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Sandhya’s Smatterings: Khichdi – the Ultimate Comfort Food

September 3rd, 2010


It’s soon to be fall, the leaves will change color. You and your honey can take a nice leisurely drive to the country (and stop at the desi stores and outlet malls on the way). It’s time for our desi comfort food when the wind picks up, the leaves rustle and you need a shawl or the sweater that Jharna Aunty knitted for you before you left the country. She said that when you wear this, it will remind you of the old country. An old sweater which has seen better days and Khichdi…the desi risotto.—what else could be better? More

Tiny Drops Hip Hop Center for Youth in India

September 3rd, 2010


Sholay Events would like to help promote Tiny Drops India, a hip hop community center for youth living in the slums of Mumbai and Delhi, with a purpose of providing an alternative creative and social outlet and a space for mentorship and guidance. The founder of the organization grew up in Queens and was deported to india after 9/11 and spent years in Dharavi, the largest slum in Bombay, working with kids who wanted to learn how to break dance, and was then inspired to create Tiny Drops as a community center and resource. Tiny Drops will offer workshops in breakdancing, old school hip hop dance, film making and editing, and music DJing & producing, facilitated by high-level professionals in these fields. More

“Aashayein” reviewed in the NYT

September 3rd, 2010


Nagesh Kukunoor’s “Aashayein”, the newest film out of Bollywood dealing with death and fatalism opened last week here in New York. The film, starring John Abraham, was reviewed here in the New York Times. We haven’t heard any feedback yet, but it does look slightly better than the newest Hollywood retread opening this week, We Are Family, a film loosely based on Stepmom. More

Remembering the Indus – Pakistan Relief Fundraiser on Aug 29th

August 27th, 2010


With all of the Ground Zero mosque debates and the horrendous incidents recently in New York City, the plight of Pakistanis affected by the catastrophic floods must not be forgotten. If you are in New York City this weekend, we recommend you attend Remembering the Indus – Pakistan Relief Fundraiser at the Gershwin Hotel at 7 East 27th Street on Sunday, August 29 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. More

Sandhya’s Smatterings – Delicately Spiced Spinach and Paneer

August 17th, 2010


Darlings, they say the key to a man’s heart is through his stomach-I couldn’t agree more! While my charm and wheatish complexion have gotten me more than my share of amorous attention, my culinary skills are what keeps them coming back for seconds. Allow me to guide you in the art of keeping your honey happy and well fed!
Kisses,
Sandhya More

SALGA Marches in the India Day Parade

August 17th, 2010


Exactly 10 years after being allowed to march in the annual India Day Parade, members of SALGA once again joined New York City’s India Day parade on Sunday. The contingent was joined by openly gay City Councilman Danny Dromm and Council Speaker Christine Quinn. Here is a link to an interview with SALGA co-chair Priyanka Mitra. More

Desilicious Sparkle at Touch on September 17th

August 11th, 2010


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 floor. We’re sure you will love the space! And for our September party, we’re going with a Sparkle theme, so be sure to come in your glittering best! More

Hiding Divya premiere in New York City

August 10th, 2010


We’re proud to present the world premiere of HIDING DIVYA, which will premiere in NYC theaters on Friday August 20th at
Big Cinemas Manhattan – 239 East 59th Street (bet. 2nd and 3rd Ave). More