Here's a collection of all of the Georgia Straight's Asian- and Asian Canadian– related coverage, including anything related to East, Southeast, and South Asian people and cultures. You can also follow us on Twitter at @GSasianCdn. 

Commentary

Dedicated environmentalist Anjali Appadurai seeks the leadership of the B.C. NDP

Aug 10

She's the first candidate who seems prepared to take on former attorney general David Eby.

Music Notes

Video: Roger Waters trades barbs with broadcaster Michael Smerconish about world affairs

Aug 6

Their good-natured joust occurred as Waters is touring the world.

Commentary

The truth about Gurpreet Singh

Aug 4

The Georgia Straight contributor was identified as a "provocateur" in a recent Hindustan Times column when he's actually a whistle blower against authoritarianism.

Commentary

Paromita Naidu: Workplace love in 2022

Aug 2

Paromita Naidu believes that managers who promote equity, empathy, and justice in the workplace are truly demonstrating love for their employees.

Commentary

With Nancy Pelosi travelling to Taiwan, let's set the record straight on the island nation's independence from Beijing

Aug 1

A book by Taiwanese historian Su Beng offered plenty of evidence that Chinese imperial dynasties never saw Taiwan as a long-lost province.

Commentary

John Price and Satoko Oka Norimatsu: Pacific Peace Network challenges RIMPAC

Jul 31

This is the final installment in a three-part series: Canada joins U.S. in militarizing the Pacific

Commentary

Gurpreet Singh: Open letter to Justin Trudeau on a public inquiry into role of Indian agencies in Air India bombings

Jul 31

In the wake of the recent murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, a B.C. writer is urging the prime minister to look into relationships between suspects in the Air India bombings and India's spy agency.

Movie Notes

Bollywood director apologizes for not defending his film Shamshera against scathing criticism

Jul 29

Ranbir Kapoor plays a dual role in Shamshera as the title character and his son, Bali.

Food Notes

Teriyaki Boys food truck rolls into town for Vancouver's Powell Street Festival

Jul 29

Food is one of the main attractions at the Japanese Canadian cultural event.

Living

Former site of well-loved Downtown Eastside barber shop to house Sikh charity work in Vancouver

Jul 28

Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen Society purchased 245 East Hastings Street in 2021.

Arts Features

Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts will present a modern remake of famous Punjabi folk tale

Jul 27

B.C. theatre artists Andy Kalirai and Paneet Singh each have a deep love of the naqal style, which is why they set Dooja Ghar (The Other House)—A Mirza Sahiban Story in a barn in Langley.

Music Features

Powell Street Festival: Kūsou marries European avant-garde sounds with ancient Japanese sensibilities

Jul 27

The brainchild of Vancouver-based soundscape artist Yota Kobayashi, this installation at the Anvil Centre includes abstract visuals, calligraphy, graphics, and music.