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5X Weekly Roundup: Feedback on Sabyasachi’s collection with H&M, celebrities are not bathing, 9 years since Oak Creek & much more
A breakdown of 5 trending stories you may have missed this week.
August 11, 2021
Conversation

Navigating independence as a daughter in a South Asian household
Independence is an integral part of life, but as South Asian daughters we are not taught that.
August 10, 2021
Community

Surrey's Raman Bains talks about navigating the music industry and his new single “Heer Ranjha”

Local singer and composer Raman Bains sat down with 5X Press to tell us about his new single.
August 10, 2021
News

Reflecting on the overdose crisis in the South Asian community
Upkar Singh Tatlay says data and community engagement have been key for reducing stigma.
August 10, 2021
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5X Weekly Roundup: Punjabis doing it big at the Olympics and in the NBA, incident of racism in a Surrey park, and some pop culture news you may have missed
A quick break down of 5 trending stories that you may have missed this week.
August 5, 2021
News

A “Little Help Box” is located in Newton to provide free supports to vulnerable communities
A conversation with Allysha Ram of Engaged Communities Canada Society about community care.
August 3, 2021
News

Why Fiji’s Tokyo Olympics Rugby win is about more than just gold medals
FIji wins their second back to back medal at the Olympics.
August 3, 2021
Arts & culture

These Punjabi board books help preserve the Punjabi language
Harmeet Mann’s children board book sets are a way to connect with the Punjabi culture and language.
August 3, 2021
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5X Weekly Roundup: Brampton workers protest wage theft, Sikh bikers show solidarity with Indigenous peoples, Mindy Kaling faces backlash & more
A quick break down of 5 trending stories that you may have missed this week.
July 29, 2021
Conversation

Why do we police what brown women do with their bodies, but look away when brown men are violating those same bodies?
Brown trolls bring shame to the community, not the women they go out of their way to harass.
July 28, 2021
Conversation

Here’s why AP Dhillon may have missed the mark with the video for his latest track “Ma Belle”
Could the video have done a better job with South Asian representation?
July 27, 2021
Community

Supporting community building and resilience: Newton’s the PLOT is more than just a sharing garden
The PLOT’s Aman Chandi and Jasmeen Virk speak about the space and how it serves the Newton community
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“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. 
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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12/1/20

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