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As Raksha Bandhan celebrations begin, many Australians are receiving Rakhi parcels from family and friends overseas. This episode looks at Australia’s strict biosecurity laws, featuring Sydney resident Ankur Sachdeva, who received a government warning letter with his Rakhi parcel, and Dr Ajay Niranjane, who explains what people need to know before sending or receiving Rakhi parcels.

Listen to the Top News of 18/08/2026 in Hindi.

One Nation’s growing support is reshaping Australia’s political debate, putting immigration, national security and multiculturalism in focus. As the Coalition considers how to respond to One Nation’s rise, questions remain over policy alignment, preference deals and the future of the centre-right. In this podcast, we explore what One Nation’s growing influence could mean for Australian politics an...

Indian author Geetanjali Shree made history in 2022 when her novel Tomb of Sand (Ret Samadhi in Hindi), translated by Daisy Rockwell, became the first Hindi-language work to win the International Booker Prize. During her recent visit to Australia, she spoke about her distinctive storytelling style, the voices of non-human and inanimate characters in her writing, and the writers and art forms that...

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 has kicked off, with several prominent names from the Indian film industry attending events across Melbourne. In this report, we bring you highlights from the festival’s Awards Night, Rani Mukerji receiving an Honorary Doctorate from La Trobe University, and India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at Federation Square. It also features comments from Ra...

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Listen to the Indian Independence Day special radio program of SBS Hindi from 15 August 2026 with Anita Barar.

Listen to the Weekly News Wrap of the week ending Friday, 14 August 2026.

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As India marks its 80th Independence Day, this special vox pop explores what freedom means and the responsibilities that come with it. Voices from the Indian diaspora in Australia and people in India, including students, entrepreneurs, community leaders and journalists, share their views on freedom, family, community and society. Tune in to hear what independence means to Indians today.

Listen to the top News of 14/08/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

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Australian leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Liberal Senator Dave Sharma, have extended their wishes to India and Australia’s 900,000-strong Indian community ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day. They praised the community’s contributions to Australia, with Albanese describing the diaspora as a “living bridge” between the two nations.

Listen to the top News of 13/08/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Here's the latest Bollywood news and updates in Hindi. - फिल्म जगत से नवीनतम बॉलीवुड समाचार और अपडेट।

Here's the latest Bollywood news and updates in Hindi.

Women and children escaping domestic and family violence face a shortage of safe housing across Australia. The federal government has announced $308 million for housing solutions, but advocates say the investment falls short of demand. In this podcast, we explore the housing challenges facing those fleeing violence and whether the new funding will be enough.

International students contribute to Australia’s diverse communities, but many face challenges around employment, support networks and understanding their rights. In this podcast, we speak with AusWISE Event Marketing Lead Aditya Budhha about the organisation’s “Find Your Footing” Walkathon, which aimed to highlight these issues while helping students build connections, develop employability skill...

2026 Census is done, with more than five million households completing the form within hours. Yet for some Australians, especially in migrant and multicultural communities, some questions were too personal, and after a year of record data breaches, they worry about where their information goes and what a future leak could expose.

Just a decade ago, lab-grown diamonds accounted for only a tiny share of the global diamond market. But with manufacturing rapidly expanding in China and India, prices have plunged, transforming what was once a niche product into a mainstream choice. Today, lab-grown diamonds are fast gaining ground. In this podcast, jewellery expert Lovejot Dhunna explains how the resale value of lab-grown diamon...

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For Indian Australians, Independence Day arrives with a particular ache: pride in how far the country has come, and a wish to see it go further. As India marks its 80th Independence Day, Swati Sharma of SBS Hindi spoke to members of the diaspora, as they talk about the pride that never fades with distance, the memories that come back sharpest on 15 August, and the freedoms they believe their count...