Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

News

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.

July 6, 2023

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

This marks the drink company’s first premier partnership with a South Asian festival

June 8, 2023

Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

5X Press chatted with young Muslims in the Lower Mainland to hear what Ramadan means to them.

April 20, 2023

Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health

The latest from the 5X advice column.

April 11, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.

April 8, 2022

Conversation

Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Moving towards community-building and relational allyship.

April 6, 2022

Community

Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Celebrating Sikh Heritage Month at 5XFestival.

April 6, 2022

What's trending

Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation

Watching Netflix’s Bridgerton made me see myself at the centre of Regency romance.

April 5, 2022

Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want

"Understanding their rationale doesn’t necessarily mean that they are right"

April 4, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

The discourses I hated this week.

April 1, 2022

Conversation

My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond

My grandparents had a huge impact on my life – the extent of which I didn’t realize until recently

March 31, 2022

Conversation

Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?

But what makes mental health palatable? Is it only palatable when the person is high functioning?

March 31, 2022

Arts & culture

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup

Who to expect at the Blockparty this year

March 30, 2022

Arts & culture

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed

A reflection on the 2009 film Dev. D

March 29, 2022

Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws

A complicated answer to a complicated question.

March 28, 2022

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Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Mindfulness, affirmations and being a co-creator of your own reality.

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2/16/21

Conversation

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

India's a nation where Bollywood celebrities are worshipped, but is it time we start questioning why

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2/9/21

Conversation

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

A malignant holiday worthy of no celebration.

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2/9/21

Conversation

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

COVID-friendly Valentine's Day Date ideas

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2/9/21

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How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

India continues to show us the silencing of expression and press through the farmer’s protest.

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2/9/21

Arts & culture

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

From poverty porn to casteism, criticisms roll in for Netflix's The White Tiger.

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2/3/21

Conversation

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

Are you feeling burnt out? Turns out most of us are.

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2/3/21

News

“Groping without skin-to-skin contact is not sexual assault” rules Indian high court

Promotion withdrawn for Justice Ganediwala after controversial rulings in two sexual assault cases

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2/3/21

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What disinformation coming out of the Farmers’ Protests tells us about the treatment of dissent in India

The media is pushing nationalistic ideologies that are quite harmful.

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2/3/21

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health

Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want

Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond

Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws

All ARTICLES

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

“Groping without skin-to-skin contact is not sexual assault” rules Indian high court

What disinformation coming out of the Farmers’ Protests tells us about the treatment of dissent in India

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health

Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want

Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond

Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws

All ARTICLES

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

“Groping without skin-to-skin contact is not sexual assault” rules Indian high court

What disinformation coming out of the Farmers’ Protests tells us about the treatment of dissent in India

Browse by Topic

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