Thursday, September 14th, 2023
Open Letter to Hindu Mandir Trustees by Community Members
For the last couple of years, the active members of the Hindu community have been experiencing a deterioration in mandir services. Many have been talking in private circles of friends and acquaintances; however, now some members are taking the concerns directly to the Board. The group is dismayed with the current management and requesting the Board for urgent corrective action. The group has written an open letter (see below) and is gathering signatures from the concerned community members. Chairman and Board of Trustees, Hindu Temple and Jain Center of Las Vegas DearRead More
Wanted – Elder Caregiver
Seeking hands-on care near Henderson for my mother in her 80s who lives with us in our home. She is ambulatory but getting frail, and needs help with bathing. Additional responsibilities include preparing South Asian Indian meals, washing/folding clothes, and light housekeeping. Looking for a caring and compassionate companion who can speak the Hindi language. We need a caregiver who has their own car, is a non-smoker, and is Covid-vaccinated. We are open to negotiating the hourly rate based on qualifications and experience. Please contact by sending an email to r59kishore@gmail.com.
Nineteen Indian-American Students Named Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
For 2024, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced 19 Indian American students from Nevada, out of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists, in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. 2024 brought in a record number of Indian-American students from Nevada honored as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship. These academically talented high school seniors can continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered in 2024 spring. All the Semifinalists below have an outstanding academic record throughout high school and are endorsed and recommended by aRead More
Roseman University Professor Manas Mandal, Ph.D. Honored with Fulbright Scholarship
Roseman University Professor Manas Mandal, M.Sc., Ph.D., has been awarded the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Scholarship by the U.S. Dept. of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board for the academic year 2023-24. This grant is a reflection of the leadership and contributions to society by Dr. Mandal’ as noted in the award letter. Professor Mandal will teach medical and pharmacy students at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt. Previously, Dr. Mandal received a Fulbright Specialist appointment in 2019 and was awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Scholarship in 2022 to teachRead More