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  • U.S. and India sign counterterrorism cooperation MoU Ambassador Roemer signs Counterterror Initiative

    Ambassador Roemer signed the Counterterrorism Cooperation Initiative (CCI) Memorandum of Understanding with Home Affairs Secretary G.K. Pillai July 23, 2010. The MoU between the United States and India is a part of cooperative efforts on counterterrorism and information sharing.

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    Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Ambassador Timothy Roemer met with Indian Minister of Defense A.K. Antony in New Delhi on July 23, 2010. India was Admiral Mullen's second stop on a 10-day around-the-world trip meeting counterparts and leaders. Photo credit: Dept. of Defense.

     

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    We challenged you for a video and now we are back with a photo challenge. It is time to grab your cameras to complete the phrase "Democracy is..." through digital photos submitted online. This conversation aims to engage people around the world and learn from diverse perspectives on democracy.

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The White House strongly condemns the disclosure of classified information on the internet.

NSA General James Jones’ statement on Wikileaks

An opportunity for U.S. citizens to learn more about how their Embassy works.

Town Hall for American Citizens on August 17, 2010

As of July 13, 2010, fees for certain American citizen services has increased.

New fee structure for American citizen services

"We welcome India as a full member of the FATF, and we look forward to working more closely with India."


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One of the disability awareness posters produced by Arushi that uses Shri Gulzar’s inspiring poetry.

Disability Awareness Program July 26-28 at the American Center
The public is invited to attend the American Center’s three-day Disability Awareness Program July 26-28 at the American Center in Churchgate. Shri Gulzar will be the Chief Guest at the Inauguration at 10:30 am on July 26. U.S. Consul General Paul A. Folmsbee will also officiate.

Chief Protocol Officer, Maharashtra Government Sumit Mullik, Consul General Paul Folmsbee and Author Chetan Bhagat together cut the cake in celebration of U.S. Independence Day, at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, July 1, 2010. State Department Photo.

U.S. Independence Day Celebration 2010
U.S. Consul General Paul A. Folmsbee hosted a celebration on July 1, 2010, at the Grand Hyatt, commemorating the United States’ 234th Independence Day. The Chief Guest of the evening was Chief Protocol Officer, Government of Maharashtra Sumit Mullik and the Guest of Honor was author Chetan Bhagat.

Poetry for Social Change

Click here to Win Exciting Prizes: Enter the Hindi and Urdu Poetry Contest
To highlight and honor the participation of renowned poet and lyricist Shri Gulzar in one of its upcoming programs, the American Center is launching an online and interactive Hindi and Urdu poetry contest on the theme of “Poetry for Social Change.” The winners will receive I-pods and other exciting prizes. Click on headlines for more information.

Kids enjoying an early celebration of U.S. Independence Day at the American Center on June 26, 2010. They learned the significance of July 4 from Consulate officials who dressed as Uncle Sam and Statue of Liberty to add to the fun.

U.S. Independence Day Celebration for Children
Games, songs, quiz and a film! Kids came and celebrated American Independence Day on Saturday, June 26 at the American Center auditorium. The program began with an explanation of the history and significance of the July 4th celebration by American officers of the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai.

Span Cover Art Contest

SPAN Cover Art Contest
SPAN is celebrating 50 years of its successful journey of bridging U.S.-India relations. SPAN invites artists and photographers to send designs, photographs, paintings, graphic arts, images of sculptures or installations or mural art to ezinespan@state.gov by September 1.

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