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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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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
News

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
News

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Scotland leads the way with this crucial step in the right direction for women's health.
Conversation

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Vancouver council voted to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs on Wednesday, November 25th
Conversation

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

By saying men are trash, are we lowering the expectations of men?
News

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

England Football Association chairman and former FIFA VP resigned after making offensive remarks
Conversation

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Thirty years since its inception and the show is still remembered by millions, including my dad.
News

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Comparing and pitting minorities against one another is counterproductive and only helps the oppress
News

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

After a 2 year hiatus, Jus Reign is back with something to look forward to
Arts & culture

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

The message is not only relevant but is also more important now than it has ever been.
News

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

The 5X Festival team reflects on the journey to the Mainstage.
Community

Kiran Rai: from Youtube to owning her own production agency

As her most recent venture, Rai has launched a creative agency alongside her best friend

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Arts & culture

“Welcome to my Hood": Cultural appropriation or a symbol of unity?

Diljit’s latest track “Welcome to my Hood,” raises some cultural appropriation concerns.
Read Article
10/27/20
Conversation

Disrupting the “uncles club” in South Asian media

It's time to disrupt the South Asian media landscape.
Read Article
10/20/20
News

Advertisement showing interfaith couple taken down amid outrage on social media

The depiction of a Hindu-Muslim couple led to boycotts and threats against jewelry brand Tanishq
Read Article
10/20/20
News

Activists call for UN to probe Uyghur “genocide” in China

At least 1 million Uyghur (Uighur) Muslims have been interned in part of China since 2017.
Read Article
10/20/20
Conversation

Exploring the intersection of caste and gender-based violence

After Hathras, the concept of caste-based violence should no longer be a debate
Read Article
10/20/20
News

Young voters have the power to help reimagine our political system

The 42nd B.C. election is approaching quickly. Your vote matters.
Read Article
10/13/20
News

Anti-Sikh violence in the US: Justice for Parmjit Singh

The killing of Parmjit Singh is one example of countless instances of anti-Sikh violence in the US.
Read Article
10/13/20

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