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

Win a free admission + 1 to our anniversary party on March 27th and a complimentary Desilicious T-Shirt and Sexy Tank and answer ONE of the trivia questions below (Hint: you have our Party Pics and Press section at your disposal!): 1. What famous desi director showed up at a 2004 Desilicious party AND she graciously posed with some of our divas? 2. What was the party name and month

Posted: March 21st, 2010

Looks like Nepal is hip to something that has eluded California, New York, Massachusetts and just about every other state in this country: besides being a fundamental issue of rights, gay marriage is also a potential tourism goldmine for countries and states that are more “open”. Nepal now plans to offer same-sex couples the romantic possibility of getting married on Mt. Everest and participating in a Himalayan-honeymoon trek or tour

Posted: March 16th, 2010

It’s been roughly 48 hours since the premiere of the Lady Gaga-Beyonce 9-minute video for “Telephone” and on You Tube, it’s already at 9 million plus views. The Music Mix at Entertainment Weekly has proudly announced the arrival of “Gay Christmas”, Australia’s Daily Telegraph proclaims Gaga is the “real deal”, while the Guardian itemizes the many instances of “product placement’ in the video (though the author misses the point of

Posted: March 13th, 2010