DOSTON!! Kya Hal Hai? How are you all? I know it has been awhile since the last update to Dosti! I apologize for the delays, but from now on, Dosti will be updated more frequently so you guys can be kept up to date with news and events for Desi guys who love men
Some updates!
The “What’s new” section will for sure be updated every month, and be kept up to date with News, events and things that interest Gay/Bi desi men!
We have been getting lots of questions on the Advice column! I will be adding some of the great questions asked – and the column will be taking on a newer look..So watch out for that
Use the Bathhouses in Toronto? We here at Dosti give out Condoms, lubes and advice in Bathhouses. So if you want to come and talk to us in a bathhouse setting, I’ll be putting up schedules of which bathhouse we will be in, and when we will be there!
This is just a reminder that Dosti has a chat feature. Use this chatroom to talk to and meet different guys!! Click this link (http://www.dosti.ca/docs/chat.asp)
For all of you guys who came to the biggest queer Desi event in Canada: “Bachao: Benefit for the Pakistani Flood Victims” on Oct 10th, 2010, I hope you all had as much fun as I did!! It was a historic moment for the gay/bi Desi community, with over 150 people showing up. This event was a collaboration of 2 friends and Tamasha Toronto (monthly gay Desi dance party). There was great performances, a huge dance party, amazing prize giveaways, and they even had someone strip ;). The event rose close to $3000 for Pakistan and everyone had a great time doing it. Below are some pictures of the event and video of the performance from the Boys from Natak co! Enjoy!
Is this gay film too daring for India?
October 25, 2010 16:13 IST
The makers of the upcoming film on gays Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun are upset over the seemingly double standards of the Censor Board in India [ Images ].
Forty percent of the lovemaking and sensual scenes between the two leads of the movie -- Kapil Sharma and Yuvraaj Parashar -- has been asked to be edited out from the film. Also, a scene of a nude Parashar captured from behind has been deleted.
The makers alleged that just because the lovemaking scene was between two men, instead of a boy and a girl, the censors were prejudiced.
The film has been receiving critical acclaim at various gay film festivals. But in India, the actors have been getting threatening mails over the last week warning them with dire consequences if the film was released.
Apparently, Parashar has already been asked to leave his house and denied property rights by his father for playing a gay character.
HAPPY DIWALI and EID MUBARAK! - DOSTI/SNEHITHAN SOCIAL!
I just wanted to say what pleasure it was meeting all of you guys who came out to the "Dosti Eid/Diwwali Dinner" this past Saturday, Nov 13th. What a great time was had by all. Throughout the night we had over 30 guys come through and more than half stay until midnight! What a great night, filled with comfort, delicious food, laughter, great music, amazing energy, and beautiful people. For those of you couldn't make it, I can't wait to meet you the next time, and see you have as much fun as we all did.
FREE DINNER AND IMPORTANT CONVO – AMPLIFYING VOICES
AMPLIFYING VOICES: A DIALOGUE WITH
SOUTH ASIAN LGBTQ COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) is inviting South Asian
LGBTQ+ people to attend a community dialogue to share experiences and the
obstacles faced while accessing social services. The discussion will explore
topics such as inclusion and positive space within a social service
environment and how service providers can better serve the South Asian
LGBTQ+ community.
A similar dialogue will take place with Service providers as well. The
ultimate goal of this initiative is to have improved services for South
Asian LGBTQ+ community members. Input, feedback and information derived
from these dialogues will help with the development of a resource booklet
for service providers and frontline workers. The booklet will be launched at
a forum (Dec 14th 6:30-8:30pm, Save the Date!) featuring a panel of South
Asian LGBTQ+ community, activists and Service providers.
Date: Thursday Nov. 25th, 2010
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Room 201, The 519 Church Street Community Centre (519 Church
Street, Toronto)
Dinner and TTC reimbursement will be provided.
For more
details and RSVP contact Keerthy - keerthy@cassa.on.ca;
416-932-1359 ext 11.
*LGBTQ+ = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer,
Questioning, Intersex, Two-spirited, Allies and more
The makers of the upcoming film on gays Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun are upset over the seemingly double standards of the Censor Board in India [