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Published by Radio Haanji 1674 AM | Updated: March 2026 If you are heading to the 38th Australian Sikh Games in Melbourne this Easter weekend, sort your transport plan now — not on the day. The venue is at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville, crowds are expected in the tens of thousands across three days, and parking near the ground is genuinely limited. A representative from the organising committee joined Radio Haanji 1674 AM to walk through exactly what attendees need to know. Here is everything from that briefing, plus the full official transport picture. The Honest Truth About Parking at the Venue Let's get this out of the way first: there is no public parking at the State Netball and Hockey Centre on event days.The on-site car park is reserved for access pass holders only. A drop-off zone is available at the front of the venue, but if you are driving yourself and expecting to park at the gate, you will need to change your plan. The organising committee has been clear about this. The Games draw over 100,000 attendees across three days, and the precinct simply cannot absorb that volume of cars. Over 2,500 parking spaces are available within walking distance across nearby car parks and street parking in Carlton and Parkville — but they fill up fast on Easter weekend, when Melbourne is already busy. Carpooling: The Organisers' Primary Message The parking committee representative who spoke to Radio Haanji made this the central point: please carpool. If your family is coming from the same address or the same suburb, travel in one vehicle. If your club has members coming from the same area, coordinate before the day. Every car that stays home frees up a space for someone who needs it — families with elderly members, attendees coming from further away, people who simply have no other option. This is not a polite suggestion. It is the practical difference between a smooth arrival and spending 45 minutes circling Carlton looking for a spot. Nearby Car Parks (10–15 Minute Walk) If you are driving, these are your best options. None of them are at the door — plan for a 10 to 15 minute walk to the venue from most of these. University and major car parks: University Square Car Park – Carlton Eastern Precinct Car Park, University of Melbourne Royal Parade / Kenneth Myer Car Park – Parkville Public car parks: Care Park – Faraday Street Care Park – Grattan Street Arrive early if you are targeting these. On a normal day they have capacity. On Easter Saturday with a major community event on, the picture changes quickly. On-Street Parking: Available, But Read the Signs Street parking is available across Carlton and Parkville. Streets that have spaces include Faraday Street, Grattan Street, Queensberry Street, Drummond Street, Cardigan Street, Bouverie Street, and various side streets off Lygon and Rathdowne. Here is where the parking committee's warning matters most: the local Council is strict. Do not park in front of private driveways. Do not park in any zone marked with time restrictions or permit requirements unless you meet them. Fines in this area are not light, and there will be no appeals process on the day. Check every sign before you leave the car. If it looks ambiguous, it is safer to find another spot. Volunteer Sevadars: Follow Their Instructions Dedicated volunteers will be stationed throughout the streets around the venue to help direct traffic and guide drivers to available spaces. This is a seva contribution from community members giving up their Easter weekend to make the event run smoothly. If a sevadar is directing you to a particular area or asking you not to park somewhere, please follow that instruction. It is not a request — it is part of the organised traffic management system the committee has set up. Ignoring them creates delays for everyone behind you. Shuttle Service for Elderly Attendees and Families with Young Children This is a detail that will matter to a lot of families: the organising committee has arranged a shuttle service specifically for elderly attendees and families with young children who are parking further away. Two routes, nine buses, with a frequency of three to five minutes during event hours. The shuttle connects parking areas on the outer edges of the precinct directly to the main venue entrance, meaning you do not need to walk 15 minutes if you have grandparents or prams in tow. The buses will be clearly marked and volunteers will be on hand to direct people to the shuttle pick-up points. If you are bringing elderly family members, this changes your approach — park at a more distant (and more likely available) spot, and use the shuttle rather than trying to squeeze into the closest car park. Public Transport: The Recommended Option The organising committee, the official event website, and anyone who has navigated Melbourne on Easter weekend will tell you the same thing: take the train. Train — Royal Park Station is the Winner Royal Park Station on the Upfield

Diamond Sports Club Melbourne is one of the lesser-talked-about clubs heading into the 38th Australian Sikh Games 2026 — and they might surprise people. In this episode of Radio Haanji, host Preetinder Singh Grewal speaks with Kuldeep Singh Aulakh about what the club has built since 2017: 40 to 50 active players, competitive Under-15 and Under-17 divisions, and weekly training every Saturday and Sunday at courts across Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. What's covered in this episode: - How Diamond Sports Club Melbourne started and what makes it different - Why basketball and volleyball belong at the Sikh Games - The club's full preparation for Sikh Games 2026 in Melbourne - Kuldeep's advice to parents — why starting kids at 8-10 years old matters - How club members are also serving as event organisers for athletics at the Games - What community sport actually requires beyond just showing up to play The Australian Sikh Games are now in their 38th year. This episode is part of Radio Haanji's ongoing Sikh Games 2026 coverage from clubs across Australia preparing to compete in Melbourne this April. Radio Haanji 1674 AM — Australia's Punjabi and Indian radio and podcast network. Listen live or download the Radio Haanji app.

