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Secretary Clinton's remarks on Internet Freedom

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Clinton remarks on regional architecture in Asia

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Judith McHale, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, at a one-on-one meeting with Bollywood Actor Anil Kapoor at his residence in Mumbai, on February 5, 2010

Under Secretary Judith McHale meets with Bollywood Actor
Under Secretary Judith McHale visited Anil Kapoor and obtained an insider’s view of the Bollywood industry. Kapoor, a long-time actor and director in the Bollywood elite, shared an insightful overview of the inner workings of the industry.

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Screening of American Film "TRACES OF THE TRADE"
As part of the 11th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films, the American Center is proud to announce the screening of the American film “TRACES OF THE TRADE,” nominated for a Sundance Grand Jury Prize and directed by Katrina Browne, at the NCPA Experimental Theatre, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 10.00 a.m.

Freddie Bryant (on guitar-left) and Gilad Dobrecky (on percussion-right) along with a local sitar player Shahbaz Khan perform at National Institute of Design (NID), Paldi in Ahmedabad on January 28, 2010

World Jazz Music in Ahmedabad
Guitarist Freddie Bryant and percussionist Gilad Dobrecky toured western India as part of a multi-city tour in India. On the eve of African-American History Month, their jazz music highlighted both the roots of jazz as well as the journey the genre has taken in the last decades.

U.S. Consul General Paul Folmsbee with the ‘New Jersey Senior Business Women Delegation’

New Jersey Senior Business Women Delegation
U.S. Consul General Paul Folmsbee hosts a reception at his residence in honor of ‘New Jersey Senior Business Women Delegation’ on January 25, 2010. The New Jersey Senior Business Women visited Mumbai to support the Sheriff of Mumbai Indu Shahani and their Indian partners representing diverse professional and business interests.

Haiti Earthquake Relief

Haiti Earthquake Relief
President Obama promised the people of Haiti after the massive earthquake of January 12 that "you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten." The United States Government has mobilized resources and manpower to aid in the relief effort. There are some ways here for anyone concerned and wishing to help to get involved.