Talvin Singh, the seminal South Asian producer/DJ/tabla player, will be returning to NYC for a special performance at the Highline Ballroom on Friday, April 23rd. Since being involved in experimental music collaborations beginning in the late 1980s, working with Sun Ra and Courtney, Singh has collaborated with several musical pioneers in various genre’s including Bjork, Blondie, Sioux & the Banshees, Madonna, DJ Spooky, The Master Musicians of Jajouka, Jay Z

Sholay Productions is proud to present, along with SAWCC, the next Saturday Sessions at PS1-MOMA. The event will take place on April 3rd from 4-6PM and will feature a set by Desilicious’ own Ashu Rai, along with performances by Samita Sinha and Julia Ulehula, Qasim Naqvi (Bedstuy Ewe), LotusVe and the Parul Shah Dance Company – all hosted by Jaishri Abichandani. The event is free (with museum admission) and you’re

So, we’re very behind on all of the highlights from Lakme Fashion Week – 2010 that took place in Bombay earlier this month. But, thanks to Huffington Post for this piece on one of the highlights – the stunning Diandra Soares, or “India’s bald model”. HP has posted some pics and runways shots of her from Fashion Week, along with an interview with an Indian media outlet who asked the

Thanks for coming out to our 8th Anniversary Bash Saturday at Pachita. The club was packed all night and the vibe was amazing and Ashu Rai and DJ Bobby kept the dance floor going until almost 4:30AM! Check back soon for pics on this incredible night. In the meantime, we’ve got some more Party Pics posted, up through our New Year’s Eve party. And, if you are approached by one

Win a free admission + 1 to our anniversary party on March 27th and a complimentary Desilicious T-Shirt and Sexy Tank and answer ONE of the trivia questions below (Hint: you have our Party Pics and Press section at your disposal!): 1. What famous desi director showed up at a 2004 Desilicious party AND she graciously posed with some of our divas? 2. What was the party name and month

Looks like Nepal is hip to something that has eluded California, New York, Massachusetts and just about every other state in this country: besides being a fundamental issue of rights, gay marriage is also a potential tourism goldmine for countries and states that are more “open”. Nepal now plans to offer same-sex couples the romantic possibility of getting married on Mt. Everest and participating in a Himalayan-honeymoon trek or tour

It’s been roughly 48 hours since the premiere of the Lady Gaga-Beyonce 9-minute video for “Telephone” and on You Tube, it’s already at 9 million plus views. The Music Mix at Entertainment Weekly has proudly announced the arrival of “Gay Christmas”, Australia’s Daily Telegraph proclaims Gaga is the “real deal”, while the Guardian itemizes the many instances of “product placement’ in the video (though the author misses the point of

Don’t miss our 8th Anniversary extravaganza as we take the party back to Pachita — the exclusive penthouse floor of the legendary international club Pacha! Ashu Rai and DJ Bobby will be serving up your favorite Bolly Dance beats along with big-screen visuals by Neeraj. Arrive early to revel in 8 years of Desi + Queer + Fab and get in for just 8 bucks before 11pm! Sholay Productions Presents