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August 24Mission Impossible-Ghost Protocol (2011)Starring: Tom Cruise, JeremyRenner and Simon PeggThe IMF is shut down when it’simplicated in the bombing ofthe Kremlin, causing Ethan Huntand his new team to go rogue toclear their organization’s name.

August 10Fast Five (2011)Starring: Vin Diesel, PaulWalker and Dwayne JohnsonDominic and his crew findthemselves on the wrongside of the law once again asthey try to switch lanesbetween a ruthless drug lordand a relentless federalagent.

August 31Mr. Popper’sPenguins (2011)Starring: Jim Carrey, CarlaGugino and Angela LansburyThe life of a businessmanbegins to change after heinherits six penguins, and ashe transforms his apartmentinto a winter wonderland, hisprofessional side starts tounravel.

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The Tree ofLife (2011)Starring: Brad Pitt,Sean Penn and JessicaChastainA family with threeboys in the 1950s. Theeldest son witnessesthe loss of innocence.

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September 7Out of Sight (1998)Starring: George Clooney, Jennifer LopezA career bank robber breaks out of jailand shares a moment of mutual attractionwith a US Marshall he has kidnapped.

* Unless otherwise mentioned, all programs will take place at theAmerican Center, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg.

* Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.* Please carry a photo identity card to enter the American Center.* Mobile phones and laptops are allowed in the American Center.

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George Clooney Special

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September 14Three Kings (1999)Starring: George Clooney, MarkWahlberg and Ice CubeIn the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War,4 soldiers set out to steal gold that wasstolen from Kuwait, but they discoverpeople who desperately need their help.

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U.S.-South AsiaRelationsWalter Russell Mead, James ClarkChase Professor of Foreign Affairs andHumanities, Bard College, andEditor-at-Large of ‘The AmericanInterest’ will be in Hyderabad, Chennai,Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Srinagar totalk about U.S.-South Asia Relationsfrom August 3 to 24.

For more information, please contact 2347-2235

Promoting CitizenParticipation in a

DemocracyWednesday August 22

3:00 p.m.Join Diana Aviv, President and CEO of

Independent Sector, the national leadershipnetwork for America’s nonprofits, founda-

tions, and corporate giving programs asshe shares her thoughts on the non-profit

sector in the U.S. and the role of Americancivil society in the Presidential election.

To confirm your participation, pleasecall 2347 2289/2232 or

e-mail: amcenternd@state.gov

Stanford Briefing SessionMonday, August 137:00 p.m.Find out about life as a student at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.Stanford alumni will be on hand to answer questions about Business Schoolprograms, studying in the U.S., and how to apply for admission.For more information visit: http://gsb.stanford.edu/mba

What’s NXT?Friday, September 74:00 p.m.The American Center in association with Seedfund, TLabs StartupAccelerator and Headstart Network invite you for an evening with entrepre-neurs. This meetup of technology entrepreneurs and investors will explorethe upcoming trends in early stage investment in India. Come explore thelatest trends of startup investment across the world and learn about thefunding successes from young entrepreneurs! For more information, please contact Arpit @ +918527581275

The Growing Power of the

Youth VoteTuesday, August 75:00 p.m.The American Center invites you to an interactive session via DigitalVideo Conference with Heather Smith, President, Rock the Vote.

Rock the Vote is a nonpartisan U.S. NGO with a mission to engage andbuild the political power of young people. Learn more about theirinnovative “Democracy Class” program thatuses music, popular culture and newtechnologies to engage and inciteyouth to register and vote in U.S.elections. Rock the Vote registeredmore than 5,000,000 youngpeople to vote and has become atrusted source of electioninformation for U.S. youth.

Are you interested in wideningyour support base amongstyoung audiences? This session can help you do that!

To confirm participation, please contact 2347-2289

Women in the

BoardroomUnleashing the EconomicPotential of Women in IndiaBiz Divas Delhi Chapter

Tuesday, August 711:00 am – 1:30 pm

SpeakersRenuka Ramnath CEO, Multiples Equity

Shaily Gupta Head, HR Edelweiss Group

Kanika Mathur President, Digitas

Kuku Singh Director, Tatva Leadership &Management Services

ModeratorStephanie F. Morimura, the Cultural Attachéfor Exchanges and Education at the U.S. Embassy

Biz Divas is a support forum, which seeks to empower womenwith entrepreneurial, business and financial skills. In addition topowerful networking, Biz Divas offers business education fromsuccessful business owners. The purpose of these sessions is toprovide a platform for women leaders to learn from and supporteach other in their journey towards financial independence assuccessful women in business.

