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Arts & culture

Sufi Soul to Hometown Phenomenon : Asad Khan Named Cultural Ambassador for City Of Surrey
Khan speaks to 5X Press about his career and what the award means to him.
December 23, 2020
News

Community demands answers after incident of police violence against Black student at SFU
A Black alumnus from SFU was violently attacked and arrested by an RCMP officer on December 11.
December 23, 2020
Community

Mani Jassal on her new loungewear collection Chez Moi
South Asian evening wear designer Mani Jassal speaks to 5X Press about her latest collection
December 15, 2020
Arts & culture

Bollywood’s “Teri Bhabhi” ignites conversation around the ‘Bro-Code’ and Women’s Agency
A song from the movie ‘Coolie No.1’s’ is the latest Bollywood song raising red flags.
December 15, 2020
Community

Vancity Bhangra offers free online bhangra fitness classes for all levels

Learn new Bhangra moves you can break out post-COVID-19!
December 15, 2020
News

“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.
December 15, 2020
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. 
December 8, 2020
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
December 8, 2020
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.
December 8, 2020
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.
December 8, 2020
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.
December 8, 2020
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.
December 1, 2020

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Conversation

Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?
But what makes mental health palatable? Is it only palatable when the person is high functioning?
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3/31/22
Arts & culture

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup
Who to expect at the Blockparty this year
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3/30/22
Arts & culture

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed
A reflection on the 2009 film Dev. D
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3/29/22
Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws
A complicated answer to a complicated question.
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3/28/22
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Discourses I hated: Violent incels, Deshaun Watson, & colonizers

The discourses I hated this week.
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3/25/22
Arts & culture

Can men really express their feelings?
A new production in town showcases a hilarious, heart-warming saga where men learn to finally emote.
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3/24/22
Arts & culture

What does the rising popularity of AP Dhillon mean for the future of Punjabi music?
AP Dhillon’s opening doors for young Punjabi artists to create a fresh, hybrid sound
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3/24/22
Conversation

Why the Ukrainian refugee crisis should prompt us to check our internalized biases
Media coverage on Ukraine war has brought to light racism and bias.
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3/22/22
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: How to navigate through breakups
On learning to be alone.
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3/21/22

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