Radio Haanji Podcast

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a wave of resignations while gold prices in India hit record highs after a surprise tax hike. Plus: Air India cuts Australian flights and a major health warning for Sydney dental patients. Listen now on Spotify or the Radio Haanji app for the full daily news roundup with Gautam Kapil. #RadioHaanji #TodayUpdates #AustraliaNews #WorldNews #PunjabiPodcast #IndianC...

Wednesday's Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji 1674 AM was all kids, all energy — and this one had everything. Hosts Ranjodh Singh and Krishna Bhardwaj took calls from young listeners who came ready with Punjabi teegs, classic Pappu jokes, a sher about a husband's salary disappearing into a saree, and one girl named Mannat who showed up with a song she actually wrote herself.   Teeg kicked things of...

ਪੱਕਾ ਰੰਗ begins with a father's dark complexion and the taunts that followed him all his life — and ends with a daughter who chose love over bitterness. Written by Harpreet Singh Jawanda and narrated by Ranjit Kaur, this deeply emotional Punjabi audio story traces one woman's journey through childhood loss, a cruel stepmother, the sudden death of her father, separation from her only sister, and th...

Why was the NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled, and what does the "Vish Kaal" fallout mean for millions of Indian students? In this episode of Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, Ranjodh Singh and Senior Journalist Pritam Singh Rupal dive deep into the paper leak scandal that has triggered a CBI investigation. We also explore the tectonic shifts in Tamil Nadu politics as 30 AIADMK MLAs pivot their su...

In today's Today Updates, Gautam Kapil breaks down the 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget, including tax relief and NDIS changes. We also explore the major overhaul of the skilled migration points system, local Victoria news, and the Gujarat Titans' rise to the top of the IPL table. Stay informed with Radio Haanji 1674 AM.   Hashtags: #RadioHaanji, #TodayUpdates, #AustraliaNews, #FederalBudget2026,...

This week's Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji 1674 AM is one for the ages. Hosts Dr. Preetinder Grewal and Ranjodh Singh opened the phone lines to the youngest members of Melbourne's Punjabi community — and the result was forty minutes of completely unscripted, heartwarming, laugh-out-loud magic.   Arnav kicked things off with a riddle about a driver and the punchline "the brakes!" while Tegh had e...

Is India’s economy reaching a breaking point? Today, Senior Journalist Pritam Singh Rupal joins Ranjodh Singh to discuss the national construction halt, the "work from home" appeal, and what Punjab’s upcoming municipal elections mean for the diaspora. Get the analysis you won't find in the headlines.

ਜਿੰਦ — the word means soul in Punjabi. It is also the name of a woman who lost her husband at nineteen and spent the next six decades learning to take up less and less space in the world. This episode of Kitaab Kahani brings you a short story by Harpreet Brar Sidhu, narrated by Ranjodh Singh, about what happens when a person suppresses everything — every laugh, every tear, every desire for a new s...

Some mornings, all you need is a good laugh. This episode of Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji delivers exactly that — and then some. On 12 May 2026, the show opened with young caller Yuvraj's tale of a very determined man, one very evasive mosquito, and a shoe that never quite found its target. Jessica followed with a sharp observation about why married men make the best employees — delivered with...

Big changes are coming to our wallets. From the RBA’s rate hike to 4.35% to PM Modi’s direct appeal for austerity, we break down what you need to know today. Plus: West Bengal’s historic leadership shift, the Dua Lipa vs Samsung lawsuit, and IPL highlights.

ਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਡਿਗਰੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਸੰਸਕਾਰ ਵੀ? 'ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ' ਦੇ ਇਸ ਐਪੀਸੋਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਣੋ ਇੱਕ ਬੇਹੱਦ ਭਾਵੁਕ ਕਹਾਣੀ "ਪਰਵਰਿਸ਼"। ਇੱਕ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਮੋੜ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਪਿਓ ਨੂੰ ਅਹਿਸਾਸ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਲਾਡ-ਪਿਆਰ ਦੀ ਆੜ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀ ਧੀ ਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੇ ਅਸਲ ਪਾਠ ਪੜ੍ਹਾਉਣਾ ਭੁੱਲ ਗਿਆ। ਇਹ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਅੱਜ ਦੇ ਹਰ ਮਾਪੇ ਲਈ ਸੁਣਨੀ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਹੈ। Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi audio story series — new stories every weekd...

Tamil Nadu finds a new leader in Joseph Vijay, but the road to the CM office was anything but smooth. Meanwhile, a legal storm hits Punjab as Power Minister Sanjeev Arora enters ED custody. Pritam Singh Rupal and Ranjodh Singh break down what these political shifts mean for the future of federalism and the NRI community. Get the clarity behind the headlines in today's episode.

A historic day in politics and security.  Thalapathy Vijay is sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s CM, while Pakistan unveils the Fateh-3 supersonic missile. Plus: The Farrer byelection result that shocked Australia and what’s inside the new Federal Budget.

