Friday, April 24th, 2026
VAISAKHI MELA: A CELEBRATION OF SIKH CULTURE – Guest Author Satish Bhatnagar, Ph.D.
Dr. Satish Bhatnagar, Ph.D. article revisits the April, 2011 Vaisakhi/Indian Food Festival hosted by the Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh in downtown Las Vegas. Vaisakhi/Baisakhi is one of the very few festivals that are celebrated in every state of India. Also, it is recognized outside India – in Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and Vietnam. There being a large number of Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists in Muslim countries of Malaysia and Indonesia, Vaisakhi or Wesak is included as a national festival. Since Lahore, now in Pakistani Punjab, wasRead More
Tribute to Jagjit Singh – Evening of Ghazals by Jatinder Sharma with Kashish Hoshiarpuri
Join the community for a romantic evening of live music, gazals, and Indian dining with local gazal maestro Jatinder Sharma. This special night pays tribute to the legendary composer and singer Jagjit Singh, featuring a soulful romantic medley of timeless ghazals from years past. Sharma, accompanied by Kashish Hoshiarpuri will create an unforgettable evening filled with nostalgia, and the cherished sounds of India to remember Jagjit Singh. Please get your tickets as soon as possible! At just $35, this is an incredible deal for a fun-filled evening with friends and family.Read More
UNR Engineering professor Krishna Pagilla selected for EPA Science Advisory Board
Environmental engineering expert joins newly appointed board, advising EPA on health and environmental protection efforts. Civil & Environmental Engineering Professor Krishna Pagilla has been selected to serve on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on April 17. Pagilla joins 36 other scientists on the newly appointed board, which will advise EPA leadership as they advance the agency’s core mission of protecting human health and the environment. He has served on the EPA’s SAB previously under President Trump’s first administration and President Biden’s administration. DisclaimerRead More
Holi Celebrations by Radha Govinda Mandir
The spirit of color, culture, and community will come alive as Radha Govinda Mandir (ISKCON) of Las Vegas invites the community to a vibrant celebration of Holi on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the scenic Sunset Park. This family-friendly event aims to bring people of all backgrounds together for a full day of cultural festivities in the heart of Las Vegas. Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of activities, including live music performances, energetic dance sessions, and interactive yoga experiences designed to promote wellness and connection. The highlight of the celebration—the throwing of vibrantRead More