SBS Hindi
SBS Hindi provides independent news and stories in Hindi, connecting listeners to life in Australia and the Hindi-speaking Australian community. The podcast covers current events, culture, and community stories, helping Hindi speakers stay informed and engaged.
Episodes
Top News: Concerns about the impact on AUKUS after Britain’s defence minister quits
Listen to the top News of 12/06/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
FIFA World Cup Hindi update: Mexico and Korea Republic win on opening day
Mexico and Korea Republic opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories, while the Socceroos continue preparations for their Group D opener against Türkiye on Sunday. Tune in now for your day 1 FIFA update in Hindi.
India Report: Modi, Macron set to launch Bharat Innovates, deepen ties at India-France Summit
Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 12/06/2026
The surgeon who chose to be your GP: OAM Dr Abhishek Verma shares his story
Dr Abhishek Verma trained as a surgeon. He finished a Master's of Surgery and was accepted into two surgical training programs, then walked away to become a GP. Recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours and a former joint Australian GP of the Year, he makes the case for the kind of care that rarely gets a medal. Join us in this podcast as he explains why
Catch the full radio program of SBS Hindi
Listen to the full radio program of SBS Hindi from 10 June 2026 with Bhavya Pandey.
New Western Sydney Airport to launch 24/7 operations as opening date announced
After decades of planning and construction, Western Sydney International Airport is finally ready for take-off. Opening on 25 October, Sydney’s second major airport promises more flights, greater convenience and a major boost for the rapidly growing western suburbs. But alongside the excitement, questions remain over transport links, costs and the challenges of delivering one of Australia’s bigges
2026 FIFA World Cup countdown: Where football meets politics
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off at Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium, with football fans around the world eagerly counting down to the action. But even before the first whistle, controversy is brewing. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under fire over the handling of visa issues experienced by teams and referees ahead of the tournament. While excitement is building on the pitch, ten
Top News: Concerns raised about impacts of NDIS reforms on Australians with psychosocial disability
Listen to the Top News of 11/06/26 in Hindi.
Stories from India: Radhika gives old newspapers a new life by turning them into dolls - Stories from India: पुराने अखबारों को कला का रूप देकर हज़ारों गुड़ियाँ बना चुकी हैं राधिका
Coimbatore's 24-year-old Radhika J A has turned adversity into inspiration through her unique art of making dolls from old newspapers. Despite living with Brittle Bone disease, frequent fractures, multiple surgeries, and spondylitis, she has remained determined and confident. Despite being able to work for only two hours at a stretch, Radhika has created thousands of dolls over the past few years,
SBS Bollywood Time: Karan Johar's ‘Dostana 2’ returns to the headlines yet again - SBS Bollywood Time: करण जोहर की फिल्म ‘दोस्ताना 2’ एक बार फिर सुर्खियों में
Latest Bollywood news and updates from the film industry. - फ़िल्म जगत की ताज़ा बॉलीवुड ख़बरें और अपडेट्स।
SBS Bollywood Time: Karan Johar's ‘Dostana 2’ returns to the headlines yet again
Latest Bollywood news and updates from the film industry.
Stories from India: Radhika gives old newspapers a new life by turning them into dolls
Coimbatore's 24-year-old Radhika J A has turned adversity into inspiration through her unique art of making dolls from old newspapers. Despite living with Brittle Bone disease, frequent fractures, multiple surgeries, and spondylitis, she has remained determined and confident. Despite being able to work for only two hours at a stretch, Radhika has created thousands of dolls over the past few years,
Indian-origin Queensland surgeon, who studied under streetlight, receives King's Birthday Honour
Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his contributions to plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr Dilipkumar Gahankari has combined a distinguished medical career with more than two decades of humanitarian service. From providing free surgeries to tribal communities in India's Melghat region, a place by his own account is "hard to find on map," to responding to major disasters and emerge
Top News: Donald Trump accuses Iran of downing US helicopter, promises response
Listen to the Top News of 10/06/26 in Hindi.
