(DEADLINE: November 30, 2019) Embassy New Delhi and its Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata are accepting project applications accepting project applications for the 2020 Small Grants Competition of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The deadline for submitting AFCP 2020 applications is November 30, 2019. Full implementation of the AFCP 2020 program ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Culture
The
All-India Museum Summit 2019 will take place from July 22-24 at the India International Center in New Delhi. Sponsored through a U.S. Embassy grant, the Summit will bring together over 150 leading museum professionals from across thirteen states of India and several top American museums. The grant is being implemented by leading American non-profit, the
American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) . The Summit ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Culture
On behalf of the United States Department of State, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is a time for celebration across Muslim communities worldwide. It is a culmination of a month of fasting, sharing meals with family and friends, donating to charitable ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Culture
Melania joins me in sending our warmest greetings on Eid al-Fitr. At the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the day of Eid through prayer and reflection. This sacred day provides Muslims, both in the United States and around the world, an opportunity to renew their commitment to help those less fortunate, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Culture
(Deadline: November 28, 2018) Embassy New Delhi and it Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata are accepting project applications for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2019 Small Grants Competition. The deadline for submitting applications is November 28, 2018. Full implementation of the AFCP 2019 program is pending the availability of FY ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: | Tags: Culture
Salt Lake City, Kolkata: Good evening. I am delighted to join you at the inauguration of the FD Block’s Durga Puja pandal. I want to thank the FD Block Association for inviting me to be part of this very important cultural event. I have always heard that Durga Puja is the grandest and most spectacular ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Speeches, Culture
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people and government of India on their Independence Day. Since gaining its independence 71 years ago today, India has set an example for South Asia and the world by supporting democracy, diversity, and the rule of law—values ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & India | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 2 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches, U.S. & India | Tags: Ambassador Speeches, Bilateral relationship, Culture
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» By U.S. Mission India | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, Press Releases, U.S. & India | Tags: Culture, North India
LUCKNOW – The U.S. Ambassador to India, Mr. Kenneth I. Juster, visited Lucknow June 6-7. On his first official visit to the city, Ambassador Juster met with Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In addition, Dr. Ammar Rizvi welcomed the Ambassador to a traditional dinner featuring awadhi cuisine. Guests included representatives from Lucknow’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 7 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Washington, DC On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. For those observing this month, it is a time of reverence, generosity, and spiritual introspection. Ramadan is also a cherished time of community, often ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Culture, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Culture, Michael R. Pompeo
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, President of the United States | Tags: Culture, Donald J. Trump
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Events, Press Releases | Tags: Culture
In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize that LGBTI persons continue to face the threat of violence and discrimination. Violence ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Culture, Gender Equality, Rex Tillerson
A unique photo exhibition on Indian religious traditions in the United States began at the American Center today. “Keeping Faith: Indian Religious Traditions in the United States,” which will run from May 18-31, 2017, showcases how Indian-Americans practice their faith and traditions in the United States, as well as the ways Indian faith and traditions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 18 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture
(As prepared for delivery) It is an honor to stand here with Ambassador Amarendra Khatua and Sirajuddin Qureshi to inaugurate this exhibition on Indian Communities of Faith in the United States. In the United States, Indian-American communities practice the same rich array of traditions that their families celebrate here, and they are joined by many ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 18 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories we would not otherwise hear. They are the guardians of democratic values and ideals. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Culture, Media
Hosted by AMCHAM’s HR Committee Leela Palace, April 10, 2017 (As Prepared for Delivery) Mr. DP Singh, thank you so much for inviting me to speak. It is an honor to share the dais with you. Let me be honest right at the outset. The future of work for me, personally, is not in India. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Culture, Economic growth
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! August 23 – September 15, 2017 Washington, DC; Minneapolis, MN; Manila/Cotabato City, Philippines; Istanbul, Turkey Application Deadline: Thursday, May 10, 2017 The 2017 Senior Journalists Seminar (2017SJS) will bring together 12-16 international journalists for an immersive 22-day dialogue, study, and travel program to Washington, DC; Minneapolis, MN; Manila/Cotabato City, Philippines; Istanbul, Turkey. The 2017SJS will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Press Releases | Tags: Culture, Media
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 7 February, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Kolkata | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture, Education
Namaste America and the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Co- Host Inaugural Ball To Mark Swearing In of New U.S. President Donald Trump Mumbai — U.S. Consul General Thomas L. Vajda and President of Namaste America Atul Nishar co-hosted a ball at the U.S. Consulate General to mark the swearing-in of the 45th President of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 20 January, 2017 | Topics: Mumbai, Press Releases | Tags: Culture, Donald J. Trump
The results are in. The polls are closed. American voters have voted, and the American people have spoken. With these votes, and with this voice, Americans have elected Donald Trump to be the 45th president of the United States. We are here today, not to celebrate an individual winner, or to side with a particular ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India (As prepared for delivery) A Historic Institution of Learning Good afternoon everyone. Vice Chancellor Talat Ahmad, Dr. Tasneem Meenai, members of the faculty, thank you for your kind words. It’s an immense honor to be here today at one of India’s leading universities with such a distinguished group of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 1 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture, Education, Fulbright, Higher Education, North India
To all who are celebrating the festival of lights across America and around the world, happy Diwali. As Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists light the diya, share in prayers, decorate their homes, and open their doors to host and feast with loved ones, we recognize that this holiday rejoices in the triumph of good over ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 30 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture
Today the U.S. Mission to India launched a new website for the Embassy in New Delhi and the four Consulates General in Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The new website address for the entire U.S. Mission is
https://in.usembassy.gov . This website is in English, Hindi and Urdu and is built on WordPress, a popular web and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 25 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & India | Tags: Climate, Culture, Education, Energy, Environment, Higher Education, North India, Technology, Travel to India
(As Prepared for Delivery) Good afternoon and welcome to the American Center. I am delighted you could all join us for our second annual Daniel Pearl Day event, hosted with our partners at the Embassy of Israel. It’s always an honor to see my good friend, Ambassador Daniel Carmon, who has done a wonderful job ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Culture, Gender Equality, Media
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases | Tags: Culture, Gender Equality
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi (As prepared for delivery) Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It’s an immense pleasure to be here at this beautiful venue for such a special event. I’d like to thank Dr. Joshi and his team at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts for hosting us ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Culture
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid al-Adha Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims across our country and around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Adha. This special holiday is a time to honor the sacrifice, resolve, and commitment to God demonstrated by Abraham. It marks the end of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission India | 12 September, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Culture, Greetings
Hyatt Hotel, New Delhi Distinguished guests and honored friends. On behalf of President Obama and the American people, it is a sincere pleasure to welcome you all here to celebrate America’s independence and our country’s wonderful natural heritage. I’d like to extend a special welcome to Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy New Delhi | 1 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Culture, National Parks, Tourism
United States Ambassador to India, Richard R. Verma, visited Bhopal on May 25, 2016 for his first official visit to the state of Madhya Pradesh. During his visit, Ambassador Verma met with the Honorable Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss U.S.-India cooperation, including investment opportunities for U.S. companies and clean energy initiatives. The Ambassador ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy New Delhi | 25 May, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Culture, North India, Travel to India
