ManjunathChenneerapa

Consul General of India in Houston @CEGguindy alumnus

[India in Houston @cgihou]

Consul General D.C. Manjunath attended the ISKCON 60 Houston Gala 2026, commemorating six decades of ISKCON’s service to the community and its contributions to promoting spiritual values, cultural heritage, and community engagement.

The event celebrated the enduring legacy of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and brought together community leaders, devotees, supporters, and well-wishers to mark this significant milestone.

Consul General congratulated ISKCON Houston on ISKCON’s 60th anniversary and appreciated its continued efforts in fostering cultural understanding, spiritual growth, and community service.

🇮🇳🇺🇸 #CGIHouston #ISKCONHouston #ISKCON60 #IndianDiaspora #CommunityEngagement #IndiaInUSA

[India in Houston @cgihou]

🧘 IDY 2026 celebaration in Dallas, DFW! 🧘

Join us for a special International Day of Yoga 2026 celebration organized by the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT) in partnership with the Consulate General of India, Houston.

Theme: Yoga for Healthy Ageing

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST
📍 Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza, Irving, Texas

The event will feature Yoga and Meditation sessions by Heartfulness and is open to all.

Kindly register and join us in celebrating the timeless gift of Yoga.

#InternationalDayofYoga #InternationalDayofYoga2026 #स्वस्थ_आयु_के_लिए_योग #YogaForHealthyAgeing #IDY #IDY2026 #Yoga365 #HarGharYoga #PMKeSaath #VandeYoga #GangotriSeGangasagar #CGIHouston #MGMNT #Heartfulness #IrvingTX

@IANT_TX

[ISKCON of Houston @ISKCONofHouston]

#ISKCON60Houston Gala included a special diya lighting with @cgihou Mr. Manjunath with temple president and Giriraj Swami, Hanumat Presaka Swami.

[India in Houston @cgihou]

The Consulate General of India, Houston, in collaboration with the Indian Doctors Association of Houston, successfully hosted an insightful discussion on "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" in celebration of the International Day of Yoga 2026.

In his opening remarks, Consul General D. C. Manjunath highlighted yoga as one of India's enduring gifts to the world, emphasizing its transformative role in promoting preventive healthcare, mental well-being, and healthy ageing. He underscored that yoga transcends age, culture, and borders, serving as a powerful tool for fostering holistic wellness and a healthier society.

Heartfelt appreciation to our esteemed panelists — Dr. Niral Patel, Dr. Deena Gandhi, Dr. Paresh Patel, Dr. Anitha Abraham, and Dr. Randeep Suneja — for sharing their valuable medical perspectives, and to Dr. Suparna Chhibber for expertly moderating the engaging discussion.

A special thanks to Dr. Anitha Vasisht for leading a refreshing and accessible Chair Yoga session following the panel discussion, demonstrating how yoga can be seamlessly integrated into daily life to support healthy ageing and overall well-being.

As we continue the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga 2026, we warmly invite everyone to join the flagship community Yoga event at Midtown Park, Houston, on 20 June at 6:00 PM.
Come together with family and friends to experience the many benefits of yoga and be part of this collective celebration of health, harmony, and well-being.

#InternationalDayofYoga #InternationalDayofYoga2026 #स्वस्थ_आयु_के_लिए_योग #YogaForHealthyAgeing #IDY #IDY2026 #Yoga365 #HarGharYoga #PMKeSaath #VandeYoga #GangotriSeGangasagar
@dcmanjunath

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), in partnership with the @AustinChamber, the @AsianChamberATX, the U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce, Austin and @opportunity_atx, convened a high-level business roundtable focused on the Austin-India Advantage as part of our #USIBCGreatStates visit to Texas.

Ambassador Keshap was joined by The Honorable D. C. Manjunath, Consul Generai, @cgihou, along with key regional leaders including Jeremy Martin of the Austin Chamber, Mark Hanson of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber, Anupam Govil of the U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce, Austin, and Corey Rose of Opportunity Austin. Together, they provided guiding remarks and led discussions on advancing regional and bilateral economic priorities.

Discussions underscored the growing momentum in the Texas-India partnership, and highlighted Austin's booming innovation ecosystem as a growing player driving bilateral collaboration across sectors. Both industry leaders and state and local government officials emphasized the importance of fostering state-level partnerships, promoting investment flows, and leveraging regional strengths to support long-term, innovation-led growth.

#USIBCGreatStates #IndiaUSPartnership #Austin #TexasBiz

[India in Houston @cgihou]

The Consulate General of India in Houston was pleased to participate in the USIBC Great States Initiative – Houston Roundtable, held on June 9, 2026, at the Greater Houston Partnership.

