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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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Arts & culture

What’s Poppin, God? Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” is almost here!

The perfect balance of nostalgia and belly-induced laughter awaits in Mindy Kaling’s newest series
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3/26/20
Community

The Antidote Tapes by Decibel Entertainment

"Love, positivity, art, & culture are some of the beautiful things that hold humanity together"
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3/19/20
Conversation

#metoo movement in India

Netflix’s film “Guilty” serves as a reminder that perhaps the movement still has a long way to go
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3/19/20
Arts & culture

Cornershop Releases New LP “England is a Garden”

Britpop band famous for their political music, releases new LP “England is a Garden,” after 3 years
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3/12/20
Arts & culture

Riz Ahmed’s “The Long Goodbye” is a Breakup Album Done right

His most recent short film and hip-hop album describes Riz’s breakup with Britain
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3/12/20
Conversation

To All of the Womxn Who Came Before Me

A Reflection of a South Asian Womxn’s Experience in 2020
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3/5/20
Community

The Singh Brothers wrestle at WWE Smackdown in Vancouver

The Bollywood inspired tag-team duo reflect on the obstacles they overcame to get to the WWE
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3/5/20
Community

5X Festival, Appoints Ravi Krishnan as Non-Executive Chairman

Introducing International Business Strategist and Entrepreneur Ravi Krishnan
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2/25/20
Arts & culture

Ghandi Money - DIVINE

DIVINE's new single "Ghandi Money" reaches 3.5 million views in less than a week.
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2/20/20

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