About 5X Press

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

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.
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.
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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.
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.
News

What do we do when the news cycle changes?

Breonna Taylor deserved justice, and it's on us to keep fighting for it.
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
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.
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
News

Gymshark’s first turbaned Sikh fitness influencer

Massive fitness brand Gymshark named it's first South Asian fitness influencer
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.
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.
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.

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What's trending

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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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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