g_b Travel article in Marathi newspaper Lokasatta

Hi All, There has been a talk about travel agencies making gay friendly programmes... I came across this article in marathi daily Loksatta of 18 Dec. This is an ad come article in the section Lokaranga and since this is a sort of an ad, there's no link available. In short, the well known

g_b One more DNA write up: 6th march

HI Guys, Seems DNA is showing a decent.. and should I say continued support to the LGBT cause... the 6th march edition has dedicated - once again- an entire page (no.13 BTW I like this number that says tera - yours) to it. Sreedhar Rangayan talks about films and his coming out,

g_b DNA write up..

Hi All, Opened today's DNA in the morning and was overjoyed on reaching page 17. A whole page dedicated to the gay topics!! Not only was the TV9 protest covered, but there was detailed report on LGBT film festival in Bangalore, and how the gay cinema is getting mature in its themes. The

g_b GB New Year Party

Hi all, Well into the first week of the new year, totally recovered from hangover and completely submerged in the same work that I was doing a week ago, I look back at the GB New Years party with a relaxed smile. After all, I was in Bombay for the 31st after 2 years. With some old friends

g_b Bus travel.

Hi All, BEST buses are Bombay's trademark. Seen allover the city from the narrowest Girgaum lanes to the latest Sea Link bridge, they do a fantastic job for a public transport. Now a days the traffic congestion and crowd creates major issues, otherwise the bus travel within the city is a

g_b Sunday meet: The Map

Hi All, Back in Bombay after a lot of travelling over a month. GB events like parties and sunday meets are certainly made for guys like me who miss out on a lot of things due to job commitments and related travels. The Hub is a new location for me... so I went on GB site to look for details

g_b DNA News: complaint about a gay husband and his partner.

Hi guys, I read in an article that a wife of a Peddar Road businessman complained to Gamdevi Police Station that her husband was gay and he alongwith his boyfriend were harassing and intimidating her. The Gamdevi police booked the husband and his partner under 377 (what else?) and 498(a).

g_b Norwegian Cultural event in Bombay

Hi All,   For the ones who are culturally inclined, here's some info on an interesting event happening in Bombay. My friend - who is one of us - is organising the travel programme of the group and has requested me to spread the word. So guys, if you want to see some Norwegian theatre, go ahead.

g_b Foot in mouth disease with india politicians..

Hi All, No intention of starting a long and winding debate, but just making an observation. Our politicians seem to have learnt quite a bit from George W Bush about how to say ot do terribly wrong things at a totally wrong time. There seems to be a competition among them to make themselves

g_b Buying appliances... need help

Hi All, The news of the cooking meet set my mind to work. I want to purchase some kitchen appliances and though that the foodie guys here may have nice suggestions based on their PERSONAL EXPERIANCE. My Need:  Microwave Oven My Requirements: I want to use it less

g_b LTR : Another view

Hi All, I read an aggressive mail written by a depressed soul regarding his failed relationship and that started a thought process in my brain. There are many sites like manjam into the gay “matchmaking” business. The guys (that includes me too) normally fill up most of the

g_b Gay Pride

Hi All, It is nice to read all about the GB guys attending Gay prides at Berlin and London. Events like these certainly open up minds. I also did my bit and attended Gay pride at Paris - as usual in fact. A strong 740,000 crowd attended the annual event on the 30th june, in spite of

g_b Spiderman at Shopper's Stop

Hi All, I happen to be at Shoper's Stop- Bandra yesterday. They have put up a huge spiderman baloon upside down just outside their capsule lift. The Spidy has his head towards the ground, his arms holding the net, his legs in the sky, and his bum against the glass panes of the shaft

g_b Interesting film on S Pix

GUYS GUYS. The indian TV scene is heating up!! Just now I saw the ad and they are going to show Midnight Cowboy on S-Pix on saturday 17th feb 8pm. WOW!! That's unbelievable. Happy viewing guys Shailesh - Don't pick lemons. See

g_b Lohgad Trek

Hi All,Many have writen about how they enjoyed the trek, and I have very little to contribute, however all those who came would certainly agree that it was an experiance difficult to put into words. As compared to the Kanheri trek (I was absent there), where there were around

g_b the Karma Party

Hi All, Happy New Year to AllIn my view the Karma new year's party was a success. The music was thankfully better and not the usual Karma-mix. The idea of a small bar and music in the dining section was a good idea. Food was good, though I ate very little and that too around 3 am.

g_b Saving and parties

Retirement plans, Saving, and Year-end party..It was rather funny to get the three mails together.:-) Shaileshgaybombay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Retirement plans: 5 myths bustedRachna C | December 05, 2005 Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add

g_b Queer As Folk - Part 2

The maharashtrian rural traditions are amazing. The “laavNi” and Tamasha are the main non religious folk traditions here. We all have seen quite a few “Tamasha” films like Pinjra. There’s often an effeminate character alongwith the main performers. This “naachya”, though easily

g_b Men's beauty parlours... help

Hi All,Having read many mails regarding men's beauty, I've started getting panicky and conscious that perhaps the cruel time is gnawing at my beauty. Everyday as I look into the mirror, I thank him from not cracking (or cracking up). I have started envying my old coffee mug since in

Re: g_b Does Size Matters ...

