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

“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

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

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

Our hearts are heavy with sorrow, anger and frustration after hearing about the death of the 23-year rape victim who was brutally attacked with her male companion on December 15th in Delhi. In the aftermath of this tragedy, we recommend Sandip Roy’s piece, “What one 23-year-old taught us” along with “For Anonymous” by Nilanjana Roy.

Posted: December 28th, 2012

We took a survey of our party goers and compiled the worst Desilicious pick-up lines heard in 2012. Take a look below: Are you a kebab? Because you can be the meat between my buns! You remind me of a Twinkie. Every time I bite into you, you cream in my mouth. Can I buy you a drink? It guarantees you a lay. Do you work for UPS? I could

Posted: December 28th, 2012

We came across this article written back in September of this year on Desilicious with some fab pictures taken by Harikirshna Katragadda.

Posted: December 28th, 2012

Happy Holidays to all of our Sholay friends from all over the world. We also wanted to give props to Shazad Hai, who graces the cover of “Pink Pages”, India’s national lesbian and gay magazine. Shazad talks about his work at Alliance for South Asians AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) in Toronto and Dosti, a safe space for queer men in Toronto. We were fortunate to have Shazad perform at our Desilicious

Posted: December 25th, 2012