Global InformationIshar Bindra information
Ishar Bindra | |
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| Born | January 10, 1921 Kallar, Punjab Province, British India (now in Pakistan) |
| Died | August 12, 2015 (aged 94)[1] |
| Alma mater | Dayanand Anglo Vedic College |
| Occupation | Chairman of Jeetish Group of Companies |
Ishar Bindra (1921-2015) was an Indian-American investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was also the founder-trustee of the Sikh Forum of New York, senior vice president of the Hemkunt Foundation, and patron of the Sikh Art and Film Foundation.[2][3]
Bindra has received numerous awards and has been recognized in many national and international events. In 1999, Bindra was honored as Humanitarian of the Year by the Interfaith Nutrition Network. In 2000, he was honored with the “Punjab-Ratan” award by then-First Lady Hillary Rodham-Clinton. In 2006, Bindra was awarded with the “Lifetime Achievement” award for his service to the community by the World Punjabi Organization during its International Convention in New York.[4]
- ^ "Community leader Sardar Ishar Singh Bindra passes away". The Indian Eye. Archived from the original on 2016-06-22. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Sikh Arts & Film Foundation "The Team" 2010". Archived from the original on 2010-12-10. Retrieved 2011-01-10.
- ^ Bindra, Ishar. A Journey - Kallar to New York. Bipin Shah, 2010.
- ^ Sikh Council USA "Honorees - Ishar Bindra" 2010