Indian Updates with Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — 24 March 2026. Two stories shape today's episode: the Punjab and Haryana High Court issuing notices in the Bhullar-Randhawa case, and the Punjab government's compensation package for farmers whose wheat and horticulture crops have been devastated by unseasonal hailstorms and heavy rain. Rupal provides the institutional and historical context the community needs to understand both stories in depth. Listen free at haanji.com.au. #IndianUpdates, #RadioHaanji, #LaljitSinghBhullar, #PunjabHighCourt, #BhullarArrested, #PunjabFarmers, #HailstormDamage, #RabiCrops2026, #PunjabAgriculture, #GagandeepRandhawa, #AAPPunjab, #PritamSinghRupal, #PunjabiPodcast, #NRIPodcast, #IndianDiasporaAustralia, #MelbournePunjabi, #RadioHaanji1674AM, #PunjabNews2026, #HaaanjiAU

Indian Updates with Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — 23 March 2026. The arrest of former Punjab cabinet minister Laljit Singh Bhullar following the suicide of Punjab State Warehousing Corporation officer Gagandeep Singh Randhawa. A viral video, an FIR, High Court notices, an opposition in full cry — and a government facing hard questions about its zero-tolerance claims. Rupal provides the institutional context and political history behind the case. Listen free at haanji.com.au. #IndianUpdates, #RadioHaanji, #LaljitSinghBhullar, #BhullarArrested, #GagandeepRandhawa, #PunjabPolitics, #AAPPunjab, #BhagwantMann, #PunjabHighCourt, #PritamSinghRupal, #PunjabiPodcast, #NRIPodcast, #IndianDiasporaAustralia, #MelbournePunjabi, #RadioHaanji1674AM, #PunjabNews2026, #HaaanjiAU, #IndianCommunityAustralia

Today Updates with Ranjodh Singh on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — 24 March 2026. The UN Security Council passes a landmark Gaza ceasefire resolution with the US abstaining. Russia launches missiles at Kyiv and Lviv, with one entering Polish airspace. The Moscow Crocus City Hall death toll rises to 137 as suspects appear in court. A Western Sydney house fire kills three children, a body is found in a Brisbane park, and Victoria announces a new housing tax. Plus IPL cricket and Djokovic's Miami Open withdrawal. Listen free at haanji.com.au. #TodayUpdates, #RadioHaanji, #AustraliaNews, #WorldNews, #PunjabiPodcast, #GazaCeasefire, #RussiaUkraine, #SydneyFire, #VictoriaHousing, #IPL2024, #RajasthanRoyals, #Djokovic, #IndianCommunityAustralia, #DailyNewsPodcast, #RadioHaanji1674AM, #MelbournePunjabi, #PunjabiPodcastAustralia, #HaaanjiAU, #RanjodhSingh

Your Tuesday morning just got the best possible upgrade. Jasmine Kaur and Ranjodh Singh are back on Radio Haanji 1674 AM with another episode of Laughter Therapy — the Punjabi community's favourite daily dose of chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets), and bujaratan (riddles). In today's episode, Jasmine and Ranjodh opened the phone lines to the whole community — first to the kids who always steal the show with their bright energy and creative chutkule, then to the adults who kept the warmth and laughter flowing through the second segment. It was the kind of morning radio that reminds you why community matters and why laughter is always the best language. Whether you are part of the Punjabi diaspora in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Singapore, or anywhere across the globe, Laughter Therapy is your daily reminder that home is never far when you have Radio Haanji with you every morning. Listen to Laughter Therapy free every weekday morning on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — Melbourne's Punjabi community radio. 🌐 haanji.com.au 📱 Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #LaughterTherapy #RadioHaanji #PunjabiPodcast #PunjabiChutkule #Chutkule #Bolian #Bujaratan #PunjabiComedy #PunjabiFamily #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiMorning #IndianCommunityAustralia #PunjabiKids #BestPunjabiPodcast #PunjabiRadio #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #DailyPunjabiPodcast #FunnyPunjabiPodcast

