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Prof. Ankita Shukla’s AI model identifying frog species helps multi-institutional academic team win global biodiversity contest

When frogs in the rainforest go “ribbit,” Ankita Shukla listens. The Computer Science & Engineering assistant professor developed an artificial intelligence (AI) learning model that can identify different frog speciesRead More
Upset Hindus seek apology from Kraft Heinz for non-disclosure of beef in its various food products

Hindus are asking for an official apology from Chicago and Pittsburgh co-headquartered Kraft Heinz for non-disclosure of beef in its various food products; and their immediate recall. Hindu statesman RajanRead More
Walmart quickly removes 74 varieties of Lord Ganesh underwear after Hindu protest

Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) headquartered multinational retail corporation Walmart removed all 74 varieties of underwear carrying the image of Hindu deity Ganesh, after Hindus protested calling these “highly inappropriate”. When searchedRead More
UNLV Honors Longest Serving Faculty Member Prof. Satish Bhatnagar for 50 Years of Dedication to Education

Bhatnagar’s lengthy and inspirational commitment to both the university and its math students was recognized on Dec. 2 during the Faculty Length of Service Program. The annual event honors academic andRead More
UNR Engineering Professor Dev Chidambaram partners with UNLV and University of Houston on project to reduce carbon emissions in the iron industry

The Chemical & Materials Engineering faculty member Prof. Dev Chidambaram is working with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and the University of Houston on a project to pullRead More
History Made: First Pakistani American, Hanadi Nadeem, and First Indian American, Tina Talim, Elected to the NV State Legislature and Clark County District Court, Respectively

Two trailblazing victories! Hanadi Nadeem’s election to the Nevada State Legislature as the first Pakistani American and Tina Talim’s election as the District Court Judge as the first Indian AmericanRead More
Dark Diwali at The Las Vegas Hindu & Jain Temple. The Grinch “Board of Trustees“ Stole Diwali Festivities.

Since the opening of the Hindu Mandir in April 2001, the community flocked to the Mandir for major Hindu community festivities and celebrating cultural heritage, with Diwali attracting over 500Read More




