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Arts & culture

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

Ikky gives late Punjabi singer Soni Pabla a comeback to continue his legacy
August 31, 2022
Arts & culture

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma
A review of Fatima Farheen Mirza’s debut novel and the interweaving themes it explores
August 25, 2022
Conversation

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action
The Paul Brar’s and Andrew Tate’s of the world can be found in our own homes.
August 23, 2022
What's trending

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all
India pushes political agenda by punishing Ranveer Singh for self-expression
August 17, 2022
Poetry

Somatic Play
August 12, 2022
Poetry

Mrs. Church
August 12, 2022
Poetry

boots in the sky
August 12, 2022
Arts & culture

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance
The Beyhive was blessed with new music this summer from their favourite queen.
August 10, 2022
Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh
A compilation of insights from trailblazing South Asians by People of the Community.
August 10, 2022
Conversation

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community
The cycle of failure in our community must end. It truly is a matter of life and death. 
August 10, 2022
Conversation

The Pursuit of Everything
The pursuit of everything was really just a nudging urgency to fill the nothingness.
August 9, 2022
Arts & culture

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora
Ms. Marvel severely underrated by many despite the amazing diversity and showcase of culture
August 4, 2022

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Our top obsessions of 2020

After the year of the lockdown, here are some of the top obsessions we’ve picked up while being home
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12/30/20
What's trending

2020 Wrapped: A year in review

Yep, this actually happened. Taking a look at the wild year we had.
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12/30/20
Community

Community organization launches mutual aid fund for BIPOC youth amid pandemic
The Winter Support Fund is a mutual aid system Leading in Colour has set up.
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12/23/20
News

Fiji’s latest cyclone: A wakeup call for leaders in the climate crisis
Just last week, Cyclone Yasa was the second largest storm to hit the Southeast Pacific this year.
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12/23/20
Arts & culture

Sufi Soul to Hometown Phenomenon : Asad Khan Named Cultural Ambassador for City Of Surrey
Khan speaks to 5X Press about his career and what the award means to him.
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12/23/20
News

Community demands answers after incident of police violence against Black student at SFU
A Black alumnus from SFU was violently attacked and arrested by an RCMP officer on December 11.
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12/23/20
Community

Mani Jassal on her new loungewear collection Chez Moi
South Asian evening wear designer Mani Jassal speaks to 5X Press about her latest collection
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12/15/20
Arts & culture

Bollywood’s “Teri Bhabhi” ignites conversation around the ‘Bro-Code’ and Women’s Agency
A song from the movie ‘Coolie No.1’s’ is the latest Bollywood song raising red flags.
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12/15/20
Community

Vancity Bhangra offers free online bhangra fitness classes for all levels

Learn new Bhangra moves you can break out post-COVID-19!
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12/15/20

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