Community News

Dr. Jagannath Surpure Recommended for Padma Shri Award

Dr. John Fraser, Professor Emeritus of Preventive Medicine and Clinical Health, University of Texas recommends Dr. Jagannath Surpure for a Padma Shri Award from the Government of India.

Mint Indian Bistro is back with its Inferno Curry Challenge

The annual Inferno Curry Challenge will run daily during the month of October from 4 PM to 11:30 PM. For this year challenge Mint has raised the heat up by Read More

Paid Canvassers for Competitive Las Vegas Political Campaigns

Calling all Democrats – Asian American Pacific Islander Voter Advocacy Project is looking for paid canvassers for the upcoming election.

Dr. Meena Vohra Unswerving Commitment to Pediatric Critical Care

Yes, Dr. Meena Vohra, the medical director of University Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital of Nevada as well as its chief of pediatrics, has gotten the challenges and rewards she hoped Read More

Obituary – Kanti Patel, 78

With profound grief Patel family is announcing the demise of longtime Las Vegan Kanti Somabhai Patel, 78, on Monday, September 19th 2016.

Gayatri-Mantra opened International Day of Peace celebrations in Reno

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed opened International Day of Peace celebrations in Reno, Nevada, with Gayatri-Mantra, considered most sacred mantra of Hinduism.

Eight Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

National Merit Scholarship announced eight South Asian students semifinalists from Southern Nevada in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Jain Community Retreat in Las Vegas

For the first time, 26 prominent leaders of the Jain community from across the United States will be coming to Las Vegas from October 14-19, 2016 for a retreat.

Milan Chatterjee Cites Harassment for leaving UCLA Law School

Milan Chatterjee, son of Las Vegans Nirmalya and Saroj Chatterjee, says UCLA administration failed to address bullying from students and groups supportive of Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.