Episodes

  • Stories from India: How Bengaluru engineer Saurabh Kumar is turning pothole repairs into safer roads for all - Stories from India: कैसे बेंगलुरु के इंजीनियर सौरभ कुमार गड्ढे भरकर सड़कों को बना रहे सुरक्षित

    Stories from India: How Bengaluru engineer Saurabh Kumar is turning pothole repairs into safer roads for all - Stories from India: कैसे बेंगलुरु के इंजीनियर सौरभ कुमार गड्ढे भरकर सड़कों को बना रहे सुरक्षित
    May 5 2026
    Statistics show that thousands of people lose their lives each year due to pothole-related accidents. After coming across similar reports, Bengaluru-based engineer Saurabh Kumar chose to act rather than just complain. He left his job to tackle the issue head-on and has since helped make roads safer by filling thousands of potholes, reducing the risk of accidents. But his vision went further as he started developing roads that are not only safer, but also sustainable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. - आंकड़े बताते हैं कि सड़क पर बने गड्ढों (पोटहोल्स) के कारण हर साल हजारों लोग अपनी जान गंवा देते हैं। बेंगलुरु के इंजीनियर सौरभ कुमार ने भी ऐसी ही कुछ रिपोर्ट्स पढ़ीं, लेकिन उन्होंने सिर्फ शिकायत करने के बजाय समाधान खोजने का फैसला किया। उन्होंने अपनी अच्छी-खासी नौकरी छोड़कर इस समस्या पर काम शुरू किया और अब तक हजारों गड्ढों को भरकर सड़कों को सुरक्षित बनाने में योगदान दिया है, ताकि हादसों को रोका जा सके। उनकी सोच यहीं नहीं रुकी, उन्होंने टिकाऊ, किफायती और पर्यावरण के अनुकूल सड़कें बनाने का लक्ष्य रखा।
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    8 mins
  • Melbourne’s Gandhi statue theft: Australian couple donates their 'cherished' treasure to Indian centre

    Melbourne’s Gandhi statue theft: Australian couple donates their 'cherished' treasure to Indian centre
    May 5 2026
    An Australian couple has donated a bust of Mahatma Gandhi to the Indian community centre in Rowville, Melbourne, after a 400-kilogram bronze statue was stolen in February. Disturbed by the theft and damage of the original statue, Pamela Denny and Greg Staff chose to gift their own cherished piece, which they had preserved with care for over 40 years. SBS Hindi speaks with the couple, who say the news of the vandalism was heartbreaking and that they hope their gift helps restore a sense of unity.
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    8 mins
  • Stories from India: How Bengaluru engineer Saurabh Kumar is turning pothole repairs into safer roads for all

    Stories from India: How Bengaluru engineer Saurabh Kumar is turning pothole repairs into safer roads for all
    May 5 2026
    Statistics show that thousands of people lose their lives each year due to pothole-related accidents. After coming across similar reports, Bengaluru-based engineer Saurabh Kumar chose to act rather than just complain. He left his job to tackle the issue head-on and has since helped make roads safer by filling thousands of potholes, reducing the risk of accidents. But his vision went further as he started developing roads that are not only safer, but also sustainable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
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    8 mins
  • Federal Budget 2026 releasing soon: Will it ease the cost of living pressure for Australians?

    Federal Budget 2026 releasing soon: Will it ease the cost of living pressure for Australians?
    May 5 2026
    As Australia prepares for the federal budget amid economic uncertainty, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it will be his most responsible budget yet. With many asking whether it will bring relief from rising living costs and what new tax decisions could mean for households, this podcast explores the key measures, their likely impact on everyday life, and what Australians can expect in the months ahead.
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    7 mins
  • Top News: Four Australians among passengers on luxury cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

    Top News: Four Australians among passengers on luxury cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
    May 5 2026
    Listen to the Top News of 05/05/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
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    7 mins
  • 'No local experience?': Over 340,000 migrant women in Australia stuck in jobs below their skills

    'No local experience?': Over 340,000 migrant women in Australia stuck in jobs below their skills
    May 5 2026
    A national report, Activate Her Skills, released by the Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance in partnership with Settlement Services International, has found that more than 340,000 migrant and refugee women in Australia are working in roles below their skill and qualification levels. The report highlights a major workforce mismatch, with only 41 per cent of these women employed in jobs that align with their qualifications. The podcast features migrant worker Sarita Mcharg, who shares her lived experience of these challenges and AMWA Executive Director Malini Raj, who explains the report’s findings.
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    10 mins
  • How a former soldier’s 'Chai Bar' is building community over Indian Tea in Australia

    How a former soldier’s 'Chai Bar' is building community over Indian Tea in Australia
    May 4 2026
    Former soldier Amarjit Singh Thind’s chai bar in Sydney is becoming more than a business, offering a space where people connect over spiced tea and shared stories. This podcast explores how Ambi’s Chai is building community while bringing a taste of South Asian culture to Australia.
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    5 mins
  • Top News: Public hearings set to begin in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism

    Top News: Public hearings set to begin in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism
    May 4 2026
    Listen to the top News of 04/05/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
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    4 mins