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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
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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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Single in a pandemic? The trials and tribulations of a single girl navigating COVID-19
A stubborn girl’s account of being single through COVID.
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10/27/20
Arts & culture

Fateh drops an album of bangers to end 2020 off on a high note

Senti Season is over.
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10/27/20
Arts & culture

“Welcome to my Hood": Cultural appropriation or a symbol of unity?
Diljit’s latest track “Welcome to my Hood,” raises some cultural appropriation concerns.
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10/27/20
Conversation

Disrupting the “uncles club” in South Asian media
It's time to disrupt the South Asian media landscape.
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10/20/20
News

Advertisement showing interfaith couple taken down amid outrage on social media
The depiction of a Hindu-Muslim couple led to boycotts and threats against jewelry brand Tanishq
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10/20/20
News

Activists call for UN to probe Uyghur “genocide” in China
At least 1 million Uyghur (Uighur) Muslims have been interned in part of China since 2017.
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10/20/20
Conversation

Exploring the intersection of caste and gender-based violence
After Hathras, the concept of caste-based violence should no longer be a debate
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10/20/20
News

Young voters have the power to help reimagine our political system
The 42nd B.C. election is approaching quickly. Your vote matters.
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10/13/20
News

Anti-Sikh violence in the US: Justice for Parmjit Singh
The killing of Parmjit Singh is one example of countless instances of anti-Sikh violence in the US.
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10/13/20

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