Hi,It's true that very often many of us lie about the size of our dicks. In general terms, "bigger is better" is our motto and we all at all levels crave for something big. A "big break", a "big fortune", a "big surprise". Some want "Big boobs" and some want "big dick".. It's all very

Re: g_b Amazing Art for JRD Tata!!

Hi I have seen such an art at a few places.There are some paitings done by Dali the famous Surrealist painter in similar style.They are exhibited in Dali museum in Paris.Sets of cups and saucers are available with such an art where the saucers are pained with various topics and the

Re: g_b Art on the Wall!

Hi,Thanks for these pic. I was looking for all of them for some time.These paintings done in the 90s are done by Art school students from many countries, including India. Though I forget the name of the name of the Indian art school, one can easily identify the maharashtrain "Warli

Re: g_b Is being gay being lonely?

Hi All,This is a nice write-up. I'll allow myself to add my worthless chavanni. (Bad habits die hard!!. Sorry guys!)I think the question "Is being gay is being lonely?" itself reflects the questioneer's unease at the self discovery of being gay. Normally many, who are on the

g_b Bar night and Party night

Hi All, The difference between the bar night and party night? I feel there certainly is a difference. The organisers used to organise "Bar night" at Red Light at Kala Ghoda. The idea, I think,was basically getting together and cozying up with a drink or two. Also getting to know new persons.

g_b Gay chat rooms..

Hi All, NO. The gay chat rooms on yahoo messanger have not been closed down. After selecting "Yahoo Chat" and the "join a room"from "Messanger" heading, go to "Romance" and then to "Adult", under which you find "gay male". These rooms are very well operational. Either someone has activated

g_b 4th Asian Film Festival

Hi all The 4th Asian Film Festival started today in Mumbai. They are showing some very interesting films this year. Apart from the much talked Iran/Iraq film "Turtles can fly" which is the most highlighted among the foreign entries, there are Indian gems like Tapan Sinha's "Kabuliwala",

Re: g_b Olive Oil In Your Beauty Routine?

It's true that the merits of Olive Oil are well known for many centuries, especially in the mediterranien regions. However, a novicebe informed that Olive oil has a distinct odour that stands out even if you are wearing a perfume like Thierry Muglar's 'Amen'. So be careful not to use the face

g_b SRK in soap

Hi All, According to Hindustan Times, Shahrukh Khan is set to be the next LUX soap beauty. For the first time an indian leading actor, instead of an actress,has been roaped in forthe commercial. Apparantly, the sex appeal of the shaven chest of the King Khan is supposed to be the main reason

Re: g_b gud read!

Hi It made a nice read. Having seen many of my friends leaving India for a "bright" future in the US whohad more or less same openions about India like Chaitanya does, I agree with what Madhu has to say. Well, instead of getting too serious on the topic, here's a nice joke : From Nasdaq

g_b NDTV 24x7 on 19th aug

Returned to the good old Bombay for a week from the hot desert sun of Rajasthan. The rain gods received me at the airport with open arms. At home, mom, as usual, expressed her surprise at how dark I had become, and went on to cook my favorite “Pithla –Bhaat”. I switched on the TV and started

g_b Westlife... the band

Finally it’s out and all those of us who drooled all over the cutiesof “Westlife” like I did, have a reason to smile. Mark Feehily of the band Westlife had declared that he is gay and is in a long term relationship with the singer Kevin McDaid who was in the boy band “V”. I guess all the

Re: g_b shailesh!!

Hi Raahu, Thanks a lot for the compliments and sorry for the delay in replying, which owes to the network problems after the rains. I totally agree that a soul mate is highly necessary in life (not only for sex). However, Aman's mail reflects his prsent sense of "future aloneness", and

Re: g_b victim of Gay world

Dear Aman, A very open heart letter you have written. Most of us go through this mental torture. Like that poem “Cried Plato’s ghost, What Then?” Some people suffer longer than others. However, it is important to realise that life is not always fare, but still you have to accept the way it is,

Re: g_b My Shehzaad - The Male Hustler in Bombay arrested for Blackmailing!

Hi Your mail proves that every coin has two sides. Though you saw the better side and others saw the worse one, it’s important to acknowledge both of them. Finally wasn’t Hitler a total vegetarian and a painter? And Churchill an alcoholic? Cheers Shailesh

g_b Just for an article

Hi All, A french friend has sent me an old edition of “Têtu” from his collection. (No doubt he was throwing out useless stuff!!) I call all his mails “French Lettres”. Well well. Têtu is the first gay and lesbian magazine ever published in france. This particular edition of May 1998 has

g_b Gay Marriage in Canada...

