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  • Sec. Clinton's Global Town Hall With Civil Society, viewing at American Center May 16, 2012.

    Sec. Clinton's Global Town Hall With Civil Society

    "Please know that we are enthusiastic about the future of civil society and we want to use this dialogue, as we have for the past year, to be a vehicle for the exchange of ideas, for the promotion of new approaches, and for an accounting…"

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  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre helps inaugurate the Association for Manufacturing Technology’s new Chennai Technology Center on May 15, 2012. (State Dept.)

    India, U.S. Share Synergy, Commitment

    U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre inaugurated the Association for Manufacturing Technology’s new Chennai Technology Center, noting that it “is a testimony to the commitment that our two countries share.”

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  • Mr. Oommen Chandy, Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala, officially releases the “Ask America: A Malayalee & American Dialogue… One Year and Going Strong” booklet, with Information Officer Anand Krishna, Former Chief Secretary of Kerala & Eminent Writer C.P. Nair, and Keralasabdam Managing Editor Dr. B. Rajakrishnan on Monday, May 14, 2012. (State Dept.)

    Kerala CM Releases Ask America Booklet

    Celebrating the collaboration between the U.S. Consulate, Chennai and Keralsabdam, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy officially released the “Ask America: A Malayalee & American Dialogue… One Year and Going Strong.”

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  • Sec. Clinton speaks on U.S.-India Partnership

    Sec. Clinton speaks on U.S.-India Partnership

    "We should be working toward having one of the world's largest trading relationships, and we need to continue to reduce barriers and open our markets to greater trade and investment."

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  • Dr. Allan Lichtman, author and professor at the Department of History at American University, joined Ambassador T. P. Srinivasan on his weekly TV show on May 14, 2012. (State Dept.)
    Election 2012: Predicting a Winner

    Dr. Allan Lichtman, author and professor at the Department of History at American University, joined Ambassador T. P. Srinivasan on his weekly TV show to talk politics and share his 13 keys to predicting the winner. 

  • Dr. Allan Lichtman, author and professor at the Department of History at American University, answers a question on the U.S. Presidential Election at the University of Kerala on May 15, 2012. (State Dept.)
    Forecasting Election Results Via Earthquakes

    Predicting the winner of any election is tricky, but Dr. Allan Lichtman, author and history professor at American University, has created a presidential election model that has correctly forecast the winner since 1984. 

  • Panel discussion on the Role of Media in Democracy at the Taj Vivanta in Thiruvananthapuram on May 14, 2012.(State Dept.)
    The Role of Media in Democracy

    In honor of press freedom, the U.S. Consulate joined Keralasabdam Weekly to host a panel discussion on the role of media in democracy, as well as the impact of social media on traditional forms of journalism. 

  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre presented the Gold Medal Oration Award to Prof. Steven M. Haffner, University of Texas Health Science Center on May 07, 2012. British Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai Mike Nithavrianakis was present. (State Dept.)
    US & India work together to combat diabetes

    “Diabetes and other non-communicable diseases remain a challenging issue for our two countries,” U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre said.  

  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre at the inaugural of PSBB’s Research Science Initiative Summer Program at IIT, Madras on May 05, 2012. (State Dept.)
    Good research can yield immeasurable benefits

    “Good research is a slow process, but with diligence and patience, good research can yield immeasurable benefits,” U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre said. 

  • CG McIntyre presenting award to Dr. Padma Subramaniam on International Dance Day. (U.S. Consulate General Chennai)
    CG McIntyre celebrates International Dance Day

    CG McIntyre presented the 'Utsav Nrithya Ratna' award to dance legend Dr. Padma Subramaniam on International Dance Day. 

  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre and former NASA astronaut Marsha Ivins led the flag off of students to a NASA camp in Chennai on April 29, 2012.(State Dept.)
    Don’t be shy; keep trying everything possible

    “Remember, just as this may be your first time meeting Americans, it might be their first time meeting Indians. So don’t be shy; keep trying everything possible,” U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre said on April 29, 2012 as she and former NASA astronaut Marsh Ivins led the flag off of students going to NASA Space Camp.  

  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre at the Great Lakes Institute of Management’s Convocation at the Anna Centenary Library on April 27, 2012.(State Dept.)
    U.S. & India have hundreds of edu tie-ups

    “The United States and India currently have hundreds of educational collaborations, through fellowships, student and faculty exchanges, and institutional partnerships, and that number continues to grow”, U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre said. 

  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre holds a copy of the book “To the Cloud,” with author Raj Biyani, in Chennai on April 26, 2012. (State Dept.)
    Technology is Both the Engine and the Road

    “Technology applied effectively can bring people together and foster great change.. [it] is both the engine and the road,” noted U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre at the book launch of “To the Cloud.”  

  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre interacting with students of Journalism School of SRM University after delivering special remarks at an international seminar on “Regulating the Media?” on April 25, 2012.(State Dept.)
    Press Freedom Central to India, U.S.

    At a seminar at SRM University, Consul General Jennifer McIntyre noted that press freedom is central to the U.S. and India. “Whatever the future looks like, the press will continue to play an important role,” she said. 

  • The U.S. Consulate General, Chennai shows its support for preserving the environment by wearing green and continuing its eco-friendly efforts. (State Dept.)
    Consulate Goes Green for Earth Day

    In honor of the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai launched a new recycling program and showed its support for preserving the environment by wearing green.  

  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre joins Ambassador T.P. Srinivasan for the inauguration of USIEF’s Building Partnerships workshop in Thiruvananthapuram on April 20, 2012. (State Dept.)
    Building Partnerships

    U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre joined Ambassador T.P. Srinivasan to inaugurate USIEF’s Building Partnerships workshop in Kerala and highlight the U.S.-India educational collaboration. 

  • U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre congratulates a graduate of D. Ahmed Ali Parpia Memorial Matriculation Hr. Secondary School on April 12, 2012.(State Dept.)
    Being the Best You Can Be

    U.S. Consul General Jennifer McIntyre joined the Parpia Secondary School in Chennai, noting the Consulate’s involvement with their English language program and advising the students to be the best they could be.  

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Saturday Matinee

  • Saturday Matinee Poster(State Dept.)

    May 19, 2012

    Watch STATE OF PLAY at 11:00 a.m.

    Venue:     U.S. Consulate Auditorium, Gemini Circle, Chennai 600 006

Important Announcement

  • Bangalore Outreach

    The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, India will conduct off-site passport services for American citizens in Bangalore on the 16th, 17th and 18th of May 2012.

  • Interview Waivers for Children

    Effective immediately, children under 7 applying for nonimmigrant visas no longer require an interview at any Post in India.

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