To confirm participation, please contact 2347-2389 or email: info@bizdivas.in

Saturday, August 4NGO Kutumb attempts to engage and enable youngminds through creative art forms and active learningprocesses. This is highlighted through their annualcultural festival, Hilley-Ley, 2012. This year theypresent an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Merchant ofVenice’. It is wholly adapted, directed and producedby the children and young adults of Kutumb. Theadaptation named ‘Saudagari,’ highlights the issuesof friendship and love, and explores these themesagainst a backdrop of caste and gender inequalities.

To confirm participation, please contact 2347-2389 or email: nandini@kutumb.in

Friday-Sunday, September 21-236:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit: http://delhi.startupweekend.org

Startup Weekend is an intense 54-hour event whichfocuses on building a web or mobile application whichcould form the basis of a credible business. The weekendbrings together people with different skillsets - primarilysoftware developers, graphics designers and businesspeople - to build applications and develop a commercialcase around them.The event is open to anyone interested in the local entre-

preneurial community, and it puts them in a setting whereanything is possible. In the past three years, 550+ startupshave started, 22,000+ entrepreneurs have been inspired.Teams have even started to generate revenue during the54hr event, and others have even gone on to direct angeland VC investment. None of these stats take into accountthe amazing networking, ongoing professional relationships,and amazing experience that happen at every event.

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11:00 a.m.A platform for startups in the

National Capital Region, entrepreneurs from the U.S. and

India showcase their products to acommunity of peers and media,

and learn about building a business.

To participate, register @http://www.startupsaturday.in

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MeanwhileBy Jason ShigaAmulet Books, ©2010How about a comic book where you can makeyour own choices? “Meanwhile” begins withmaking a choice of ice cream flavor betweenchocolate and vanilla for young Jimmy, whosemoves are totally under your control. Dependingon the various choices you make, the storyunfolds from panel to panel, which are connectedto each other by thin tubes that travel right to left,left to right, top to bottom, or bottom to top.Make your choices and explore 3856 story pos-sibilities within one novel!

Amelia Earhart: this broad oceanBy Sarah Stewart TaylorHyperion Books, ©2010Amelia Earhart’s historic flight across the Atlanticin 1928 is a testament to what women can do.Panel by panel, this outstanding novel offers aglimpse of Amelia’s relentless ambition and herdeep rooted desire to touch the sky. Take a freshlook at Amelia’s breakthrough journey.

Prime babyBy Gene Luen Yang; colors by Derek Kirk KimFirst Second, ©2010Eight-year-old Thaddeus Fong does not like hisnew sister. His teacher tells him that somedayaliens could contact us through prime numbers.Thaddeus establishes a connection between primenumbers and his baby sister. He thinks that her sis-ter is an alien. Read this interesting tale of math,aliens, and new siblings.

Hera: the goddess and her gloryBy George O’ConnorFirst Second, ©2011This Greek mythological graphic novel introducesthe influence and power of Goddess Hera, the wifeof the great God Zeus. While most of us are morefamiliar with Zeus, O’Connor relates many thingsabout goddess Hera that readers might not beaware of, such as the Greek heroes who sought andwon Hera’s patronage, most notably Hercules.Check out this title to get lost in a perfect fusion ofsuper-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology.B

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Library open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Monday through Saturday

Tuesday, August 142:30 p.m.

BRING YOUR OWN BOOK (BYOB) and tell us why you read it and inspire others!

Tuesday,September 11

2.30 p.m.Love Is the Higher Law

by David LevithanThe lives of three teens — Claire, Jasper,

and Peter — are altered forever onSeptember 11, 2001. A novel of loss and

grief, but also one of hope and redemptionas the characters slowly learn to move

forward in their lives, despite beingchanged forever.

Anyone who wishes to participate inReaderville online may share their thoughts

and post comments on the book athttp://www.facebook.com/

americancenternewdelhi/eventsLimited copies of the book are available for

borrowing at the American Library.For more information,

please contact 2347-2294..

