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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
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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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Sikhi, period blood, and mxnstrual health
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Arts & culture

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Community

Sher Vancouver Celebrates the Strength of Diversity In Promo On Upcoming Local Film "Emergence: Out of the Shadows"
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1/14/20
Arts & culture

Khanvict - Turiya Turiya Music Video
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1/10/20
Community

5 Poppin’ Surrey Artists to Look Out for In 2020
Looking for some new artists to follow in 2020? Check out our list of dope young talent in Surrey.
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Some Top 10 Playlists to End Off Your 2019 Right
2019’s coming to an end, so end it off with a bang.
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12/26/19
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Poojaproject's Top 10 Fashion Trends of 2019
From athleisure obsession to biker shorts with blazers, 2019 was the year of fun fashion choices.
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12/26/19
Arts & culture

Skinny Local Shares His Favourite Jams from 2019
Here is a list of cutting-edge tracks from South Asian artists from this year.
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12/23/19
Community

Vancouver, Beware – This Trio of Brown Excellence Is Unstoppable
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