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Frank blogs regularly for the Huffington Post and writes occasional columns and articles for publications such as the International Business Times and The Economic Times of India.
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I’m humbled, honored to get UP Ratna award: Azamgarh-born Indian-American Frank Islam
New Delhi, 27 Dec 2015: "I have received many awards. But, this award is extra special because it comes from my homeland. Uttar Pradesh is where my journey began," says Azamgarh-born Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank F. Islam on the announcement of Uttar Pradesh government to confer state's highest civilian award Uttar Pradesh Ratna on him at the UP Pravasi Diwas in Agra on 4th Jan 2016. Excerpts from interview with IndiaTomorrow.net : What was your … [Read more...]
Article in The Hindu on Mr. Islam Receiving UP Ratna award
Grassley-Durbin law could kill Indian IT’s model
The battle over H-1B and L-1 reignited on Capitol Hill earlier this month, when two influential senators and long-term critics of the two visa programs introduced a new bill in the US Senate, calling to end their "abuses and protect American and foreign workers from exploitation”. The 'H-1B and L-1 Visa Reforms Act of 2015’, introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley - chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - and Dick Durbin - the chamber’s Democratic Whip - would ban companies from hiring … [Read more...]
Indian-Americans Asked to Invest in Education in India
WASHINGTON: Entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam would like fellow Indian-Americans to make a strategic investment in education in India as it is the great equalizer and opportunity creator. "Supporting educational institutions is one of our highest priorities because education is the key to opportunity and the bridge to the future," he said during the Second American Bazaar Philanthropy Dialogue and Dinner, organised by an ethnic publication here. Dozens of prominent … [Read more...]
American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin Honor Frank Islam With “Pride of India” Award
BURLINGTON, MA--American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin honored Frank Islam with its prestigious "Pride of India" award during its 25th annual convention at Burlington Marriott in Burlington, MA. Islam, a confident of President Obama and an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, donated $222,000 in May this year to Aligarh Muslim University in India. This is part of his $2 million commitment for the construction of a new management complex at the 140-year-old … [Read more...]
Indian-American Philanthropist Frank Islam: Do Well Here, To Do Good There
BURLINGTON, MA—In a speech to the 25th annual gathering of the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin, Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam urged Indian diaspora to: “Do Well Here, To Do Good There.” He was also honored with AFMI’s prestigious “Pride of India” award. A close confident of President Obama, Mr. Islam donated $222,000 in May this year to Aligarh Muslim University in India. This is part of his $2 million commitment for the construction of a new … [Read more...]
Super Uber or Uber Stupor?
Is Uber taking us for a ride? That's the concern on a lot of folks' minds as this international company which is currently valued at more than $50 billion moves to transform and dominate the car-for-hire transportation business here in the United States and around the world. There is no question that Uber became the darling of tech savvy early adapters and millennials and is now earning rave reviews from a large group of cost-conscious individuals who want to get the best bargain for their … [Read more...]
USIP Iftar celebrates Muslim women leaders
WASHINGTON, DC: Tributes were paid to Muslim women leaders from different eras and different parts of the world at the second annual Iftar party hosted by the US Institute of Peace on June 25. Scores of diplomats, government officials, academics and community leaders attended the event, which was held at the organization’s headquarters in Foggy Bottom. “From Malaysia to Egypt, Yemen to South Africa, I have witnessed firsthand…the power women have been able to tap into through their faith, … [Read more...]
The State of U.S. Small Business: Progress Made, Work to Be Done
In announcing Small Business Week, SBA administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet proclaimed that this is "...a chance to honor our nation's 28 million small businesses and to renew our commitment to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit that is central to the American experience." The SBA is holding a series of events this week to recognize small businesses and small business award winners. Our question is whether this week should be a time to celebrate accomplishments or to reflect on the work that … [Read more...]