President of India’s message on the eve of 239th Independence Day of USA

President's Secretariat
03-July, 2015 11:32 IST
President of India’s message on the eve of 239th Independence Day of USA

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United States of America on the eve of their 239th Independence Day (July 04, 2015).

In his message to His Excellency Mr. Barack Obama, the President of the United States of America, the President has said, “On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend warm greetings and felicitations to you and, through you to the Government and people of the United States of America on the occasion of your 239th Independence Day.

Shared values of democracy, pluralism and rule of law underwrite the India-U.S. Strategic Partnership. Your presence as the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day in January this year reflected the strength of our friendship and mutual commitment. Our comprehensive engagement for cooperation across the entire spectrum of human endeavour, contributes to economic growth and development in both our countries and also serves global peace and prosperity.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and success and for the continued peace and prosperity of the people of the United States.”

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4 Indian-Americans honoured as 'The Pride of America' | Zee News

Washington: Four Indian-Americans are among 38 individuals being honoured for having "helped advance and enlighten our society, culture, and economy" as "Great Immigrants: The Pride of America" by Carnegie Corporation of New York.


As a July 4th American independence day "Salute to Great Immigrants Who Help Make America Strong" and their accomplishments, the corporation for the tenth year is taking out a full-page public service ad in The New York Times.

In addition, the Corporation recognizes new citizens with a companion website at greatimmigrants.org, which includes the stories of many other naturalized citizens, video and audio recordings, and interactive quizzes.

The four Indian-Americans being honoured are: Preet Bharara US Attorney, Southern District of New York, Rakesh Khurana Danoff Dean of Harvard College and Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership and Development, Madhulika Sikka Vice President, Executive Editor, .Mic (India) and Abraham Verghese, Physician, Professor, Author (India).

"Our founder, Andrew Carnegie, came to this country as the son of impoverished immigrants and grew up to become one of the greatest contributors to American industry and philanthropy," said Vartan Gregorian, President of the Corporation.

"His devotion to US democracy stemmed from his conviction that the new infusion of talent that immigrants bring to our country keeps American society vibrant."

The 38 Great Immigrants honoured this year come from more than 30 countries around the world and represent leadership in a wide range of professions, the corporation said.

Celebrating "naturalized US citizens whose contributions are vital to the fabric of our nation and the strength of our democracy," it noted that nearly nine million legal permanent residents are currently eligible to naturalise and become US citizens.

Carnegie Corporation of New York was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 "to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding."

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Deaconess summer campers, Emma Griffin, Isabelle Bohleber, Molli Sullivan and Zoey Howell strike their best poses for the judges at the Fourth of July costume contest.

US Consulate General, Thomas Vajda and Bollywood superstar, Amitabh Bachchan pose for a photo opportunity with US Marines during the the 239th anniversary of US Independence in Mumbai.

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