Thank you Hindus for Human Rights and Muslims for Progressive Values teams for this congratulatory message and support! What a milestone for us to receive this recognition from organizations who share our vision for a more progressive and inclusive world.   Hindus for Human Rights and Muslims for Progressive Values extend our warmest congratulations to Sholay Events on your return to organizing after a three-year hiatus! As fellow advocates for

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

This may just be the all time best slogan at any desi queer pride march. The third edition of Hyderabad Queer Pride and the first one in the newborn state of Telangana took place on the 8th of February with color, culture, and a touch of humor. The march had an underlying theme focusing on Telangana culture. Various signs condemning Section 377—India’s notorious ant-LGBT law were also seen in abundance. Check

We’re recovering from another epic pride weekend in NYC!  On Friday night, we partied it up with almost 600 other Sholay partygoers until 4:30 AM at Pachita, with the SALGA dancers prepping their Pride performance at Midnight.  Then, on Sunday, we marched with SALGA down 5th Avenue, on a float designed and conceived by Atif and SALGA folks Muzam and Tariq, with music by Ashu Rai and dancing by the

June has begun which means Happy LGBT month! We’ve got the scoop on the hottest Queer Desi events for June. Be sure to check back since this list will change. Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 PM Brooklyn Pride March and Celebration Friday, June 28th Trans Day of Justice Check back for details. Desilicious Hot Pink Pride 10PM – 4AM at Pachita Saturday, June 29th NYC Dyke March Sunday, June 30th

It’s that time of year again and another NYC Pride is here! There’s our annual Desilicious party on Friday, a SALGA reception on Saturday and then the Manhattan Pride march on Sunday afternoon followed by Color Me Queer that night. Below are some events to check out! Friday June 24 Desilicious Hot Pink Pride Rebel 251 West 30th St (between 7th and 8th Ave) 10:00 PM – 4AM Don’t miss

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