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Arts & culture

The not-so-glamorous side of Indian weddings: a review of Zoya Akhtar’s “Made in Heaven”

A review of "Made in Heaven," available on Amazon Prime.
September 29, 2020
Community

Sustainable clothing options in the Indian fashion market
Sustainability has always been a staple of South Asian cultures, there seems to be a gap in fashion.
September 29, 2020
#5XFLOW

The fine line between the cultural appropriation and appreciation of my Indian culture

Let's dive into the fine line between appropriation and appreciation, and find the middle ground.
September 29, 2020
What's trending

BIPOC are having to reclaim their own features from western beauty standards
BIPOC features are not a pick and choose look book to find the next beauty trend.
September 29, 2020
News

What do we do when the news cycle changes?
Breonna Taylor deserved justice, and it's on us to keep fighting for it.
September 29, 2020
Arts & culture

Sri Lankan designer creates big waves in the fashion industry
Amesh, an eco-friendly and gender inclusive brand from Sri Lanka, gains recognition internationally
September 23, 2020
Conversation

It’s okay to not be okay: Let’s talk about suicide prevention month
It’s important to factor in and normalize suicide prevention and awareness in the community.
September 23, 2020
Conversation

Emily Ratajkowski tackles image, power and ownership in thought-provoking essay
Emily Ratajkowski highlights the complexities of her image, and takes a step towards reclaiming it
September 23, 2020
News

Gymshark’s first turbaned Sikh fitness influencer

Massive fitness brand Gymshark named it's first South Asian fitness influencer
September 23, 2020
Community

Priyanka Crowned Queen on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’
Priyanka became the first person of Indo-Carribean, descent to win the title on Rupaul’s Drag Race.
September 15, 2020
Arts & culture

Diverse representation in children’s literature is needed for children to reimagine the world

Books are an effective way to teach children about concepts of equity, diversity, and justice.
September 15, 2020
Community

Soch: The evolving face of South Asian mental health supports
Soch Mental Health tries to chip away at mental health stigma and create access.
September 15, 2020

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Arts & culture

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow
They are giving us the freshest tunes with Desi influences
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7/28/22
Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

A compilation of insights from trailblazing South Asians by People of the Community.
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7/28/22
Arts & culture

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Bollywood’s latest song remake fits within a long history of appropriating regional music
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7/19/22
Poetry

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles
5XPoetry by Violet Myles.
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7/12/22
News

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"
No one needs a bureaucrat’s permission to be free. 
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7/6/22
Conversation

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health
It's important we create space for the men around us.
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7/6/22
Conversation

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

Homophobic comments were recently left on a 5XFest Pride post on Instagram.
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7/5/22
Conversation

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants
As settlers on this land, reconciliation is our responsibility too. Time to learn and take action.
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6/29/22

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist
Diljit’s Born to Shine tour takes over Canada and leaves everyone with an unforgettable experience.
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6/28/22

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