Hey guys, As per the news, Canada is the third country in the wrold to approve gay marriages. I know that the first was The Netherlands, so which one is missing??? Can someone help? Is it Belgium? three cheers to Canada Shailesh --- Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well we have done it.

g_b Some Haiku ....

Hi All, The Mansoon has brough forth the poets amongst us. There's nothing better than reading a poem... be it philosophical, comic or otherwise Though I am not a poet, I do enjoy it. Here's something from my collection to much on... Note : Haiku is a three line composition that originated

g_b Fruitfly...

Hi all, A nerdy question. If a fruitfly is a straight woman who likes the company of gay men, then what do we call a straight man hanging around with lesbians? I mean is there any term for that? Cheers Shailesh Yahoo!

Re: g_b ZOUK....

PROTECTED] wrote: how do you know, are you a dutchie? but what does the word mean in bombay? greeting kris summer breeze [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, The name ZOUK ( if pronounced as ZOOK) has a meaning in DUTCH. The verb Zoeken (pronounced as zook-n) means to look for. The conjugated Zoek

g_b ZOUK....

Hi all, The name ZOUK (if pronounced as "ZOOK") has a meaning in DUTCH. The verb "Zoeken" (pronounced as "zook-n") means "to look for". The conjugated "Zoek" (sound: ZOOK)would mean "look for" or "seek" Suggestive? Sh.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of

Re: g_b Bhangshot?

Dear James, Bhang is simply a ground paste of Cannabis leaves. It is available as a paste or as a dry sticky lump. It could be bought and sold legally in some indian states like Rajasthan. Normally it is offered to Shiva, the hindu god, and consumed with shiva's chant : BUM BHOLE NAATH.

Re: g_b Umang

Hi, Nice to read about this support group. A noble cause. I read about it for the first time. However, reading the subject of the mail, I wrongly thought that it was regarding apna Umang. As I read on, I came to know more about this group. However, when I reached the FAQs, I couldn't

g_b Films to watch.

Hi All, Feeling really bad about missing all the fun in Bombay The Kanheri Trek, the Film Fest... One thing I must say, that the GB group activities are getting culturally richer. Congrats to the organisers. Watched a few films in last month. Some good some bad... Managed to acquire some

g_b New Year

Hi All, Wish you all a very happy, successful new year full of health and wealth. Cheers Shailesh Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! – Try it today! Group Site: http://www.gaybombay.info == NEW CLASSIFIEDS SECTION SEEKING FRIENDS? VISIT

Re: g_b Quizzies!! Who is the Mr.GENIUS??

Hi Sahil, Found answers to 2 of the 5 puzzles. Puzzle no. 2) The car stopped because it all happened in daylight. Puzzle no.4) The first man did not die because he was the one who put the poison in the punch. Guess these are right. Will try to find the rest Cheers Shailesh Sahil

g_b Christmas Spirit - Part 2

Hi all, I guess my last mail was lost in NET. Here’s something to chew on I have a small collection of rather good graffitti, collected (not by me of course!) from various places on the earth. Here are some of the gems : Library wisdom : Existentialism has no future. Everything begins with

Re: g_b Pls do listen and watch theclassic.....mughal-e-azam

Hi all, This might be a late mail, but "Der aaye durust aaye". In the attachment regarding the Mughal-E-Azam, many good songs are mentioned. My uncle was a great fan of film music and he had purchased the original Polydor vinyl. I have listened to it a few times. There's one more beautiful

[gay_bombay] Maharashtra Times....

Hi all, I read this joke in today's Maharashtra Times, on the first page of it's colour suppliment, Mumbai Times. A rough translation: Why do the women neverfind handsome, sensetive and well behaved men? Because all such men already have boyfriends!! There issome positive progress in our

Re: [gay_bombay] hottest sport !

Hi all, Hey Amit you have hit the bull's eye. I guess everyone who has seen the pics, has liked this one the most, myself included. Cheers S amit patti [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all ! I fully agree with Vikram. Yeah indeed water polo do look like a hot sport these dayssince all

[gay_bombay] Jokes :

A nice joke ENJOY... LIFE IN SILICON VALLEY From Nasdaq Dear Mom, January 2000 Moved to Silicon Valley for a job. My salary is 30% higher! I have stock options! The temperature outside is 65F in winter! California is the best place on earth!!! February Still

Re: [gay_bombay] Weeeeee! ;)))... .... ALERT!!!!!!!

Coffbeans, Baby, as per my McAffee Virus Scan, there's W32/[EMAIL PROTECTED] virus on the zip file attached to your msg. Shailesh === yes yes, mia culpa promise to be careful coffeebeans Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo!