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News from September 2014


U.S. Consulate launches leadership challenge for Indian college students

On September 25, 2014, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai announced the launch of "The Kickst’art Challenge: Empowering Students with Leadership Lessons," a six-month mentoring initiative designed to empower young Indian college students.


U.S. Embassy congratulates India on successful Mars mission

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi has extended its congratulations to India and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for their successful Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).


U.S. Consulate General extends Navratri greetings to western India

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai has extended greetings to those across western India who are beginning the Navratri festival celebrations.


U.S Consul General launches leadership mentoring project for students

On September 25, 2014, U.S. Consul General Phillip A. Min will inaugurate "The Kickst’art Challenge: Empowering students with leadership lessons" at Hotel Raj Park in Chennai.


New U.S. Consul General Phillip Min takes office in Chennai

Phillip A. Min has officially commenced his role as the Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai as of September 18, 2014.


U.S. Consul General visits Meghalaya to strengthen ties

U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave visited Meghalaya from September 15 to 18, marking her first visit to the region.


Conference on Middle East security imperatives to be held in Chennai

The Center for Asia Studies in Chennai, in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Chennai and supported by the Exchange Visitors Alumni Association of South India (EVAA), is set to host a one-day conference titled "Security Imperatives in a...


US university fair in Mumbai to feature representatives from 30 institutions

The United States-India Educational Foundation is organizing a University Fair in Mumbai on Saturday, September 20, 2014.


U.S. provides $250K aid for flood relief in Jammu and Kashmir

On September 16, 2014, in New Delhi, Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens expressed condolences to the people of Jammu and Kashmir affected by recent flooding.


U.S. pledges $250K aid for flood victims in Jammu and Kashmir

Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens expressed condolences to the people of Jammu and Kashmir following recent floods.


U.S official tours India promoting American investment opportunities

Ambassador Vinai Thummalapally, the Executive Director of SelectUSA, is set to embark on a five-city tour in India from September 18-24, 2014.


US official to visit India promoting investment into America

Ambassador Vinai Thummalapally, the Executive Director of SelectUSA, is set to embark on a five-city tour in India from September 18-24, 2014.


US-India collaboration on epidemic intelligence service marks key milestone

The United States and India marked a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts to enhance epidemiology and outbreak response training.


US-India partnership marks milestone with first epidemic intelligence service graduation

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) India Country Director Ken Earhart and senior officials from the Government of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) gathered in New Delhi to celebrate a...


U.S. Consulate hosts university fair in Pune featuring top American institutions

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai is organizing a University Fair in Pune on September 13, 2014.


U.S. Consulate hosts Mandy Jenkins for digital media workshops in Kolkata

The U.S. Consulate in Kolkata recently hosted Mandy Jenkins, an American social news consultant and digital media trainer, from September 2 to 4.