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November 14, 2023
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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
October 20, 2020
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.
October 20, 2020
Conversation

Exploring the intersection of caste and gender-based violence
After Hathras, the concept of caste-based violence should no longer be a debate
October 20, 2020
News

Young voters have the power to help reimagine our political system
The 42nd B.C. election is approaching quickly. Your vote matters.
October 13, 2020
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.
October 13, 2020
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
October 13, 2020
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.
October 13, 2020
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.
October 6, 2020
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
October 6, 2020
News

First female coach of South Asian heritage hired by Memphis Grizzlies
Sonia Raman becomes the first female South Asian coach in the league.
October 6, 2020
News

Let’s call it what it is: Racism
During the presidential debate, a question concerning the issue of “race and violence" fell short.
October 6, 2020
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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.
October 6, 2020

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The Oscars miss the mark on representation with performance of RRR’s 'Naatu Naatu'
RRR wins Best Original Song at the Oscars, failed to represent South Asians in their performance
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3/16/23
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Raf-Saperra’s debut mixtape ‘Ruff Around The Edges’ is a love letter to Punjabi music
A track-by-track review of the Pakistani-British artist’s debut project
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3/16/23
Conversation

Shifting the narrative: How ever-changing body standards affected my relationship with health and wellness
A kinesiologist’s take on health and wellness in the South Asian community.
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3/16/23
News

Uber and Lyft drivers in Metro Vancouver are protesting for better working conditions, pay and transparency

With increased costs of living, drivers say they're making less money with few pathways for support
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3/2/23
Conversation

How I reinvented my idea of “home” after immigrating to Canada
Bhumika shares the journey of finding her home after leaving India in 2018.
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3/1/23
Poetry

Ancestral Tears
'I cry for the ancestors who knew we were destined for more'— the latest from 5X Poetry.
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2/27/23
Poetry

Roti

'Imagine a world where finger, tooth, and stomach divided roti evenly'— the latest from 5X Poetry.
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2/27/23
Poetry

Life Line
"A matter of vanishing fate, of pus that flows from wounds of late"— the latest from 5X Poetry.
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2/27/23
Community

Surjeet Kalsey on domestic violence in the South Asian community and the need for men to dismantle the patriarchy
The writer and family therapist dives into her experience handling cases of domestic violence.
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2/23/23

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