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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

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
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.
Conversation

Exploring the intersection of caste and gender-based violence

After Hathras, the concept of caste-based violence should no longer be a debate
News

Young voters have the power to help reimagine our political system

The 42nd B.C. election is approaching quickly. Your vote matters.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
News

First female coach of South Asian heritage hired by Memphis Grizzlies

Sonia Raman becomes the first female South Asian coach in the league.
News

Let’s call it what it is: Racism

During the presidential debate, a question concerning the issue of “race and violence" fell short.
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.

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Arts & culture

Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce

An Indian show in English with exceptional writing and talent that portrays divorce in a nuanced way
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1/12/22
Arts & culture

How Punjabi music videos fail brown models

From lack of representation to unfair portrayals, how double standards impact Punjabi women in media
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1/11/22
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A breakdown of dumb things that were trending this week.
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1/7/22
Conversation

How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life

A life-changing moment taught me and my mom a powerful lesson on asking for more.
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1/4/22
What's trending

Here’s a look back at some of the biggest pop culture moments from this year

All the stories we were talking, texting, and tweeting about in 2021.
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12/29/21
Arts & culture

Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021

A list of books for every type of person—from the intersectional feminists to the rom-com obsessed.
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12/29/21

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