by Amrita Priya | Mar 22, 2024
(March 22, 2024) “I grew up in India where my family owned a shoe shop. It was there that I learned the basics of business, developed the ability to diagnose even the most complex business situations, and honed my work ethic. These foundational skills have been...
by Amrita Priya | Mar 16, 2024
(March 16, 2024) Each year, as the spirit of Holi permeates in springtime, life is a whirlwind of activity for Indian American dhol player Sunny Jain and his band, Red Baraat, as they embark on their annual ‘Festival of Color’ tour. ‘This is how we do it....
by Amrita Priya | Mar 8, 2024
(March 8, 2024) “In the spirit of forgiveness and extending second chances to those who need to be reunited with family and society, we have recently donated AED 1 million to liberate over 900 prisoners as we approach the Holy Month of Ramadan,” shared Firoz Merchant...
by Amrita Priya | Mar 2, 2024
(March 2, 2024) A few years ago, prominent Indian American investor Frank Islam, donated $2 million to his alma mater, Aligarh Muslim University. An ace philanthropist, Islam and his wife Debbie established the Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Charitable Foundation in...
by Amrita Priya | Feb 27, 2024
(February 27, 2024) Whether it was aiding over 5,000 seafarers in repatriation from nations like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Russia, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sudan, and Nepal, or assisting Indian labourers facing diverse challenges including...