Punjab Lion Club Adelaide's Road to the 38th Australian Sikh Games Melbourne 2026 Podcast: The Talk Show | Host: Preetinder Grewal | Guest: Rajwant Singh, Punjab Lion Club Adelaide Show: Radio Haanji 1674 AM — Melbourne, Australia Event: 38th Australian Sikh Games | 3–5 April 2026 | Parkville, Melbourne Every year, as the Australian Sikh Games draw near, something shifts in Punjabi communities right across the country. Training sessions run longer. WhatsApp groups get busier. Kits get ordered, travel plans get made, and a quiet but unmistakable sense of pride begins to build. This year, with the 38th Australian Sikh Games coming to Melbourne from 3 to 5 April 2026, that energy is at an all-time high — and one of the clubs feeling it most is the Punjab Lion Club Adelaide. Radio Haanji host Preetinder Grewal sat down with Rajwant Singh, a senior representative of the club, for an in-depth conversation covering the club's origins, their preparation for Melbourne, and the spirit that drives them to compete year after year. Who Are the Punjab Lion Club Adelaide? The Punjab Lion Club Adelaide is one of South Australia's most recognised Punjabi sporting clubs. While they were officially registered as an incorporated body around 2016, their members had already been deeply embedded in the Adelaide Punjabi sports community for years before that. The club was founded with a clear and simple purpose — to bring the Punjabi community in Adelaide together through sport and culture. What began as a group of passionate players turning up to train on weekends has grown into a well-organised, multi-sport club that proudly represents South Australia at the national stage every year. As Rajwant Singh explained to Preetinder Grewal, the club's identity has always been about more than just winning. It is about building a community — giving Punjabi youth in Adelaide a home, a discipline, and a sense of belonging. Preparing for Melbourne — Inside the Club's Build-Up With the Sikh Games just weeks away, the Punjab Lion Club Adelaide is deep in preparation mode. Rajwant Singh gave Radio Haanji listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what that preparation actually looks like. Training Around Real Life One of the most impressive aspects of the club's preparation is how it is carried out alongside the everyday commitments of its players. Most squad members are working full-time, running businesses, or balancing family responsibilities. Despite this, Rajwant Singh describes training sessions being held in the evenings and on weekends— structured, consistent and taken seriously. This is not a casual sporting club. The players making the trip to Melbourne have put in genuine work to be ready. A Strong Contingent Heading to Melbourne The Punjab Lion Club Adelaide is sending a strong and competitive team to the 38th Games. They will be competing across multiple disciplines: Kabaddi — the club's flagship sport and a major competitive focus Volleyball — with teams entered across different divisions Athletics — with individual members competing in track and field events Tug-of-War — a team event that requires both strength and coordination The Kabaddi team, in particular, is one the club takes great pride in. Rajwant Singh made clear that Kabaddi is at the heart of the club's sporting identity — and Melbourne will see them at their competitive best. Community Support Makes It Possible Rajwant Singh was candid about the role that community support plays in making participation possible. Like most clubs at the Australian Sikh Games, Punjab Lion Club Adelaide relies on local sponsors and donations from the Adelaide Punjabi community to cover the costs of equipment, playing kits, and the travel and accommodation expenses that come with representing your state interstate. This financial support is not taken for granted. It is a direct expression of the Adelaide community's pride in seeing their players represent them on the national stage. The 38th Australian Sikh Games — What to Expect in Melbourne The Australian Sikh Games are the premier sporting and cultural event for the Sikh and Punjabi community in Australia — and the 38th edition, returning to Melbourne for the first time in years, is shaping up to be the biggest yet. Dates, Venue and Format The Games run across Easter weekend, 3–5 April 2026, with the main sporting venue being the State Netball and Hockey Centre at Parkville, close to Melbourne's CBD. The three-day format follows a structured competition schedule: Friday 3 April — Opening ceremony and league matches begin Saturday 4 April — Group stage and semi-final matches Sunday 5 April — Finals and closing ceremony The Scale of the Event The numbers behind the Australian Sikh Games are extraordinary. The Games draw crowds of over 100,000 people over three days, during which more than 8,000 athletes and performers compete in 15 different sports and cultural activities, with approximately 120 not-for-profit sporting and cultural clubs activ

