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

Arts & culture

Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

Sohpaul showcases his work in a new short film titled “Coming Home”

November 10, 2021

What's trending

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

An unexpected byproduct of lavish Indian weddings? A new brand of micro celebrity.

November 8, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

A roundup of 5 stories you may have missed this week.

November 5, 2021

Conversation

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Ranjit Bawa’s new song proves that the Punjabi music industry still has a lot of work to do

November 3, 2021

Community

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

Navigating identity as an Indo-Fijian

November 3, 2021

Arts & culture

5 books by South Asian authors we’re reading right now

On a quest for more South Asian representation in books, we’ve compiled a list of must-reads.

November 2, 2021

Community

Diwali reflections: What I’ve learned after celebrating the festival without my family

A personal account into the true meaning of Diwali from an estranged daughter celebrating alone.

November 2, 2021

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5X Weekly Roundup: Supporters of Farmers Protests outside India risk losing Visas, “Bones Day” takes over, & a long-overdue reckoning in the NHL

A roundup of 5 trending stories from the past week that you may have missed.

October 29, 2021

Community

Surrey shines in ‘Honsla Rakh’— but where’s the shine on Surrey?

How can we continue to invest in local talent and art?

October 28, 2021

News

Immigrants are not just cheap labour to fix Canada’s labour shortage

Immigrants are being viewed as a form of cheap labour for the Canadian government

October 27, 2021

News

Letter from the Editor: Where do our voices belong in Canadian media?

For those wanting to challenge the status quo, even South Asian media spaces aren’t always inviting.

October 27, 2021

Community

Longing for home in a pandemic: An international student’s take on homesickness and alienation

"What I longed for, more than anything, was that feeling of being rooted."

October 27, 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

Arts & culture

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

What's trending

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

Community

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

Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

5 books by South Asian authors we’re reading right now

Diwali reflections: What I’ve learned after celebrating the festival without my family

5X Weekly Roundup: Supporters of Farmers Protests outside India risk losing Visas, “Bones Day” takes over, & a long-overdue reckoning in the NHL

Surrey shines in ‘Honsla Rakh’— but where’s the shine on Surrey?

Immigrants are not just cheap labour to fix Canada’s labour shortage

Letter from the Editor: Where do our voices belong in Canadian media?

Longing for home in a pandemic: An international student’s take on homesickness and alienation

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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Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

5 books by South Asian authors we’re reading right now

Diwali reflections: What I’ve learned after celebrating the festival without my family

5X Weekly Roundup: Supporters of Farmers Protests outside India risk losing Visas, “Bones Day” takes over, & a long-overdue reckoning in the NHL

Surrey shines in ‘Honsla Rakh’— but where’s the shine on Surrey?

Immigrants are not just cheap labour to fix Canada’s labour shortage

Letter from the Editor: Where do our voices belong in Canadian media?

Longing for home in a pandemic: An international student’s take on homesickness and alienation

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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