August, 2024
Friends of India Celebrates India’s Independence Day
Last Saturday, in the heart of a bustling Las Vegas, a short grand celebration was underway for India’s Independence Day. The Charleston Library theater echoed the harmonious sounds of Bollywood tunes and the rhythmic beats of Indian contemporary and classical dances. The ambiance was filled with palpable unity as families and friends gathered to honor their heritage and community spirit. Disappointingly, less than 150 community members, including Indian-American Hon. Judge Tina Talim, attended the afternoon celebration. Purbhasa Banerjee, a dedicated volunteer & event organizer known for meticulous attention to detail,Read More
Celebrate the Cultural Aspect of Ganesh Chaturthi
Las Vegas Marathi Group and Hindu & Jain Temple of Las Vegas invite everyone for an afternoon of Ganesh Chaturthi cultural festivities. The free event, open to all, will highlight the usual singing, dancing, and meeting & conversing with friends and newcomers to the community. What: Ganeshotsav Cultural Show When: Sunday, September 8, 2024 Where: Bonanza High School Theater, Tickets: Complimentary event. Donations Accepted
Meet, Greet and Donate to Indian-American Judge Tina Talim
Supporters of Judge Tina Talim invites the community to support and retain the first Indian-American Judge Talim to the Clark County District Court. What: Meet, Greet & Fundraiser to Retain Judge Tina Talim When: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 – 5:00 – 7:00 PM Where: India Palace Restaurant, 505 E. Twain Ave., Las Vegas Cost: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANY AMOUNT ARE GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED Recently, Tina Talim made history as the first Indian-American judge in Nevada when Governor Joe Lombardo announced her appointment as a Judge to a recently vacated Clark County District Court Department 14Read More
Fund Raiser to Support Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)
Please join Paul Padda, ESQ., and Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva for a fundraiser in support of Indian-American Democrat Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois. All members of the community are warmly encouraged and invited to attend this important event. What: Fund Raiser – US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi When: Thursday, August 29, 2024. 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Where: Mint India Bistro, 4246 South Durango Blvd., Las Vegas. Cost: Donations Accepted Paul Padda, who played an instrumental role in helping Assemblyman D’Silva get elected here in Nevada, commented that the event is intended to “introduce Congressman Krishnamoorthi to theRead More
Is Kamala going to be Obama 2.0 or Hillary 2.0? – Guest Author Nirmalya Chatterjee
Many political pandits are pondering over this question. Time will obviously get us the answer. Maybe we are getting some early indications. Kamala, like Obama, is clearly very charismatic. She projects a lot of energy and confidence. People are energized since she came into the top of the ticket. Her messages are very clear and hits you on your face. ‘How dare they take away our rights?’. ‘We are not going back.’ ‘You fight. You win’. Being abandoned by her father at an early age, just like Obama, Kamala hasRead More
Celebrate Balaram Jayanti and Shri Krishna Janmashtami Festivities at Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple
ISKCON Temple invites the community to celebrate the festivals of Balaram Jayanti and Shri Krishna Janmashtami on August 19th and 26th, 2024, respectively. The festivities include a special religious, social and cultural activities for all ages. Event: Balaram Jayanti and Shri Krishna Janmashtami When: Monday, August 19th, 2024 @6:00 PM; Monday, August 26th @5:30 PM Where: Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple – 8825, Escondido Street, Las Vegas Cost: NONE – Donations welcome Activities include Kirtan, Katha, Aarti, Dances, Children activities, followed by a specially prepared vegetarian prasadam. Devotees will have an opportunity to participate inRead More
Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami at the Hindu Temple
Event: Shree Krishna Janmashtami When: Monday, August 26th, 2024 @7:00 PM Where: Hindu and Jain Temple of Las Vegas, 1701 Sageberry Drive, Las Vegas Cost: NONE – Dinner Sponsored by Las Vegas Gujarati Samaj
NV State Medical Board Files a Complaint Against Dr. Savita Chander, M.D.
The NV State Board of Medical Examiners Investigative Committee has filed a formal complaint against Dr. Savita Chander, M.D., with a reasonable basis to believe that Dr. Chander violated Nevada’s current Medical Practice Act. The Investigative Complaint accuses Dr. Chander of two counts of violating statutes and regulations of the Nevada Revised Statutes related to medical practice in Nevada. The allegations include medical malpractice and violations of the standard of practice established by regulation. The first count accuses Dr. Chander of malpractice, which the statutes define as a physician’s failureRead More
Bhuddha Hoga Tera Baap – An Afternoon Delight for Indian-American Seniors
This past Saturday, the Las Vegas Indian Seniors Group held a lively, sometimes meandering, but ultimately entertaining variety show performance – Bhuddha Hoga Tera Baap. Playing at the auditorium in the Flamingo Library to a sold-out crowd, our local seniors put on quite the production. The emcees for the evening, Yatin Daulat and Smita Chaudhry, got the show started after a minor technical delay, noting that community elders had come together to entertain the crowd over the next three hours. Daulat, kept the show moving throughout, with endearing “dad jokes” that had theRead More
Your Multilingual Las Vegas Realtor, Alex Coelho
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