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November 14, 2023
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Conversation

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women
How cultural and familial expectations play a role in this phenomenon.
May 25, 2022
Community

Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

Ikky is a music producer and songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest artists.
May 25, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?
Canada is not a benevolent country for all.
May 20, 2022
Conversation

From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The Kaur Movement has been leading the charge against predators in the South Asian community.
May 19, 2022
Conversation

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too
I was 16 when my school went on an an anti-abortion protest as a field trip.
May 18, 2022
Community

Meet the performers: Robyn Sandhu, a poet who sings his way into people’s hearts
Robyn Sandhu is one of the amazing artists performing at 5X Blockparty on June 11.
May 18, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Royals, racists & why we need to eat the rich

The things I hated this week.
May 13, 2022
Poetry

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill
A collection by 5XPress writer Tasheal Gill.
May 11, 2022
Arts & culture

How the portrayal of leading ladies in Bollywood impacted my idea of what it means to be a suitable partner

Why does Bollywood sell only one ‘perfect’ leading lady as an acceptable love match?
May 11, 2022
Community

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver
Some exciting events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month in Vancouver.
May 11, 2022
News

Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Four Sikh elders have been attacked in parts of New York over the last month.
May 11, 2022
Conversation

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?
Madonna’s viral TikTok and aging under public scrutiny.
May 5, 2022

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Arts & culture

A Marvel series about a Muslim superhero? Yes please!
Marvel's first solo series to feature a muslim female superhero is coming to Disney+ in 2021
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10/13/20
Arts & culture

Actor Dan Levy reminds us about India’s persistent censorship problem
Disappointed, but not surprised - why censoring a kiss between men is just the tip of the iceberg.
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10/13/20
Conversation

Bollywood needs to do a better job with LGBTQ representation
Akshay Kumar is set to play a trans character in upcoming film Laxxmi Bomb.
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10/6/20
News

Farmer protests in India: What you need to know

Farmers across India are outraged at new reform bills that leave them vulnerable to exploitation
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10/6/20
News

First female coach of South Asian heritage hired by Memphis Grizzlies
Sonia Raman becomes the first female South Asian coach in the league.
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10/6/20
News

Let’s call it what it is: Racism
During the presidential debate, a question concerning the issue of “race and violence" fell short.
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10/6/20
What's trending

Web MD’s big blunder: Definitely not my cup of cha
Brown Twitter roasted WebMD’s disrespectful take on a “chai latte” off the internet.
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10/6/20
Arts & culture

The not-so-glamorous side of Indian weddings: a review of Zoya Akhtar’s “Made in Heaven”

A review of "Made in Heaven," available on Amazon Prime.
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9/29/20
Community

Sustainable clothing options in the Indian fashion market
Sustainability has always been a staple of South Asian cultures, there seems to be a gap in fashion.
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9/29/20

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