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US pledges $100K for Cyclone Hudhud relief via USAID

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...


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.