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NASA Scientist Swati Mohan Ignites Young Minds with Lively Interaction
By Chennaivision on March 6, 2024

Around 200 students and science enthusiasts in Chennai gained interesting insights on space science when they were addressed by Dr. Swati Mohan, Mars Launch System Chief Engineer, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Tuesday, March 5. In a presentation on “Mars 2020: From Launch to Landing” at an interactive event organized by the U.S. Consulate General Chennai in association with Tamil Nadu Science & Technology… Continue reading "NASA Scientist Swati Mohan Ignites Young Minds with Lively Interaction"
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U.S. Consulate and CUTS International organise workshop on defense news in Chennai
By Chennaivision on February 7, 2024

The U.S. Consulate General Chennai, the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, and CUTS International organised a day-long workshop in Chennai today entitled “Defense News Conclave: Stories of U.S.-India Defense and Security Partnership” to highlight the strength of the bilateral defense and security partnership between the United States and India, and the growing U.S.-India strategic relationship in the Indo-Pacific region. In the… Continue reading "U.S. Consulate and CUTS International organise workshop on defense news in Chennai"
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U.S. sets visa records in India in 2023
By Chennaivision on January 30, 2024

The U.S. Consular Team in India processed more visas than ever before in 2023, bringing down visitor visa appointment wait times by 75%. In 2023, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India processed a record-smashing 1.4 million U.S. visas. Demand across all visa classes was unprecedented, with a 60% increase in applications compared to 2022. Indians now represent one out… Continue reading "U.S. sets visa records in India in 2023"
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DFC CEO Marks U.S. $500 Million Loan for Strategic Supply Chain Diversification With Launch of New Energy Manufacturing Facility in India
By Chennaivision on January 12, 2024

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on Thursday, January 11 celebrated the launch of a major strategic investment in critical supply chains with a U.S. company’s new solar panel manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India. DFC provided a $500 million loan to support the establishment of First Solar’s new facility, which will help diversify the supply chain in a… Continue reading "DFC CEO Marks U.S. $500 Million Loan for Strategic Supply Chain Diversification With Launch of New Energy Manufacturing Facility in India"
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American Center Pavilion at the Chennai Book Fair
By Chennaivision on January 6, 2024

The American Center Chennai, which has been an integral part of Chennai’s cultural and literary landscape for the last 76 years, will offer an American Center Pavilion during the 47th Chennai Book Fair hosted at the YMCA. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet staff and view books at stall number N1. U.S. Consul General Chennai Christopher Hodges inaugurated… Continue reading "American Center Pavilion at the Chennai Book Fair"
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US Mission supports Folklore Museum Preservation Project in Mysuru
By Chennaivision on January 5, 2024

The U.S. Mission in India and its implementing partner University of Mysore officially announced the U.S.-funded conservation efforts for the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Folklore Museum in Mysuru, Karnataka. A press release said,”This project, funded through the U.S. government’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), supports the conservation of the West Wing of the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Folklore Museum building and… Continue reading "US Mission supports Folklore Museum Preservation Project in Mysuru"
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U.S. Consulate General Chennai’s “Ocean Matters” Project Gains Spotlight at COP28
By Chennaivision on December 6, 2023

U.S. Consulate General Chennai Public Affairs Officer Jennifer Bullock virtually opened an education session on “Accelerating Climate Action through Citizen Science,” at the Greening Education Hub of the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP28) in Dubai. “Accelerating Climate Action through Citizen Science: Role of COP 28 and Beyond,” organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), U.S. Department of… Continue reading "U.S. Consulate General Chennai’s “Ocean Matters” Project Gains Spotlight at COP28"
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35% more Indian students travelled to U.S. in 2022-23
By Chennaivision on November 14, 2023

The number of Indians who travelled to the United States for higher education increased by 35 per cent and resulted in an all-time high of 2,68,923 students in academic year 2022-23, according to a report. Indian students constitute more than 25 per cent of the over one million foreign students studying in the US and for the third year in… Continue reading "35% more Indian students travelled to U.S. in 2022-23"
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American Center Chennai to celebrate Halloween on 28 October
By Chennaivision on October 25, 2023

The American Center, located inside the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, will host a family-friendly Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 28, from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. for the public. According to U.S. Consulate General Chennai Public Engagement and Cultural Affairs Officer Scott Hartmann, “While many people have a perception that Halloween is mainly about spooky and scary things, Halloween is… Continue reading "American Center Chennai to celebrate Halloween on 28 October"
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VP-26 concludes Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Training with India
By Chennaivision on August 31, 2023

The “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 completed a week-long combined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) subject matter expert exchange with the “Albatross” of Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 312 at India Naval Air Station Rajali, Tamil Nadu, India. The subject matter expert exchange focused on improving interoperability between the two navies’ maritime patrol and reconnaissance forces. It included training on ASW… Continue reading "VP-26 concludes Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Training with India"

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