March, 2024
NV State Board of Medical Examiners Investigates Dr. Teena Tandon, M.D.
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal two-count complaint against Dr. Teena Tandon, M.D., alleging two Nevada Medical Practice Act violations. The alleged charges include Malpractice and Violating Standards of Practice Established by Regulation. Per the investigative charges, a patient was brought into the Emergency by an ambulance with a complaint of pain over her entire body. After talking to the patient’s family, it was determined that she was suffering from alcohol withdrawal and, was under the influence of opioid medication and had fallen andRead More
Upset Hindus seek resignation of General Mills CEO for non-disclosure of beef in Yoplait yogurts
Appalled Hindus are asking for resignation of General Mills CEO Jeffrey L. Harmening with an official apology from the company for non-disclosure of beef in its Yoplait yogurts, and their immediate recall from the market. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was shocking for Hindus to learn that popular Yoplait yogurts, which they had been eating for years, contained beef; while beef was not explicitly mentioned under the ingredients listed on the Yoplait packages/boxes. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, statedRead More
Hindu Mandir Board of Trustees Civil War Erupts. Let’s Get Ready to Ramble. Lawsuit Filed.
In an ongoing civil war and clash of Whales (an iconic Las Vegas term) on the future direction of the Hindu Mandir, a lawsuit has been filed against some of the current Board Members and the Executive Committee by the Hindu Society of Nevada. The debate has erupted on who and why the lawsuit is under the Hindu Society of Nevada and who pays for the high-profile law firm hired by the Hindu Society of Nevada. As reported earlier, the internal dissent among the Board of Trustees may lead toRead More
Sri Guru Purnima Celebrations at Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple
Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple invites the community to celebrate the upcoming Guru Purnima festival on Sunday, March 24th, 2024, beginning at 6 PM at the temple premises. Guru Purnima is dedicated to honoring one’s spiritual and academic teachers. On this day, disciples offer puja or pay respect to their gurus. For further information or to volunteer during the program, please contact the temple at 702-586-4425 The celebrations are FREE and open to all, irrespective of religion, race, color, creed, national identity, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Sapience Announce Opening of 2nd Tutoring and Youth Enrichment Center
Sapience, a fast-growing tutoring and youth enrichment center, is pleased to announce the opening of a second location in the fast-growing Summerlin neighborhood of Las Vegas. The new Summerlin location opens on Monday, March 18th. The new academic center will cater to students aged 4 through 17 with diverse educational and training programs. Sapience provides comprehensive academic support with assistance with homework, mastering mathematics, reading, writing, and exploring history and science. Sapience has credentialed teachers to guide students of all grade levels through challenging subjects. “Our safe, distraction-free environment isRead More
Making their MARC: Nandini Naidu
Nandini Naidu is a junior and is one of four students in the second cohort of the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Nevada Program. MARC Nevada aims to increase diversity in the fields of biomedical sciences, and it supports students in applying to and transitioning into research-focused higher degree programs, such as a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. “I always knew I wanted to go to college,” Naidu said. Growing up in California, Naidu said there was an expectation that she would attend a University of California (UC) school butRead More
INCUBATION OF INNOVATION ! Guest Author Satish Bhatnagar, Ph.D.
Today, I participated in a high school STEM (acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) event. I was there after a gap of several years – partly, due to the disruption caused by COVID-19. By the way, the acronym STEM has literally become global – another way of looking at subtle impacts that the US makes. In fact, I was one of the judges (perhaps, the only faculty member) of nearly 60 projects entered in this event. They were systematically displayed in the UNLV’s most beautiful meeting hall overlooking theRead More
A New Four-Year Employment Contract for Kumud Acharya, Ph.D., President, Desert Research Institute
In a meeting held recently, the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the new employment contract of Desert Research Institute President Kumud Acharya for four years, ending on September 15, 2028. The new contract includes a $423,582 annual salary, a $8,000 car allowance, $24,000 in housing allowance, and a $5,000 host account per fiscal year. Before approving the new employment agreement, the Board reviewed Acharya’s self-evaluation pertaining to his performance as specified under the Nevada Revised Statutes. The descriptive employment contract is attached herewith for the reader’sRead More
An Inspirational Educational Journey – Kaashifah, a Ph.D. student from Vijayawada, is this Week’s Face of the UNR Pack.
Kaashifah, an international student from Vijayawada, a small city in India, is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Education – Equity, Diversity and Language Education. After graduating from medical school in 2018, she took a bold step to relocate to Reno. Anticipated to graduate in either Spring or Fall of 2026 with her doctorate in Education, Kaashifah envisions a future as a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, expressing her love for both the city and the University. Her interests extend to contributing to legislative offices within the education sector.Read More
University of Nevada – Reno, Ph.D. Student Anil Timilsina wins an award from the American Chemical Society
Anil Timilsina, a Ph.D. student in the Civil & Environmental Engineering department, has received the 2024 Graduate Student Award from the American Chemical Society Division of Environmental Chemistry. The award, announced in January, recognizes graduate students working in areas related to environmental chemistry and is based in part on research activity with emphasis on the student’s potential for future contributions as professionals in environmental chemistry and engineering. Timilsina’s research involves the study of quinones — a class of compounds found in natural materials such as soil and water. Continue reading…