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...]
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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...]
Thanksgiving Thoughts on Our Immigrant Nation (2014)
On this Thanksgiving Day of 2014, we are thankful for the President's executive action on immigration and the resistance to it. It brings the debate about immigration out of the shadows where it has been since the Senate passed its immigration bill on June 27, 2013 almost one year and one-half ago. We are thankful for those citizens who embraced democracy and participated in the mid-term elections. We are hopeful that their example and the results will motivate many more to express themselves … [Read more...]
Our American Quandary: Inequality, Inadequacy and Instability
The word of the year for 2014 could be "inequality." Since the publication of Thomas Piketty's seminal work, Capital in the 21st Century, early in the year, next to immigration - the nature and effects of inequality in the American economy have been written and talked about more than any other topic of social import. That's bad news for the vast majority of Americans who are on the wrong side of the inequality divide. The worse news is that nothing will be done about inequality in 2014 and … [Read more...]
Dueling Dollars Diminish American Democracy
Election Day 2014 is over. The winners have been declared. But the true loser has not. That loser is democracy. For the past week -- and undoubtedly for weeks to come -- story after story will be written about the reasons for and consequences of the Republican landslide, their gaining clear control of the Senate, and having the biggest majority in the House since the 1920s. Only a precious few, however, will be written about the back story which is how money is contaminating our … [Read more...]