With over six hundred attendees from the ever-growing Indian Americans in Southern Nevada, the Friends of India celebrated annual Diwali festivities at the Green Valley Ranch Hotel & Casino.  This year’s celebration showcased a new generation of Indian Americans who fully embraced India’s cultural richness, especially the Diwali festival. The event was a kaleidoscope of music, sounds, dancing, and attendees in beautiful Indian attire, highlighting the community’s commitment to preserving their heritage while celebrating their identity in America’s diverse landscape.  With over 120 local participants for multiple coordinated group performances,Read More

Although the brutal summer heat may have kept many indoors, now is the perfect time to boost your vitamin D levels by soaking up some sunshine every day. As summer gives way to fall and winter, many healthy people may start to feel more tired, foggy headed, have trouble sleeping or experience body aches. These symptoms are often connected to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which can result from getting less sunlight and a drop in vitamin D absorption.   Are you getting enough vitamin D? A deficiency in this vitalRead More

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, NV State Legislator Indian-American Reuben D’Silva announced today that he has introduced a bill to make South-Asian religious holidays, Diwali, Eid, Vaisakhi and Vesak official days of observance in the State of Nevada “After making history as the first South Asian elected official in Nevada I am proud to bring forward a bill to recognize these important holidays which are central to the world religions they represent,” said Assemblyman D’Silva. Globally, adherents of Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Sikhism, and Buddhism number in the billions. TheyRead More

In a recent development reported by this publication, a settlement agreement has been reached between two factions of the Hindu Mandir regarding its future operations. Per the agreement, Savita Dixit (Chander) resigned as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, and Girish Kaimel resigned as Secretary of the Mandir’s executive committee. In addition, per the agreement, Gopi Latpate continues to serve as the Chairperson of HSON, the Vice Chairperson of the Hindu Society of Nevada (HSON) will be Amaratbhai Patel and HSON’s Executive Committee is comprised as follows: President – MohanRead More

At UNLV everyone seems to know Rakitha Perera. He’s worked for the Information Technology (IT) team for 18 years and is part of the unofficial UNLV welcome committee. If you don’t know him personally, you know his work. His photos, graphic designs, and videos are up on digital screens around campus, incorporated into classroom technology interfaces, and used frequently on websites and social media posts.  Originally from Sri Lanka, the multimedia applications developer has made Nevada his home. UNLV holds a special place in his heart. He has spent half his life at UNLV asRead More

The General Election is on Tuesday, November 5th; however, early voting is fast approaching, starting on Saturday, October 19th, 2024. Once again, the vegasdesi.com election candidate endorsement panel is excited to announce the endorsed candidates below for numerous elected positions and ballot questions.  vegasdesi.com election advisory panel members consisting of a Democrat, Republican, and an independent, have a broad, diverse political experience & an in-depth knowledge of the local politics.  The endorsements below result from active interactions with many candidates, reviewing their professional and personal backgrounds and views on issues impactingRead More

In an unprecedented effort to reach out to Southern Nevada’s South Asian voters, the South Asian Women’s Alliance of Nevada (SWAN) enthusiastically organizing a GOTV (Get Out the Vote) event, appropriately named Sarees to the Polls, on Friday, November 1, 2024, the last day to vote early. What:  GOTV – Sarees to the Polls When: Friday, November 1st, 2024 from 4PM – 7PM Where: Desert Breeze Park Community Center – 8275 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Cost: FREE SWAN invites the community to dress in their cultural attire, enjoy delicious food,Read More