ReadervilleBookClub

Readerville, the American Center Book Clubis a free discussion group where we read

and discuss new American writing.

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Follow usLibrary Director: 2347-2112/2111Reference Desk: 2347-2115/2116Circulation Desk: 2347-2119Fax: 2332-9499E-mail: libdel@state.govhttp://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/americanlibrary.html

The American Library is now providing on-line reference services! http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/americanlibrary.htmlCheck out our catalogue on-line!http://amlibindia.state.gov

Friday, August 10 &September 74:30-5:30 p.m.

You are invited to an open dialogue witha group of diplomats from the American

Embassy. This is your chance to learnmore about American culture, education

and the role of the American Embassyhere in New Delhi.

Please join us for a cup of chai and alively conversation.

LIMITED SPACE –first 30 will be admitted.

For more information, please contact 2347-2276.

Discussions

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OnlineWindow to

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Key Events:Get the latest update onIntellectual Property Join us for a presentation on “Intellectual Property in anInformation Age” and get a chance to engage with theEmbassy’s First Secretary for IPR.

“What is it actually like tostudy in the USA?”Get your questions answered at this interactivediscussion jointly hosted by the United States-IndiaEducational Foundation (USIEF), Consular Officer, andthe Information Resource Office (Public Affairs Section).

Explore:The 5 Steps to Study in the U.S.Undergraduate & Graduate• Strategies for success in your application to

American Universities.• Social media and your application for

U.S. Study: Dos, Don’ts and case studies.• Interact with American Diplomats at the booth.• Get first-hand information about America,

Culture, Society, and find out how it connectswith yours.

• Participate in Quiz Competition and win excitingprizes.

Saturday-Sunday,

We will be announcing details of our location (Booth & Hall no.) on the American Center Facebook.For further details, please contact “Information Resource Office and Reference Desk @+91-11-23472179/23472115.”

@ your library

Saturday, August 11 &September 89:30-11:00 a.m.Join us for a fun filled story time session.An hour of fun for children in the aged 7-12.For more information, please contact 2347-2124 / 2294Or email us @ libdel@state.gov

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American Center @ 18th Delhi Book FairSaturday-Sunday, September 1-9We will be organizing a host of interesting programs and events where you get a chance to interactwith us directly and explore more about the programs and facilities at the American Center.

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12:00 p.m.The Odd CoupleNew York (1968)Nominated for OscarStarring: Jack Lemmon, WalterMatthau and John Fiedler Ever wanted to visit New York? Watch astwo New Yorkers try sharing an apartment,but their ideas of housekeeping andlifestyles are as different as night and day.

3:00 p.m.Paper Moon Kansas and Missouri (1973)Won OscarStarring: Ryan O’Neal, Tatum O’Nealand Madeline KahnGet a glimpse of the mid-west with thisclassic. During the Great Depression, a conman finds himself saddled with a young girlwho may or may not be his daughter, andthe two forge an unlikely partnership.

6:30 p.m.Stranger ThanParadise Road Film (1984)Nominated for OscarStarring: John Lurie, Eszter Balint andRichard EdsonEvery visitor to America dreams of hitting thehighways. Check out this journey from NYC toCleveland. Willie is a pre-slacker-era slackerliving in New York City. His cousin Eva fromHungary visits him for several days, and thengoes to Cleveland to stay with their Aunt Lotte.

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August 85 Steps to get started with your

US UniversityApplicationLearn every aspect of US higher education application to keep yourself abreast with all timelines, research and submission. This is your 360 degree preparation for yourUS study plan!

August 22 Step One: How to ResearchUniversities to

Find Your Best FitThis session’s goal is to throw light on the variousparameters and priorities the graduate studentsshould consider while selecting universities.

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Now offered twice a month on alternate

Wednesdays 4:00 p.m.Q&A with an American visa officer.For more information, please contact2347-2123.

Day Date ProgramDay Date Program

Calendar

Saturday-Sunday 1-9 American Center @ 18th Delhi Book Fair

Wednesday 5 America the Unexpected Poster Show

Friday 7 Friday Flick: Out of Sight

What’s NXT?

Discussion: TGIF Chat with the Diplomat

Saturday 8 Startup Saturday

It’s story time @ your library

Tuesday 11 Readerville Book Club Discussion:Love Is the Higher Law by David Levithan

Wednesday 12 Seminars on Studying in the U.S.

