Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

News

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.

July 6, 2023

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

This marks the drink company’s first premier partnership with a South Asian festival

June 8, 2023

Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

5X Press chatted with young Muslims in the Lower Mainland to hear what Ramadan means to them.

April 20, 2023

Conversation

Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

How to respectfully do an Anand Karaj.

September 15, 2020

Arts & culture

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Beyonce doesn’t have time for this: Do better Bollywood.

September 15, 2020

Arts & culture

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

A vibrant show that could have been so much more.

September 2, 2020

News

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Marginalized folks have been impacted at disproportionate rates during this pandemic.

September 2, 2020

News

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Reflecting on the life of Chadwick Boseman.

September 2, 2020

News

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Netflix announces they won't be renewing Patriot Act for a seventh season.

August 27, 2020

Conversation

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Nikki Haley, who was born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa said America is not a racist country.

August 27, 2020

News

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

Mixed reviews on Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket.

August 18, 2020

Conversation

My commitment to the Punjabi language

I am committing to properly pronouncing the Punjabi language.

August 18, 2020

Conversation

A brown woman's home is never truly her own

A reflection on the 2017 documentary A Suitable Girl.

August 11, 2020

News

Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square

Seeing a turban in Time's Square is a really big deal. Diljit's latest album "Greatest of All Time"

August 11, 2020

Arts & culture

Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"

Bibliophiles rejoice! Celebrating Book Lovers Day and reflecting on the power of a good book.

August 11, 2020

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What's trending

Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

While we cringe at goras documenting their spiritual appropriation online, India welcomes it.

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11/17/21

Conversation

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

How our focus on external validation is costing us so much more than the price of the wedding

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11/16/21

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5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

5 stories you may have missed

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11/12/21

Conversation

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

A bride shares the costs, financial and emotional, for her upcoming wedding.

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11/12/21

Arts & culture

Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

Sohpaul showcases his work in a new short film titled “Coming Home”

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11/10/21

What's trending

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

An unexpected byproduct of lavish Indian weddings? A new brand of micro celebrity.

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11/8/21

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

A roundup of 5 stories you may have missed this week.

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11/5/21

Conversation

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Ranjit Bawa’s new song proves that the Punjabi music industry still has a lot of work to do

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11/3/21

Community

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

Navigating identity as an Indo-Fijian

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11/3/21

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

My commitment to the Punjabi language

A brown woman's home is never truly her own

Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square

Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"

All ARTICLES

Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

My commitment to the Punjabi language

A brown woman's home is never truly her own

Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square

Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"

All ARTICLES

Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

Browse by Topic

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