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November 14, 2023
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Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table
“Be The Light” Diwali celebration brings together South Asian women from various walks of life
November 3, 2022
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Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess
It doesn't seem like Love is Blind after all...
November 2, 2022
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs
TikTok has been turning cultural foods into a trend and it's not always fun to watch
October 26, 2022
Conversation

My journey on medication: A little white pill and a decade of change
Your environment truly does make a huge impact on how your mental health medication affects you
October 26, 2022
Community

How son preference in the South Asian community contributes to the cycle of abuse and violence

The way we raise our sons plays a significant role in how we fail to protect our daughters
October 26, 2022
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A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season
‘Tis the season of ghouls and goblins, but what do you do if you’re a certified Halloween Hater™?
October 26, 2022
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The Queen has died

October 24, 2022
Poetry

As history presses
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October 24, 2022
Poetry

Melody of Love
October 24, 2022
Arts & culture

Jab We Met: Celebrating the modern Bollywood classic 15 years later
The film still remains a beloved Bollywood movie with a great rewatch potential
October 19, 2022
Arts & culture

Hasan Minhaj’s latest Netflix special proves he is everyone’s favourite Jester once again
The King's Jester is a testament to Minhaj's ability to weave storytelling with social commentary
October 19, 2022
Conversation

Navigating mental health care when your diagnosis “doesn’t exist”
Being misdiagnosed for mental illness can have significant consequences for your healing journey.
October 19, 2022

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The gross misinterpretation of "decolonizing" by Diaspora influencers
Seerat Saini’s profile has people thinking if influencers play any role in decolonization.
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Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health
The latest from the 5X advice column.
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4/11/22
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Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.
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4/8/22
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Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Moving towards community-building and relational allyship.
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4/6/22
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Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Celebrating Sikh Heritage Month at 5XFestival.
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4/6/22
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Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation
Watching Netflix’s Bridgerton made me see myself at the centre of Regency romance.
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4/5/22
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Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want
"Understanding their rationale doesn’t necessarily mean that they are right"
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4/4/22
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Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

The discourses I hated this week.
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4/1/22
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My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond
My grandparents had a huge impact on my life – the extent of which I didn’t realize until recently
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