This Mother's Day, Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji brought the whole community together for one of its warmest and most joyful episodes yet. Hosts Yash Kaur and Ranjodh Singh welcomed a wave of young callers who shared how they celebrated the most important woman in their lives. Mannat and Fateh baked a chocolate cake, gifted their mum a pair of socks and a coffee mug, and Mannat moved the whole...

Is failure a dead end or a secret door to your next success? In this deeply grounding episode of Nani Ji on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, hosts Vishal Vijay Singh and Dr. Harpreet Shergill (Nani Ji) tackle the heavy topic of the "failure trap." We have all been there—the frustration of a plan falling apart or the feeling that we just aren't "good enough." But as Nani Ji explains, the difference between su...

From the streets of Indore to the racetracks of Bathurst, Yash and Vishal are uncovering the stories that bond us together!  Ever wondered why the Ghoonghat exists in the North but not the South? Or why Indori Poha is actually Maharashtrian? We’re diving deep into Bollywood, history, and the food we love.   #RadioHaanji #YashAndVishalShow #BollywoodPodcast #PunjabiPodcast #HaaanjiAU #PunjabiAustra...

ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਕੂਨ ਦੀ ਭਾਲ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ? ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਆਲੇ-ਦੁਆਲੇ ਦੇ ਲੋਕ ਹੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਦੁੱਖਾਂ ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ ਹਨ? 'ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ' ਦੇ ਅੱਜ ਦੇ ਅੰਕ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਣੋ ਇੱਕ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਜੋ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਹੱਲ ਲੱਭਣ ਇੱਕ ਫਕੀਰ ਕੋਲ ਪਹੁੰਚਿਆ। ਫਕੀਰ ਨੇ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਅਜਿਹਾ 'ਮੰਤਰ' ਦਿੱਤਾ ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਅਤੇ ਮਨ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਵਾਪਸ ਲਿਆ ਦਿੱਤੀ। ਇਹ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸਿਖਾਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਜਦੋਂ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਗੰਧਲੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਵਾਂਗ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇ, ਤਾ...

Is the Enforcement Directorate being used as a political tool in Punjab? Why is Tamil Nadu facing a constitutional standoff over the TVK party? In this episode of Indian Updates, Ranjodh Singh is joined by Senior Journalist Pritam Singh Rupal to unpack the most significant political stories affecting India today. We take a deep dive into the recent ED raids targeting builders in Chandigarh and the...

Today Updates on Radio Haanji with Gautam Kapil covers U.S.-Iran diplomacy, the 6 billion dollar federal pledge for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, and Western Australia's 100 dollar fuel support payment. We also look at the Hantavirus cluster on an Australian cruise ship and the latest cricket news regarding Pat Cummins.

Get ready for a burst of pure joy! In this high-energy episode of Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, hosts Yash and Ranjodh Singh are joined by a talented group of children who bring the studio to life. From Mannat’s hilarious "new knees" dance to Tavneet’s witty Punjabi boliyan about "Jija" and "Kadu," this segment is packed with laughter. You'll hear Yuvaraj’s clever teacher-student jokes...

Get ready for a burst of pure joy! In this high-energy episode of Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, hosts Yash and Ranjodh Singh are joined by a talented group of children who bring the studio to life. From Mannat’s hilarious "new knees" dance to Tavneet’s witty Punjabi boliyan about "Jija" and "Kadu," this segment is packed with laughter. You'll hear Yuvaraj’s clever teacher-student jokes...

Are Punjabi families in Australia growing further apart — or just struggling to find the right words? Preetinder Grewal and Ranjodh Singh go deep on the generation gap: technology, career clashes, mental health, marriage pressure and what actually helps. An honest conversation for every Punjabi family in Australia. #PunjabiAustralia #GenerationGap #TheTalkShow #RadioHaanji #PunjabiPodcast #DesiFam...

Why is the BJP delaying the Bengal CM announcement, and what is behind the recent security breach in Punjab? Today on Indian Updates, Pritam Singh Rupal joins Ranjodh Singh to unpack the complex reality of India's latest political deadlocks and security alerts. Gain the clarity you won't find in the headlines. Listen free on the Radio Haanji App or Spotify now!

In this edition of Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Gautam Kapil breaks down the most significant stories shaping our world today, Thursday, 7 May 2026. Listeners will also get updates on the Queensland ministerial scandal, the Sydney teacher protests for fair pay, and a severe El Niño warning that could impact Australia and India throughout 2026. Plus, we cover Uber’s High Court tax ba...

Get ready for a burst of energy and a massive dose of Vitamin L (Laughter)! In this episode of Laughter Therapy, your hosts Krishna and Ranjodh Singh celebrate the beautiful milestones of our Radio Haanji family. From Samar’s dad’s birthday to a special song for a grandmother in India, we’re bringing the Punjabi diaspora closer together one call at a time. Plus, with Mother’s Day around the corner...