The Yash and Vishal Show: Shaheed Diwas Special & Victoria Autumn Travel Guide Join hosts Yash Kaur and Vishal Vijay Singh for a powerful episode honoring India's revolutionary martyrs while guiding you through Victoria's most stunning autumn destinations. Episode Highlights: 🕯️ SHAHEED DIWAS TRIBUTE (March 23) - Deep dive into Bhagat Singh's philosophy of true freedom - Stories of comradeship between Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev - Understanding the 1929 Central Legislative Assembly bombing - Why economic equality mattered to India's revolutionaries - Lessons from revolutionary history for today's youth 🍂 VICTORIA AUTUMN TRAVEL GUIDE Complete recommendations for experiencing fall colors: - Mount Macedon - Oak tree photography hotspot - Ballarat - Australia's greatest collection of historic trees - Dandenong Ranges - 200+ tree species in Olinda Gardens - Walhalla & Blackwood - Historic gold mining towns - Heathcote - Suspension bridge & Liquidambar trees 🚴 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - Kayaking at Lake Nagambie - Cycling: Red Hill Rail Trail, Ovens Valley trails - Stargazing: Kooyoora State Park, Winton Wetlands - Melbourne laneway art exploration 🏀 COMMUNITY EVENTS - Australian Sikh Games Melbourne (April 3-5, 2026) - Volleyball, basketball, kabaddi, hockey competitions - Bhangra & Giddha cultural performances - Free Langar and community gathering 🎵 NEW MUSIC - Sharry Maan - "Degree" (Back to Roots album) - Karan Randhawa - "Chunni" (latest single) About The Yash and Vishal Show: Radio Haanji's premier youth podcast bringing fresh perspectives to the Punjabi community in Australia. Hosted by Yash Kaur and Vishal Vijay Singh, the show covers pop culture, personal growth, community life, and real conversations that resonate with young Punjabis navigating life in Australia. Each week, Yash and Vishal blend cultural education with practical lifestyle guidance, creating content that honors Punjabi heritage while fully embracing the Australian experience. From revolutionary history to weekend travel plans, from mental health discussions to new music drops — this show reflects the multifaceted lives of young Indian-Australians. Radio Haanji 1674 AM: Australia's first 24/7 Punjabi and Hindi community radio station, broadcasting since 2015 in Melbourne and Sydney. Radio Haanji serves as a genuine community hub, promoting cultural preservation while providing a platform for diverse voices within the Punjabi diaspora. How to Listen: 📻 Radio Haanji 1674 AM (Melbourne & Sydney) 🌐 Stream online: haanji.com.au 📱 Radio Haanji app (iOS & Android) 🎧 Subscribe on all major podcast platforms Other Radio Haanji Shows: - The Deep Talk with Gautam Kapil - Nani Ji with Vishal & Harpreet Shergil - Sikh History with Ranjodh Singh - Laughter Therapy - The Insight Report - Health Talk with Dr. Sandeep Bhagat - Sports Nation Connect with Radio Haanji: 📞 Text: 0447 171674 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: haanji.com.au New episodes of The Yash and Vishal Show drop weekly. Subscribe to never miss an episode! #YashAndVishalShow #RadioHaanji #ShaheedDiwas #BhagatSingh #VictoriaAutumn #PunjabiPodcast #IndianYouth #MelbourneTravel #YouthPodcast #PunjabiCommunity #IndianAustralia #1674AM #SikhGames #AutumnTravel #MountMacedon

