After three years of uncertainty, NYC Pride is now finally mostly in-person this June with several events being hosted around town, including one featuring our own DJ Ashu Rai. Below are some of our picks. And thank you all for reaching out — while we don’t have any of our own Sholay events planned for Pride, stay tuned for updates!   JUNE 9 “B.Y.O.B: Bring Your Own Baggage.”  A gender

On August 14th and 15th, we celebrate the 71st birthdays of Pakistan and India respectively. Why celebrate an independence hastily crafted by British colonizers triggering one of the bloodiest upheavals in human history? In these unsettling times marked by nationalism, authoritarianism and a creeping tribalism here in the U.S and across many parts of the globe, national independence days are taking on an alarmingly jingoistic edge. And yet, as an LGBTQ

The hairiest month of the year is finally here! Check out Buzz Feed’s hair raising gallery of hot and hirsute desi boys assembled by Nirali Shah (we added some of our own faves below). Guys, consider giving that razor a break this month for a good cause. The Movember Foundation is is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives. Their funding targets prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor

Here is a hilarious compilation of images and video of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in their early years during the 90s. There are some eye popping shirtless and underwear shots leaving little to the imagination. There is a lot of hugging and holding between them as well. Saif loves to do drag and he is so cute regardless of what he wears! In here is a shot from

Mark your calendars for our biggest and hottest party of the year! We’re taking the party back to BB King to kick off Pride weekend with a pinkalicious good time. Desilicious: Hot Pink Pride! Friday, June 25th BB King 243 West 42nd Street Btwn 7th and 8th Ave 18+/21 to Drink Tickets are $20 at the door. Purchase LIMITED $15 tickets here. Bolly House Mix by Ashu Rai and DJ

Get ready to shake those winter blues as we take the party to NYC’s hottest nightspot for a celebration of true blue Bollywood decadence! Don’t miss our first ever party at the luxurious Pachita housed on the exclusive top floor of the premier international club, Pacha! Pachita features a top notch sound system, spacious dance floor, club lighting and swaths of mod blue banquettes to lounge on. Throw on something

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