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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
October 19, 2022
Arts & culture

Season 2 of "Desi Me Dating" pops off
Desi Me Dating by PopShift is back for season 2 and is a must-watch.
September 27, 2022
Arts & culture

Pallavi Sharda on Netflix’s "Wedding Season" and the power of South Asian representation
5XPress sat down with actress Pallavi Sharda to talk all things “Wedding Season”
September 7, 2022
Arts & culture

Devi Vishwakumar is the chaotic protagonist I needed when I was younger
Why my 16-year-old self would have loved Never Have I Ever
September 7, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
Arts & culture

My reflections on Mississippi Masala and Anti-Blackness in the South Asian community
Dismantling anti-Blackness by unlearning what we’ve been taught
June 22, 2022
Arts & culture

Meet the performers: Rehma, a dreamy artist making her own space in the music world
Rehma will be hitting the stage at the 5X Blockparty on June 11
June 7, 2022

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