See a brief documented history of the Indian LGBT struggle as a timeline from 1977 to 2013 created by Satrang. And we have a long way to go. There may be some faces you will recognize and some that may surprise you.

Photos by Gerald Hurt.

Trikone is proud to host DesiQ, a conference on South Asian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. This will be Trikone’s fourth such conference since 1995. DesiQ 2013 calls all South Asian queer and trans folk—activists, organizers, and artists; students, workers, and professionals; youth, seasoned mid-lifers and our silvered elders—to come together and dialogue, gossip, strategize, dance, eat, flirt, listen, contribute, learn, connect, collaborate, make friends, and generally celebrate our

We’re looking forward to kicking off Fall 2010 with a new venue for Desilicious! On September 17th, we’ll be taking the party to Touch nightclub on West 52nd Street across from Roseland Ballroom. It’s a gorgeous space with 15,000 square feet of dance space and chic lounges, a state-of-the-art sound system, intelligent lighting and disco balls. The second floor features additional lounge seating with a main view onto the dance

Get ready to break out the white tanks, saris and skivvies for our 5th Annual White Party as we take the party back to Pachita, the rooftop VIP room of the megaclub Pacha: Desilicious White Hot Bollywood Summer Party! Friday, July 23rd Doors Open 10pm Pachita 618 West 46th street Btwn 11th and 12th Ave. 21+ to enter w/I.D. $15 Cover Music by Ashu Rai and DJ Bobby Big Screen

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

Attend South Asians Leading Together, or SALT’s “Empowering South Asians in New Jersey” this weekend, January 30 – January 31 in Montclair, New Jersey. Participate in sessions covering immigration reform, health care equity, cultivating social change through art and media, and more. See the full conference schedule here. The event will include a range of speakers including activists Gouri Sadhwani, Dr. Fawzia Afzal-Khan and Shamita Das Dasgupta; NJ civic leaders