Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

News

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.

July 6, 2023

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

This marks the drink company’s first premier partnership with a South Asian festival

June 8, 2023

Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

5X Press chatted with young Muslims in the Lower Mainland to hear what Ramadan means to them.

April 20, 2023

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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Community

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Mindfulness, affirmations and being a co-creator of your own reality.

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2/16/21

Conversation

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

India's a nation where Bollywood celebrities are worshipped, but is it time we start questioning why

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2/9/21

Conversation

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

A malignant holiday worthy of no celebration.

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2/9/21

Conversation

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

COVID-friendly Valentine's Day Date ideas

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2/9/21

News

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

India continues to show us the silencing of expression and press through the farmer’s protest.

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2/9/21

Arts & culture

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

From poverty porn to casteism, criticisms roll in for Netflix's The White Tiger.

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2/3/21

Conversation

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

Are you feeling burnt out? Turns out most of us are.

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2/3/21

News

“Groping without skin-to-skin contact is not sexual assault” rules Indian high court

Promotion withdrawn for Justice Ganediwala after controversial rulings in two sexual assault cases

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2/3/21

News

What disinformation coming out of the Farmers’ Protests tells us about the treatment of dissent in India

The media is pushing nationalistic ideologies that are quite harmful.

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2/3/21

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Impostor syndrome

All ARTICLES

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

“Groping without skin-to-skin contact is not sexual assault” rules Indian high court

What disinformation coming out of the Farmers’ Protests tells us about the treatment of dissent in India

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

About 5X Press

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Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Impostor syndrome

All ARTICLES

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

“Groping without skin-to-skin contact is not sexual assault” rules Indian high court

What disinformation coming out of the Farmers’ Protests tells us about the treatment of dissent in India

Browse by Topic

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