The Consulate extends its appreciation to the U.S.–India Business Council (USIBC), Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), and the Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) for organizing this important dialogue. Special thanks were conveyed to Ambassador Atul Keshap, President of USIBC, for his leadership in expanding the Great States Initiative, and to Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur for his continued commitment to strengthening the India–U.S. partnership.

Consul General D.C. Manjunath attended the event and delivered special remarks highlighting the growing strategic and economic convergence between India and Texas. He noted that India’s rapid economic growth, strong digital public infrastructure, and ambitious reforms under Viksit Bharat 2047 create a powerful foundation for deeper engagement with Texas’ dynamic innovation ecosystem. The Consul General also highlighted the importance of Mission 500 and the shared goal of building resilient, diversified, and future ready supply chains between India and the United States.

The Consulate reaffirms its readiness to support and facilitate all initiatives that strengthen the India–Texas partnership and deepen commercial, technological, and innovation driven collaboration across the region.

#CGIHouston #USIBC #GreaterHoustonPartnership #IACCGH #IndiaTexasPartnership

[Renu Khator @UHpres]

Sincere congratulations to @narendramodi on the historic milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM. Your leadership has transformed India into a global tech force and built a stronger US-India partnership @cgihou @PMOIndia

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Thank you, President Trump, for your warm wishes.

I look forward to working with you to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, for the benefit of both our nations and the world.

@POTUS

@realDonaldTrump

[India in Houston @cgihou]

🧘 10 DAYS TO GO! 🧘

Join us for the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 hosted by the Consulate General of India, Houston.

Theme: Yoga for Healthy Ageing

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Midtown Park, Houston

Open to all. Bring your yoga mat and be part of a global movement promoting health, wellness, and harmony.

Register today and celebrate the timeless gift of Yoga with family and friends.

#InternationalDayOfYoga #IDY2026 #YogaForHealthyAgeing #CGIHouston #Houston #YogaForAll

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

From harmony to humanity, from wellness to healthy ageing — every International Day of Yoga theme has reflected the world’s evolving journey towards better living.

As we step into International Day of Yoga 2026, the message is clear:
Yoga for Healthy Ageing — because strength, balance, and wellbeing have no age limit.

#IDY2026 #YogaForHealthyAgeing #IDY #InternationalDayOfYoga2026 #Yoga365

@PMOIndia | @narendramodi | @mpprataprao | @secymoayush | @vaidyakotecha | @WHO | @mdniy | @ccrhindia | @CCRAS_MoAyush | @DirectorCcryn | @AIIA_NDelhi | @WHO | @nmpb1 | @NIAJaipur | @PIB_India | @PIBAYUSH | @DDNewslive | @sansad_tv | @AIRNewsHindi | @mygovindia | @MyGovHindi |

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

As India and the United States work toward a USD 500 billion trade partnership, energy is emerging as a key pillar of bilateral cooperation.

USIBC is pleased to collaborate with @GrantThorntonIN on a new report '𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮-𝗨𝗦 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽' which explores opportunities across LNG, energy infrastructure, AI-enabled solutions, and energy security.

We look forward to advancing conversations that strengthen the India–U.S. energy partnership and support resilient, future-ready supply chains.

Access the full report here: https://t.co/4d786HV1zh

#EnergySecurity #USIndiaPartnership #Energy #LNG #Hydrocarbons

@USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @KaruturiPradeep

[India in Houston @cgihou]

🧘‍♀️ Be Part of a Historic Guinness World Record Attempt! 🧘‍♂️

The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, invites participants from around the world to join the Guinness World Record attempt for the Maximum People Participating Simultaneously in an Online Yoga Session.

🌿 Theme: Yoga for Healthy Ageing

📅 June 13, 2026 (CT)
⏰ 7:45 PM – 9:05 PM CT
📺 Live on the Ministry of Ayush YouTube Channel

✅ Register
✅ Join from your own device
✅ Every participant counts!

Let us come together and showcase the power of yoga in promoting health, wellness, and harmony across the globe.

#InternationalDayOfYoga #IDY2026 #YogaForHealthyAgeing #GuinnessWorldRecord #MinistryOfAyush

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

@StateDept @cgihou @State_SCA @USAndIndia @JagdipAhluwalia @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

Houston done...Austin next!

USIBC Great States Initiative – Austin, Texas
📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT

This high-level forum will bring together distinguished leaders driving U.S.-India economic engagement and regional growth:

• Hon. D. C. Manjunath – Consul General of India, Houston
• Amb. Atul Keshap – President, USIBC & SVP South Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Jeremy Martin – President & CEO, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
• Anupam Govil – Chairman, U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce Austin
• Mark Hanson – Vice President, Operations, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
•Corey Rose- Vice President, Global Investment and Innovation, Opportunity Austin

Still interested in joining in? Add your name here:
https://t.co/YYDEvXpMB1

#GreatStatesInitiative

@GAACCAustin @opportunity_atx @AustinChamber @USAndIndia

@USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @sandymaini

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

The U.S.-India Business Council, in partnership with the @GHPartnership and the @IACCGHouston, convened a business roundtable focused on the Houston-India Advantage. Ambassador Keshap was joined by John Cypher of GHP and Jagdip Ahluwalia of IACCGH to provide introductory remarks and guide the conversation.

