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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

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women

How cultural and familial expectations play a role in this phenomenon.
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.
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?

Canada is not a benevolent country for all.
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.
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.
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.
What's trending

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

The things I hated this week.
Poetry

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill

A collection by 5XPress writer Tasheal Gill.
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?
Community

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver

Some exciting events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month in Vancouver.
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.
Conversation

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?

Madonna’s viral TikTok and aging under public scrutiny.

All ARTICLES

Arts & culture

What’s Poppin, God? Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” is almost here!

The perfect balance of nostalgia and belly-induced laughter awaits in Mindy Kaling’s newest series
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3/26/20
Community

The Antidote Tapes by Decibel Entertainment

"Love, positivity, art, & culture are some of the beautiful things that hold humanity together"
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3/19/20
Conversation

#metoo movement in India

Netflix’s film “Guilty” serves as a reminder that perhaps the movement still has a long way to go
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3/19/20
Arts & culture

Cornershop Releases New LP “England is a Garden”

Britpop band famous for their political music, releases new LP “England is a Garden,” after 3 years
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3/12/20
Arts & culture

Riz Ahmed’s “The Long Goodbye” is a Breakup Album Done right

His most recent short film and hip-hop album describes Riz’s breakup with Britain
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3/12/20
Conversation

To All of the Womxn Who Came Before Me

A Reflection of a South Asian Womxn’s Experience in 2020
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3/5/20
Community

The Singh Brothers wrestle at WWE Smackdown in Vancouver

The Bollywood inspired tag-team duo reflect on the obstacles they overcame to get to the WWE
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3/5/20
Community

5X Festival, Appoints Ravi Krishnan as Non-Executive Chairman

Introducing International Business Strategist and Entrepreneur Ravi Krishnan
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2/25/20
Arts & culture

Ghandi Money - DIVINE

DIVINE's new single "Ghandi Money" reaches 3.5 million views in less than a week.
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2/20/20

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