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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#5XFLOW

The fine line between the cultural appropriation and appreciation of my Indian culture

Let's dive into the fine line between appropriation and appreciation, and find the middle ground.
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9/29/20
What's trending

BIPOC are having to reclaim their own features from western beauty standards

BIPOC features are not a pick and choose look book to find the next beauty trend.
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9/29/20
News

What do we do when the news cycle changes?

Breonna Taylor deserved justice, and it's on us to keep fighting for it.
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9/29/20
Arts & culture

Sri Lankan designer creates big waves in the fashion industry

Amesh, an eco-friendly and gender inclusive brand from Sri Lanka, gains recognition internationally
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9/23/20
Conversation

It’s okay to not be okay: Let’s talk about suicide prevention month

It’s important to factor in and normalize suicide prevention and awareness in the community.
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9/23/20
Conversation

Emily Ratajkowski tackles image, power and ownership in thought-provoking essay

Emily Ratajkowski highlights the complexities of her image, and takes a step towards reclaiming it
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9/23/20
News

Gymshark’s first turbaned Sikh fitness influencer

Massive fitness brand Gymshark named it's first South Asian fitness influencer
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9/23/20
Community

Priyanka Crowned Queen on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’

Priyanka became the first person of Indo-Carribean, descent to win the title on Rupaul’s Drag Race.
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9/15/20
Arts & culture

Diverse representation in children’s literature is needed for children to reimagine the world

Books are an effective way to teach children about concepts of equity, diversity, and justice.
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9/15/20

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