Here’s a happy anniversary shout-out to our good friend DJ Rekha as she celebrates Basement Bhangra’s Lucky 13 Birthday Bash. Since its launch in 1997, Basement Bhangra™ has forced New York to sit up and take notice of Bhangra, rapidly making the desi sound an essential part of the NYC club scene. The anniversary party’s on Friday, April 23rd at 9pm and features Nina Sky, Bolly hearthrob Raghav and dance

Posted: April 14th, 2010

On Wednesday, Dr. Srinivas Ramachandra Siras, the 64-year-old chairman of the Modern Indian Languages department at Aligarh Muslim University in India, who was suspended and then reinstated by a court after being unknowingly videotaped having sex with another man, was found dead in his home. His family members are now pushing for a probe to determine whether his death was a suicide or murder. Professor Siras was in the news

Posted: April 10th, 2010

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of New York, and the LGBT Immigrant Social Action Group, are presenting the upcoming 2nd Annual LGBT IMMIGRATION FAIR and Cultural Event. IT takes place on April 20th from 4pm – 9pm at 208 West 13th Street, room 301. This event is targeted to all LGBT immigrants, regardless of immigration status and lawyers, health service providers and other LGBT-centric organizations will be

Posted: April 10th, 2010

We’re two months late in posting this article, but we wanted to link to this blog posting on our Desilicious Bollywood Blue Bash from February at Next Magazine’s “Scene + Heard” blog. Written by Christopher Dilley, whom many of you may recognize as the roving Next photographer around town, the post also includes a short video snippet of the party, along with some Ali Zafar in the background.

Posted: April 10th, 2010

Talvin Singh, the seminal South Asian producer/DJ/tabla player, will be returning to NYC for a special performance at the Highline Ballroom on Friday, April 23rd. Since being involved in experimental music collaborations beginning in the late 1980s, working with Sun Ra and Courtney, Singh has collaborated with several musical pioneers in various genre’s including Bjork, Blondie, Sioux & the Banshees, Madonna, DJ Spooky, The Master Musicians of Jajouka, Jay Z

Posted: April 5th, 2010

Sholay Productions is proud to present, along with SAWCC, the next Saturday Sessions at PS1-MOMA. The event will take place on April 3rd from 4-6PM and will feature a set by Desilicious’ own Ashu Rai, along with performances by Samita Sinha and Julia Ulehula, Qasim Naqvi (Bedstuy Ewe), LotusVe and the Parul Shah Dance Company – all hosted by Jaishri Abichandani. The event is free (with museum admission) and you’re

Posted: March 29th, 2010

So, we’re very behind on all of the highlights from Lakme Fashion Week – 2010 that took place in Bombay earlier this month. But, thanks to Huffington Post for this piece on one of the highlights – the stunning Diandra Soares, or “India’s bald model”. HP has posted some pics and runways shots of her from Fashion Week, along with an interview with an Indian media outlet who asked the

Posted: March 29th, 2010

Thanks for coming out to our 8th Anniversary Bash Saturday at Pachita. The club was packed all night and the vibe was amazing and Ashu Rai and DJ Bobby kept the dance floor going until almost 4:30AM! Check back soon for pics on this incredible night. In the meantime, we’ve got some more Party Pics posted, up through our New Year’s Eve party. And, if you are approached by one

Posted: March 29th, 2010