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Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health
The latest from the 5X advice column.
April 11, 2022
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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
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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.
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My commitment to the Punjabi language
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A brown woman's home is never truly her own
A reflection on the 2017 documentary A Suitable Girl.
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Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square
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Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"
Bibliophiles rejoice! Celebrating Book Lovers Day and reflecting on the power of a good book.
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Sheerah Ravindren’s appearance in Black is King is a celebration of her Tamil identity
When discussing Sheerah’s appearance in Brown Skin Girl, we must acknowledge her Tamil roots
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Horsepowar’s latest EP is the unapologetic brown girl anthem we need right now
Horsepowar's latest EP is a banger.
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How The Sandy Lion’s #SandySuit is a love letter to her South Asian heritage

The subtle inclusion of South Asian elements to Sandy’s pieces has made her designs stand out.
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8/4/20
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How one TikTok chef is putting a modern spin on traditional Indian recipes

Shreya’s recipes are an important form of storytelling as she weaves her personality into each dish
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Essential Reading: Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake
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