Nani Ji Harmony Day Special: Celebrating Cultural Diversity with Vishal Vijay Singh & Harpreet Shergil Radio Haanji 1674 AM presents a meaningful Harmony Day discussion on the Nani Ji podcast, hosted by Vishal Vijay Singh alongside guest Harpreet Shergil. This episode explores what Harmony Day means for multicultural communities in Australia, why celebrating cultural diversity strengthens society, and how the Indian and Punjabi diaspora contributes to Australia's vibrant multicultural fabric. About This Episode: Harmony Day (March 21) coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It's a day when Australians across the country celebrate cultural diversity, community participation, and respect for all regardless of background. For the Punjabi community Australia and Indian diaspora, it represents an opportunity to reflect on how communities build bridges between cultures while maintaining connection to heritage and tradition. Topics Covered: - What Harmony Day means for multicultural Australia - The Indian community's role in Melbourne's cultural tapestry - How cultural diversity strengthens Australian society - Practical ways to celebrate and practice harmony daily - The importance of community media in bridging cultures - Raising children to value diversity and inclusion About Nani Ji Podcast: Nani Ji is one of Radio Haanji's flagship programs, building a loyal following among listeners seeking thoughtful discussions on life, relationships, culture, and community issues. The podcast's name — "Nani Ji," meaning grandmother — reflects its aim to provide guidance, perspective, and warmth similar to what one might receive from an elder family member. Previous topics have included mental health and anxiety, marriage and relationships, breaking comfort zones, commitment, parenting, and social issues affecting the Indian community Melbourne. The show successfully navigates the balance between honoring Punjabi cultural traditions and addressing contemporary Australian experiences. About Radio Haanji 1674 AM: Radio Haanji is Australia's first 24/7 Punjabi and Hindi community radio station, broadcasting since 2015 in Melbourne and Sydney. The station serves as a genuine community hub, addressing social issues, promoting cultural preservation, and providing a platform for voices in the Punjabi community Australia and broader Indian diaspora. Why Radio Haanji is the Best Punjabi Radio Station: ✓ 24/7 broadcasting at 1674 AM Melbourne & Sydney ✓ Multi-platform access: AM radio, online streaming, mobile apps ✓ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Podbean ✓ Comprehensive programming: news, talk shows, music, culture ✓ Community-focused content addressing real issues ✓ Professional production quality with experienced hosts Other Popular Radio Haanji Shows: - The Deep Talk with Gautam Kapil - history, science, current events - The Walkman Show - Bollywood music and artist profiles - Sikh History with Ranjodh Singh - Laughter Therapy - daily comedy and entertainment - The Insight Report - political and economic analysis - Health Talk with Dr. Sandeep Bhagat - Sports Nation - cricket, hockey, community sports coverage - Kitaab Kahani - Punjabi storytelling and literature How to Listen: 📻 Tune to 1674 AM (Melbourne & Sydney) 🌐 Stream online: haanji.com.au 📱 Download Radio Haanji app (iOS & Android) 🎧 Subscribe on all major podcast platforms Connect with Radio Haanji: 📞 Text: 0447 171674 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: haanji.com.au 📢 Advertising: [email protected] Radio Haanji - Australia's Voice for the Punjabi Community 🇦🇺🇮🇳 #RadioHaanji #NaniJiPodcast #HarmonyDay #PunjabiPodcast #IndianRadio #MelbournePunjabi #CulturalDiversity #PunjabiCommunity #IndianCommunity #1674AM

ਅੱਜ ਵੀ ਇਮਾਨਦਾਰੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ। A farmer in Rajasthan sells two sacks of grain to a merchant. What the farmer doesn't know — and what his wife forgot to tell him — is that she had hidden the family's entire collection of gold and silver jewellery inside a steel box, buried deep in one of those sacks for safekeeping. The merchant finds the box. And then he does something that makes headlines across the state. Narrated by Ranjodh Singh. This is Kitaab Kahani — Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi audio story series. Real stories, moral stories, motivational stories. In Punjabi. Free every weekday. 🌐 Full article and show notes: https://haanji.com.au/kitaab-kahani-imaandaari-real-story-ranjodh-singh-radio-haanji 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhykpM6TPzerC2Yr2J1eQ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-haanji-podcast/id1687047958 📱 iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/radio-haanji/id1439919649 🤖 Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=callstem.radio.haanji&hl=en_IN Radio Haanji 1674 AM — Melbourne's Punjabi Voice haanji.com.au #KitaabKahani #RadioHaanji #PunjabiKahani #PunjabiSachiKahani #PunjabiAudioStory #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiPodcast #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #RanjodhSingh #PunjabiMoralStory #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #BestPunjabiPodcast #DailyPunjabiStory

Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — daily in-depth analysis of India and Punjab news, hosted by Ranjodh Singh with Senior Journalist Pritam Singh Rupal of All India Radio Chandigarh. In this Friday 20 March 2026 episode: India crosses 10 billion monthly UPI transactions; the DGCA audits Air India pilot training following a mid-air incident; India builds 12,000 kilometres of national highways in one fiscal year; Punjab farmers receive crop damage compensation; Delhi issues new pollution guidelines; and the IPL season and Punjabi cinema box office are examined. Listen free at haanji.com.au. #IndianUpdates, #RadioHaanji, #RadioHaanji1674AM, #PritamSinghRupal, #RanjodhSingh, #IndiaNews, #PunjabNews, #UPIIndia, #DigitalIndia, #AirIndiaSafety, #DGCA, #IndiaHighways, #PunjabFarmers, #DelhiPollution, #IPL2026, #PunjabiCinema, #PunjabiPodcastAustralia, #NRIPodcast, #IndianCommunityMelbourne, #HaaanjiAU

Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — your daily Australian and world news roundup, hosted by Ranjodh Singh. In this Friday 20 March 2026 episode: Israel launches an airstrike on an Iranian gas field as Iran retaliates in the Red Sea; Cyclone Narelle makes landfall at Cape York with 270 km/h winds; Australia's unemployment rate climbs to 4.3%; Victoria trials contactless Myki payments; Lionel Messi scores his historic 900th career goal; and 12th-grader Amandeep Kaur is selected for the Indian national rugby team. Listen free at haanji.com.au. Hashtags: #TodayUpdates, #RadioHaanji, #RadioHaanji1674AM, #AustraliaNews, #WorldNews, #IsraelIran, #CycloneNarelle, #QueenslandCyclone, #AustraliaUnemployment, #VictoriaMyki, #Messi900Goals, #AmandeepKaur, #IndianRugby, #GazaRafah, #MoldovaWaterCrisis, #PunjabiPodcastAustralia, #IndianCommunityMelbourne, #HaaanjiAU, #DailyNews, #PunjabiRadioMelbourne

Friday is here — and Yash and Ranjodh Singh are closing the week the right way on Radio Haanji Laughter Therapy with live chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets) and bujaratan (riddles) that will have the whole family laughing before the weekend even starts. This is the Friday edition of Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily call-in comedy show — where kids lead the morning with chutkule and bujaratan that leave the hosts speechless, and adults follow with bolian that carry the warmth and rhythm of Punjabi folk tradition. Yash brings quick energy and great timing; Ranjodh Singh brings the steady warmth that makes every caller feel at home. Together on a Friday, they are the perfect combination for ending the week well. For the Punjabi community in Melbourne, Singapore and beyond, this show is what Friday mornings are made for. Five days of the working week, five episodes of community laughter — and this one, the last of the week, always feels special. New episodes every Monday to Friday, free on all platforms. Listen to Laughter Therapy free every weekday morning on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — Melbourne's Punjabi community radio. #LaughterTherapy #RadioHaanji #PunjabiChutkule #Chutkule #Bolian #Bujaratan #PunjabiComedy #PunjabiFamily #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiMorning #IndianCommunityAustralia #PunjabiKids #BestPunjabiPodcast #PunjabiRadio #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #DailyPunjabiPodcast #FunnyPunjabiPodcast #FridayLaughs

Sikh Games 2026 Melbourne | April 3-5, 2026 | Interview with Major Singh, President, Sikh United Melbourne Club Every Sunday morning at Coburg Bank, something happens that doesn't make headlines but changes lives. Fifty kids—some barely tall enough to spike a volleyball, others already towering with state-level experience—show up for training. Their coach is Major Singh, a man whose sons went from playground beginners to representing Australia internationally. His club, Sikh United Melbourne, doesn't just enter teams in tournaments. It builds a pathway. With the 38th Australian Sikh Games less than two weeks away (April 3-5, 2026, Melbourne), Radio Haanji sat down with Major Singh to understand what it actually takes to turn community-level athletes into state and national representatives—and why this year's games will see double the expected volleyball teams competing. The Interview: What Major Singh Actually Said About Building Champions "My goal is simple," Major Singh told us. "A kid starts with us at the community level. They train in our Sunday sessions. Then they play for their school teams. If their basics are clear—height, skills, dedication—they represent Victoria. And from there? Australia." It sounds straightforward. The reality is messier, harder, and more rewarding than any simple progression chart suggests. Success Stories: When the Pathway Actually Works Major Singh's elder son, Jaspreet (everyone calls him Jassu), started training at age 5 or 6. Not structured coaching—just showing up when his dad went to play. Watching. Trying. Failing. Learning. By his teenage years, Jassu was representing Victoria in volleyball. Then came selection to a wing program in Canberra. Then a year representing Australia, competing in Thailand. He's now playing Under-21. His younger brother, Jagpreet (Jaggi), is 16 and already representing Victoria at Under-17 level. Different kid, same pathway: community training → school teams → state selection → national prospects. "I didn't train them differently than anyone else," Major Singh insists. "Same drills. Same Sunday sessions. Same expectations. The difference? They showed up every week. They listened. They wanted it." Beyond His Own Kids: The Wider Success Arsh, whose father Jaskaran plays at the national level as a lifter, can't even compete in the Sikh Games due to international player restrictions. His younger brother represents Australia from the USA, where he's studying on a sports scholarship. Players from Baba Budha Ji Club and Singh Sabha Club have represented Victoria through similar pathways. The system works—when kids commit and parents support. From Sikh United Melbourne specifically? Two of Major Singh's sons, plus one other athlete. "Three so far from our club," he says. "But many more from other clubs in the community." The Generational Coaching Challenge Nobody Talks About Ask Major Singh about the biggest difference between coaching his generation versus today's kids, and you'll get a surprisingly blunt answer. "In our time, if the coach said jump, we jumped. If they said run 20 laps, we ran 20 laps. The stick was there too—literally. We respected our coaches like gurus. What they said was law." "Here? You can't even raise your voice at a kid without worrying about complaints. Parents tell me, 'Be strict with my son, use the stick if you need to'—but the system doesn't allow that. And honestly? If a kid doesn't have interest, force doesn't help anyway." The Paradox Parents Create Here's the weird tension: Parents want coaches to push their kids hard. But they also want their kids treated gently. Schools don't pressure students academically the way they used to. That same relaxed attitude carries over to sports. "Kids spend more time on social media than on fundamentals," Major Singh notes. "They're not as serious. And when the coach-player relationship lacks that traditional respect? The performance suffers. The kids who still treat coaching as guru-shishya (master-student) relationship—those are the ones who excel." It's not nostalgia. It's observation. The kids who show up every week, listen without arguing, and trust the process? They're the ones whose names appear in state team announcements. What Actually Works With Modern Kids Major Singh has adapted. Instead of forcing dedication, he demonstrates it. When teaching young players a new technique, he'll still step onto the court at over 40 and show them how it's done. "They need to see that we actually know what we're talking about," he laughs. "Young players watch you play and think, 'Okay, this guy really did play at that level.' Then they listen." Positive reinforcement matters too. "We tell parents, 'Your kid is performing well, keep bringing them.' If we only pointed out mistakes, parents would stop coming. You have to show them progress." Sikh United Melbourne Club: The Complete Story The club officially registered in 2015, but the story starts earlier—much earlier. "We've been playing

