Building on President Obama’s Outreach to the Muslim World
Sep30. Following through on President Obama’s interest in improving relations with the Muslim world, Consulate officials spoke to 500 students and faculty members of the Abbas Khan College for Women in Bangalore about multiculturalism, diversity and respect for other religions and cultures in the U.S...
Embassy English Officer Interacts with Anjuman Students
The U.S. government is pleased to sponsor the Access English language program in India. “Access” is an interactive English language learning program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State for non-elite school children. Here, Ms. Joelle Uzarski, Regional English Language Officer (RELO), U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, visits Chennai (September 22-24)
Mysore ‘Experiences’ America
Over a period of 3 days, thousands of Mysore citizens got to know the United States of America better through lecture discussions, quiz competitions, film screenings and student interactions led by Consulate and Embassy officials on September 14-16...
Experience America in Erode and Salem
The U.S. Consulate General, Chennai, brought a slice of America to Erode and Salem on September 8-11, 2009 to celebrate and strengthen the partnership between the Americans and South Indians. Public Affairs Officer Michael Pelletier interacted with more than 6000 people...
Ambassador Roemer Visits Chennai
During his first official trip to Chennai in South India, U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer called on the Chief Minister, visited several of the city’s vibrant social development organizations, met the editorial board of the Hindu, and witnessed the signing of an important MOU between Ford and the Tamil Nadu State Government...
Consulate Joins Engineers Day festivities at VIT
US-India cooperation in education and technology is a vital part of our bilateral strategic partnership. Consul General and Mrs. Simkin travelled to VIT University, Vellore, on September 15 to help recognize the importance of education. They joined Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan (l) and Pro-Chancellor Sekar Viswanathan (r) to present certificates...
Bangalore Virtual Consulate Launched
Bangalore is the first city chosen for the presence of a Virtual American Consulate in India. Consul General Andrew Simkin and Consul for Public Affairs Michael Pelletier launched the Bangalore “Virtual Consulate” during the fifth anniversary celebrations of the American Corner in Bangalore on September 16. Managed by the U.S. Consulate ...
Consul General Hosts Iftaar to Mark Ramadan
Continuing a tradition by his predecessors, Consul General Andrew Simkin hosted an iftaar at his residence on September 9, 2009. This year, several distinguished members of other faiths joined their Muslim brothers and sisters for the iftaar to show their respect for the holy month of Ramadan...
American NGO Uses Art to Stop AIDS in India
American and Indian artists depicted scintillating messages with images to create a travelling exhibition to STOP AIDS in Chennai. Consul General Simkin inaugurated the ArtMoves exhibit at the Government Hospital for Thoracic Medicine (GHTM) outside the ART outpatient area on September 7, 2009. The exhibit was an initiative of MASA ...
American Library Travels to Tiruchirapalli
The American Library of the U.S. Consulate General-Chennai brought an exhibition of its resources to reach out to audiences in the vibrant and dynamic city of Tiruchiruppalli. Dr. M. Ponnavaikko, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathidasan University, Consul for Public Affairs Michael Pelletier, and Bishop Heber College Principal ...