Check out Next Magazine’s round up of the sexiest international shindigs in town. Of course Desilicious is at the top of the list with go-go wonderboy Shazad captured on camera. Find out where the global action is and don’t miss your chance to get your Desilicious fix on April 13!
Posted: March 9th, 2013
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Join us for a dance bash celebrating International Women’s Day at Culture Club! The Center for Women’s Global Leadership will host its fourth annual International Women’s Day Dance Party in celebrating the 57th session of the United Nations Commission the Status of Women. Our very own Ashu Rai will be supplying world beats. Be sure to join the event page on Facebook International Women’s Day Dance Party Thursday, March 7th.
Posted: March 4th, 2013
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Be sure to take part in the Freedom! Safety! NOW! creative action organized by SAWCC on March 8th as part of a larger march and rally focusing on sexual/gender-based violence as a global problem. The march and rally is being held on March 8th to coincide with the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and is being coordinated by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership, Association for Women’s Rights in
Posted: February 23rd, 2013
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On January 25th, the bustling Dadar East Station in Mumbai was brought to a standstill by a group of young men and women of diverse sexual orientations, all dancing to celebrate the spirit of LGBTHIQ Community in Mumbai and India. The dance performance was made possible by young volunteers from Yaariyan, a youth group working towards Queer youth issues in Mumbai.
Posted: February 12th, 2013
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Check out these wonderful Desilicious pictures by Gustava Monroy in the Shot in the Dark of Next Magazine. Thanks to all who came out and partied with us inside while the blizzard braved outside. And, we were probably the lucky few who emerged to a snowy and white Manhattan outside afterwards which made for some amazing photographs. Stay tuned for the details on our next party!
Posted: February 12th, 2013
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“A live singing desi drag queen will never work. The gay desi community won’t get it and you’ll be laughed off stage.” That’s what I was told even before I started my drag journey. As a teenager I had always dreamt of being a pop star. I watched the Spice Girls like an obsessive fan. I would tape their every performance on my VHS recorder and mimic their every move.
Posted: February 7th, 2013
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Make sure to join the South Asian Women’s Creative Collective (SAWCC) for a creative movement-based protest action in front of the New York City Indian consulate this Saturday January 26 (India’s Republic Day) from 12p to 1p. The action is a response to the horrific violence wrought upon Jyoti Singh Pandey in India, and on women’s bodies everyday around the world. RSVP via Facebook here and bring lots of volunteers
Posted: January 24th, 2013
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As we say goodbye to 2012, we’ve gathered some of our favorite dance numbers heard at Desilicious this past year. Also, take a listen to the selection of songs below by Ashu Rai, or click here. Top 15 Desilicious Tracks of 2012 15. Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita – Rowdy Rathore 14. Channo – Gali Gali Chor Hai This video features Pakistani model and actress Veena Malik, who came out
Posted: December 29th, 2012
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Don't miss our next party on January 25th at 5th&Mad.