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

What's trending

Amrit Kaur of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” receives backlash for problematic comments

Some of her comments outside the character’s script haven’t sat right with audiences.

November 30, 2021

Arts & culture

Why Adele’s “30” was the therapy session I never knew I needed

In her album “30,” Adele speaks a series of truths on life, love, and everything in-between.

November 30, 2021

Conversation

“Working in the industry, you see a lot of fluff.” An Indian wedding vendor’s take on the wedding planning process

Anita, from Toronto, is also planning her own wedding.

November 25, 2021

Conversation

The Transition Generation: Intergenerational trauma, healing, and guilt

The ‘transition generation’ on their journey of community healing is breaking away from toxic cycles

November 24, 2021

News

With a rise in natural disasters, our cities are on the frontlines in the fight against climate change

British Columbia faces a number of climate related emergencies

November 23, 2021

Arts & culture

The origins and revival of Punjabi garage music

A deep dive into the history of Y2K Punjabi garage music in the UK and its evolution to present day

November 23, 2021

News

Celebration and skepticism following announcement of farm law repeal

There’s still so much work to be done.

November 23, 2021

What's trending

5X Press Weekly Round Up: Mutual aid and community care in B.C., Diljit takes on Hollywood, Mindy Kaling’s new show & more.

5 stories you might have missed this week.

November 19, 2021

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Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

While we cringe at goras documenting their spiritual appropriation online, India welcomes it.

November 17, 2021

Conversation

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

How our focus on external validation is costing us so much more than the price of the wedding

November 16, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

5 stories you may have missed

November 12, 2021

Conversation

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

A bride shares the costs, financial and emotional, for her upcoming wedding.

November 12, 2021

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Arts & culture

A Marvel series about a Muslim superhero? Yes please!

Marvel's first solo series to feature a muslim female superhero is coming to Disney+ in 2021

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10/13/20

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Actor Dan Levy reminds us about India’s persistent censorship problem

Disappointed, but not surprised - why censoring a kiss between men is just the tip of the iceberg.

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10/13/20

Conversation

Bollywood needs to do a better job with LGBTQ representation

Akshay Kumar is set to play a trans character in upcoming film Laxxmi Bomb.

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10/6/20

News

Farmer protests in India: What you need to know

Farmers across India are outraged at new reform bills that leave them vulnerable to exploitation

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10/6/20

News

First female coach of South Asian heritage hired by Memphis Grizzlies

Sonia Raman becomes the first female South Asian coach in the league.

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10/6/20

News

Let’s call it what it is: Racism

During the presidential debate, a question concerning the issue of “race and violence" fell short.

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10/6/20

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Web MD’s big blunder: Definitely not my cup of cha

Brown Twitter roasted WebMD’s disrespectful take on a “chai latte” off the internet.

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10/6/20

Arts & culture

The not-so-glamorous side of Indian weddings: a review of Zoya Akhtar’s “Made in Heaven”

A review of "Made in Heaven," available on Amazon Prime.

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9/29/20

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Sustainable clothing options in the Indian fashion market

Sustainability has always been a staple of South Asian cultures, there seems to be a gap in fashion.

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9/29/20

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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

Amrit Kaur of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” receives backlash for problematic comments

Why Adele’s “30” was the therapy session I never knew I needed

“Working in the industry, you see a lot of fluff.” An Indian wedding vendor’s take on the wedding planning process

The Transition Generation: Intergenerational trauma, healing, and guilt

With a rise in natural disasters, our cities are on the frontlines in the fight against climate change

The origins and revival of Punjabi garage music

Celebration and skepticism following announcement of farm law repeal

5X Press Weekly Round Up: Mutual aid and community care in B.C., Diljit takes on Hollywood, Mindy Kaling’s new show & more.

Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

All ARTICLES

A Marvel series about a Muslim superhero? Yes please!

Actor Dan Levy reminds us about India’s persistent censorship problem

Bollywood needs to do a better job with LGBTQ representation

Farmer protests in India: What you need to know

First female coach of South Asian heritage hired by Memphis Grizzlies

Let’s call it what it is: Racism

Web MD’s big blunder: Definitely not my cup of cha

The not-so-glamorous side of Indian weddings: a review of Zoya Akhtar’s “Made in Heaven”

Sustainable clothing options in the Indian fashion market

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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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Amrit Kaur of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” receives backlash for problematic comments

Why Adele’s “30” was the therapy session I never knew I needed

“Working in the industry, you see a lot of fluff.” An Indian wedding vendor’s take on the wedding planning process

The Transition Generation: Intergenerational trauma, healing, and guilt

With a rise in natural disasters, our cities are on the frontlines in the fight against climate change

The origins and revival of Punjabi garage music

Celebration and skepticism following announcement of farm law repeal

5X Press Weekly Round Up: Mutual aid and community care in B.C., Diljit takes on Hollywood, Mindy Kaling’s new show & more.

Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

All ARTICLES

A Marvel series about a Muslim superhero? Yes please!

Actor Dan Levy reminds us about India’s persistent censorship problem

Bollywood needs to do a better job with LGBTQ representation

Farmer protests in India: What you need to know

First female coach of South Asian heritage hired by Memphis Grizzlies

Let’s call it what it is: Racism

Web MD’s big blunder: Definitely not my cup of cha

The not-so-glamorous side of Indian weddings: a review of Zoya Akhtar’s “Made in Heaven”

Sustainable clothing options in the Indian fashion market

Browse by Topic

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