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 (Enlarge picture)U.S. Consul General Cornelis M. Keur (centre) presents the completion certificate to Mr. Sashi Kanta Parhi, DIG (OPS) Railway, Kolkata as Mr. Anurag Sharma, Director, National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) looks on during a ceremony at NISA on Friday, November 20, 2009. | Americans Teach Anti-Terrorist Techniques to Indian Security Forces With the aim of coordinating counterterrorism efforts, U.S. trainers taught Government of India security forces how to prevent terrorist attacks, in Hyderabad, November 9-20, 2009. At the culmination of the two-week course, U.S. Consul General Cornelis M. Keur distributed certificates of completion to the 12 participants. Participating officers came from the National Security Guards, Central Industrial Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force and others. American trainers used a combination of lectures, case studies, practical and field exercises to introduce participants to responding to terrorist attacks on soft targets. |
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U.S. Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer addressing a press conference in New Delhi on November 18, 2009 . | US welcomes Indian students, prepares for PM Singh It’s official. Once again - for the eighth consecutive year - Indian students top the rankings as the largest student body among foreign students studying in the U.S. The number of Indian students exceeded one lakh (103,260), according to the Institute of International Education’s annual Open Doors report. Announcing the 2009 Open Doors numbers at a press conference, U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer said, “The record number of Indian students studying in the U.S. is concrete evidence of the strength and depth of our connection. (more) |
American 3D street painter Tracy Lee Stum gives final touch to one of her 3D paintings at the University of Hyderabad on November 17, 2009 Picture gallery | American 3D Artist Tracy Lee Mesmerizes Hyderabad Artist Tracy Lee Stum created stunning 3D chalk drawings in front of University of Hyderabad’s DST Auditorium as art students from various colleges lent helping hands, November 16. Tracy taught them how to work from a grid, to draw perspective and use colors to give the appearance of depth. Around the parking lot the students tried their hands at their own 3D pictures. At the end of Monday, they left tired but satisfied and looked forward to returning to finish their works and see Tracy’s completed. (more) |
U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer with U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu in New Delhi on Friday November 13, 2009 | President Obama's top energy official in India As part of the ongoing expansion of US-India cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development, U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu visited New Delhi. Secretary Chu is a Nobel Laureate for physics, who has devoted his career to solutions for energy and climate change challenges.
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Public Affairs Officer Juliet Wurr with residents of Nirman Association for the Intellectually Challenged in Hyderabad on Children's Day, November 14, 2009 . | Public Affairs Officer clebrates children's day with Nirman Association for the Intellectually Challenged In celebration of Children’s Day, Public Affairs Officer Juliet Wurr spent a morning with residents of Nirman Association for the Intellectually Challenged, Hyderabad, November 14, 2009. The association provides a sheltered workshop and living facilities for its 30 residents. Anil Kumar Darpalli, selected by the Special Olympics to spend three months in the U.S. as a Eunice Kennedy Shriver Fellow in 2009, is the energy behind this welcoming home; he was inspired by his younger brother's needs. Volunteers, including from the local community and the staff provide stimulation and emotional warmth to the residents. |
Public Affairs Officer Juliet Wurr delivering a talk on ‘Young America’ at Little Flower High School , Hyderabad on November 13, 2009 | Public Affairs Officer reaches out to school children Students at Little Flower High School peppered Public Affairs Officer Juliet Wurr with questions when she spoke there, November 13. Ms. Wurr asked the students to describe Indian youth—what they like, how they relate to their families and what they think of the future. She then shared recent data about American young people. Although there are differences, American and Indian youth share likes and dislikes. It’s not surprising that the United States and India, two diverse and democratic countries, are such strong allies. Oh, and lots of the Little Flower students hope to study in the U.S. in the future. Ms. Wurr encouraged them, saying study in the U.S. offered choice and quality. |
Public Affairs Officer Juliet Wurr speakingon the Community College Initiative on All India Radio (AIR) FM Rainbow. Also seen in the picture is Cultural Affairs Specialist Salil Kader, on November 11, 2009 . | Community College initiative goes on air Rainbow 101.9FM hosted Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Juliet Wurr and Cultural Affairs Specialist (CAS) Salil Kader on November 11. Topic for the show? The Community College Initiative Program—a USG scholarship for young adults who have not had an opportunity to attend university. During the show, callers asked about this full one-year scholarship in an American community college and wanted to know who was eligible. The show’s hosts, Chitra and Nayeem, using a fun mix of Hindi and English, asked lots of questions about community colleges. Click here for more information about the program. |

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| SPAN turns 50 SPAN magazine will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2010 and Consulate General Hyderabad is looking forward to a special celebration with readers of the iconic magazine. Meanwhile, Span's writers are preparing some very special anniversary issues. They'd like to hear from families who have been reading the magazine for three generations or more. If you and your family members are old readers of SPAN, share your experiences ! E-mail SPAN on editorspan@state.gov. |
| New Community College Scholarship to Develop Professional Skills The U.S. Department of State announces a new scholarship program intended for those young adults who have not had the opportunity for post secondary education. The Community College Initiatives Program is an opportunity for young adults to develop professional skills in the United States. Applications are due at the U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad, by December 4, 2009. Click here for more information & applications. |
 Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Janice L. Jacobs addressing students of various colleges on ‘Student Visas and Benefits of Studying in the U.S.’ at the St. Mary's College Yousufguda, Hyderabad on November 9, 2009. | Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs speaks to students in Hyderabad Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Janice L. Jacobs told an audience of students from St. Mary’s College, November 9, 2009, that study in United States offered Indian students the opportunity to widen their horizons. (more) |
Public Affairs Officer Juliet Wurr presenting the book 'Obama-The Historic Journey' to Osmania University Vice Chancellor Prof. T. Tirupati Rao. Also seen in the picture (L-R) are Prof. T. Vijay Kumar, Prof. C. Vijayasree, Director OUCIP and Cultural Specialist Salil Kader on November 6, 2009 | U.S. reaffirms relationship with Osmania University Osmania University (OU) and the United States have a long history of cooperation. Generations of Indian professors studied at the American Studies Research Center (ASRC). Although Osmania University Center for International Programs(OUCIP) replaced ASRC the strong ties between the University and the United States remain, and with the involvement of the new U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, has received new energy. (more) |
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Patrick Moon planting a sapling at the School of Management, Universityof hyderabad on November 05, 2009 | U.S. Officials Continue to Visit Hyderabad; PDAS Moon Latest Visitor The stream of U.S. Government officials visiting the newest U.S. Consulate General in India continues. From the U.S. Department of State, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Patrick Moon spent the day in Hyderabad, November 5, 2009. Like others before him, he wanted to hear from Consulate staff about setting up operations so quickly. (more) |
U.S. Travel Alert extended U.S. citizens living/traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. U.S. citizens are urged always to practice good security, maintain a heightened situational awareness and a low profile. (more)
Ask the Consul
The U.S. Consulate General, in cooperation with The Hindu, answers questions about the U.S. visa process and other consular issues every other Monday on page two of the paper’s Andhra Pradesh edition. If you have a question, email queries2consul@gmail.com. Members of the Consulate staff will respond, and the answers published in the “Ask the Consul” column. Of course you can also check out the Consulate General website Hyderabad.usconsulate.gov Either way, we want you to be informed and undertake your travels without problems.
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