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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Community

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Afrofuturism is reimagining a future filled with art, science and technology through a Black lens.
Arts & culture

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

From Mindy Lahiri to Apu, South Asian representation on screen has seen the good, the bad and the ou
Arts & culture

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack 

Namaste Wahala brings on the representation we need and hopefully continue to see. 
Arts & culture

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

A spoken word visual project on intergenerational Punjabi families.
Conversation

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

We want to see more nuanced storytelling of South Asians.
Community

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Mindfulness, affirmations and being a co-creator of your own reality.
Conversation

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

India's a nation where Bollywood celebrities are worshipped, but is it time we start questioning why
Conversation

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

A malignant holiday worthy of no celebration.
Conversation

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

COVID-friendly Valentine's Day Date ideas
News

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

India continues to show us the silencing of expression and press through the farmer’s protest.
Arts & culture

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

From poverty porn to casteism, criticisms roll in for Netflix's The White Tiger.
Conversation

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

Are you feeling burnt out? Turns out most of us are.

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Conversation

The problem with romanticizing the overworked mother

Just because women can balance it all, doesn’t mean they should have to
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10/12/22
Community

Editor's Note: Celebrating Three Years of 5XPress

Editor-in-chief Jeevan Sangha shares where we’ve been and where we’re going at the Press
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10/6/22
Conversation

4 things I wish I knew about going to therapy

Everyone says go to therapy, but is it really the only way?
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10/5/22
News

If they stop, they die: Iranian protesters and journalists are fighting for freedom

Iranian protestors and journalists in growing danger as protests related to Amini's death continue
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10/5/22
Arts & culture

Season 2 of "Desi Me Dating" pops off

Desi Me Dating by PopShift is back for season 2 and is a must-watch.
Read Article
9/27/22
Community

Finding a new “Identity of Wellness”

5XPress sits down with Summan Kandola, entrepreneur and wellness activist about her new documentary.
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9/14/22
Arts & culture

Pallavi Sharda on Netflix’s "Wedding Season" and the power of South Asian representation

5XPress sat down with actress Pallavi Sharda to talk all things “Wedding Season”
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9/7/22

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