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WORLD BHANGRA DAY ON ZOOM
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, World Bhangra Day goes virtual
April 9, 2020
News

Donate to help COVID relief in India
A curated and verified list of fundraisers that you can donate to
April 9, 2020
News

#SaveAfghanSikhs
Afghan Sikhs plea for safety: Call to action
April 2, 2020
Arts & culture

Stay Inspired During #TheLongLockdown
Riz Ahmed is taking his Long Goodbye Tour Online with new content each week
April 2, 2020
Arts & culture

“Book” these reads into your social distancing schedule
Reads that’ll transport you so deeply into their pages, even the travel-ban can’t hold you back
March 26, 2020
Arts & culture

What’s Poppin, God? Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” is almost here!
The perfect balance of nostalgia and belly-induced laughter awaits in Mindy Kaling’s newest series
March 26, 2020
Community

The Antidote Tapes by Decibel Entertainment
"Love, positivity, art, & culture are some of the beautiful things that hold humanity together"
March 19, 2020
Conversation

#metoo movement in India
Netflix’s film “Guilty” serves as a reminder that perhaps the movement still has a long way to go
March 19, 2020
Arts & culture

Cornershop Releases New LP “England is a Garden”
Britpop band famous for their political music, releases new LP “England is a Garden,” after 3 years
March 12, 2020
Arts & culture

Riz Ahmed’s “The Long Goodbye” is a Breakup Album Done right
His most recent short film and hip-hop album describes Riz’s breakup with Britain
March 12, 2020
Conversation

To All of the Womxn Who Came Before Me
A Reflection of a South Asian Womxn’s Experience in 2020
March 5, 2020
Community

The Singh Brothers wrestle at WWE Smackdown in Vancouver
The Bollywood inspired tag-team duo reflect on the obstacles they overcame to get to the WWE
March 5, 2020

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5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow
They are giving us the freshest tunes with Desi influences
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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
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Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles
5XPoetry by Violet Myles.
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7/12/22
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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
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"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
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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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