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

Gurpreet Singh: Hindu Right’s doublespeak exposed by its criticism of Kareena Kapoor Khan for accepting role of Sita

Jun 12

Obviously, Kapoor Khan doesn’t suit them and won’t ever be their poster girl like Kangana Ranaut.

Food Notes

Metro Vancouver's Chinese Restaurant Awards name four Game Changers for 2021

Jun 11

These establishments not only opened up during a difficult time, but impressed with a stellar level of food and hospitality.

Cooking

B.C. recipes: Torafuku's summer salad includes charred corn, watermelon, ricotta, and more

Jun 11

What food items do you consider the most evocative of summertime?

Commentary

Gurpreet Singh: India’s censoring of Jazzy B Twitter account is more than an assault on free expression

Jun 11

It sends a message that dissent will not be tolerated by the state.

Movie Features

Director Jon M. Chu on reaching great Heights

Jun 10

The In The Heights director discusses Lin-Manuel Miranda, the importance of cultural representation and fighting anti-Asian racism.

Arts Features

Ruby Singh's deep artistry heats up this year's Indian Summer Festival

Jun 9

Singh is a musician, poet, visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker.

Straight Talk

Filipino Canadians join fight against looming Duterte father-and-daughter rule in 2022 Philippine election

Jun 9

A Canada chapter of opposition group 1Sambayan launches on June 18.

Politics

B.C. Liberals take aim at Attorney General David Eby while debating motion on anti-Asian racism

Jun 9

Vancouver-Langara MLA Michael Lee highlighted "narratives carefully constructed and proclaimed by members of the current government".

Books

VPL presents Lindsay Wong in conversation with Doretta Lau, Jen Sookfong Lee, and Roselle Lim on June 10

Jun 8

The free Zoom event takes place at 7 pm Pacific time.

Food Notes

Vancouver store mural summons echoes of sweet soya pudding vendors in Philippines calling tah-ho-oooo

Jun 7

Taho is a popular snack in the Philippines.

Food Notes

Get saucy with Lunch Lady

Jun 6

It serves uniquely flavoured Vietnamese street food.

Restaurant Reviews

Cheap Eats: The Samosa House delivers a bang for a buck

Jun 6

It's like a McDonald's of samosas—a fast-food takeout joint.