WASHINGTON: Much has been written about the heavy symbolism and optics of US president Barack Obama's upcoming visit to New Delhi to attend the Republic Day parade as the chief guest, a first for a US leader. Coming as it does four months after prime minister Narendra Modi's highly successful visit to the US and the camaraderie the two leaders established during that trip, Obama's second visit to India — again another first for a sitting US president — will be a huge media event. From a … [Read more...]
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2014 in Two Words: “Culture” and “Vape”?
What were the words of the year for 2014? If one were to believe the Merriam- Webster and Oxford dictionaries respectively, they were "culture" and "vape". Call us skeptical. But, based upon our totally unscientific and non-random survey of the two of us, we think not. In our opinion, there could have been other appropriate choices for 2014. Before we go there, however, let's take a quick look at the Merriam-Webster and Oxford selections. The Oxford Dictionaries defined the verb "vape" … [Read more...]
Mr. Islam Interview with Khurram Shahsad in US Urdu News, a US-based Urdu/English Newspaper
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Mr. Islam column in the Amar Ujala newspaper in India.
Modi gets high marks for managing economy, ties with US By Frank Islam WASHINGTON, DC: Seven months might not be long enough to pass a conclusive judgment on a first-term government. Nonetheless, one has enough samples to prepare a scorecard on its initial performances in various areas. So, how would one rate the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government so far? From an Indian American perspective, I would give high marks to the government in two areas: the economy and … [Read more...]
Son of Azamgarh Shines in USA
"Today if a Muslim from humble village of Azamgarh can walk and talk with one of the strongest men in the world, Barak Obama, then it should be an inspiration to others who can also be successful like me." – Frank Islam At a time when the small district of Azamgarh of State of Uttar Pradesh evokes a great deal of controversy in many unpleasant reasons for its Muslims inhabitants. There is one success story of a young Muslim from Azamgarh who rose to become not only one of the successful … [Read more...]
Mr. Islam column in ZEENEWS.India.Com on his trip to India
Narendra Modi has turned the corner on a number of areas in India By Frank Islam WASHINGTON, DC: Since immigrating to the United States more than four decades ago, I have visited India a number of times. Every other winter, I travel with my brothers, nephews and nieces to Azamgarh, the town where I was born and spent my formative years, for what has now become a biennial reunion of our extended family. Even though I squeeze in a few speaking engagements and official events, mainly in … [Read more...]
Keep Hope Alive for the Children: A Christmas Wish and Prayer
Many people see Christmas as a season of faith. Many see it as a season for gifts. We prefer to see it as a time for hope. Christmas, in our opinion, should be a period for renewal. And, the greatest gift that can be granted for renewal at this time of year is hope. We live in trying times and in a troubled world. No matter whether one is in the one percent or 99 percent, young or old, in the United States or somewhere else around the globe, virtually no one is immune to the stressors … [Read more...]
Race Relations: Forgetting Ferguson, Remembering 1967, Contemplating the Future
Since the shooting and killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson by a police officer and other tragic incidents between African Americans and police in face-to-face encounters and the subsequent protests, a national dialogue on race relations has begun once again. It is definitely necessary. But, unfortunately this dialogue at all levels seems to be a limited one focused primarily on assessing problems between police and African Americans and recommending actions such as more community policing, … [Read more...]
TiE DC gives legendary award to Mr. Islam
TiE DC honors Ken Bajaj, Frank Islam and Sharad Tak Legends awards bestowed on 3 entrepreneurs. By Scott Preston VIENNA, VA: The Washington, DC, chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs recognized three prominent Indian American entrepreneurs with the Legends Awards on Friday night. Entrepreneurs Ken Bajaj, Frank Islam and Sharad Tak were honored at the chapter’s annual gala held at The Barn at Wolf Trap here for their the career accomplishments and services. Bajaj has … [Read more...]
Article written by Economic Times on awards presented to Mr. Islam
3 Indian-Americans honoured by The Indus Entrepreneurs By PTI | 13 Dec, 2014, 12.24PM IST WASHINGTON: Three Indian-American entrepreneurs have been felicitated by The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) with its annual legend awards in recognition of their risk-taking, mentoring of young entrepreneurs, philanthropy and years of dedication to the local community. The awards were presented to Ken Bajaj, Frank Islam and Sharad Tak last night at the annual gala of TiE DC attended by … [Read more...]