ਜਿਹੜੇ ਕੋਲ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਨੇ, ਉਹ ਅਣਗੌਲੇ ਕਿਉਂ? She has been awake since before the sun. She has cooked every meal, washed every piece of clothing, and anticipated every need — for years — without ever being asked and without ever being thanked. But when Kuldeep comes home from the city once a month carrying a cheap pair of slippers, the whole house lights up like Diwali. Today's Punjabi audio kahani is the story of Kiran — and of Jagtar, who finally finds the courage to say what they have both been feeling. What happens when he does is a moment that will stay with you long after the story ends. This is the story of every person who gives everything every day and wonders if anyone notices. It is for the daughter-in-law in Melbourne who calls every week. It is for the son who is physically present when the other children are celebrated at every family gathering. It is for anyone who has ever felt ਅਣਗੌਲਾ — unseen, overlooked, taken for granted — by the people they love most. Narrated in Punjabi by Ranjodh Singh on Radio Haanji Kitaab Kahani. Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi audio story series — new stories every weekday morning, free on all platforms. Listen free at haanji.com.au Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #KitaabKahani #RadioHaanji #PunjabiAudioKahani #PunjabiKahani #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiAudioStory #PunjabiEmotionalKahani #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਡੀਓਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiPodcast #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #RanjodhSingh #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #BestPunjabiPodcast #DailyPunjabiStory #PunjabiFamily #PunjabiMotherInLaw #ForGranted #InvisibleLove

Thursday 19 March 2026. Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal analyse five major stories on Radio Haanji Indian Updates. Bhagwant Mann has formally demanded ₹1.44 lakh crore from Rajasthan for 66 years of unpaid water dues — and announced canal irrigation has risen from 26.5% to 78% of Punjab's farmland. Himachal Pradesh's Congress government issued a dress code banning jeans plus strict social media conduct rules for employees. Congress named four Haryana MLAs who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha election. A fire in Delhi's Palam area killed nine members of one family including three children. And Chandigarh saw both a major market fire in Sector 22 and a daylight murder outside a gym in Sector 9 — the city's second shooting in 24 hours. Free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the Radio Haanji app. #IndianUpdates #RadioHaanji #PunjabNews #BhagwantMann #RajasthanWater #PunjabIrrigation #HimachalDressCode #HaryanaRajyaSabha #CrossVoting #DelhiFire #PalamFire #ChandigarhFire #ChandigarhShooting #PritamSinghRupal #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #IndiaNews #PunjabiPolitics

