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UNLV Chemistry Professor Pradip Bhowmik is Helping Develop Safer Materials for Energy Storage Devices

UNLV ingenuity is addressing that hazard, with a polymer invented on campus playing an important role in developing battery cases that reduce fire risk. The state’s Battle Born Venture program provided pre-seed Read More

Medical Malpractice – Dr. Amit Valera, D.O. Liable for 35 Percent for Causing Injuries. Dr. Teena Tandon, M.D. Settles for $1 Million.

Woman with ‘locked-in syndrome’ awarded $47M in malpractice suit. A woman suffering from “locked-in syndrome” was awarded a $47 million verdict this week in a medical malpractice case, although her Read More

POLITICS OF RIOTS: LOCAL & GLOBAL – Guest Author Professor Satish Bhatnagar, Ph.D.

For the last couple of weeks, there has been a lot of hue and cry over the screening and banning of the two-part documentary, India: The Modi Question – produced Read More

New lawmaker, Reuben D’Silva wants his experience in the classroom to help impact education legislation

In less than two weeks, the legislative session begins up in Carson City where the state’s top lawmakers will decide where your money will be spent. One area the governor Read More

Various prayers, including Sanskrit mantras, read at Martin Luther King Service in N. Nevada

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed read hymns from Rig-Veda, Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita at the Interfaith Memorial Service honoring civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Reno (Nevada) on January 15. Rajan Zed, who Read More

Kaushal Shah Appointed to the Enterprise Town Advisory Board

Las Vegas resident Kaushal Shah, PE, is appointed to the Enterprise Town Advisory Board by the Clark County Board of Commissioners. With over 25 years of experience in structural engineering,Read More

Freshmen Orientation: Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva

Freshman Indian-American Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva sat down with the Nevada Independent to discuss his political journey and his proposed five legislative bills to strengthen education in Nevada. D’Silva was born in Read More

Anika Surpure Honored by Nevada Child Seekers

Nevada Child Seekers, under authority from the State of Nevada and the Department of Justice, issued a proclamation honoring Anika Surpure. Anika was honored for winning a 2022 poster contest for Read More

Communique No. 2 from Friends of India Newly Elected President Rajat Sood

Further to my message on January 1st and my acceptance speech at the Diwali function on November 5, 2022 I am updating all FOILV members on the changes adopted unanimously by Read More

Message from Friends of India Incoming President Rajat Sood

Happy New Year to all of you and your loved ones! Wishing you all good health and hoping the New Year is full of new opportunities and realization of your Read More

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