The Aligarh Alumni Association of New York recently presented noted Indian American philanthropist and entrepreneur Frank F. Islam with the “Sir Ross Masood Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Leadership, Education, Community and Public Service” in recognition of his distinguished leadership, community and public service and philanthropy. Islam was bestowed the honor during the seventeenth annual Sir Syed Day celebration dinner on November 15 in Garden City, N.Y. Islam … [Read more...]
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Islam was conferred the American Bazaar Philanthropy Award.Frank Islam with the American Bazaar Philanthropy Award, which was presented to him by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun Kumar, in Washington, DC, on October 10, 2015.Frank Islam with the American Bazaar Philanthropy Award, which was presented to him by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun Kumar (left), in Washington, DC, on October 10, 2015.By Raif KareratPhilanthropist and entrepreneur Frank Islam was honored with the American … [Read more...]
Bengali film ‘Kadambari’ wins Best Film award at DC South Asian Film Festival
GAITHERSBURG, MD: Kadambari, a Bengali film that explores the suicide of Kadambari Devi, sister-in-law of Rabindranath Tagore, 132 years ago, won the Best Film award at the 4th Washington, DC, South Asian Film Festival, which concluded on September 28. The film was directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Suman Ghosh, who is an economics professor at Florida Atlantic University. Chaitanya Tamhane won the Best Director award for Court, a Hindi and Marathi film, which is India’s … [Read more...]
BAPS launches Kalam’s book ‘Transcendence’ in the US
Glowing tributes were paid to the 11th President BELTSVILLE, MD: The final book of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Transcendence: My spiritual experience with Pramukh Swamiji, was launched at the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) temple here on August 16. More than a thousand people attended the event, where the life of the 11th president of India was celebrated. Glowing tributes were paid to Kalam, who died of a heart attack on July 27, and his lifetime of … [Read more...]
Philanthropist Frank Islam gives keynote address at Aligarh Alumni Association meet in Maryland
Education empowers the mind and uplifts the soul: Islam. WASHINGTON, DC: The Washington Aligarh Alumni Association organized a successful fundraiser for educational activities on June 27 at James Blake High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. “Education is the gift that keeps on giving. Education empowers the mind and uplifts the soul. It is a powerful equalizer opening door to all to lift themselves out of poverty. Education is the best investment we can make to build next generations of … [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...]
Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Foundation releases first installment of $2 million commitment to AMU
It will support new management complex at Aligarh, endowed chair. By Raif Karerat WASHINGTON, DC: The Washington area-based Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Foundation has donated $222,000 to Aligarh Muslim University in India, as part of its $2 million commitment for the construction of a new management complex at the 140-year-old institution. The $2 million donation was first announced in January by its founder and prominent Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank … [Read more...]
Mr. Islam thoughts on US India CEO’s Summit conference
Entrepreneur Frank Islam reminisces on accompanying Obama to India. President Obama and Prime Minister Modi participate in a bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Photo credit: White House Photo by Pete Souza. WASHINGTON, DC: On January 26th, President Barack Obama witnessed, in the company of President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Republic Day parade from a specially designed stage on Rajpath, India’s grandest boulevard. Although the primary purpose … [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...]
Strategic dialogue in India lays ground work for Modi visit to the US
WASHINGTON, DC: Secretary of State John Kerry, the hardest working man on the planet these days, took a couple of days off last week from trying to coax the Israelis and Hamas to end the Gaza conflict and racking his brains over Ukraine, Syria and numerous other global crises, to attend the annual India-US Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi. The fifth edition of the dialogue was the first high-level meeting between the two sides since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in May, and, as … [Read more...]