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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Arts & culture

Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021

A list of books for every type of person—from the intersectional feminists to the rom-com obsessed.
Conversation

A Year in Review: 2021’s biggest moments and lessons

Some big lessons were learned in 2021.
Conversation

A Punjabi Sikh wins Miss Universe—but is it really a win?

Harnaaz Sandhu’s title as Miss Universe 2021 raises a wider conversation around representation.
Conversation

Setting boundaries around the holidays with your big South Asian family

Boundaries during the holidays are tough especially within South Asian families.
Community

Your 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for local & BIPOC Businesses

Happy shopping and happy holidays!
Arts & culture

It’s beginning to look a lot like … Christmas movie season

*Cue “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” by Andy Williams*
Arts & culture

20 years of a Bollywood classic: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

It has left its undeniable mark on Bollywood, and its cultural impact and significance still remains
Conversation

Why the demonized Indian "monster-in-law" isn’t the real problem

We fault mothers for giving too much. Why can't the sons stop taking so much?
Arts & culture

Why India is a House of Secrets

How a Netflix docuseries on the Burari Deaths compels Indian society to confront its demons.
Arts & culture

Agam Darshi talks "Donkeyhead," the Punjabi-Canadian experience, being a first-time director & more

Agam Darshi speaks of her “labour of love” in creating the film Donkeyhead
Conversation

Why it's time to break the cycle around caste and dating in 2021

I spoke with a few people who have been personally impacted by the caste system.
Conversation

"Why I eloped instead of having a lavish South Asian wedding"

“Sometimes we need to save our parents from parents from themselves”

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News

“Smashing the Ceiling”: Raj Chouhan becomes the first South Asian speaker of the B.C. Legislature

The accomplishment becomes more pronounced in light of Chouhan's activism and public service.
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12/15/20
Conversation

The soil in which my roots are planted has always been, and always will be, Panjab

Diasporic South Asians always pull through for issues in their homeland. 
Read Article
12/8/20
Community

BIPOC businesses to support this holiday season

This holiday season, let’s all support small BIPOC businesses that have been affected by COVID-19
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12/8/20
Conversation

Bhupinder Hundal takes over as news director at Global BC: Here's why it matters

Global News BC names Bhupinder Hundal as News Director and Station Manager.
Read Article
12/8/20
Arts & culture

Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local collab for epic cultural mashup “Screaming Indian”

In a mashup of Indian and Indigenous cultures, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local pair up.
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12/8/20
Arts & culture

Mixed reviews for “Funny Boy,” film chosen to represent Canada at the Oscars

A Canadian film by Deepa Mehta raises concerns for the Tamil community.
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12/8/20
Community

New book explores untold stories of South Asian pioneer experience in BC

Untold Stories by Karen Dosanjh works to honour history and inspire the future.
Read Article
12/1/20
Arts & culture

Netflix India faces boycott threats after inter-faith kiss in “A Suitable Boy”

The scene in question features a Hindu character sharing a kiss with her Muslim lover inside a Hindu
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12/1/20
News

Delhi Chalo: Farmers march to India’s capital to protest controversial farm bills

Millions have joined the march to India’s capital in demonstration. Read on for ways you can support
Read Article
12/1/20

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