WASHINGTON: The Indian-Americans largely support Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton because of the unique relationship she has built with the community and India, according to one of her major backers. "Historically, Indian-Americans, like other Asian Americans and a lot of other immigrant groups, have been big supporters of the Democratic Party," Frank Islam, an India-born entrepreneur and philanthropist told IANS. "It has been more inclusive and more welcoming toward all … [Read more...]
Indian-American entrepreneur Frank Islam receives UP Ratna award
WASHINGTON: Azamgarh-born Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam has been awarded the inaugural UP Ratna award for his contribution as a son of Uttar Pradesh. An Indian American friend, Dr Fazal Khan, received the award on Islam's behalf from UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on the opening day of the inaugural UP Pravasi Diwas in Agra on Monday. Islam, who came to the US in the early 1970s to study at University of Colorado, said the "award means much to me and I am most … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton’s platform will be a progressive one
Entrepreneur Frank Islam wears many hats - he heads the FI Investment Group, is the general trustee of the board of trustees of John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and is a philanthropist and civic leader as well. He serves on the boards and advisory councils of the US Institute of Peace, the Woodrow Wilson Center and Brookings Institution and various universities including Johns Hopkins University, American University and George Mason University. In this candid interview with The … [Read more...]
Indian IT companies dodge a bullet, for now
WASHINGTON DC: Representatives of Indian information technology companies must have heaved a huge collective sigh of relief and uncorked a bottle of champagne, when US Congress left for an extended recess. With no legislative activities for 37 days, now there is no chance of the Senate version of the immigration bill becoming law for, at least, the next three months. Other than the staunch anti-immigration wing of the conservative movement, few have opposed the Senate bill, which was passed … [Read more...]