Inside World Cup 2026: Technology, tickets and tough questions
From unforgettable goals and breakout stars to the moments that spark debate, SBS will bring you the biggest talking points from every day of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Across the tournament, you’ll hear from experts, players and fans as we take a closer look at the matches expected to draw a global audience of billions. Tune in to know it all, from the growing role of VAR and advanced match technol
India Report: Narendra Modi becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister
Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 10/06/2026
Is ChatGPT safe for your tax return? Expert warns of risks, and EOFY tax scams
Tax scams in Australia have got more sophisticated, and so has the misinformation around tax time. Fake ATO calls. WhatsApp messages promising big refunds. Unregistered tax agents charging for advice they can't legally give. And now AI tools confidently giving the wrong answer to Australian tax questions. In this episode of Money Matters, host Swati Sharma sits with registered tax agent Puneet Sin
Meta, Media and Algorithms: Who decides what information we consume? - SBS Examines: मेटा, मीडिया और एल्गोरिदम: कौन तय करता है कि हम कौन सी जानकारी इस्तेमाल करते हैं?
Australia's concentrated media landscape and the rise of tech giants have created a complex hierarchy, influencing the kind of information we receive online. Experts say it's changing society, and negatively impacting our sense of hope. - ऑस्ट्रेलिया के मीडिया के एक जगह जमा होने और बड़ी तकनीकी कंपनियों के आने के कारण एक जटिल वर्गीकरण हो गया है, जिससे ऑनलाइन मिलने वाली जानकारी पर असर पड़ रहा है। वि
Top News: Government's NDIS reforms facing a strong backlash at a Senate inquiry
Listen to the Top News of 09/06/26 in Hindi.
Top News: Australia mourns the loss of Professor Richard Scolyer
Listen to the Top News of 08/06/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
Major NDIS reforms face uncertain path after budget
NDIS cuts are the largest source of savings in the federal budget, but they have also fuelled uncertainty across the disability community. With key details still unclear, participants and providers are waiting to see who may lose support and whether states will fill any gaps. NDIS provider Heena Sinha Cheung says the uncertainty is increasing anxiety as people try to understand what the reforms wi
How culture is helping a teenager recover from a shark attack
Fifteen-year-old Samuel Nai is rebuilding his life after surviving a devastating shark attack in Far North Queensland. Doctors believe his injuries may be among the most severe shark-related injuries ever survived by a human. After four months in hospital and 24 surgeries, the Torres Strait teenager has returned home to Thursday Island, where traditional dance, culture, language and a deeper conne
India Report: Cockroach Janata Party rallies in New Delhi, demands minister's resignation
Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 08/06/2026
OAM recipient Dr Atul Kumar Garg reflects on 30 years of community service in Western Australia
For more than 30 years, Dr Atul Kumar Garg has volunteered across Western Australia, supporting multicultural, Indian-Australian and local community organisations. Recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, he reflects on a lifetime of service, leadership and giving back while balancing a demanding career and family responsibilities. In this interv
King's Birthday Honours: OAM for Saurabh Mishra’s contribution to community, music and end-of-life support
Melbourne resident Saurabh Mishra has been recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his outstanding service to the community. After more than two decades volunteering at a palliative care centre, he supports patients and helps document and preserve their life stories through the centre’s care programs. He is also co-founder and organiser of the Melbourn
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Bijinder Dugal awarded Medal of the Order of Australia for aged welfare service
Bijinder Dugal, honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 with the Medal of the Order of Australia for her work in aged welfare, speaks to SBS Hindi about the often unseen struggles of older migrants in Australia. In this conversation, she reflects on loneliness, cultural isolation, and even domestic violence affecting seniors, and why cultural connection and community support are vital to
‘Only woman of colour among nine white men’: King’s Birthday Honours recipient credits Australian mentors
Several members of the Indian diaspora have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for their contributions in various fields including healthcare and community service. Among the recipients is Brisbane-based real estate professional Usha Kiran Chandra, who has been awarded an OAM for her service to the Indian community. In this podcast, she opens up about her migrant journey and discu
Top News: Albanese defends the AUKUS deal against criticism it could increase tensions with China
Listen to the Top News of 07/06/26 in Hindi.
Top News: The leaders of Australia and New Zealand discuss deeper co-operation with Pacific nations
Listen to the top News of 06/06/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
Top News: Labor hits back at the opposition on permanent resident housing help
Listen to the Top News of 05/06/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
SBS Filmy Diary: Shahid Kapoor - SBS फ़िल्मी डायरी: शाहिद कपूर
SBS Filmy Diary: Shahid Kapoor - SBS फ़िल्मी डायरी: शाहिद कपूर
SBS Filmy Diary: Shahid Kapoor
SBS Filmy Diary: Shahid Kapoor
India Report: India observes World Environment Day with green initiatives
Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 05/06/2026
How to Talk Australians: The Movie's actor Vikrant Narain reflects on cross-cultural comedy
Actor Vikrant Narain joins SBS Hindi to discuss How to Talk Australians: The Movie, the big-screen adaptation of the popular web series. He shares how the film uses comedy and culture clash to explore identity, language and life in regional Australia through the eyes of a group of Indian students stranded in Dubbo.
