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A Pakistani-American whose humanitarianism made him a role model
Fourteen centuries ago, Hazrat Ali had cautioned on the perils of pandering to the privileged few. The contention of the great sage – widely recognized as the fountainhead of Sufism – was that whatever you do...October 12, 2019 1481 1 -
Virginia features high on small business friendliness index
Small businesses have long been creators of jobs in Virginia. But they also face some growth challenges. Thumbtack, a website and app finds in its 2019 Small Business Friendliness Survey that Virginia ranks second only to...September 5, 2019 707 0 -
A photographer wonders if falling leaves in August signal an early fall
What does a scene of fallen leaves in August mean? That is what multimedia journalist Aziz Ahmed wondered when he captured a series of pictures in Arlington on a glorious summer day. “I have never seen #Fall #Autumn in...August 8, 2019 1093 0 -
Summer events to mark 50 years of catchy tourism slogan ‘Virginia is for Lovers’
This year marks 50 years of the tourism logo ‘Virginia is For Lovers,’ and Virginians are planning to be out to celebrate the occasion with a series of events. The logo has become one of the...April 30, 2019 1406 0 -
Jewels of Asia Gala to recognize outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs in May
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce will host ‘Jewels of Asia‘ Awards Gala on May 3. The event to be held at the Sheraton Tysons Corner will celebrate the chamber’s 10th anniversary. “We will recognize individuals, small...April 23, 2019 3152 0 -
Virginia to preserve lands through data-driven initiative ‘ConserveVirginia’
Virginia has launched America’s first data-driven initiative to conserve high value lands and sites across the state. Named ConserveVirginia and formally launched by Governor Ralph Northam, the strategy will identify high value lands and conservation sites across...April 9, 2019 906 0 -
Washington area remains the hub of innovation
Innovation, which lies at the heart of economic growth, stems from a bunch of factors and Washington metro area continues to have a lot of those, housing three of America’s top ten most innovative places. The...March 20, 2019 1172 0 -
A scholar’s interpretation of the essence of the Qur’an
The Jewish Islamic Dialogue society (JIDS) hosted a conversation with Dr. Safi Kaskas and Eman Kaskas, about the essence of Quran to a gathering. It was a joy listening to him rolling out the truth after...March 18, 2019 2075 1 -
Pakistani-American Mohammad Aslam passes away; leaving behind a legacy of community service
Image Credit: Courtesy Naila Alam Pakistani-American community in Washington area lost a veteran voice and mentor on Wednesday, when Mohammad Aslam, owner of Metro International Travel and founder of the 1990s newspaper Eastern Times, passed away....March 7, 2019 4149 1 -
Virginia’s Asian Americans greet Lunar New Year with art and joy
Northern Virginia is a bustling place for immigrant entrepreneurs, who contribute vitally to the state’s economy with their small businesses. For the large Asian American communities spread over Washington metro area, the time of filing taxes...February 15, 2019 2868 0
