5X icon

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
5X Press
Latest Article

5X Weekly Roundup

About 5X Press

Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers. Edited by Interim Editor, Harpo Mander.

Subscribe to 5X Press

Join our email list to be the first to receive updates on the latest from 5X Press.

You're on the 5X Press list! Check your inbox for updates.
Oops! Something went wrong — check your email and try again.
Conversation

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

A malignant holiday worthy of no celebration.
February 9, 2021
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.
February 9, 2021
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
February 9, 2021
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.
February 3, 2021
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.
February 3, 2021
Conversation

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

Are you feeling burnt out? Turns out most of us are.
February 3, 2021
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Promotion withdrawn for Justice Ganediwala after controversial rulings in two sexual assault cases
February 3, 2021
Community

Getting to know Intense: the international producer who never forgot his roots

Getting to know Surrey's own internationally known producer Intense.
February 3, 2021
Conversation

From Prem Jyotish to Co-Star: how Astrology became mainstream

Why you’re more like your parents than you think.
February 3, 2021
News

Wrongfully claiming Indigenous heritage is harmful to Indigenous communities

The Canadian film industry has been rocked after allegations that prominent filmmaker Michelle Latim
January 27, 2021
Community

Meet Sharan Guruparan, the cover girl for the Cartel Madras Weed anthem

“BIPOC women running a whole cannabis cartel? Of course I’d be down.”
January 27, 2021
News

Live-streaming the revolution: historic tractor march documented on social media

The revolution is being live-streamed, and we can’t afford to change the channel.
January 27, 2021

All ARTICLES

No items found.

Browse by Topic

No items found.

Our Sponsors

government of canada logoBC arts council logocity of surrey logocity of vancouver logo
VIEW ALL SPONSORS

Sign up for email updates

We send very few emails, but when we do...
look out! Sign out for all sorts of wonder and intrigue.

I want to know
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.