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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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When moving out is hard but necessary: An open letter to the women and families on the precipice of change
The greatest gift you can give your daughters is to set them free.
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1/18/23
Community

UBC’s ‘Punjabi in BC’ project preserves the efforts of those who have made the revival of the Punjabi language possible
The oral history project features interviews from community members in the Lower Mainland.
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1/18/23
News

On the floods in Pakistan, "Loss and Damage" fund and understanding climate disasters in the Global South
Two climate activists and scholars from Pakistan offer a complex understanding of the recent floods
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1/12/23
Conversation

Celebrating independence after leaving a household with domestic violence
Why I celebrate the day my mother left my father after 12 years of marriage.
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1/12/23
Arts & culture

Why Netflix's controversial film 'Farha' depicting the 1948 Nakba deserves to be watched
It is paramount to keep stories like 'Farha' alive for generations to come.
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1/12/23
Conversation

Navigating the New Year when people praise your body dysmorphia
The pressure to rebuild your body cuts deep in the new year
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1/5/23
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1/5/23
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5X Press' year in review: Pop culture edition
A look at some of the most compelling pop culture moments of 2022
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SZA's ‘SOS’ sounds like the pages from my journal
"You don’t just wake up one day, arrive at self-love and make a home out of it forever."
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