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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
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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
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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™?
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Melody of Love
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Jab We Met: Celebrating the modern Bollywood classic 15 years later
The film still remains a beloved Bollywood movie with a great rewatch potential
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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
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Conversation

Navigating mental health care when your diagnosis “doesn’t exist”
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Discourses I hated: Casual racism, “Turning Red,” & the lies men tell

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.
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Why seeing Blume on Sephora Canada shelves is so monumental

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Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: Let’s talk about sex, baby
"We are still conditioned to believe it’s wrong before marriage..."
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Discourses I hated: Uncles, creepy men, & Love Is Blind
The things I hated this week.
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5 South Asian romance novel recommendations

South Asian romance novels are an expansive sub-genre. Here are some recommendations!
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3/2/22
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A woman’s right to her inheritance: Unpacking the preferential treatment of sons in the South Asian community
Understanding the relationship between money and power in the South Asian community.
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3/2/22
Arts & culture

Unpacking the depiction and discussion of people struggling with substance misuse on Euphoria
The way we speak about people struggling with substance misuse matters.
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3/2/22
Community

Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Give Back to Black BC Founder Shanique Kelly is bringing low-barrier funding to Black folks in BC.
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Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men
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