July 2009
A Giant Leap for Mankind
The U.S. Consulate General, Chennai, in partnership with Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre hosted a program on July 31 at the Birla Planetarium to mark the 40th Anniversary of NASA’s moon mission.
Business Management Students Discuss the Global Financial System
Vice Consul Mark Mishkin and Professor Alekh Chatterjee lead a discussion on the global economy with 40 students and faculty members from the Indian Institute of Planning and Management.
Karl Malden Remembered
U.S. Consulate General, Chennai is partnering with the Madras Film Society and the indo-Cine Appreciation Foundation to celebrate and remember Karl Malden, one of America’s most respected actors.
Puducherry Excels at “Know the U.S.” Quiz
Twenty-two high schools from Puducherry showed how much they “know the U.S.” at the “Know the U.S.” quiz contest organized by the U.S. Consulate and Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in Puducherry on July 17.
Energy Efficiency Discussion at Loyola College
Capitalizing on the U.S. government’s publication of a journal on Energy Efficiency, the Consulate reached out to students and scholars at the Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy, Loyola College, to discuss how increased energy efficiency could cut costs.
Chennai - the City of Hidden Treasures
Consul General Andrew Simkin co-hosted Live Talk to help celebrate the one year anniversary of Chennai Live 104.8 FM. Commenting on his Chennai experiences, Mr. Simkin noted that “Chennai is city that doesn’t reveal itself all right away."
United States Celebrates Its 233rd Birthday
The American Consulate General, Chennai celebrated the 233rd Anniversary of American Independence with a gala reception at the Taj Coromandel on July 2nd.