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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Conversation

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Are we witnessing fall of twitter in real time?

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11/10/22

Arts & culture

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

An exclusive update from the sweethearts from this season of Popshift's online dating show

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11/9/22

Community

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

Reading these stories tells those who continue to migrate for a better life, that we are not alone

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11/9/22

Conversation

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

How our community leaves South Asian women with more questions than answers after getting married

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11/8/22

Arts & culture

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Fans of AP Dhillon paid big to see him live but many left feeling unsure if it was worth it

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11/3/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Let celebrities be and let international students experience joy

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11/3/22

Community

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

“Be The Light” Diwali celebration brings together South Asian women from various walks of life

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11/3/22

What's trending

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

It doesn't seem like Love is Blind after all...

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11/2/22

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The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

TikTok has been turning cultural foods into a trend and it's not always fun to watch

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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

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

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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

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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

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

Browse by Topic

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