So, we begin our series of end of year/decade lists, and we’ll start off with highlighting some of the visuals that have delighted us since 2000. And at #10, it’s “Raat ka Nasha” from Santosh Sivan’s, Asoka, a very fictionalized account of the Indian emperor. As expected from a Santosh Sivan offering, the film is a visual feast, though somewhat lacking in plot and story. The soundtrack is a must

Posted: December 10th, 2009

2010 can’t come soon enough, especially now that it’s been announced that the new SADE Album is set for release in early February. The new single, “Soldier of Love”, which you can listen to here, has been on repeat since it was released to the public this week. Her vocals are still smooth as ever and we’re loving the rhythm section on this track, especially the guitar riff and the

Posted: December 9th, 2009

With 2009 coming to a close (and essentially the 2000s), we’re now all getting bombarded by the best of lists – some interesting to read, while others aren’t. We’re also thinking about our best moments over the decade – whether it’s Sushmita looking gorgeous in green against the landscape of Rajasthan, Hrithik dancing away in an Australian dance club or Madhuri’s stunning performance in Devdas. While we’re thinking about our

Posted: December 8th, 2009

As promised, we have confirmed our New Year’s Eve party where we’ll be saying goodbye to the 2000s and ringing in 2010. This time, we’re trying out a new venue – PT212 in the Flatiron District. We’ll have an open bar until Midnight, complimentary hors d-oeuvres and much more. And, the kitchen will stay open late for everyone with the munchies. Salaam Namaste 2010 Desilicious NYE Decade-Dance For Gay and

Posted: December 5th, 2009

Having just stepped off a plane after a 15-hour journey from Buenos Aires, I was more than dismayed to read about the NY State Assembly’s rejection of the gay marriage bill. And, yet again, it’s a major religious institution arguing against tolerance – this time, New York state’s Roman Catholic Church. In protest of this decision, a series of rallies have been planned, including one for tonight, Thursday Dec 3rd

Posted: December 3rd, 2009

Thanks for coming out to our Bollywood Jungle party last week. The club was packed with Harune in the front room and DJ Bobby and Ashu Rai pumping out the desi beats to Neeraj’s visuals on the dance floor. We’re now gearing up for the next party on December 19th at Rebel with our annual Desilicious Bolliday Holiday Ball. Desilicious Bolliday Holiday Ball Friday, December 19 10pm – 4am Bolly/Dance

Posted: November 25th, 2009

This year’s Queer and LGBT program at the 9th Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival (MIAAC) looks quite promising with a weekend full of events. The program kicks off with the NY premiere on Friday Nov 13th of Two Paise For Sunshine, Four Annas For Rain, an ode to old Bollywood songs and an affirming relationship between a gay man on the rebound and a sex worker past her prime,

Posted: November 10th, 2009

In light of the recent news where Charlize Theron raised $140,000 for a charity event by making out with another woman, OneIndia decided to poll some of the top Bollywood actresses to collect their thoughts on the kiss, and whether they would do the deed, even for charity. And, while we aren’t too surprised by some of the answers, After Ellen calls it a “disappointing interview” where the top stars

Posted: November 10th, 2009