The Sikh community in Las Vegas is abuzz with excitement as the Gurdwara Gur Nanak Prakash announces the ongoing construction of its brand-new langar hall, kitchen facility, priest’s living quarters, and visitors’ room. This ambitious project, slated to be completed by summer’s end, promises to elevate the community’s spiritual and social experiences. Since the inauguration of the spacious main prayer hall building in 2022, the community has been utilizing a temporary area for langar, the traditional Sikh communal kitchen. However, with the community’s growing needs, the Gurdwara management recognized theRead More

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of Asia as the Three Days Festival takes over the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center from February 14-16.  One of the festival’s highlights is the performance by the Arpan Dance Academy students on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, at 2:30 PM. This talented group of young dancers will take to the stage to showcase their skills and entertain the audience with a captivating display of traditional Indian Kathak dance under the direction of Santrupti Margad, Instructor and Dr. Bratati Saha Director of the Arpan DanceRead More

Monica and Dr. Paul Janda, proud graduates of the William S. Boyd School of Law, Class of 2016, have pledged $200,000 to name the Janda Family Student Lounge. This contribution will support the refurbishment and maintenance of the student lounge, which is vital in fostering a sense of belonging among students. The lounge provides a space for academic and personal support, where students can form lasting friendships. Additionally, it serves as a venue for club meetings and leadership activities and plays a key role in recruitment and law school tours.Read More

Mandeep Singh is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to repay advance payments totaling over $240,000 for 2024 Super Bowl tickets. The plaintiff, Vegas Tickets, claims that they made the payments to Singh for the tickets, but he failed to deliver the tickets as agreed upon. The lawsuit seeks to recover the amount paid by Vegas Tickets to Mandeep Singh. Vegas Tickets is a local Las Vegas business that obtains tickets to various shows and events and resells them to consumers. Vegas Tickets’ principal, Roger Jones, has been conducting businessRead More

Legislators Reuben D’Silva and Hanadi Nadeem recently hosted their first town hall meeting geared toward the burgeoning South-Asian community. The meeting drew over 50 active community members, including small business owners, medical professionals, and social activists. The meeting provided a platform for community members to share their concerns, ideas, and expectations, allowing D’Silva and Nadeem to understand community needs better and work towards addressing them. Indian-American District Court Judge Tina Talim, a trailblazer in her own right, graciously introduced the two South Asian legislators, followed by a guest speaker, Attorney General AaronRead More

As reported earlier, Dr. Prabhjot Siddhu intervened in Mandeep Singh and Jaspreet Kaur’s bankruptcy filing. After waiting for close to one year, a US bankruptcy court granted Dr. Prabhjot Siddhu’s motion for an entry of default judgment against Mandeep Singh and Jaspreet Kaur. This non-dischargeable judgment totals $236,000, covering the principal amount, pre-judgment interest, and attorney’s fees. Additionally, it includes post-judgment interest of 18% per annum from the judgment’s entry until the debt is paid in full to Dr. Siddhu. A non-dischargeable judgment cannot be erased or eliminated through a bankruptcy proceeding, meaningRead More