News from October 2014
U.S. pledges $100,000 for Cyclone Hudhud relief efforts
By Globe Banner | Oct 28, 2014
Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens expressed condolences on behalf of the American people to those affected by Cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
U.S. pledges $100K for Cyclone Hudhud relief efforts
By Globe Banner | Oct 28, 2014
Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens expressed her condolences to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha affected by Cyclone Hudhud.
US pledges $100K for Cyclone Hudhud relief via USAID
By Globe Banner | Oct 28, 2014
Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens has conveyed condolences from the American people to those in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha affected by Cyclone Hudhud.
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai celebrates Diwali with special holiday lights
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2014
For the first time since moving to the Bandra Kurla Complex in 2011, the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai is marking the Diwali festival with special holiday lights displayed around the Consulate.
U.S. Consulate Mumbai sends Diwali greetings to western India
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2014
The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai extended Diwali greetings to friends and colleagues in western India.
U.S. Consulate sponsors citizen journalism workshops for youth in Ahmedabad
By Globe Banner | Oct 20, 2014
The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai sponsored two "Citizen Journalism" workshops for young people in Ahmedabad on October 18-19.
U.S. Consul General opens new business corner in Pune
By Globe Banner | Oct 20, 2014
On October 20, 2014, U.S. Consul General Tom Vajda inaugurated a new American Business Corner in Pune.
Kolkata group secures US grant to preserve Bengal's folk music
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2014
A Kolkata-based organization, Banglanatak dot com, has been awarded a grant from the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2014.
Kerry praises Nobel winners Satyarthi and Yousafzai for child rights advocacy
By Globe Banner | Oct 10, 2014
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 has been awarded to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai, recognized for their significant contributions to children's rights. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry extended his congratulations to the laureates,...