmental protection. Most importantly, our younger generation learned about how teamwork can succeed in “using good …
Read More» Our Consul General had an engaging ‘Adda’ with Bengali writers last Friday afternoon. One of the authors present said, “When we read literature we discover common human ways of understanding life”. Have you checked out the American Library Kolkata’s compelling collection of American literature?
Read More» The American Library, in partnership with the All India Darts Association (AIDA), hosted “An Evening with Books, Beers and Darts” on March 20th at the American Center. The participants enjoyed meeting new friends and also the opportunity to review some of the Library’s newest materials.
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KOCHI: A two-day conference on ‘U.S. Rebalance and the Asia Pacific Region’ hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Chennai in association with the Center for Public Policy Research (CPPR) opened in Kochi today with U.S. Consul General Phillip Min delivering remarks at the inauguration. Former National Security Advisor and former West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayan …
Read More» BENGALURU: On February 16, U.S. Consul General Phillip Min and Principal Commercial Officer John Fleming inaugurated new office space in central Bengaluru for the United States Commercial Service (USCS). USCS will continue to foster strong business ties between the United States and South India from its new location in the JW Marriott at Vittal Mallya …
Read More» “REMARKS BY CONSUL GENERAL PHILLIP A. MIN AT TECHCAMP CHENNAI” (As Prepared for Delivery) CHENNAI: Good morning, everyone! Vannakkam! It’s a pleasure to be here at TechCamp Chennai with such a diverse group of individuals – non-profit leaders, technology experts, and students – all working together to use technology for the greater good. Before you …
Read More» The American Library, Mumbai will host a special screening of Kiss the Girls based on the best-selling novel by James Patterson on Friday December 19 at 2pm. Follow us on Twitter @USAndMumbai and participate in the #Amlibmumbai contest to win a set of novels by James Patterson. The twitter contest will start on Monday December …
Read More» The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 4. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2014 U.S. elections should already have returned their absentee ballots to their local election officials. U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is …
Read More» Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2014 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2014 elections is October 6. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local …
Read More» CHENNAI: Vanakkam and good afternoon! I am delighted to be here today to inaugurate the USIEF-IIE EducationUSA Fair. This is an annual flagship event for our EducationUSA office. Today you are taking part along with students all over India – across 5 cities – Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi. I arrived in Chennai only …
Read More» Enter the American Library Scavenger Hunt & win spectacular prizes!September 19-27, 2014 Visit ! Participate! Read! Follow ! Learn ! Like! Win! Visit our library, answer the questions and drop your answer sheet in the contest box. For more information call or write to us at : 26724231/4024 or libref@state.gov
Read More» Dear U.S. Citizens: The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, will offer off-site passport services for U.S. citizens in Varanasi from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 23, 2014 at the lobby of The Gateway Hotel Ganges, Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi. On this date, a Consular Officer and staff will accept passport applications and notarials. If …
Read More» CHENNAI: U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre inaugurated the restored ‘Chikmagalur House’ and an exhibition on ‘A Shared Heritage’ at the DakshinaChitra Museum, Muttukadu on Saturday, July 5, 2014. The author of The Hussaini Alam House, Huma R. Kidwai, was the chief guest. The exhibition was funded by the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai. The original house …
Read More» Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2014 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2014 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2014. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
Read More» EducationUSA Center at the United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites students admitted to U.S. universities for the 2014-15 academic year to participate in a pre-departure orientation Thursday June 26, 2014, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hotel Savera, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004. The event will include interactive sessions on topics …
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CHENNAI: U.S. research ship Roger Revelle, operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography and part of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System, made a port call in Chennai, June 14th to 16th. Research vessels and scientists from both the United States and India will be working together to understand ocean science in the Bay of Bengal’s international …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) KOTTAYAM: Namaskaram! I always enjoy traveling to the beautiful, historic state of Kerala to represent the people and government of the United States. It is a pleasure for me to be here again to inaugurate this American Corner in Kottayam. This Corner – the eighth and the newest in India – …
Read More» The U.S. and India have a huge role to play in ensuring the security of the Asia-Pacific sea lanes and maritime security cooperation is a key component of U.S.–India defense and strategic cooperation. Videos Learn More Bios (PDF 532 KB) Agenda (PDF 467 KB) Download Adobe Reader to read PDFs.
