Radio Haanji Podcast

The Sikh Games are almost here, and if you’ve been around the Parkville State Sports Centre lately, you can feel the energy building for the 38th edition. Radio Haanji host Harpreet Shergill recently caught up with Paramjot Singh and Bhupinder Kaur from the Craigieburn Falcons to discuss how a local club became a second home for hundreds of Punjabi families. Why the Craigieburn Falcons Matter Para...

The Punjab government has officially greenlit a massive welfare scheme that will change the daily lives of thousands of families across the state. Starting this week, the long-promised financial assistance for women is finally becoming a reality. In our latest episode of Indian Updates, host Harjot Singh sits down with Pritam Rupal to discuss the logistics of this rollout and what it means for the...

Staying informed is more than just a habit; it is a necessity in a world that moves as fast as ours. In today’s broadcast from Radio Haanji 1674 AM, we cover a heavy mix of global military tensions, major relief for Australian commuters, and a historic countdown at NASA. Whether you are listening from Melbourne, Sydney, or Singapore, these stories are shaping the week ahead. US-Iran Tensions and G...

Monday mornings get a whole lot brighter with Ranjodh Singh on Radio Haanji 1674 AM. Today's Laughter Therapy was a pure joy of chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets) and bujaratan (riddles) delivered by eight wonderful young callers who lit up the airwaves with talent, laughter, and heart. From a cricket ball landing in a beehive to a pomegranate riddle wrapped in classic Punjabi poetry...

The Sydney Lions Hockey Club is more than just a sports team; it is a community-driven initiative focused on character building and cultural pride. Since its founding in 2020, the club has grown into a cornerstone for young athletes in the Sydney region, providing a positive and inclusive environment for players of all ages. In a recent interview on Radio Haanji, host Harpreet Shergill spoke with...

When passion meets purpose, history is made. In a recent heartwarming conversation on Radio Haanji, host Harpreet Shergill sat down with Yasmeen Sahota and Simarjot Kaur, the driving forces behind Akaal Sticks NZ. This isn't just a sports team; it’s a movement. As New Zealand’s first-ever Punjabi women’s hockey team, they are redefining what it means for women in our community to take up space on...

The vibrant spirit of Punjab is set to take over the Parkville Precinct this Easter as Melbourne hosts the 38th Australian Sikh Games 2026. While the roar of the crowds at the Kabaddi and Hockey matches will be heard across the city, there is one place where time seems to slow down: Saade Pind Di Sath. Under the guiding principle of "Mitti Mehnat Virsa" (Soil, Hard Work, Heritage), Radio Haanji’s...

I’ve always believed that sports do more than just keep us fit; they weave a community together. When I sat down to listen to Jagdev Singh talk about the Baba Budha Ji Sports Club, that feeling was everywhere. Based in Pakenham, this club isn't just about hitting a ball over a net—it’s about legacy, discipline, and a ten-year journey that has led them to become a powerhouse in the Victorian volley...

From a small village near Ludhiana to the top of the podium in Melbourne! Dalvinder Singh joined Radio Haanji to discuss his incredible achievement at the 2026 Fitness Expo Australia. Winning 3 Gold medals in the Men's Physique categories, Dalvinder made history not just for his physique, but for representing Punjabi culture by wearing his Dastaar (Turban) on the international stage. In this episo...

Mary MacKillop: The Story of Australia’s Only Saint Have you ever wondered if miracles still happen in the modern world? Or better yet, did you know that Australia actually has its very own Saint? This week on The Yash and Vishal Show, things took a surprisingly deep turn between the jokes about camping gear and kitchen mishaps. Yash and Vishal sat down on Radio Haanji to explore the life of Mary...

I genuinely don’t know how to feel about this one. On one hand, a 21-year-old woman just won a $6 million verdict against the biggest tech giants on the planet. On the other hand, the details of how she got there—starting YouTube at age six and Instagram at nine—are enough to make any parent lose sleep. In a recent episode of The Insight Report on Radio Haanji, host Ranjodh Singh broke down the sp...

Fun Friday 27 March 2026: Nikki Nikki Khushiyan and First Car Memories The weekend has arrived, and on Radio Haanji, that means it is time to set aside the stress of the week and dive into the lighter side of life. In this energetic episode of the Friday Fun segment on the Haanji Melbourne show, hosts Yash and Ranjodh Singh bring a wave of nostalgia, laughter, and community connection. From childh...

