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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding
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November 14, 2023
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Conversation

Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take
Sharing my anxieties around travel, weddings, COVID, and life in general as an anxious mom.
August 3, 2022
Conversation

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death
When will we stop shaming women for getting a divorce?
July 28, 2022
Arts & culture

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow
They are giving us the freshest tunes with Desi influences
July 28, 2022
Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

A compilation of insights from trailblazing South Asians by People of the Community.
July 28, 2022
Arts & culture

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Bollywood’s latest song remake fits within a long history of appropriating regional music
July 19, 2022
Poetry

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles
5XPoetry by Violet Myles.
July 12, 2022
News

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"
No one needs a bureaucrat’s permission to be free. 
July 6, 2022
Conversation

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health
It's important we create space for the men around us.
July 6, 2022
Conversation

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

Homophobic comments were recently left on a 5XFest Pride post on Instagram.
July 5, 2022
Conversation

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants
As settlers on this land, reconciliation is our responsibility too. Time to learn and take action.
June 29, 2022

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist
Diljit’s Born to Shine tour takes over Canada and leaves everyone with an unforgettable experience.
June 28, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Impostor syndrome
"We are expected to be damn near perfect."
June 27, 2022

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Arts & culture

Emily Ratajkowski’s "My Body" is a striking commentary on power, control, and the commodification of women’s bodies
Her essays explore her views on power, control and sexuality as a woman
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1/12/22
Arts & culture

Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce
An Indian show in English with exceptional writing and talent that portrays divorce in a nuanced way
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1/12/22
Arts & culture

How Punjabi music videos fail brown models
From lack of representation to unfair portrayals, how double standards impact Punjabi women in media
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1/11/22
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A breakdown of dumb things that were trending this week.
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1/7/22
Conversation

A therapist’s thoughts on why the New Year doesn’t have to come with so much pressure

A New Year doesn’t have to mean a new you
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1/5/22
Conversation

How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life
A life-changing moment taught me and my mom a powerful lesson on asking for more.
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1/4/22
What's trending

Here’s a look back at some of the biggest pop culture moments from this year
All the stories we were talking, texting, and tweeting about in 2021.
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12/29/21
Arts & culture

Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021
A list of books for every type of person—from the intersectional feminists to the rom-com obsessed.
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12/29/21
Conversation

A Year in Review: 2021’s biggest moments and lessons
Some big lessons were learned in 2021.
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12/28/21

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