We were joined by The Hon. S. Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for @State_SCA, and The Honorable Consul General of India in Houston, D C Manjunath (@cgihou), who provided context-setting remarks and shared insights into the priorities of both governments and Houston’s strategic role in advancing the U.S.-India partnership.

The discussion focused on the central role Houston plays in the energy, healthcare and space sectors, and how these strengths create opportunities for deeper commercial and trade partnerships between Texas and India. Houston continues to rank as one of America’s busiest gateways for trade with India, & Texas-at-large is now home to over 70 Indian companies with major capital investments.

Industry leaders highlighted the importance of strengthening state-level innovation ecosystems in both countries, recognizing that entrepreneurship is critical to advancing broader U.S.-India economic and strategic ties.

#USIBCGreatStates #TexasIndia #EconomicPartnership #Houston

@USAmbKeshap @ChamberGlobal

[Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) @State_SCA]

Last night, I joined executives from leading oil, gas, and nuclear companies in Houston. We discussed the importance of the @StateDept and American industry working together to establish reliable and secure supply chains for energy, critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI – all economic and national security imperatives. Special thanks to @USIBC and @USBanglaTrade for the productive discussions. --S. Paul Kapur

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

#USIBCGreatStates: Texas kicked off with an Executive Energy Dinner featuring The Honorable Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur and The Honorable Consul General of India in Houston D C Manjunath to have a discussion on expanding the energy security partnership between the United States and India. We were delighted to be joined senior industry leaders across the energy value chain including oil and gas, civil nuclear energy, EPC, petrochemicals, critical energy infrastructure, enterprise, digital and AI solutions among others.

The discussion centered around the vital role of the energy sector in the bilateral commercial, trade and investment relationship and the importance to having this discussion in the city of Houston!

#USIndiaPartnership #EnergyTies #Houston

@USAmbKeshap @State_SCA @cgihou @ChamberGlobal

[Subhash Kak ☀️𑀲𑀼𑀪𑀸𑀱 𑀓𑀸𑀓 . सुभाष काक @subhash_kak]

I'd like to congratulate PM @narendramodi for having become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister

He has led Bharat for 4,400 days across three democratic mandates,
Opened India’s doors to global innovation,
Let India's emergence as the world’s fastest-growing major economy,
And lifted over 250 million citizens out of poverty.

These milestones reflects the strength of India’s democracy

We also note that US-India partnership remains very strong.

अभिनन्दन और आगे की निरन्तर सफलता के लिए हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!

@PMOIndia
@narendramodi
@cgihou

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

In the last 12 years, 🇮🇳’s foreign policy has worked to deliver on the ambitions, aspirations and expectations of its people.

Do watch my conversation with @sreeramchaulia on how under PM @narendramodi’s leadership, our global partnerships have deepened reflecting our growing interests and capabilities.

https://t.co/v3o5PEMih4

[India in Houston @cgihou]

The Consulate General of India in Houston was pleased to participate in “Leadership in Orbit: A Distinguished CEO Fireside Chat” held on June 8, 2026, featuring an insightful conversation with Dr. Jonathan Cirtain, CEO of Axiom Space moderated by Steve Kean, President & CEO, Greater Houston Partnership.
Consul General D.C. Manjunath delivered the closing remarks, expressing appreciation to #IACCGH and, #GHP, for organizing this important dialogue. He also acknowledged Commissioner Adrian Garcia for his continued engagement with the Indian community and support for India–U.S. collaboration in innovation and technology.

In his remarks, the Consul General noted the significance of the recent Axiom mission to the International Space Station, which included Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force. He emphasized that India’s own space ecosystem—driven by ISRO’s achievements, the upcoming NISAR mission with NASA, and the opening of India’s commercial space sector—is entering a new era of opportunity.

He underscored that Houston’s leadership in the global space economy create a natural bridge for deeper India–U.S. collaboration in areas such as human spaceflight, advanced manufacturing, robotics, space medicine, and next generation research platforms.

The Consulate General of India in Houston reaffirms its commitment to supporting all initiatives that strengthen India–US cooperation in space, science, technology, and innovation.
The Consulate looks forward to continued partnership with Axiom Space, IACCGH, the Greater Houston Partnership, and all stakeholders working to advance this shared vision.

#CGIHouston #AxiomSpace #IACCGH #GreaterHoustonPartnership #IndiaUSPartnership #SpaceCollaboration #HumanSpaceflight #InnovationEcosystem #HoustonSpaceCity