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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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News

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference
Despite various reports and investigations, Infantino fails to grasp the gravity of the situation
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11/30/22
Conversation

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training
Jessie shares a personal account of what happened when a medical emergency was called on her flight
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11/24/22
Community

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter
The promise of winter jackets is just what gets students through the door.
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11/24/22
Conversation

Discourses I hated this week: Chris Brown defenders and Marvel slander

I'm tired of talking about Chris Brown.
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11/24/22
What's trending

Did 'Love is Blind' bring the magic back?
Love is Blind season 3 is over and it’s time to see if it redeemed itself
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11/17/22
What's trending

Abbott Elementary: a quintessential classic sitcom in the making
Abbott Elementary is a new must-watch sitcom providing much needed freshness to the TV guide
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11/17/22
Conversation

Work in progress
"I’ll never be so 'healed' that I don’t still mess up from time to time."
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11/17/22
Poetry

Brown Munde
"Turf wars over land your parents own, running these streets from a broken home"
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11/14/22
Poetry

prayer 4 trans power

The latest release from 5XPoetry
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11/14/22

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