Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

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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

News

Why Jyoti Gondek & Amarjeet Sohi’s wins in Alberta, are a win for us all

Punjabi mayors Gondek and Sohi made history in Alberta last week.

October 26, 2021

Arts & culture

Four relatable shows about mental health that we all need

Shows that accurately depict what it means to be living with a mental illness.

October 20, 2021

Arts & culture

A new art exhibit in Toronto is celebrating the history of Sikh women

Visiting chashm-e-bulbul during a time of self-discovery

October 20, 2021

What's trending

Love at first… Caste? A (now deleted) dating app matched users based on their rank in India’s social hierarchy

The app has since been deleted, leaving behind their cringey ads as the only proof of its existence.

October 19, 2021

Community

New children’s book Dosti explores themes of friendship and camaraderie in the time of Partition

Dosti aims to fill the gaps in children’s education and spark curiosity about Punjabi histories

October 19, 2021

Conversation

I’m tired of the exhausting performance of identity on social media, but there really is no escaping it.

Instagram was down for a few hours and I momentarily was at peace. Am I the problem?

October 14, 2021

News

Indian Media: Where Shah Rukh Khan’s son’s drug charges received more coverage than protestors ran over and killed by a minister’s son

How and why is Indian media the way it is?

October 12, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Attacks on farmers in India, Pandora Papers, to feed or not feed your photographer, & more.

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

October 8, 2021

Arts & culture

Netflix’s Sex Education gives the progressive portrayal of teenage sexuality I wish I had when I was younger

Coming from a community where sex isn't talked about, this show would've been empowering.

October 6, 2021

Conversation

On my own journey to healing, I ended up taking my mother along.

On recognizing the importance of caring for myself, and bringing my mother with me.

October 6, 2021

Conversation

It’s time we stop protecting abusers and start showing up for survivors of sexual violence

The protection of abusers come at a cost for survivors of sexual violence

October 6, 2021

Conversation

G. Sidhu’s new song raises awareness around mental health in the South Asian community

G. Sidhu is a popular Punjabi singer who is attempting to create awareness around mental health.

October 5, 2021

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Community

What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

A sneak preview of all the festivities at this year's 5X Fest!

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9/6/21

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

A quick breakdown of 5 trending stories that you may have missed this week.

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9/3/21

Community

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

We are looking forward to seeing Lil India playing on September 18 at the 5X Fest Blockparty

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9/1/21

Conversation

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

The podcast launches on September 1.

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9/1/21

Community

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

For 27-year-old Olympian Gurpreet Sohi, “pressure is a privilege.”

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9/1/21

Conversation

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

On Gene Weingarten & why we do not need to appease old white men and their dull palates.

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8/31/21

What's trending

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

How did TikTok trends go from calling out men on their online harassment to being racist?

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8/31/21

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Komagata Maru Memorial gets vandalized, A crash in Surrey claims the lives of 3 junior hockey players, vaccine passports, & more

A quick breakdown of 5 trending stories that you may have missed this week.

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8/27/21

Community

Pranavi Suthagar, the face behind @not_sari is hoping to teach the next generation about having a career in the arts

She hopes to uplift the next generation of women and non-binary artists.

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8/25/21

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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

Why Jyoti Gondek & Amarjeet Sohi’s wins in Alberta, are a win for us all

Four relatable shows about mental health that we all need

A new art exhibit in Toronto is celebrating the history of Sikh women

Love at first… Caste? A (now deleted) dating app matched users based on their rank in India’s social hierarchy

New children’s book Dosti explores themes of friendship and camaraderie in the time of Partition

I’m tired of the exhausting performance of identity on social media, but there really is no escaping it.

Indian Media: Where Shah Rukh Khan’s son’s drug charges received more coverage than protestors ran over and killed by a minister’s son

5X Weekly Roundup: Attacks on farmers in India, Pandora Papers, to feed or not feed your photographer, & more.

Netflix’s Sex Education gives the progressive portrayal of teenage sexuality I wish I had when I was younger

On my own journey to healing, I ended up taking my mother along.

It’s time we stop protecting abusers and start showing up for survivors of sexual violence

G. Sidhu’s new song raises awareness around mental health in the South Asian community

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What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

5X Weekly Roundup: Komagata Maru Memorial gets vandalized, A crash in Surrey claims the lives of 3 junior hockey players, vaccine passports, & more

Pranavi Suthagar, the face behind @not_sari is hoping to teach the next generation about having a career in the arts

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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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Why Jyoti Gondek & Amarjeet Sohi’s wins in Alberta, are a win for us all

Four relatable shows about mental health that we all need

A new art exhibit in Toronto is celebrating the history of Sikh women

Love at first… Caste? A (now deleted) dating app matched users based on their rank in India’s social hierarchy

New children’s book Dosti explores themes of friendship and camaraderie in the time of Partition

I’m tired of the exhausting performance of identity on social media, but there really is no escaping it.

Indian Media: Where Shah Rukh Khan’s son’s drug charges received more coverage than protestors ran over and killed by a minister’s son

5X Weekly Roundup: Attacks on farmers in India, Pandora Papers, to feed or not feed your photographer, & more.

Netflix’s Sex Education gives the progressive portrayal of teenage sexuality I wish I had when I was younger

On my own journey to healing, I ended up taking my mother along.

It’s time we stop protecting abusers and start showing up for survivors of sexual violence

G. Sidhu’s new song raises awareness around mental health in the South Asian community

All ARTICLES

What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

5X Weekly Roundup: Komagata Maru Memorial gets vandalized, A crash in Surrey claims the lives of 3 junior hockey players, vaccine passports, & more

Pranavi Suthagar, the face behind @not_sari is hoping to teach the next generation about having a career in the arts

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