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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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News

“Groping without skin-to-skin contact is not sexual assault” rules Indian high court

Promotion withdrawn for Justice Ganediwala after controversial rulings in two sexual assault cases
News

What disinformation coming out of the Farmers’ Protests tells us about the treatment of dissent in India

The media is pushing nationalistic ideologies that are quite harmful.
Conversation

From Prem Jyotish to Co-Star: how Astrology became mainstream

Why you’re more like your parents than you think.
Community

Getting to know Intense: the international producer who never forgot his roots

Getting to know Surrey's own internationally known producer Intense.
Conversation

Abstract artist Erin Sandhu on navigating the world through her creative expression

Conversation

Leaving behind outdated traditions: It’s time to evolve the doli ceremony

The married chapter of a woman's life does not need to be marked by romanticized tearful goodbyes.
Community

Meet Sharan Guruparan, the cover girl for the Cartel Madras Weed anthem

“BIPOC women running a whole cannabis cartel? Of course I’d be down.”
News

Live-streaming the revolution: historic tractor march documented on social media

The revolution is being live-streamed, and we can’t afford to change the channel.
News

Wrongfully claiming Indigenous heritage is harmful to Indigenous communities

The Canadian film industry has been rocked after allegations that prominent filmmaker Michelle Latim
News

White Supremacy posters spotted in parts of Vancouver, Surrey and Nanaimo

White Supremacist posters were spotted across British Columbia following the pro-Trump riots.
Conversation

Can we be kinder to our bodies in 2021?

Whether you’ve gained weight or not, there are a million reasons to be kinder to our bodies in 2021.
What's trending

Why you need to get on the Avan Jogia side of Tik Tok

Our favourite brown boy is taking TikTok by storm, and he deserves VIP seat on your For You page

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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.
Read Article
10/6/20
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.
Read Article
9/29/20

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