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November 14, 2023
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Conversation

Ask Manjot: How do I set boundaries with an overly friendly coworker?
My boyfriend has this work colleague that keeps calling him "honey," what should I do?
July 31, 2023
Columns

Ask Manjot: Am I wrong for avoiding someone who bullied me as a child?

Our June edition of Ask Manjot tackles family dynamics and avoiding bullies
June 27, 2023
Arts & culture

Meet Sikh Knowledge: The Toronto-based producer and DJ weaving genres through music
More about the Toronto-based artist who's hitting the 5X Pride stage this year.
June 1, 2023
Community

What to expect at this year's 5X Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery

How do we create a room for people to walk through that encapsulates your creative world?
May 26, 2023
Columns

Ask Manjot: What should I do when there’s a third person in my relationship?
I found out that my husband is still very much in touch with his ex-girlfriend. What should I do?
May 23, 2023
Arts & culture

The inspiration behind the ‘Enter the Portal’ theme for this year’s 5X Festival
Walk with us into a world of South Asian art and creativity with 5X Fest 2023: Enter the Portal. 
May 18, 2023
Community

Remembering Paldi: Learning about my family through the history of one B.C. mill town
Honouring our immigration stories can help us understand our family and community histories.
April 28, 2023
Conversation

How challenging South Asian wedding standards gave us the wedding we truly wanted
Our wedding taught us the importance of knowing our priorities and mastering the art of compromise
April 28, 2023
Columns

Ask Manjot: I’m moving in with my in-laws, how do I feel at home with them?

Manjot looks at the transition to a new home for the first edition of the advice column.
April 24, 2023
Community

Local film screening and panel discussion to tackle gatekeeping and racism in sport
The event will highlight a conversation with former athlete Harleen Sidhu and Dr. Sharanjit Sandhra.
April 14, 2023
Arts & culture

The tenderness and complexities of Kashif Pasta’s short film ‘Desi Standard Time Travel’

An appreciation and analysis of one of our favourite diasporic South Asian short films as of late.
April 13, 2023
Arts & culture

‘Professor of Tomfoolery’ is Kenny Sebastian’s most personal show yet
The iconic Indian comedian talks about authenticity, rejection, and growing with his audience.
April 11, 2023

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My journey on medication: A little white pill and a decade of change
Your environment truly does make a huge impact on how your mental health medication affects you
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10/26/22
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How son preference in the South Asian community contributes to the cycle of abuse and violence

The way we raise our sons plays a significant role in how we fail to protect our daughters
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10/26/22
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A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season
‘Tis the season of ghouls and goblins, but what do you do if you’re a certified Halloween Hater™?
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10/26/22
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The Queen has died

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10/24/22
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As history presses
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10/24/22
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Melody of Love
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10/24/22
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Jab We Met: Celebrating the modern Bollywood classic 15 years later
The film still remains a beloved Bollywood movie with a great rewatch potential
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10/19/22
Arts & culture

Hasan Minhaj’s latest Netflix special proves he is everyone’s favourite Jester once again
The King's Jester is a testament to Minhaj's ability to weave storytelling with social commentary
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10/19/22
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Navigating mental health care when your diagnosis “doesn’t exist”
Being misdiagnosed for mental illness can have significant consequences for your healing journey.
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