Jaipur (Rajasthan) — The South Asia Clean Energy Forum, held from October 22 to 24 in Jaipur, is convening leaders from across the region to tackle the mounting challenges posed by climate change, including rising temperatures, energy demands, and the need for resilient infrastructure. South Asia, home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population, faces …
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The U.S. Federal government will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, as the United States of America mourns the loss of former President George H.W. Bush. Anyone with a valid consular appointment for December 5th will be notified regarding the procedures for rescheduling your appointment. You can visit our website www.ustraveldocs.com/in or call our …
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The U.S. Embassy’s public affairs office supported Goucher College, Maryland, a leading American college, and Shiv Nadar University, India to host a workshop on the importance of liberal arts education in the 21st century. The workshop was held in Delhi on November 29 and 30 and brought together 25-30 senior Indian higher education administrators from …
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Introduction Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen – thank you for joining us at this conference on the important subject of regional connectivity. Thanks as well to CUTS, FICCI, and the East-West Center for their hard work in organizing today’s event. As we know, the global economy has grown exponentially over the last few decades – …
Read More» LONDON – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today signed a $125 million commitment with Greater Pacific Capital (GPC) to support growth capital to medium-sized companies in India. OPIC Counselor to the President Frank Dunlevy and Greater Pacific Capital Chief Executive Officer Ketan Patel signed the agreement in London. …
Read More» Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke last night with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to convey his regret for having to postpone the 2+2 dialogue, which had been scheduled for July 6. This scheduling change was prompted by reasons entirely unrelated to the bilateral relationship. Secretary Pompeo and Minister Swaraj agreed to reschedule the …
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In simple words “empowerment” means – The process of becoming stronger, more confident, poised and inspired. Empowerment is therefore a learning process. As we go through the maze of life, we learn – often by trial and error to come to things that we discover works the best for us. As a women especially with …
Read More» When someone asked me what empowers me as a woman, my first thought was the shoes, followed closely by jewelry. I mean, who doesn’t feel powerful in a pair of 7 inch platform stilettos? When I am feeling the least powerful, I put on my highest heels in an effort to encourage myself to rise …
Read More» Am I empowered? Am I thankful for that? A big YES to both! Working in the U.S. Mission has given me so many opportunities to learn, unlearn, relearn and it is all so exciting. It has molded me into a person who is always keen on knowing the latest and the best. What empowers me …
Read More» My Mother and my daughter empower me. Growing up in America, as the daughter of first generation immigrants from India, I witnessed the struggle of living in an unfamiliar culture but also the ability to persevere and rise above. As a little Indian looking girl in an all-white American community in the south, I was …
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the creation of a North India Office that will manage U.S. Government outreach to the more than 355 million Indian citizens that live in the Embassy’s New Delhi Consular District. As the U.S. relationship with India strengthens, the extent of our partnership becomes more diverse and deeper. …
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On behalf of the U.S. Mission to India, we express our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who were brutally massacred in the Orlando, FL nightclub on Sunday, June 12. The U.S. stands firmly by the principles of equality for all, including members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …
Read More» The American Center, New Delhi, India (As Prepared for Delivery) Thank you for coming this evening to share this special event with us. We are very pleased to introduce all of you to the North India Office – a new team within the Embassy. Our focus will be to strengthen and expand the relationship between …
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