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Evening of Classical Bhajans at the ISKCON Temple of Las Vegas
Las Vegas ISKCON Temple invites the community for a bhajan evening on Sunday, September 15th with social and cultural activities for all ages along with a live performance of classical bhajans by Haribhakti Dey and group.
Ravi Subramanian, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering – UNR, Won the Global Engagement Award from the University
Associate professor of chemical engineering, Ravi Subramanian, won the Global Engagement award from the University in May. One recipient of the award is selected annually, and they are recognized for their outstanding contributions to international programs, program development, academic and global or international research and teaching at the University. Subramanian has built his career by researching on nano-structured materials for solar energy utilization, developed inorganic materials for application to solar energy utilization and fuel cells, and clean fuel production. Continue reading…please click here. Disclaimer – By providing links to otherRead More
Money Recovered. Judgment Against Mukund Vasa
In a long exasperating dispute between the local Physician and Mukund Vasa, the judge ruled against Mukund Vasa for the recovery of outstanding money in an investment scheme. The judge issued instructions to the Clark County Sheriff to retain any and all accounts held for the benefit of Mukund Vasa at the Fidelity Investment in satisfaction of the judgment against him. The judgement against Mr. Vasa was for the recovery of principal money totaling $85,000 in favor of the Physician investor. The judge ordered the constable/sheriff to satisfy the judgment and retainRead More
Celebrate Sri Radhastami and Classical Bhajan at the ISKCON Temple of Las Vegas
Las Vegas ISKCON Temple invites the community for two exciting evenings of spiritual awakening to celebrate Sri Radhastami on Sunday, September 8th and a Bhajan evening on Sunday, September 15th with social and cultural activities for all ages along with a live performance of classical bhajans by Haribhakti Dey and group.
US Department of Labor Orders Dr. Dhaval Shah to Pay Overtime to Employees
Dr. Dhaval Shah owner of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Specialist will pay $43,247 in back wages and liquidated damages to 51 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found violations of the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). WHD investigators found Dr. Shah failed to pay his employees overtime when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek. Instead, Shah paid them straight time hourly rates without regard to the number of hours that they worked. On average, the underpaidRead More
Indian Community Celebrates India’s 73rd Independence Day
The weekend celebration of Indian’s 73rdIndependence Day brought in an exceptional cultural showcase of the local talent and social camaraderie. The patriotic elements along with India’s cultural diversity were part of the exuberant celebrations which brought close to 500 community members to celebrate India’s 73rdIndependence Day. The homegrown entertainers and performers with their diverse vibrant personalities, performances, and talent dazzled the attendees. The well-executed program, under the leadership of the newly elected President of Friends of India Mahendra Mehta, began on time with a patriotic parade with participants of all ages in aRead More
Evening of Indian Bollywood Music
An evening of musical program Rang-E-Mehfil by renowned singer Arjun Jaipuri at the Shiraz Restaurant on Saturday, September 7th from 7 pm till 11 pm. Arjun is traveling across North America and for the first time, he is bringing his music and singing diversity to Las Vegas. Acclaimed singer Sanghmitra will also join Arjun Jaipuri for the evening show. Please get your tickets ASAP from one of the sponsors/supporters listed on the flyer below. Tickets are reasonably priced at $50 per person, which includes a sumptuous dinner prepared by acclaimedRead More
Eight Members from the South Asian Community Apply to the Newly Formed Asian American Pacific Islanders Community Commission
In response to a request for the membership in the newly formed Asian American Pacific Islanders Community Commission, the County Commission has received letters of interest from 8 individuals from the Indian sub-continent region. In total over 50, Clark County residents have applied for the 15 member Commission. The following members of the South Asian community, along with their brief application/resumes, have applied to serve on the Commission. Pradip Bhatt Nirmalya Chatterjee Arun Gupta Siddharth Jhaveri Jay Mann Divya Narala Fayyaz Raja Sharifa Wahab The newly formed Commission will beRead More
Bribery Alleged, Indian Employees Involved in DMV $75 Million Contract with Tech Mahindra
The DMV awarded Tech Mahindra the contract a year after the meetings and a few weeks after Dillard, who retired from the DMV in October 2015, joined the company, records show. Tech Mahindra was fired last year after a critical audit and scathing contractor report questioned its work. The failed project cost drivers about $26 million in wasted registration fees. A lawsuit filed in Carson City by former Tech Mahindra executive Brian Coffey accuses Manivannan and Vijayaraghavan of sabotaging the modernization after Coffey blocked millions of dollars in bribes that Sethi and otherRead More
Vikas Sayal, M.D. Named President of the Nevada Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (NAPI)
The Nevada Association of Physicians of Indian Origin is pleased to announce Vikas Sayal as President for the year 2019-20. Dr. Sayal will be at the helms of affairs at NAPI and is planning to play an active role in reinventing the association with more meaningful outreach efforts involving the medical and non-medical community at large. Dr. Vikas Sayal, a graduate of Patiala Medical College, Patiala, Punjab is licensed in Nevada and Arizona to practice in the areas of Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Pulmonary Diseases. With impeccable medical and academic credentials,Read More