Friday 14 Friday Flick: Three Kings

Friday-Sunday 21-23 Startup Weekend

Wednesday 26 Seminars on Studying in the U.S.

Thursday-Saturday 27-29 World Tourism Day Seminar &The American Experience filmfest

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September 12Step Two: How to Submit a Winning ApplicationIf admission to an American institution of highereducation is a part of one’s larger educationalgoals, this session will help you put together thevarious components of the application and helpyou stay motivated, creative and organized.

September 26Step Three: How to Fund Fund Your USEducationThis session will serve as a tool to narrow yourinitial shortlist by developing a realistic strategy. Itwill also aim at ways to reduce educational costs,and searching for sources of scholarships andother financial aid.

Thursday, September 27“World Tourism Day” Seminar Please join us for a seminar on “World Tourism Day” - September 27, 2012 and explore thediversity and vitality of the United States. An American Embassy Consular Officer will speakabout the visa process, and we will have travel agents on hand with information on theattractions, exciting events and happenings that you can enjoy on your vacation tothe United States in 2012-13.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization celebrated the firstWorld Tourism Day on September 27, 1980, to raise awarenesson the role of tourism within the international communityand to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural,political and economic values worldwide.

ExperienceAmerican

Filmfest

12:00 p.m.JunebugNorth Carolina (2005)Nominated for OscarStarring: Embeth Davidtz, AlessandroNivola and David KuhnSee what happens when we cross theMason-Dixon line when A dealer in"outsider" art travels from Chicago toNorth Carolina to meet her new in-laws,challenging the equilibrium of this middleclass Southern home.

3:00 p.m.Gone Baby GoneBoston (2007)Nominated for OscarStarring: Morgan Freeman, Ed Harrisand Casey AffleckNew England is the setting as two Bostonarea detectives investigate a little girl’skidnapping, which ultimately turns into acrisis both professionally and personally.

6:30 p.m.Sunset Blvd.Los Angeles (1950)Nominated for OscarStarring: William Holden, GloriaSwanson and Erich vonA classic. Hollywood as Hollywood sawitself in the 50s. A hack screenwriter writesa screenplay for a former silent-film starwho has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

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America the Unexpected Poster Show

Wednesday, September 5Throughout the month of September wewill be highlighting the United States as atourist destination. The U.S. is a uniquecountry and a must-see for any traveler.We have everything: from the arcticlandscapes of Alaska and snow-cappedmountains of Colorado, to exoticsubtropical Florida and romantic Hawaii.Beautiful lakes and rivers, let’s not forgetworld famous museums and theaters, themost magical place on the planet –Disney Land in Orlando, and the majesticNiagara Falls and Grand Canyon. You have got to see it to believe it!The poster show in our lobby will beon display until September 30, 2011Monday to Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m.

Friday 3 Friday Flick: The Tree of Life

Saturday 4 Hilley-Ley 2012

Tuesday 7 The Growing Power of the Youth Vote

Women in the Boardroom

Wednesday 8 Seminar on Studying in the U.S.

Friday 10 Friday Flick: Fast Five

Discussion: TGIF Chat with the Diplomat

Saturday 11 Startup Saturday

It’s story time @ your library

Monday 13 Stanford Briefing Session

Tuesday 14 Readerville Book Club Discussion

Wednesday 22 Promoting Citizen Participation in a Democracy

Seminar on Studying in the U.S.

Friday 24 Friday Flick: Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Friday 31 Friday Flick: Mr. Popper’s Penguins

America the Unexpected Poster Show

Wednesday, September 5Throughout the month of September wewill be highlighting the United States as atourist destination. The U.S. is a uniquecountry and a must-see for any traveler.We have everything: from the arcticlandscapes of Alaska and snow-cappedmountains of Colorado, to exoticsubtropical Florida and romantic Hawaii.Beautiful lakes and rivers, let’s not forgetworld famous museums and theaters, themost magical place on the planet –Disney Land in Orlando, and the majesticNiagara Falls and Grand Canyon. You have got to see it to believe it!The poster show in our lobby will beon display until September 30, 2011Monday to Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m.

The seminar will be followed by a filmfest which will include quiz,interactive maps of the USA, video

booth, gaming booth, music, and more.For more information, please contact: 2347-2290.

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