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Hindi Diwas, observed every year on September 14, celebrates the beauty and richness of the Hindi language. To honor this special day, our podcast brings you inspiring voices of three young poets from Australia who are passionately nurturing Hindi far from its homeland. Through heartfelt poems - from the innocence of childhood to profound reflections on life - these young poets showcase how the Hi...

From private gatherings to lavish multi-day, celebrity-style celebrations, the Indian wedding industry has transformed dramatically globally. In this episode, two wedding planners, Sydney-based Daryl Sheldon and Melbourne-based Guneet, talk about fashion, cultural influences, religious traditions, and the growing demand for destination-style celebrations. And beyond that, we ask: Can Australia bec...

Nepal's Prime Minister has resigned amid anti-government protests and the Parliament is in flames. What started as a Gen Z protest after a social media ban has exploded into widespread unrest. More than 19 people are dead. Hundreds of civilians are injured. Sadness, uncertainty, and hope echo through the voices of Nepali Australians as their homeland faces a crisis. In this episode, community lead...

SBS Filmy Diary: Twinkle Khanna

SBS Bollywood Time: 11 September 2025

The Victorian government has launched a new body, Multicultural Victoria, tasked with developing safety plans for communities affected by serious or distressing events. Premier Jacinta Allan said the move reflects her vision of creating a “united Victoria.” The new body will be headed by a Coordinator General, supported by two deputies, including one based in regional Victoria, and guided by a fiv...

Charlie Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot and killed during a public event at Utah Valley University. Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 to promote conservative views among young people, became a prominent spokesman for the hard-right youth movement. In this podcast, we report on the incident and provide the latest updates. Police believe the shooter fired from...

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Following Senator Jacinta Price’s removal from the Coalition frontbench, Liberal leader Sussan Ley has apologised to Indian Australians over Price’s comments on migration. Last week, Price alleged that the Labor government was giving priority to Indian migrants to strengthen its voter base.

This year, as Australia celebrates 'Are You OK' day on 11 September. SBS Hindi spoke to community ambassador Mahir Munot, who shares the importance of extending support and normalising the conversation around mental health issues.

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The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that women are living longer and cancer rates have fallen over the past 25 years. However, younger women are showing higher prevalence of depression and other mental health conditions.

The Indian community in Australia has dismissed Senator Jacinta Price’s claim that Labor is bringing in Indian migrants to win votes, calling it ‘baseless’ and ‘hurtful.’ While several leaders from peak bodies and community organisations attended a roundtable with opposition party leaders in Sydney to address the issue, others from across different states stressed that the community deserves respe...

India’s international relations are being shaped by tense trade with the US, strategic defence ties with Russia, challenges with China and closer engagement with Australia. All these have been shaping its foreign policy and impacting the diaspora. In this podcast, SBS Hindi speaks with Dr Dilip Chaubey, a senior journalist, who shared his insights on India’s evolving role in global geopolitics.

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The latest Financy Women’s Index is out for the June quarter, with the national gender pay gap narrowed to 11.5 per cent from 11.9 per cent, its best result on record. SBS Hindi spoke to Financy's CEO, Bianca Hartge Hazelman and financial expert Paridhi Jain shared insights, noting that the growing presence of women in leadership and financial advisory roles marks modest progress in Australia’s pa...

Employment-related scams are increasing across Australia. In this podcast, we spoke with one affected individual (whose identity has been concealed), who explained how fraudsters lure people with fake job offers and demand upfront payments under the pretense of securing employment. We also discussed with Naishad Gadhani, career counsellor and employment coach at Monash University, about how to ide...

Tim Watts, the Labor MP for Gellibrand, one of Australia’s most culturally diverse electorates, has been appointed by the Prime Minister as the Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs. In this podcast, Watts, a former Assistant Foreign Minister, spoke about his upcoming visit to India this month and how he envisions his new role in strengthening ties with partners across the Indian Ocean.

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At just 18, Melbourne-born Jai Saxena is already making his mark in AFL. Now part of the Coates Talent League powerhouse Oakleigh, he speaks to SBS Hindi about his love for the game and the challenges he faced on his path to his first AFL draft year.

Triple murderer Erin Patterson has been given a life sentence for the so-called mushroom murders. The sentence comes more than two years after she served a death cap mushroom-laced lunch that killed three of her former in-laws. She was also found guilty of the attempted murder of another lunch attendee, Ian Wilkinson. More in this podcast.

For Indian Australians, gold is more than an adornment. It is a culture, a security and an heirloom for the next generation. But as prices soar by nearly 70 per cent in just five years, families in Sydney’s “Little India” and beyond face tough choices: hold on for tradition or sell for survival. Experts say global unrest, inflation fears, and central banks’ buying spree are driving prices. This ep...

Listen to the Top News of 07/09/2025 from Australia in Hindi.