How Gay Are You ?
Well folks, we have a new writer coming on board very soon and as a special request she asked that we pick your brains for some Gaysi-licious Data as fodder …
Archive for authorQueer Coolie
Queer Coolie is the pink and cheery avatar of a single Indian lesbian in a big American city. She recently came out to those who matter (almost). The others have to figure it out for themselves. She likes scooters, mangoes and dim-sum. Her first gay occupation is enjoying her massive physical visceral workplace crush from a distance. The second is trying to answer what happens when one is gay and not as lucky as she is. Who’s coolie are they then?
Interview : Mari Eva & Queen, Founders of Loopty Loop Originals
To kickoff a new year of discovery, we begin with the founders of Loopty Loop Originals. Launched in 2012 by Mari Eva and Queen, Loopty Loop Originals (LLO) is a homegrown, homespun, exciting new business venture that brings us colorful crocheted accessories, clothing and decor.
Transcend : Trans Asian Support Group
Transcend is dedicated to creating a space for trans*, gender nonconforming, and gender-questioning Asians and Pacific Islanders to share experiences, distribute resources, build community, and strive for mutual empowerment. With joy, magic, and passion we transform, heal, and liberate ourselves to reach our full potential.
MTV Bullies : Raghu & Rannvijay
Right off the bat, the stage is set when Sherry promptly requests the judges to censor something – Sherry’s original name – Abhishek Soni. Naturally, the judges don’t oblige. Instead, rattling off Sherry’s audition form, the audience is made aware that Sherry is a pre-op male to female transsexual.
Do What Bunnies Do
I knew her inside out like an addictive YouTube video. Intimacy meant 5 Mbps and a great date was a call that didn’t drop. When I kissed her, she saw …
Gaysi Podcast 8.0 : My Big Fat Gay!
As someone presently and delightfully round, I beat you all to it. So I take it upon myself to impart wise words of rolly-pollyness in the form of a brand new podcast.
Gaysi Podcast 7.0 : Gay Marriage
Its summer… and its Wedding Season ! Yay ! [ Or if you are on the meat market...you have our sympathies ] On this edition of the Gaysi Podcast, we delve into the topic of Gay Marriage with a stunning cast of chatterboxes…
My Inner Turmoil (World Premiere)
Not only does Gaysi draw the best talent from the Queer Galaxy, it also churns out incredible Alumni. But, of course, they were stellar to begin with ! Our very own Rashmi is now mere hours away from the world premiere of her debut as a filmmaker.
Movie Review : Circumstance (2011)
Have I mentioned I love movie trailers? I absolutely louuuuvvvv trailers. When I was younger, I wanted to grow up and become a movie-trailer maker.
The Gay Must Pay
Cheery start, ain’t it? A very Happy New Year to y’all too. And while we are on the topic of cheer – I write this staring out of my window …
Tasting (Party 1) : By Queer Coolie
There are few words to describe the smell of sesame oil. And I don’t have them…
I stood in front of a harlequin of chopped vegetables. Cooking.
I adore cooking. …
Gaysi Podcast 5.0 : The Indecent Podcast (Part 2)
Just when you thought we were BAD … We (MJ) get BADDER !
Now that you have been listening to our podcasts for a while, you may notice a pattern…
And Then You Went Away (Part 1)
Fireworks. Bright beautiful fireworks. A reflected harlequin from the surrounding skyscrapers glazed my irises. I eyed the spectacle warily.
Fireworks I liked. The spot I stood on I didn’t like. …
Gaysi Podcast 5.0 : The Indecent Podcast (Part 1)
3..2…1 …Listen to our sexy voices…
Thats right peeps, we’re back ! With a brand new podcast ! And this time… Its positively scandalous…*rawwwr*
Gaysi Podcast 4.0 : Coming Out (Part 2)
And now in honour of Sexy Editor’s return from the sun dripped trenches of …wherever it is that she went on holiday….We proudly present Part 2!!! Yes! Part 2 of our Coming Out Podcast!
Drama Done Right: Gay Lead in Indian Soap Opera
The treatment of the subject has been carried out in a fairly respectful fashion so far … heartening that it isn’t satire ( Apart from the odd snickering on the lines of “Thats why he runs from his wife!!” …but heck. That does happen. Both snickering and running from the wife. )
Gaysi Podcast 4.0 : Coming Out (Part 1)
A month or so ago, Five of us …yes! Five spanking HOT gaysis got together one Saturday across 4 timezones for a near-2-hour Skype call discussion on Coming Out. After a ridiculously amazing conversation that was 4-5 podcasts worth covering the queer spectrum from end to end on we find out that…
Kalakranti 2011: A Festival of Queer South Asian Short Film
Kalakranti 2011: A festival of Queer South Asian Short Film co-presented with Trikone Chicago in collaboration with Kashish–Mumbai’s International Queer Film Festival.
Coming Out : Audio, Photos, Stories of Gay Teens
This is a remarkable interactive feature launched by the New York Times a week ago. In it, you will find a plethora of Coming Out stories by young individuals all across America, what they felt, what they faced and diversity in backgrounds, reactions, expectations and opinions.
Campus Progress/ColorLines.com 2011: Vote for Our Own Anurag!
(Update: Voting extended to May 25th!) Go to the Campus Progress/Colorlines.com Keynote Youtube Site (make sure you are signed in to YouTube.com to vote) and look for Anurag’s submission under naomilahiri, IL and vote for it… In the video, Anurag talks about herself, her identity, Queer South Asian voices and their need to be heard as well as her work with Gaysi Family.
