William S. Rowland, Consular Chief, introduces city Kolkata to the participants of Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program,on Friday, July 23, 2010.

Kolkata Consulate Introduces Feminist Perspectives on Development Economics at American Center.

On July 16, 2010, Consul General Beth Payne delivered opening remarks and chaired a seminar on “Feminist view of Development: A dialogue between Sen, Rawls, and Nussbaum” at the American Center. The seminar drew an audience of around 70 people who engaged in lively interaction with the panelists.

Kolkata PAO Meets Visva Bharati VC, Presents Book on American Presidents

On July 16, 2010 Kolkata PAO met Visva Bharati University Vice-Chancellor Rajat Kanta Ray in his office. They exchanged their views on Indo-U.S. relations. He also presented a book on ‘Presidents of the U.S.’ to the Vice-Chancellor.

Kolkata PAO Interacts With Students, Donates Books on America 

On July 16, 2010 Kolkata PAO visited historical Patha Bhavana, an institution of primary and secondary education in Santiniketan, and founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1901. He interacted with the students and teachers there, and focused on Indo-U.S. relations. He also donated books on American literature, history and economy to the school library.

U.S. Expert Raises Awareness on Climate Change at Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan.

Professor Andrew Light of George Mason University conducted a seminar on Climate Change at the Centre for Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan. The audience, numbering around 70, comprised faculty members, research scholars and students from various departments of the University.

Kolkata Consul General visits Birla High School

Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Birla along with the Secretary-General and Principal of Birla High School, welcomed Consul General Beth A. Payne as the Chief Guest of the 11th Inter-Institutional L.N. Birla Debate on July 10th, 2010. She emphasized the bilateral relationship in higher education and a positive vision of American society towards future leaders of India.