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CHENNAI: The United States and India launched the program “Partnerships Beyond Borders” to promote HIV/AIDS best practices and innovations between Indian and African companies. Addressing the gathering, U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell said, “This is the first time a dedicated effort is being undertaken to engage both Indian and African companies to work together to …
Read More» U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre spoke about the power of overseas educational experiences at the Hindu International Education Fair in Chennai. Consulate Officers attended regional education fairs throughout South India answering questions about education and student visas.
Read More» It wasn’t ‘all work and no play’ for the four U.S. Consuls General who recently traveled to Chennai for their annual conference. They visited Tree Foundation to see Olive Ridley turtles hatching and toured the DakshinaChitra Heritage Center.
Read More» CHENNAI: Good Morning! On behalf of the U.S. Consulate, Chennai, I’d like to thank Howard and the entire Poynter team for traveling here for this series of workshops. I would also like to thank Poynter’s local partner organizations – M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women in Chennai; The Kerala Press Academy in Kochi; and The Indian …
Read More» Ms. Connie Greenleaf taught 70 Karnataka government teachers innovative storytelling techniques and activity methods to engage their students during two workshops at the American Corner in Bangalore on March 17-18, 2014. Ms. Greenleaf currently serves as the Senior English Language Fellow in Trivandrum. PAS Chennai organized these workshops in collaboration with the American Corner in …
Read More» CHENNAI: With India becoming an increasingly attractive destination for American students studying Abroad, Cultural Vistas – a not for profit organization based in the United States – conducted one-day ‘Educating for Exchange’ workshop in Chennai on Tuesday, March 11th, 2014. As India continues to accommodate more young leaders from the United States, Indian and American …
Read More» MADRUAI: Vanakkam. I would like to thank Mr. S. Rethinavelu, Senior President, Mr. N. Jegatheesan, President and the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce Madurai for their wonderful hospitality and support for growing U.S.-India business ties with Madurai. The United States has been heavily engaged with Madurai area companies to explore opportunities for business partnerships, and …
Read More» BENGALURU: I am pleased to be here to highlight this latest addition to the constellation of amazing cooperative activities between the United States and India to expand access to clean energy. Thank you to our hardworking partners on these projects, SELCO and Orb Energy. Nowhere is U.S.-India collaboration more important than in working together to …
Read More» Bengaluru: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal announced two new United States Agency for International Development (USAID) partnerships to increase clean energy access to India. In her first trip to India as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Nisha Biswal met with government and …
Read More» BENGALURU: Good afternoon members of Karnataka NGOs and media outlets, resource experts and students. I am excited to be here at TechCamp Bengaluru with such a diverse group of individuals from many different Indian states working together using technology for the greater good. It sounds like you’ve had a busy, and hopefully stimulating, morning. Before …
Read More» Season’s greetings from the U.S. Embassy New Delhi! I hope you have been enjoying the holiday season and are able to take some time at the end of the year to spend with family and friends. Unfortunately, many routine holiday activities such as setting up electric lights, lighting candles, shopping in crowded places, attending holiday …
Read More» Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013 Time: 6:30 p.m. – onwards. Gates will open at 6:15 p.m. No admittance after 9:00 p.m. Place: ACSA Ballfield (entrance at Gate E, the “ACSA Gate,” on Panchsheel Marg across from New Sikkim House, in the Chanakyapuri neighborhood,New Delhi) Price: Rs.300 per person (children under 5 admitted for free) ID Requirements: Valid U.S. Passport The …
Read More» The ACS Unit at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi will be hosting a Town Hall for American Citizens on Friday, May 11th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Embassy Consular Section in Chanakyapuri. This is an opportunity for U.S. Citizens to learn more about their Embassy, its mission, and how it can assist …
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