2nd U.S.-India Homeland Security Dialogue
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano and Indian Minister of Home Affairs Shinde reaffirmed the commitment to and importance of U.S.-India bilateral cooperation on common challenges including terrorism and countering violent extremism.
America Connects with Indian Business
India’s tenth American Business Corner was launched on May 14 in Bihar by Ambassador Powell and Dr. Rajeev Singh, Director General of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Deputy Sec. Burns' Roundtable with Media
“The success of both of our countries in the coming decades depends significantly on the success of our relationship.” Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns, May 10, 2013.
United States Global AIDS Coordinator in India
U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby meets with Department of AIDS Control Secretary Lov Verma, recognizing the successful health partnership between the Governments of the United States and India.
Secretary Chu at the fourth Clean Energy Ministerial
“India and the U.S. share common goals for effective security in both our domestic and international aviation arenas.” Henry Steingass, Regional Director for South and Southeast Asia, USTDA.
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Ambassador Powell at Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kolkata
My top priority remains improving the already vibrant U.S.-India economic and business relationship.
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Results of the ROTAVAC rotavirus vaccine study in India
We congratulate the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), Bharat Biotech International, Ltd., and the scientists, government and people of India on the important results from the ROTAVAC rotavirus vaccine study.
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Deputy Secretary Burns' Media Round Table in Afghanistan, May 12, 2013
"I emphasized to President Karzai, and I want to reemphasize here that the United States remains strongly committed to an enduring partnership with Afghanistan."
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Commemorating World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2013
"We take this opportunity to express our solidarity with independent media in all corners of the world," Secretary of State John Kerry.
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Access Graduation Ceremony 2013
American Center hosted the 2013 English Access Graduation Ceremony in association with Sir Syed Group of Schools. Participants who successfully completed the two year course were awarded certificates by visiting RELO Diane Millar and the Deputy Director. The participants put up an impressive show that comprised a collage display, public speaking, and staging of two short plays highlighting important social issues.
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Zeenat Rahman, Special Advisor for Global Youth Issues, Department of State, with some of Kolkata’s women journalists from print and electronic media.
Zeenat Rahman Special Adviser to Secretary of State, John Kerry for Global Youth Issues and Director, Office of Global Youth Issues met with some of Kolkata’s young women journalists from print, TV and radio for an interactive session focusing on youth engagement, women's empowerment and transcending the urban-rural divide in public policy.
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Country Public Affairs Officer, Walter Douglas, engages with IVLP and Fulbright members from Kolkata and the northeast
The Country Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Walter Douglas, engaged in a lively discussion with some of the leading members of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs from Kolkata and the northeast. The conversation provided a deeper insight into the new emerging face of the east and the various changes which now define this part of the country. As the leaders of change, the group provided varied perspectives on how to deal with some of the most imminent concerns in Kolkata and the northeast, and the challenges they faced in their journey. It was an interesting discussion on how they adapted their exchange experience in the U.S. to the particular environ in this part of the country and their role in ushering in a developed East.
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Global Entrepreneurship for a Smarter Planet
U.S. Consul General Dean Thompson addressed the management and commerce students of St Xavier’s College at their Annual International Marketing summit, titled “ Inertia 2013”. Addressing this year’s theme of “Global Entrepreneurship” he spoke about the opportunities available for enhancing entrepreneurial skills in the U.S. as well as innovation, creativity and global understanding and connections through convergence of markets and cultures.
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Spelling Bee Champion
American Center hosted the grand finale of the Spelling Bee at the South City International School. Regional finalists from Kolkata , Siliguri, Jamshedpur, Shillong and Agartala battled it out before an enthusiastic audience of more than 250 students. Congratulations to Sukanya Roy of Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Kolkata for her spectacular performance.
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Our Voice, Our Journey:
The American Center in association with Aspen Institute India and Max Mueller Bhavan brought together women from different walks of life to celebrate the unique challenges, successes, failures and personal values that shaped their lives. The strong voices of conviction coupled with stirring video footage led to an engaging discussion with the audience on transcending borders and redefining lives.
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