Bombay-born Indian-American Reuben D’Silva has been elected NV State Assemblyman from District 28 in the just concluded mid-term elections.  D’Silva becomes the first Indian-American in the Nevada State Legislature. After graduating from Rancho High School, D’Silva earned a B.A. in American and European history from UNLV.  He continued his academic aspirations by completing a master’s degree in Global Affairs from the University of Pennsylvania and another master’s degree from Yale University.  D’Silva served the country from 2004 to 2008, when he joined the US Marines and served in Iraq, where he came under enemyRead More

To say Meena Ejjada had a productive summer would be an understatement. When the civil and environmental engineering Ph.D. student traveled to Germany in June for the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, she ticked off those accomplishments in one swoop.   “I had some starstruck moments. I was getting to meet my inspiration” said Ejjada, referring to Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan. “ I’ve always looked up to him.”  Ejjada is the third doctoral student to represent UNLV at the prestigious meeting, which gathers scientists from different generations, disciplines, and cultures for the exchangeRead More

Despite the opposition of some residents, development of a Hindu temple in a rural Henderson neighborhood is “moving fast,” according to the project’s architect. Simona Stephens, project architect with Suzana Rutar Architect Ltd., said a civil engineer is already on board and the approval for the project’s civil engineering is estimated to take about a year. The plan after that is to focus construction on one structure in the complex at a time. The American Hindu Association has proposed building a Hindu temple near Berlin Avenue and Lisbon Street inRead More

In September 2022, Mandeep Singh pled guilty to securities fraud, a category “B” Felony.  Singh was given a suspended sentence with multiple probation terms, including Singh, to maintain full-time employment and being permitted to travel out of state solely for employment purposes.  Singh must inform the probationary officer and must obtain permission before traveling out of state. Check here for the order admitting Mandeep Singh to probation, along with the complete terms of probation. Previous News…

Dr. Aury Nagy, M.D., President, and CEO of Nevada Brain and Spine Care, is elected President of the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners.   Nagy grew up in Vegas, attended Bishop Gorman High School, and moved to New Heaven, Connecticut, to attend Yale University, where he graduated with a degree in Biophysics & Biochemistry. After graduating from the Baylor University College of Medicine, Nagy completed a Neurosurgical residency at George Washington University. After completing a residency, Nagy completed a fellowship in Peripheral Nerve from Louisiana State University and a fellowship inRead More