About 5X Press

Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers. Edited by Interim Editor, Harpo Mander.

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Conversation

Ask Manjot: How do I set boundaries with an overly friendly coworker?

My boyfriend has this work colleague that keeps calling him "honey," what should I do?
Columns

Ask Manjot: Am I wrong for avoiding someone who bullied me as a child?

Our June edition of Ask Manjot tackles family dynamics and avoiding bullies
Arts & culture

Meet Sikh Knowledge: The Toronto-based producer and DJ weaving genres through music

More about the Toronto-based artist who's hitting the 5X Pride stage this year.
Community

What to expect at this year's 5X Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery

How do we create a room for people to walk through that encapsulates your creative world?
Columns

Ask Manjot: What should I do when there’s a third person in my relationship?

I found out that my husband is still very much in touch with his ex-girlfriend. What should I do?
Arts & culture

The inspiration behind the ‘Enter the Portal’ theme for this year’s 5X Festival

Walk with us into a world of South Asian art and creativity with 5X Fest 2023: Enter the Portal. 
Community

Remembering Paldi: Learning about my family through the history of one B.C. mill town

Honouring our immigration stories can help us understand our family and community histories.
Conversation

How challenging South Asian wedding standards gave us the wedding we truly wanted

Our wedding taught us the importance of knowing our priorities and mastering the art of compromise
Columns

Ask Manjot: I’m moving in with my in-laws, how do I feel at home with them?

Manjot looks at the transition to a new home for the first edition of the advice column.
Community

Local film screening and panel discussion to tackle gatekeeping and racism in sport

The event will highlight a conversation with former athlete Harleen Sidhu and Dr. Sharanjit Sandhra.
Arts & culture

The tenderness and complexities of Kashif Pasta’s short film ‘Desi Standard Time Travel’

An appreciation and analysis of one of our favourite diasporic South Asian short films as of late.
Arts & culture

‘Professor of Tomfoolery’ is Kenny Sebastian’s most personal show yet

The iconic Indian comedian talks about authenticity, rejection, and growing with his audience.

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Arts & culture

“Welcome to my Hood": Cultural appropriation or a symbol of unity?

Diljit’s latest track “Welcome to my Hood,” raises some cultural appropriation concerns.
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10/27/20
Conversation

Disrupting the “uncles club” in South Asian media

It's time to disrupt the South Asian media landscape.
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10/20/20
News

Advertisement showing interfaith couple taken down amid outrage on social media

The depiction of a Hindu-Muslim couple led to boycotts and threats against jewelry brand Tanishq
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10/20/20
News

Activists call for UN to probe Uyghur “genocide” in China

At least 1 million Uyghur (Uighur) Muslims have been interned in part of China since 2017.
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10/20/20
Conversation

Exploring the intersection of caste and gender-based violence

After Hathras, the concept of caste-based violence should no longer be a debate
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10/20/20
News

Young voters have the power to help reimagine our political system

The 42nd B.C. election is approaching quickly. Your vote matters.
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10/13/20
News

Anti-Sikh violence in the US: Justice for Parmjit Singh

The killing of Parmjit Singh is one example of countless instances of anti-Sikh violence in the US.
Read Article
10/13/20

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