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  Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad appreciated the #RepublicDay celebrations of Malayalee Association (MANCA) in #bayarea. Consul General met Mr. Gopinath Muthukad @muthukadmagic and convey his best wishes to his new innings of social work 'Molding Minds Magically'. He appreciated Ms. Reni Poulus and team at MANDA for their active celebration of Indian Festivals, national days and social activities benefitting community in Bay Area and India. - January 31, 2023

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  Festival of Globe (FOG) and Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California (FIA) celebrated RepublicDay2023 at Fremont Hindu Temple. Present in the event are leaders and several community organizations. Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad appreciated Dr. Romesh Japra rkjapra, Fremont Mayor Lily Mei LilyMei4Fremont, Fremont Council Member Raj Salwan @RajSalwan, Coucilwoman Teresa Cox TeresaCoxUS, Council Member Raj Chahal @rajchahal and Santa Clara City Mayor Lisa Gillmor LisaGillmor, Alameda County Supervisor Mr. Dave Haubert, Assembly Member Alex Lee @alex_lee etc., were present on the occasion. Besides, the Republic Day, ‘Basant Panchami’ at the temple attracted large India community. The cultural programmes reflected India’s rich culture and heritage. - January 31, 2023

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  A comprehensive display of India's 'Unity in Diversity' at the #RepublicDay celebrations at University of Silicon Andhra in #Milpitas with various community organizations. Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad appreciated Mr. Anand Kuchibotla, President of University of Silicon Andhra and team for an excellent program. In his address Consul General spoke about Indian democracy, its unique features and growing India-US relations. He appreciated the fact that India’s rich diversity was represented at the celebrations. - January 31, 2023

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  Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad thanked and appreciated Mayor of San Francisco City and County Ms. London Breed for raising the Indian flag at iconic City Hall and lighting the City Hall in tricolour on the occasion of #RepublicDay2023. Several prominent Indians and Board of San Francisco – Bengaluru Sister City initiative were present on the occasion. In their respective addresses both Mayor London Breed and the Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad have underlined strong relations between India & USA and also the contributions of Indian Community in the region. - January 31, 2023

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  Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad congratulated Ustad Zakir Hussain @ZakirHtabla on receiving the prestigious award 'Padma Vibhushan' on the occasion of 74th #RepublicDay2023 for his rich contributions in the field of art. Consul General appreciated proud moments of Ustad Zakir Hussain’s participation at various events of @CGISFO. - January 30, 2023

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  Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad had a fruitful interaction with Dr. Liesl Folks, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of The University of Arizona @uarizona and Faculty & Students on the campus. Consul General visited the impressive training facilities at Centre for Simulation and Innovation (Healthcare) of the University. The University expressed interest in NEP and future collaboration including GIFT city. The Indian students were across the branches of engineering at under graduate and graduate levels. Few Faculty members of Indian origin including Dean were at the University. - January 23, 2023

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  Ambassador G. Parthsarathy was received by Consul General Dr.T.V. Nagendra Prasad at India House in San Francisco. Ambassador fondly shared many interesting anecdotes/incidents during his illustrious career. - January 17, 2023

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  भारतीय कौंसलावास , सेन फ्रांसिस्को ने हमारी भाषा हिंदी के समवेत तत्वाधान में विश्व हिंदी दिवस का कैलिफ़ोर्निया में आयोजन किया।  - January 17, 2023

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  Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad participated and interacted on the live radio program of Virijallu 92.3 FM HD2 Bollywood FM. Consul General answered to queries and briefed on consular matters, travel, Indian Economy, Consulate's upcoming activities and India-US relations. CG appreciated Ms. Vijaya Aasuri and Mr. Kalyan Kattamuri for a lively session. - January 16, 2023

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  A diverse group including Mr. Johnie of Muthoot Financial The Muthoot Group, Mr. George Jacob #Bayecotrium and young entrepreneurs including Mr. Pradeep Nair, Mr. Sanvar Oberoi, Mr. Nirman Dave & Mr. Harshul Asnani were at India House for an interaction. Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad hosted thanked Ms. Lakshi Pratury CEO of INK Fellows for pooling the group and a fruitful interaction. - January 15, 2023

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  The Consulate General of India San Francisco celebrated 17th Pravasi Bhatiya Divas (PBD) in the Bay Area with the participation of local community leaders and media. The event began with the playing of the address of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the 17th PBD in Indore. It was followed by Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad address on significance of community in Silicon Valley & US, comments by Ms. Nilu Gupta Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee, observation by Indian origin Honorary Consul General of Mauritius Mr. Jitu Somaya and recitation of a Hindi poem on diaspora by Ms. Archana Panda. The event was attended by over 50 community members. - January 12, 2023

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  Indian Startups participated under the umbrella of Electronics & Computer Software – Export Promotion Council @escnewdelhi at the prestigious Consumer Electronics Shows @CES in Las Vegas to explore avenues for collaboration. Thanks to Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce led by Ms. Rita Vaswani. @startupindia @DPIITGoI - January 09, 2023

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  The Bay Area Tamil Manram (SFBATM) outgoing team led by Mr. Thiru Kumar Nallusamy and the incoming team led by Mr. Pughal @sfbatm at Gadar Memorial #SanFrancisco called on Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad. Consul General recall and appreciated their work for the community and wished them continued success. - January 09, 2023

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  The Chairman and CEO of Google & Alphabet Inc., Mr. Sundar Pichai was conferred ‘Padma Bhushan’ Award by the Governement of India this year. As he couldn’t travel to receive the same in person in India, which is deemed to have been presented by Hon’ble Rashtrapati ji, he accepted the award from Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu at a reception held by Dr. TV Nagendra Prasad, Consul General of India in San Francisco. Mr. Sundar’s inspirational journey from #Madurai to Mountain View, strengthening India – US economic & tech. ties, reaffirms Indian talent’s contribution to global innovation & entrepreneurship. - January 09, 2023

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  Ms. Anu Peshwariya, Federal Immigration Attorney and Author presented her book ‘Never Again’ to Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad, which focused campaign against domestic violence. She offered her assistance in any domestic violence cases in the jurisdiction of CGI, San Francisco. - January 02, 2023

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  Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad presented Heart Saver Award / Lifetime Achievement Award to well known Indian origin cardiologist Dr. Brijesh Bhambi in Bakersfield. The Mayor Karen Goh, District Attorney, Judge, Sheriff Mr.Youngblood and several senior officials of Bakersfield were present on the occasion. As the “Save a Heart Foundation” (SAHF) is active in Israel, the Consul General of Israel in LA congratulated Dr. Bhambi. Consul General in his address appreciated the contributions of Indian community both professionally and socially to the local communities and economy. - December 20, 2022

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  A team of @Invest UP led by Hon’ble Speaker of Legislative Assembly Shri Satish Mahana and Hon’ble Minister of Animal Husbandry Shri Dharmpal Singh, Hon’ble Chief Secretary Shri Durga Shankar Mishra and senior officers from the UP Government were in Los Angeles for a Road Show. The delegation visited the facilities, Film studios & certain industries in Los Angeles and San Diego. Consul General Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad in association with M/s LPH Apparel Inc (Mr. Gaurav Bhargava), hosted an interactive session with entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists of Indian origin. Hon’ble Speaker in his address appreciated the contributions of Indian diaspora across the world and that India feels proud about the same. Hon’ble Chief Secretary Mr. Durga Shankar Mishra detailed the policies and advantages of UP for investments and also the progress achieved during the last few years under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The meeting ended with signing of few Memoranda of - December 20, 2022

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  The Uttar Pradesh Mandal of America (UPMA) has awarded a grand welcome to the delegation @Invest UP led by Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Suresh Kumar Khanna. Ms. Nilu Gupta, the Founder of UPMA in her address mentioned UP as Uttam Pradesh and extended a hearty welcome to the high level delegation from her birth place, UP. Likewise, Mr. Ritesh Tandon, the Board Member of UPMA in his address mentioned about the philanthropic work being undertaken by the UPMA Members particularly in educating rural children. Some members of UPMA expressed interest in investing in education, healthcare and IT in UP. The address by Hon’ble Finance Minister Mr. Suresh Kumar Khanna; Mr. Awanish Kumar Awasthi, Senior Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister of UP; Mr. Arvind Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary; Mr. Amit Singh, Secretary to Hon’ble Chief Minister of UP were appreciated. Consul General Dr.T.V Nagendra Prasad appreciated the enthusiasm and attachment of UPMA with state of Uttar Pradesh. - December 20, 2022

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  The InvestUP delegation visited Sanmina Corporation in Silicon Valley for a presentation by Mr. Sundar Kamath and Mr. Patel. The UP delegation in their presentation conveyed the policies favoring electronics manufacturing sector in UP and invited them to expand their manufacturing facility in India to UP. The delegation extended invitation to Sanmina Corporation to participate at the UP Global Investors Summit 2023. - December 20, 2022

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  The delegation of @InvestUP led by Hon’ble Finance Minister of UP Mr. Suresh Kumar Khanna visited the Bloom Energy in Silicon Valley. The Chairman Mr. K.R. Sridhar detailed the technology and also its significance for data centers, hospitals, semi-conductor industry as it can provide uninterrupted power supply which is cleaner. He also said that he currently sources about 20% of equipment for his factories in USA from India. - December 19, 2022