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Indian Film Festival of Melbourne unveils 10-day program for 2025 featuring 75 films

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) will celebrate its 16th edition from August 14 to 24, 2025, featuring 75 films in 31 languages, including selections from Burma, Bhutan and Nepal. The festival will kick off with the Bengali film 'Baksho Bondi,' starring Tillotama Shome, and will host Aamir Khan as the chief guest, along with other Bollywood stars.

Jul 23, 2025•6 min

Safer childcare: Do male daycare workers make parents uncomfortable?

The arrest of 26-year-old Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown, charged with more than 70 child sex offences, has reignited debate around the role of men in early childhood education. In this podcast, we discuss whether men should be excluded from the sector and speak with concerned parents and a childcare centre owner about what such a ban could mean for the sector.

Jul 23, 2025•18 min

New faces, old challenges: 48th Parliament begins with fresh energy

As Parliament resumes, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines his agenda, while the opposition prepares to both cooperate and contest. Key legislative priorities include student debt cuts, penalty rate protections, childcare safety laws, and productivity reforms.

Jul 22, 2025•6 min

Australian Visa 2025: Why more Indian nationals are seeking protection visas

The UK and France have put measures in place to curb the issue of illegal migrants coming in through boats and seeking asylum. In Australia, Indian nationals have emerged as one of the largest groups applying for protection visas in recent years. In this episode, we talk to migration expert Suman Dua on the realities behind these asylum claims in Australia and how it harms both genuine and non-genuine applicants.

Jul 21, 2025•10 min

Vibha wanted to honour her mother’s wish to die voluntarily at home. She found help online

Each year, over 180,000 Australians face death, yet few leave behind a will or clear end-of-life instructions. For Vibha Gulati, caring for her mother Bhusan at home fulfilled a deeply personal final wish. With the support of the Violet Initiative, a not-for-profit offering guidance and AI-enabled multilingual tools—families like Vibha’s find emotional and practical help. As Australia’s population ages, experts stress the growing need for services like Violet to support dignified and informed fa...

Jul 21, 2025•11 min

National Diabetes Week: Expert links migration-related lifestyle changes to growing Diabetes risk

Diabetes is rising at an alarming rate in Australia, with a growing number of cases also reported among Indian communities. In this SBS Hindi podcast, we speak with Purva Guliyani, a researcher and nutritionist who works closely with migrant groups. She examines the challenges of delivering effective health messages within diverse communities and discusses why early diagnosis remains low. She also highlights how lifestyle changes after migration may be increasing the risk. As part of National Di...

Jul 17, 2025•20 min

RBA plans to scrap card surcharges: Here's what a small business owner has to say about the move

The Reserve Bank has found that removing surcharges on eftpos, Mastercard, and Visa transactions, along with capping interchange fees for businesses, would serve the public interest. SBS Hindi speaks with Melbourne-based small business owner Diksha Khanna, who welcomes the move and shares how this relief could transform and strengthen her relationship with customers.

Jul 16, 2025•6 min

Did the pilot say 'we're up'? Here's what the aviation expert highlights in the Air India crash report

In this SBS Hindi podcast, we speak to Associate Professor Aditya Paranjape from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University to unpack the preliminary report on the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171. The flight went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad to London on 12 June. The 15-page investigation, released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, points to a sudden cutoff of fuel to both engines as the likely cause.

Jul 16, 2025•12 min

Federal court rejects landmark Torres Strait Islander's climate case against the federal government

The Federal Court has dismissed a landmark case filed by Torres Strait Islanders Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai, which argued the federal government had a legal duty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect their communities from climate change. Evidence showed sea levels in the region are rising at twice the global average. The ruling comes despite a 2022 United Nations Human Rights Committee finding that Australia breached the Islanders’ rights by failing to act on climate threats...

Jul 16, 2025•8 min

Wage theft: New Australian study uncovers rampant underpayment of young workers

A newly published survey has revealed a concerning trend of widespread underpayment among young workers in Australia. Nearly one in three respondents—about 33 per cent—reported earning $15 an hour or less. The findings come from the final report of the Fair Day’s Work Project, titled 'Underpaid and Overlooked: The Wage Crisis Facing Young Workers in Australia', which surveyed 2,814 workers under the age of 30. In this podcast, we discuss its key findings and recommendations.

Jul 15, 2025•8 min

Falling for love, losing money: Here are some tips to avoid romance scams

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recently announced the establishment of a dedicated unit to tackle the rising issue of romance scams, which cost Australians $23.6 million in 2024 alone, with an average loss of $24,216 per victim. In this podcast, Associate Professor Ritesh Chugh from CQ University explores the socio-technological reasons why people—particularly within migrant communities—are vulnerable to these scams, and discusses strategies for prevention and reporting.

Jul 15, 2025•12 min

'Inspiration to generations': Legendary marathoner Fauja Singh passes away at 114

Known as the 'Turbaned Tornado', Fauja Singh — the world’s oldest marathon runner — has died at the age of 114 following a road accident. Singh began his athletic journey at 89 and went on to break multiple international records in veteran athletics. Originally from Punjab, his determination and spirit inspired millions around the world, showing that age is no barrier to achievement.

Jul 15, 2025•6 min

पान की दुकान संभालते-संभालते पिंटू पोहान ने लिख डाले हज़ारों लेख

कोलकाता निवासी पिंटू पोहान फुटपाथ पर एक छोटी सी पान की दुकान चलाते हैं, लेकिन उनकी लेखनी किसी प्रोफ़ेशनल लेखक से कम नहीं। पान बेचते-बेचते उन्होंने हजारों रचनाएं लिख डाली हैं — जिनमें उपन्यास, 200 से ज़्यादा कहानियां और कविताएं, गद्य-पद्य, फीचर, संपादकीय, पत्र, समाचार और पुस्तक समीक्षाएं शामिल हैं। हैरानी की बात यह है कि यह सब उन्होंने अपनी दुकान पर बैठकर ही रचा। आज उनकी किताबें स्वीडन के एक सरकारी स्कूल में पढ़ाई जा रही हैं, जहां छात्र इनकी रचनाओं से बंगाली पढ़ना और लिखना सीख रहे हैं।

Jul 15, 2025•9 min

Global tunes, Grammy ties: Meet the sitarist making waves before 30

Meet Snehesh Nag—a rising sitar talent whose music bridges generations, genres, and geographies. Trained by his father, renowned sitarist Pandit Sugato Nag, Snehesh grew up immersed in classical traditions and global sounds alike. Before turning 30, he’s collaborated with Grammy-winning artists, studied music technology in the US, and just wrapped his debut tour of Australia. In this episode, he shares the making of his debut album Nag Mahal, audience stories and advice for young musicians in th...

Jul 14, 2025•19 min
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