Voice: Ranjodh Singh  |  Genre: Motivational  |  Format: Punjabi Audio Story  |  Series: Kitaab Kahani The Heavy Burden of a Golden Crown Can a king with every luxury in the world be poorer than a beggar sleeping in the cold? In this moving episode of Kitaab Kahani, Ranjodh Singh narrates the story of a powerful monarch who is haunted by insomnia. Despite his silk sheets and grand palaces, peace e...

In this episode of Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Ranjodh Singh and Senior Journalist Pritam Singh Rupal analyze the arrival of critical LPG carriers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant amid global tensions. We break down the historic excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel, the administrative officer shortage in North India, and a major healthcare success in Punjab under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yoj...

The world is standing at a delicate crossroads this Friday, and at Radio Haanji, we believe staying informed is the first step toward protecting our families and our future. In today’s special news briefing, host Ranjodh Singh navigates through a landscape of global military tension, a natural disaster on the Australian coast, and a looming economic shift that will affect every household in our co...

Friday Laughter is Here — Yash and Ranjodh Singh Bring the Joy Friday mornings on Radio Haanji 1674 AM have a special kind of energy, and today was no exception. Hosts Yash and Ranjodh Singh were in fine form, guiding the Punjabi community through another warm, laughter-filled edition of Laughter Therapy — the show that turns every weekday morning into a celebration of joy, culture, and togetherne...

Mildura Kabaddi Cup 2026: Sharanpreet Kaur Gill and Tanveer Singh Cheema The roar of the crowd and the sheer power of community spirit are returning to Victoria. As the autumn air settles, the Punjabi diaspora is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events on the calendar: the 4th Mildura Kabaddi Cup. In a recent heartwarming episode on Radio Haanji, host Preetinder Grewal sat down with the...

Five products you encounter every single day — tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, fossil fuels, and excessive salt — are responsible for roughly one-third of all deaths on the planet. That is the conclusion of a major World Health Organization report, and it has serious implications for the Australian community. In this episode of Haanji Melbourne, host Ranjodh Singh unpacks the WHO's findin...

In a Radio Haanji 1674 AM interview with Ranjodh Singh, Gurpreet Singh Shokar — President of Miri Piri Sports Club Melbourne and Vice President of the 2026 Australian Sikh Games — discusses the club's rise to national kabaddi champions, the record 1,200+ athletics entries at this year's Games, the deliberate shift toward local Australian talent over international players, and the annual Khed Mela...

AM, host Preetinder Singh Grewal speaks with Deepinder Singh, Secretary of the Brisbane Punjabi Community Club (BPCC) Calamvale — one of Australia's largest Punjabi community sporting clubs. Deepinder shares the club's preparations for the 38th Australian Sikh Games in Melbourne (3–5 April 2026), including football ambitions across multiple categories, youth development programs for junior players...

ਉਹ ਰੱਬ ਵਾਕਈ ਹਰ ਇੱਕ ਦਾ ਹਿਸਾਬ-ਕਿਤਾਬ ਰੱਖਦਾ — ਵਿਆਜ ਸਮੇਤ। On a dark night, two years before this story begins, a motorcycle mechanic stopped on a forest road to help a stranded family. He fixed their car, refused their money, and said only that God had sent him to serve. He asked for nothing in return. He simply rode away. This is the story of what happened when he needed saving. ਕਰਮਾਂ ਦਾ ਹਿਸਾਬ is a Pu...

Indian Updates with Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — 25 March 2026. India's Supreme Court rules that Dalits who convert to Christianity or Islam are no longer eligible for Scheduled Caste reservation benefits — a landmark judgment with major implications for Punjab. Modi convenes an all-party meeting and forms seven task forces as India prepares for...

Today Updates with Ranjodh Singh on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — 25 March 2026. PM Modi calls President Trump on the Israel-Iran conflict. Pakistan emerges as US-Iran mediator. North Korea declares South Korea a permanent enemy. Russia launches 400 drones at Ukraine. Victoria's 35,000 teachers strike, shutting 500 schools. Media owner Anthony Catalano arrested. Petrol rationing fears in Australia. Housi...

Ranjodh Singh is back on Radio Haanji 1674 AM to make your Wednesday morning the best part of the week. Laughter Therapy is live — and with Ranjodh at the mic, the chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets) and bujaratan (riddles) are already flowing. In today's episode, Ranjodh opened the phone lines to the community — first to the kids who brought their sharpest jokes and most creative rid...

Published by Radio Haanji 1674 AM | Updated: March 2026 If you are heading to the 38th Australian Sikh Games in Melbourne this Easter weekend, sort your transport plan now — not on the day. The venue is at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville, crowds are expected in the tens of thousands across three days, and parking near the ground is genuinely limited. A representative from the orga...