'I admire Australia': Kapil Dev welcomes Australia–India partnership focused on teachers and mental health
With support from the Australian Government, former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev’s NGO, KHUSHII, is helping deliver the Manobal initiative, a program designed to strengthen teachers’ mental wellbeing across India. In this exclusive interview, Kapil Dev discusses why educators deserve greater recognition and support, how lessons in resilience from sport can help people navigate challenges beyon
Top News: Children under five to be removed from residential care in Queensland
Listen to the Top News of 04/06/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
SBS Bollywood Time: Veteran star Hema Malini to make her live singing debut - SBS Bollywood Time: पहली बार ड्रीमगर्ल हेमा मालिनी गाएंगी लाइव स्टेज पर
Listen now: This week’s latest Bollywood news and entertainment updates. - फ़िल्म जगत की ताज़ा बॉलीवुड ख़बरें और अपडेट्स।
SBS Bollywood Time: Veteran star Hema Malini to make her live singing debut
Listen now: This week’s latest Bollywood news and entertainment updates.
'I've seen shocking videos and memes targeting Indian community': Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan
Australia is navigating a complex social landscape marked by misinformation, online hate, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-immigration sentiment and ongoing inequities affecting First Nations peoples. Concerns within multicultural communities, including Indian Australians, also continue to feature in national discussions. In this interview, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman ref
Mabo Day 2026: Remembering Eddie Mabo and the fight for Indigenous land rights
As Australia marks Mabo Day, Eddie Mabo’s family reflects on his legacy and the landmark land rights victory that changed the nation. In this podcast, they share why the fight for recognition, truth and justice continues today.
India Report: India calls for bilateral resolution with Nepal over border issue, rejects outside interference
Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 03/06/2026
The Australia of 28 million: A growing nation with opportunities and challenges
Australia’s population has reached an estimated 28 million, with the country adding roughly one person every 1 minute and 15 seconds, according to the latest ABS data. Migration continues to be a major driver of this growth. And for the first time, people born in India have become Australia’s largest overseas-born community, overtaking those born in England. In this podcast, Australian residents o
Top News: ‘Scambling’ fraud on rise, draining 2.2 billion dollars in fake winnings traps
Listen to the Top News of 03/06/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
The Kohinoor diamond: How it went from India to the British Crown
The Kohinoor, one of the world's most famous diamonds, is believed to have been mined in Kollur, within the former Golconda Sultanate in India. From time to time, there have been calls for its return to India from Britain. Speaking with SBS Hindi, Victoria-based Arjun Raina recounts the historical British treaties involving the Sikh Darbar, the circumstances surrounding the Kohinoor's acquisition,
‘Cash job, no tax’: The side hustle myths that could cost you thousands
Driving Uber on the weekend. Tutoring a few kids after school. Cooking and selling tiffins out of your kitchen. Picking up the odd cash shift in a restaurant. If you're earning on the side in Australia, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) almost certainly knows about it, and the rules around what you need to declare can catch people out. In this episode of Money Matters, SBS Hindi host Swati Shar
Australia's CGT shake-up has investors looking at New Zealand. Here's why it might backfire
As Australians furiously debate changes to housing taxes, discussion has emerged about whether investors could look to New Zealand for more favourable tax treatments. That's because New Zealand does not impose a broad capital gains tax on investment properties like Australia does. But as cross-border tax advisor Mukesh Arora says, investing in New Zealand might not be the way around the reforms, a
Australia announces reforms in employment services: What it means for jobseekers
The Australian government has announced major reforms to the country's employment services system, describing them as the biggest changes in more than 30 years. The new three-tier model aims to provide more tailored support for jobseekers, but critics argue that the retention of mutual obligations and private providers means the reforms do not address long-standing concerns about the system.
'Consider becoming citizens': Taylor says Coalition to restrict welfare access for permanent residents
Recently, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said a Coalition government would limit access to welfare benefits for permanent residents. Speaking to multicultural media last week, he addressed a range of issues including migration and housing. Linking welfare access to citizenship status, he further noted that under a Coalition government, health benefits would remain available to all residents. Censu
How should we talk to children about antisemitism? - SBS Examines: हमें बच्चों से एंटीसेमिटिज्म के बारे में कैसे बात करनी चाहिए?
Hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have revealed many victims and perpetrators of antisemitism in Australia are children. How do we discuss the issue in an age-appropriate way? - एंटीसेमिटिज्म और सोशल कोहेशन पर रॉयल कमीशन की सुनवाई से पता चला है कि ऑस्ट्रेलिया में एंटीसेमिटिज्म के कई पीड़ित और अपराधी बच्चे हैं। हम इस मुद्दे पर उम्र के हिसाब से कैसे बात करें?
Top News: Almost three million workers to receive 4.75 per cent wage increase
Listen to the Top News of 02/06/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
Ozempic for weight loss: Expert says your body needs one more key step for real results
Few medicines have attracted as much attention in recent years as Ozempic. Part of a newer class of GLP-1 drugs, it has quickly become a household name, largely because of its reported effects on weight loss. But beyond the headlines, what exactly is Ozempic, and how does it actually work? How does it affect appetite, what do we know about its safety and can it really support long-term weight loss
House prices fall in Melbourne and Sydney: Buyers benefit, rents expected to rise
The cost of buying a home in Australia's two biggest cities - Sydney and Melbourne has dropped, according to the latest figures from research agency Cotality. And while house prices have started to fall, rents are expected to continue to rise.
This Hindi tour guide is sharing the story of First Nations artist with Anglo-Indian heritage
What does it mean to interpret First Nations art in Hindi? In this podcast, writer and arts programmer Jasmeet Kaur Sahi reflects on leading Hindi-language tours of First Nations–Anglo-Indian artist Hayley Millar Baker’s Selected Works exhibition currently on in Wyndham City Council, Melbourne. She discusses the challenges and rewards of translating First Nations art across languages and cultures,
Top News: Reaction to a poll showing One Nation is the country's most popular party
Listen to the top News of 01/06/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
India Report: United States business delegation arrives in India to iron out remaining issues in trade deal
Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 01/06/2026
Indian and Pakistani artists in Australia welcome creative freedom, but call it a 'huge responsibility'
Melbourne-based theatre artists from India and Pakistan have come together to champion South Asian theatre in Australia through their new production, The Triple Bill, which brings three stories to the stage. In this exclusive SBS Hindi podcast, Sonil Shanker from Pakistan and Anshu Adrekar from India share their journey of creating theatre for the local community. They also discuss how their upcom
Sydney Film Festival 2026: 'Don’t Tell Mother’ explores complex family relationships in 1990s India
Melbourne-based filmmaker Anoop Lokkur's debut semi-autobiographical film 'Don't Tell Mother' is set in 1990s Bengaluru, India. The film provides a glimpse into the complexities of family and human relationships, and the normalised physical violence in schools in those days. Speaking with SBS Hindi, he reveals his motivation for making the film, the challenges, and the emotional complexities of wo
Top News: Australia to receive secondhand submarines under AUKUS
Listen to the Top News of 31/05/26 in Hindi.
SBS Hindi News Wrap 30 May 2026
Listen to the Weekly News Wrap of the week ending Saturday, 30/05/2026
Filmy Diary: Deepika Padukone
SBS Filmy Diary: Deepika Padukone
Catch the full radio program of SBS Hindi
Listen to the full radio program of SBS Hindi from 27 May 2026 with Bhavya Pandey.
Top News: Opposition pledges to undo Labor's tax-break reforms and net-zero commitments
Listen to the top News of 30/05/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
Top News: US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran are close to a ceasefire deal
Listen to the top News of 29/05/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
India Report: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah steps down
Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 29/05/26
Where Urdu grace meets Hindi warmth: Melbourne’s South Asian poets reflect on art, AI and authenticity
This musical podcast explores how Melbourne’s vibrant South Asian community continues to nurture the spirit of poetry and performance through shayari, ghazals, music, and storytelling in Hindi and Urdu. Featuring Sidra Surmed and Abhishek Tripathi, the artists share their poetry with us with a reflection on their upcoming show 'Woh Bhooli Dastaan' where storytelling shall revive forgotten narrativ
Top News: US firm 3M to defend itself against Commonwealth’s largest-ever $2 billion Federal Court claim
Listen to the Top News of 28/05/26 in Hindi.
