Synopsis
Listen to interviews, features and community stories from the SBS Radio Hindi program, including news from Australia and around the world. - SBS , , .
Episodes
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Top News: Federal Government to invest 53 million dollars to boost critical minerals refining sector
06/03/2026 Duration: 04minListen to the Top News of 06/03/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
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India Report: India and Finland cement strategic partnership with key agreements
06/03/2026 Duration: 08minListen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 06/03/2026
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney in Australia calls for rapid Middle East de-escalation
06/03/2026 Duration: 07minCanada and Australia have agreed to deepen ties as Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called on middle powers to work together in a fractured rules-based global order. Calling the two countries “strategic cousins,” Carney and Australian PM Anthony Albanese said like-minded nations must cooperate to secure their future and reduce their dependence on global superpowers like the United States. Tune in to know more.
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Holi goes big in Australia. What it takes to manage colours across iconic city spaces
05/03/2026 Duration: 12minFrom Sydney’s Darling Harbour and Melbourne’s Docklands to Darwin, Holi celebrations are drawing larger crowds each year. But organising a festival of colours in iconic public spaces comes with unique challenges, from securing permits for water and colours to protecting heritage sites, arranging catering and liquor licenses, and managing parking. In this podcast, organisers across Australia share the planning, approvals, and community effort that bring Holi’s vibrant spirit to life.
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SBS Bollywood Time: Rajkummar Rao to play Sourav Ganguly in his biopic
05/03/2026 Duration: 05minListen now: This week’s latest Bollywood news and entertainment updates.
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International Women's Day 2026: Sports leaders praise gender equality gains, but visibility lags
05/03/2026 Duration: 20minWomen remain under-represented in organised sport in Australia, both on and off the field. In 2024, while women made up 50 per cent of the total population, only about 24 per cent participated in weekly sport. Representation in leadership roles was also limited with around 43 per cent of team managers and 36 per cent of coaches or instructors as women. In this first episode of the 'IWD 2026' podcast series, three Australian sports leaders of Indian origin discuss the progress and ongoing challenges in women’s sports.
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Top News: मध्य पूर्व में फंसे ऑस्ट्रेलियाई नागरिकों के लिए सरकार ने बढ़ाई कांसुलर मदद
05/03/2026 Duration: 04minऑस्ट्रेलिया से 05/03/2026 के प्रमुख समाचार हिंदी में सुनें।
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Top News: Australia sends additional crisis consular support to the Middle East
05/03/2026 Duration: 04minListen to the top news of 05/03/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
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International Women’s Day 2026: Celebrating women in business at the Victorian Parliament
05/03/2026 Duration: 11minThis year’s International Women’s Day theme centres on balance. Moving beyond awareness and symbolic messaging, SBS Hindi seeks the views of Minister Natalie Suleyman and obstetrician and gynaecologist Preeti Khillan on what ‘balancing the scales’ truly means in action.
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Why petrol prices are rising in Australia amid Iran conflict despite ‘good stock in reserves’
05/03/2026 Duration: 07minOil prices across the globe have surged to multi-year highs, as the war in Iran expands into a broader regional conflict. A prolonged war risks disrupting energy supply chains, particularly as key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are effectively closed. Analysts say impacts are already being felt - and that has implications for the global economic outlook and inflation.
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‘These nights reflect strong social cohesion’: says Jacinta Allan on Melbourne Ramadan market
05/03/2026 Duration: 08minIn multicultural Australia, community events often help strengthen social cohesion and bring people together across backgrounds. During Ramadan, one such gathering is the Ramadan Night Market in Melbourne’s Dandenong suburb. In this report, SBS Hindi speaks with Indian migrant families as well as people from other communities to understand what the event means to them. The report also features comments from Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan, who visited the market, along with reflections on community and connection.
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ATO is coming to collect: 84,000 penalty notices issued, crackdown on phoenix activity ramps up
04/03/2026 Duration: 10minThe Australia Taxation Office issued over 84,000 Directory Penalty Notices (DPNs) in FY 2024-25, triple the number from the previous years. According to ATO Commissioner Rob Heferen, 22,000 taxpayers owe $11 billion in unpaid taxes - about 20 per cent of the total collectable debt. If you're not paying your company's PAYG withholding, GST or superannuation on time, ATO can come after your personal assets for your unpaid company taxes. In this podcast, financial expert and registered tax agent Puneet Singh breaks down what migrant entrepreneurs need to know to protect themselves.
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Top News: Australia registers fastest annual growth rate since March 2023
04/03/2026 Duration: 04minListen to the top news of 04/03/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
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India Report: India expresses deep concern over rising Iran-Gulf tensions
04/03/2026 Duration: 07minListen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 04/03/2026
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'No heir': How sarod maestro Ustad Irfan Khan is carrying forward his musical legacy
04/03/2026 Duration: 13minRenowned sarod maestro Ustad Irfan Khan is the eighth-generation and last descendant of India’s Lucknow–Shahjahanpur Gharana. In this podcast, he shares insights into the distinctive style and rich legacy of his Gharana within Indian classical music. Listen in as he traces the lineage of Ustad Niamatullah Khan—the founder of the Gharana—and his connection to the descendants of the legendary Tansen, while also exploring the evolution of the Afghan rabab into the modern sarod.
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‘Enthusiastically absorbed into the story of modern Australia’: PM Albanese calls Holi a festival highlight
03/03/2026 Duration: 07minAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other political leaders including Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan have extended their warm wishes for Holi to the Indian and other South Asian communities.
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Top News: Government confirms Australia is not participating in conflict with Iran
03/03/2026 Duration: 04minListen to the Top News of 03/03/2026 from Australia, India and around the world in Hindi.
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Trump’s issues first statement on Iran strikes as global repatriation efforts intensify
03/03/2026 Duration: 10minUS President Donald Trump has issued his first public statement since joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, warning the conflict could last longer than expected. As tensions intensify across the Middle East, governments are scrambling to assist citizens stranded overseas. Australia faces mounting pressure to organise repatriation efforts, while commercial airlines resume limited flights amid ongoing security risks and closed airspace.
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‘It’s become more diverse’: Board member on Melbourne Fashion Festival’s evolution
03/03/2026 Duration: 10minAs Melbourne Fashion Festival wrapped for the year, the iconic event marked 30 years of championing Australian design. Speaking with SBS Hindi, board member Anou Khanijou Mcpherson shared her perspective on the festival’s evolution, reflecting on fashion's growing commitment to diversity, sustainability and noting that its future lies in ensuring Australian fashion reflects the many stories that define contemporary Australia.
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Sydney-based Indian artist blends ancient melodies into Australia’s 2026 Holi celebrations
03/03/2026 Duration: 11minFolk music has long been an integral part of traditional Holi celebrations, shaping the festival’s rhythm and community spirit. Sydney-based singer Rachana Bhatnagar, with over three decades of experience in folk, classical and Bollywood music, says these melodies continue to resonate today. She advocates blending folk traditions with contemporary sounds to keep them accessible, while staying rooted in the festival’s cultural essence. Through her performances of classic Holi tracks, she highlights the festival’s shared sense of colour and community.