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Eric Kohli, Esq. to Serve as Director of New Federal Copyright Law Program in Nevada
Eric N. Kohli, an intellectual property lawyer and the current President of the South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas, will serve as Director of a new copyright law program associated with the United States Copyright Office, UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, and the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. The State Bar of Nevada’s Intellectual Property Law Section announced the new pro bono program that will bring Copyright Claims Board (“CCB”) assistance to Nevada. The CCB is a tribunal within the United States Copyright Office. Working with experienced NevadaRead More
Lawsuit: Teen sexually assaulted while unconscious at house party
Las Vegas Review Journal reports a teenage girl and her parents filed a lawsuit this month against Tina and Vipul Shah, individually and as a Trustee of the Shah Family Trust, along with an HOA and its security contractor after she was allegedly sexually assaulted while unconscious at a house party in November 2025. The plaintiffs — identified only as a Jane and John Doe in the legal filings, represented by the laws firms of Gallagher & Lipshutz, PLLC and Murphy’s Law — are accusing Tina and Vipul Shah, TheRead More
Las Vegan Pawan “Grace” Brar Fulfills Her Lifelong Dream of Becoming a Fashion Model
Born and raised on military bases across various states in India, Pawan “Grace” Brar grew up experiencing rich cultural diversity of Indian cities and communities along the way. Her modeling journey began at a young age of 15, when she was crowned Miss Diva at her high school. This early achievement marked the beginning of a promising career, leading her to walk the runway at fashion shows across India. During her final year of college, she added another accolade to her growing list of accomplishments by winning the title of MissRead More
Get Out the Vote (GOTV): A Nonpartisan Community Mobilization Event – Friday, October 30
Early voting is in full swing! Join members of APIA and SAPNA as we come together to mobilize voters and encourage our community to make their voices heard. Join APIA & SAPNA for free chai, food, and henna, plus a performance by Dishoom Boyz. Afterward, we’ll walk to the polls together and cast our votes as a community. We’re in a critical stretch of the election cycle, and community engagement matters. This is an opportunity to stand together, support voter participation, and help ensure that every eligible voter has the information andRead More
2026 Nevada General Election: Vegasdesi Candidate Endorsements
As the 2026 general election season approaches, Nevada voters are preparing to participate in a system that blends both partisan and nonpartisan elected positions. Early voting is set to begin on Saturday, October 17, and will continue through Friday, October 30, 2026, offering voters an ample opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of November 3rd Election Day. By now, mail in ballots should be in your mailboxes. Since its inception, Vegasdesi has consistently endorsed candidates, irrespective of party affiliation, who exemplify the values of our community, uphold our shared vision, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment toRead More
Tradition Continues: Friends of India’s Annual Diwali Celebration – November 15th
In keeping with the cherished tradition of celebrating Diwali, Friends of India is delighted to invite all local Indian Americans and community members to its much-anticipated Annual Diwali Celebration on Sunday, November 15th! This Year, Celebrate Diwali for Less! Enjoy Lower Ticket Prices Than Last Year at the Friends of India Annual Diwali Celebration. This special occasion brings Indian community together to celebrate the Festival of Lights with an entertaining evening of culture, entertainment, delicious food, opportunity to reconnect and socialize with friends and meet new people. The celebration will feature vibrant culturalRead More
Las Vegas Diwali Mela 2026: Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple Leads the Celebration of Lights!
With no Diwali celebrations announced at the Hindu Mandir this year, the Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple of Las Vegas is once again taking the lead in bringing our community together to celebrate Diwali – the Festival of Lights! The Temple is delighted to invite everyone to its Annual Diwali Mela — an evening celebration filled with family-friendly fun; socializing with fellow members of the community; delicious vegetarian homemade Indian cuisine lovingly prepared by temple volunteers; along with fireworks and festive excitement for children and families. Diwali is a time to spreadRead More
Las Vegas Gujarati Samaj’s Navratri Celebrations
As is customary annual tradition, the Las Vegas Gujarati Samaj is delighted to invite everyone to celebrate the spirit of Navaratri across three festive weekends! For decades, Las Vegas Gujarati Samaj (LVGS) has celebrated Garba and Dandiya nights during Navratri with the local community. Navratri 2026 is almost at our doorstep and LVGS is ready to celebrate it once again in style with the entire Vegas community — come and have fun all six nights of Navratri! And if you miss the beginning days, definitely come for the last weekend — theRead More
Dr. Rupesh Parikh at the Forefront of Cancer Treatment and Research in Las Vegas
“The greatest breakthrough in cancer care isn’t treating cancer; it’s preventing it,” Dr. Parikh said. “Nevada continues to lag behind the nation in critical cancer screening rates, and far too many cancers are still being diagnosed at advanced stages. When cancer is found early, survival rates can improve dramatically, often exceeding 90 percent for many common cancers. If we want to save more lives, reduce suffering, and lower healthcare costs, we must make cancer prevention and screening a statewide priority.” Terri Moore deals with cancer patients on a daily basisRead More
Consulate General of India, Los Angeles Brings Consular Services Closer to Indian Community in Las Vegas
The Consulate General of India, Los Angeles successfully organized a Consular Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, in collaboration with the Vegas Telugu Association, Friends of India, OFBJP Las Vegas, and the South Asian Women’s Alliance of Nevada (SAWA). The camp witnessed the participation of approximately 100 community members, who received guidance and assistance on various consular matters, including passports, visas, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards, Miscellaneous, Attestation and other related consular services. Consulate officials interacted directly with attendees, addressed their queries, and provided guidance on consular procedures and documentation.Read More