SBS Bollywood Time: 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' to be David Dhawan's last film as a director - SBS Bollywood Time: ‘है जवानी तो इश्क होना है’ डेविड धवन की बतौर निर्देशक आखिरी फिल्म
Listen to this week’s latest Bollywood news and entertainment updates from India. - फ़िल्म जगत की ताज़ा बॉलीवुड ख़बरें और अपडेट्स।
SBS Bollywood Time: 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' to be David Dhawan's last film as a director
Listen to this week’s latest Bollywood news and entertainment updates from India.
Victorian Premier ready to welcome Indian PM Modi; Cites strongest diaspora presence in Australia
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has highlighted the strong ties between Australia and India, pointing to state's large Indian diaspora as a key link between the two countries. She said this vibrant community plays an important role in deepening the relationship between the two nations. Speaking about the possibility of a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July this year, Allan said sh
Top News: Westpac fined $26 million over financial hardship cases
Listen to the Top News of 27/05/2026 from Australia in Hindi.Find our podcasts here at SBS Hindi Podcast Collection. You can also tune in to SBS Hindi at 5 pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website.Sorry is not enough: Calls grow for action on Stolen Generations justice and healingNSW’s first Migrant Workers Centre o
India Report: Quad ministers announce first ever Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration initiative
Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 27/05/26
NSW’s first Migrant Workers Centre opens in Sydney to support temporary visa holders
New South Wales has launched its first Migrant Workers Centre, offering legal advice, workplace rights support and immigration assistance to temporary visa holders and vulnerable migrant workers. Backed by $6.5 million over four years, the Sydney-based service aims to tackle workplace exploitation and improve access to support across the state. What could this mean for migrant communities? Let’s f
Sorry is not enough: Calls grow for action on Stolen Generations justice and healing
Nearly three decades after Australia’s landmark Bringing Them Home report exposed the harm caused to the Stolen Generations, advocates say most recommendations remain unfulfilled. On National Sorry Day, survivors and Indigenous leaders are urging governments to move beyond symbolic apologies and take meaningful action on justice, aged care, compensation and trauma support.
Phone, internet, uniform: Tax deductions you can actually claim
Most Australians leave money on the table at tax time without realising it. Your phone bill, your internet, your work uniform, the cost of travel between jobs: these are all tax deductions you can actually claim, but only if you know how. In this episode of Money Matters, SBS Hindi host Swati Sharma sits down with registered tax agent Puneet Singh to walk through the deductions you might be missin
Breaking barriers: Indian female photojournalist on covering the FIFA World Cup
India’s Gitika Talukdar has earned accreditation as one of the photojournalists for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This will be her third time covering football’s biggest global tournament. She says she is excited about the experience, which offers exclusive access to matches, training grounds, and press conferences. According to her, covering FIFA is particularly exciting because football has a massive
Top News: 163 diphtheria cases recorded in Northern Territory, outbreak shows decline
Listen to the Top News of 26/05/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
Stories from India: Student leads rescue efforts for leopards and injured wildlife
In Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, student and wildlife rescuer Ashish Joshi saves animals trapped in dangerous situations. From rescuing leopards from deep wells to freeing nilgai stuck in pits and dogs stranded in manholes, his missions are anything but ordinary. Despite still studying, Ashish has rescued many animals, including leopards, wolves, blackbucks and nilgai, earning recogniti
How does political grief affect social cohesion? - SBS Examines: राजनीतिक दुख हमारी सामाजिक एकता को कैसे प्रभावित करता है?
When we're exposed to events or ideologies that go against our own beliefs, we can feel what experts call 'political grief'. Some say it's playing a role in the growing polarisation of our society. - जब हम ऐसी घटनाओं या सोच के संपर्क में आते हैं जो हमारी अपनी सोच से अलग होती हैं, तो एक्सपर्ट इसे 'पॉलिटिकल दुख' कहते हैं। और हम वह महसूस कर सकते हैं। कुछ लोग कहते हैं कि यह हमारे समाज के बढ़ते पोलराइज
Hajj 2026: 1.5 million pilgrims gather in Mecca, including Australians, as temperatures hit 48°C
Around 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world have gathered in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026 in Mecca, as the annual Islamic pilgrimage takes place under scorching temperatures reaching around 48°C. From Australia, a significant number of pilgrims also travel each year for Hajj, including many from the South Asian community.A large section of South Asian families continue to prefer travelling via
Top News: A possible new political party to be formed from so-called teal independents
Listen to the Top News of 25/05/26 in Hindi.
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