A longtime Henderson resident Roopkumar Raich, founder of the vitamin manufacturing company Vita Plus, is moving forward with plans to build a new Ashram in Henderson, creating what could become one of the region’s most distinctive spiritual and cultural landmarks.  Raich established the nonprofit organization ASHRAM in February 2022. The organization currently operates out of Raich’s home, but he intends to relocate it to a dedicated facility on a 3-acre property he purchased for $300,000 in December 2020 near North Racetrack Road and Essex Avenue in Henderson.  Raich, a disciple of ShankerRead More

Harsimran Singh, Chief Flight Instructor for Pilot Training Las Vegas, invites members of our community to enjoy scenic flights over the breathtaking Las Vegas Valley. These discovery flights reveals the spectacular views stretching from the Colorado River to Mt. Charleston, all at specially discounted rates exclusively for our community members. For those interested in learning to fly, Pilot Harsimran Singh also offers comprehensive, personalized flight instruction tailored to each student’s goals and experience level. Training Las Vegas provides a full range of aviation programs, including Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, andRead More

The internal challenges facing the Hindu Mandir board have continued, with ongoing disagreements resulting in significant leadership vacuum and organizational instability. In the latest development, the newly elected Chair and Vice-Chair have both resigned after months of reported tensions and hostilities among board members. Their departures leave the board without key leadership at a time when unity and stability are especially important. The internal conflicts also led to another lawsuit involving members of the board. Although the legal action was eventually withdrawn, the dispute highlighted the extent of the divisionsRead More

The Las Vegas Review Journal has recently published their annual top 100 restaurants in Las Vegas. Tamba and Gymkhana stand out as the city’s premier Indian dining destinations.  Per the Review Journal team of culinary connoisseurs, the Indian cuisine has moved beyond tikka clichés to the ranks of fine dining. Here’s the coverage as published by the Las Vegas Review Journal… A Mughlai mishmash of chicken tikka, generic “curries” and piles of naan has sometimes obscured in Vegas the ancient diversity of Indian cooking. That said, two Indian spots rank amongRead More

Religious statesman Rajan Zed has been inducted as a member of Reno Police Chief’s Advisory Panel. This panel brings together broad stakeholder representation and is designed to go both ways: members receive regular updates from Reno Police Department (RPD) and have a real voice in how RPD’s work aligns with Reno’s service needs and community values. It will be led by Reno Police Chief Corey Solferino and attended by RPD leadership. Taglines of RPD include “Your Police, Our Community” and “Protecting Our City Serving Our Community”. Rajan Zed, who isRead More

Ramesh Hulugalle, 44, son of a prominent Las Vegas Physicians, has been sentenced in connection with a fatal driving-under-the-influence case that resulted in the death. According to the court’s sentencing order, Hulugalle received a prison term of a minimum of 54 months and a maximum of 135 months in the Nevada Department of Corrections. The court also awarded Hulugalle 1,326 days of credit for time served at various institutions prior to sentencing. In addition to the prison sentence, the court-imposed conditions related to Hulugalle ‘s future driving privileges. Before anyRead More

South Asian Political Network Alliance (SAPNA), invites you to its luncheon meeting with guest speaker Athar Haseebullah, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union, Nevada on Saturday, June 27th at 11:30 am at the Mint Indian Bistro, 4246 S. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89147 FREE for high school and college students under 21!This opportunity is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Paul Padda Law. Recent incidents, including the tearing-up of the Indian flag in Texas, have heightened fears among many South Asian families who perceive a rise in anti-South Asian sentiment. Growing concerns over immigration, labor marketRead More