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Can karmic retribution or fear of God deter people from wrong deeds? – Guest Author Sulekh Jain, Ph.D.
Conventional deterrents like the police force and the military employed by societies have failed to stop crime and violence. What can? Throughout human history, violence and crime have been an unfortunate reality. Wars have been a recurring phenomenon. Civilization may have advanced but incidents of murder, rape, looting, and human trafficking have not abated. Terrorism is a new menace. The non-violent crimes – which do harm others – of cheating, scamming, adulteration, and smuggling have only gone up. Deterrents that Society Employs Every society places a high value on theRead More
Global Charity Foundation Inspires Underserved Children with Educational Program
In an ongoing effort to raise funds for educating the local underserved Southern Nevada children, the Global Charity Foundation (GCF) had its’ inaugural golf tournament to support the Nevada Student Achievement Program. Additionally, the GCF held its summer soiree to honor the remarkable milestones achieved by students and the generosity of its donors and supporters. The Foundation founder and President, Las Vegan, Dr. Reeta Thukral, extends her heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who have become integral to the Global Charity Foundation’s journey. She is deeply thankful for the unwavering support fueling herRead More
State Bar of Nevada Appoints Swadeep Nigam to Clients’ Security Fund Committee
State Bar of Nevada is pleased to announce the appointment of Swadeep Nigam as a public member to their Clients’ Security Fund Committee. The bar established the Clients’ Security fund to help reimburse those clients who have sustained a monetary loss as the result of a dishonest act of a bar member. On the rare occasions when a lawyer misappropriates or mishandles client funds, the Clients’ Security Fund steps in to honor the debt through whole or partial reimbursement. The Committee comprises twelve members appointed by the Board of Governors;Read More
Goverdhan Puja/Annakut at the Hindu Mandir
Hindu Mandir invites the community to their annual Annakut festivities and Govardhan Puja on Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Bring in the family & friends and enjoy two significant after-Diwali Hindu celebrations at your Mandir. Annakut celebrations are FREE and open to ALL, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, or national origin. Details in the flyer below. Lunch will be provided. Important: Attendees, please place your shoes on the shoe racks on both sides of the entrance. Shoe exhibition on the recently held Diwali celebrations onRead More
Baba Deep Singh Martyrdom Celebrations at the Baba Deep Singh Gurudwara
To celebrate the Shahidi (Martyrdom) Diwas of Baba Deep Singh Ji, Baba Deep Singh Gurdwara invites the community to a special Kirtan Darbar on Saturday, November 18th, from 7:00 PM to 8 PM. The Kirtan Darbar on Saturday will be led by Bhai Satwinder Singh and Bhai Harvinder Singh Ji of Delhi, followed by a Kirtan on Sunday, November 19th at 11:30 AM by Bhai Jaspreet Singh Ji and Bhai Manpreet Singh Ji, from Fathegarh. Shahidi (Martyrdom) Diwas celebrations are FREE and open to ALL, regardless of race, color, religion,Read More
Eric N. Kohli, Esq. Named President of the South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas
The South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas (SABA-LV) has named Las Vegas Patent Attorney Eric Neeraj Kohli, Esq., its new President. Previously, Mr. Kohli served as the Director of SABA-LV and has been instrumental in raising more than $72,000 for scholarships and grants for minority law students, particularly for South Asian students pursuing a career in law. Mr. Kohli is a well-known patent attorney who works at the prestigious law firm of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP. With 25 years’ experience in intellectual property law, Mr. Kohli’s practice focuses on representing a large varietyRead More
Las Vegas Indian-American Community Celebrates Friends of India Annual Diwali Gala
Friends of India, the local Indian community club, celebrated its 38th Diwali by bringing together a diverse Indian community to the Green Valley Ranch Hotel & Casino. The Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, the perfectly selected venue to celebrate this year’s Diwali party, was spacious enough to accommodate close to 600 attendees, the majority of them new attendees, with ample social room to socialize and relish an expansive Indian dinner buffet catered by India Palace. The evening program started on time with Rajat Sood, President of Friends of India, welcoming the attendees duringRead More
South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas Event to Promote Law as a Career
South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas, in association with the Asian Bar Association and Nevada Latino Bar Association, invites community members to their dinner event: “Law – Pipelining the Next Generation,” on Thursday, November 16th. The evening networking event will be a good opportunity for a Q&A session with judges, prominent Las Vegas lawyers, and diverse members of the Asian and Latino legal community. What: Law – Pipelining the Next Generation When: Thursday, November 16th, at 5:30 pm Where: Mint Indian Bistro, 4246 S. Durango Dr., Las Vegas. Cost: NONE. Limited Seating RSVP: sabalasvegas@gmail.comRead More
Gujarati Samaj Diwali Celebrations
The Las Vegas Gujarati Samaj invites everyone to their annual Diwali celebrations at the Oasis Special Events Center on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The celebrations are open to members at a discounted rate of $25 per person and are available during the ongoing Gujarati Samaj Navratri celebrations.
Diwali Celebrations at the Hindu Mandir
Hindu Mandir invites the community to their Diwali Celebrations on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Bring in the family & friends and enjoy Diwali celebrations at your Hindu Mandir. Diwali celebrations at the Hindu Mandir are open to ALL regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, or national origin.