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Dr. Buddhadeb Dawn on Advancing Medicine at UNLV School of Medicine
The more you talk with Dr. Buddhadeb Dawn, the more you realize this physician-scientist is a perfect fit for the new UNLV School of Medicine. Yes, the new chair of the Department of Internal Medicine enjoys the building of a new program. “When I think of my career, I realize it is the career of a program builder,” says the native of India. “When I was at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, my charge was to build a stem cell program there… when that job was done —Read More
Election 2018 – vegasdesi.com Endorsed Candidates
Since inception, this widely followed publication, vegasdesi.com, has endorsed candidates running for the local, state and national elected offices. These endorsements are based upon active interactions with the candidates, their professional & personal background, their stand on issues impacting our community and who believe, commit and share the same values of our growing community, irrespective of the party affiliation in a true non-partisan spirit. This year general election with a diverse background of candidates poses numerous challenges for our community members to decide on whom to vote for, especially forRead More
Diwali 2018 Celebrations
After over 10 days of Navratri festivities with Garba, Raas, and Dandia along with the successful Dusshera Mela by the Hindu Mandir, the celebrations are moving on to one of the oldest continuously held Diwali celebrations by Friends of India. Diwali 2018. Friends of India invites the community to celebrate Diwali with Dining, entertainment from the local community participants and more, on Saturday, November 10th at the Texas Station Casino Dallas Ballroom. For further information, please visit www.foilv.com This year entertainers are playback singers Suchismita and Nabin. This year dinner will beRead More
Diwali Mela by ISKCON of Las Vegas
ISKCON of Las Vegas invites you to a 2018 Diwali Utsav on Sunday, November 4th. No Admission Fee. Please bring your family and friends to celebrate Diwali at the ISKCON mandir with activities for kids along with a wide array of regional Indian delicacies and crafts.
Vikas Sayal MD, Joins Las Vegas Chapter of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Vikas Sayal, a graduate of Patiala Medical College, Patiala, Punjab joins the local chapter of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin as their Secretary with the responsibility of keeping records of AAPI’s local activities and organizing programs for the members of the group. Dr. Sayal is licensed in Nevada to practice in the areas of Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Pulmonary Diseases. Dr. Vikas Sayal, a graduate of Patiala Medical College, Patiala, Punjab. Dr. Sayal is licensed in Nevada and Arizona to practice in the areas of Internal Medicine,Read More
Mint India Bistro Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Discount Offer
Mint Indian Bistro is celebrating their 10th Anniversary throughout October with lunch and dinner specials at both locations. Mint Indian Bistro at 730 East Flamingo Road is celebrating the restaurant’s 10th Anniversary with $1 Off per person for lunch buffet and $2 Off per person for Dinner throughout October. The restaurant opened their second location at 4246 South Durango Drive in 2016. Both locations are participating in the 10th Anniversary promotion. Mint Indian Bistro was founded by husband-wife duo, Kris and Bindi Parikh, in 2008, with the food mantra: simple,Read More
Paul Padda to Speak at the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon
The Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Paul Padda as their next speaker at their monthly luncheon. The luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, October 25th at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino. “It’s a real honor to speak to the crowd of successful local Asian businessmen on the legal issues impacting their day-to-day business operation,” said Paul of Paul Padda Law. If interested in attending, please buy your luncheon tickets here…
YOGA Classes at the Hindu Mandir
Hindu Temple and Jain Center of Las Vegas invites the community to participate in weekly YOGA classes at the Mandir. There is NO COST to attend the classes.
Bharatnatyam & Indian Contemporary Dance Classes by Sruti Performing Arts
Las Vegan Sruti Das is starting weekly classes to teach Indian classical dance to younger generation Indian American in Las Vegas.
Tech Mahindra’s Failed $75 Million DMV Contract Boondoggle
The local think tank, Nevada Policy Research Institute that promotes the principles of limited government and free markets has published a scathing report on Indian IT company Tech Mahindra’s $75 Million contract to upgrade NV DMV. According to an audit released in late 2017, it was revealed that the program was months behind schedule. The audit cited the DMV’s failure to “ensure compliance with requirements, protocols, and procedures” — aka providing basic oversight — as the primary cause for the delays. There were a few other failures, however, that restedRead More