Thursday 19 March 2026. Ranjodh Singh covers 11 major stories on Radio Haanji Today Updates. Cyclone Narelle is now a Category 4 system heading toward Far North Queensland, forecast to reach Category 5 before Friday landfall. Iran struck the Australian military base at Al Minhad in the UAE — PM Albanese confirmed no injuries. Oil prices surged above $108 as Iran targets Gulf energy infrastructure. Pakistan and Afghanistan declared an Eid ceasefire. Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout. The NDIS fraud crackdown produced a Melbourne jailing and a fresh Sydney raid. And the RBA rate hike concern grows as petrol tops $2.20 nationally. Free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the Radio Haanji app. #TodayUpdates #RadioHaanji #CycloneNarelle #Queensland #IranWar #AustraliaUAE #AlMinhad #PMAalbanese #RBAHike #CubaBlackout #PakistanAfghanistan #NDISFraud #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiNewsAustralia #AustraliaNews #WorldNews #RanjodhSingh

Thursday morning sorted. Ranjodh Singh and Balkirat Singh are live on Radio Haanji Laughter Therapy with the chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets) and bujaratan (riddles) that make every Punjabi morning feel like home. This is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily call-in comedy show — where Punjabi kids and adults phone in live to share the humour that has been passed down through Punjabi families for generations. Part one belongs to the kids, who call in with chutkule and bujaratan that leave the hosts laughing just as hard as the listeners. Part two opens to adults, who bring their own bolian and their own warmth to a show that has no age limit and no entry requirement except the willingness to enjoy a good laugh. With both Ranjodh Singh and Balkirat Singh at the microphone today, the energy was doubled from the very first call. For the Punjabi community in Melbourne, Singapore and beyond, Laughter Therapy is the weekday morning ritual that keeps the culture alive — one chutkula at a time. New episodes every Monday to Friday, free on all platforms. 🌐 haanji.com.au 📱 Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #LaughterTherapy #RadioHaanji #PunjabiChutkule #Chutkule #Bolian #Bujaratan #PunjabiComedy #PunjabiFamily #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiMorning #IndianCommunityAustralia #PunjabiKids #BestPunjabiPodcast #PunjabiRadio #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #DailyPunjabiPodcast #FunnyPunjabiPodcast #PunjabiPodcast

ਦਾਣੇ-ਦਾਣੇ ਦੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਖਾਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਦੀ ਮੋਹਰ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ। Every grain has the name of its eater already written on it. Today's Punjabi audio kahani is a story of Bhagat Kabir Ji — the saint, the poet, the weaver whose verses live in the Guru Granth Sahib. When his son worries that the storeroom is running out of grain from feeding the daily satsang, Kabir Ji leads him through a remarkable lesson disguised as a plan to steal food. The twist — "Did you tell the owners?" — unlocks a teaching about divine provision that has echoed through five centuries of Punjabi spiritual life. Narrated in Punjabi by Ranjodh Singh. For every Punjabi family in Australia, Singapore or anywhere in the world that has ever lain awake wondering if there will be enough — this story is for you. It was written six hundred years ago and it speaks directly to today. Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi audio story series — new stories every weekday morning, free on all platforms. Listen free at haanji.com.au Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #KitaabKahani #RadioHaanji #PunjabiAudioKahani #PunjabiKahani #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiAudioStory #PunjabiSpiritualKahani #BhagatKabirJi #KabirVani #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਡੀਓਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiPodcast #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #RanjodhSingh #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #BestPunjabiPodcast #DailyPunjabiKahani #GuruGranthSahib #PunjabiWisdom

Wednesday 18 March 2026 — Amrinder Gidda and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal bring you deep analysis of four major stories shaping India and Punjab today on Radio Haanji Indian Updates. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared at a Dhuri rally yesterday that AAP's return to power in the 2027 Punjab elections is "writing on the wall," claiming the government has fulfilled all pre-poll guarantees in four years. The Punjab Rajya Sahkari Kheti Vikas Bank has identified 109 defaulter farmers for land auction — a politically sensitive development in a state where agricultural debt has long been a crisis. In West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee personally released TMC's full candidate list of 291 seats, with the biggest headline being that she will directly face BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Bhawanipur — a rematch after Adhikari defeated her in Nandigram in 2021. And in Haryana, the Rajya Sabha election for two seats ended 1-1 in a dramatic all-night count that exposed five Congress MLAs who cross-voted, four invalidated ballots, bribery allegations, and INLD abstentions. Indian Updates is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily programme for deep analysis of India and Punjab news — not just headlines, but the context that matters to the Punjabi community in Australia, Canada, Singapore and worldwide. #IndianUpdates #RadioHaanji #PunjabiNews #WestBengalElections2026 #MamataBanerjee #BhawanipurContest #SuvenduAdhikari #TMCCandidateList #HaryanaRajyaSabha #CrossVoting #BhagwantMann #DhuriRally #PunjabNews #AmrinderGidda #PritamSinghRupal #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM #IndiaElections2026 #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi

Wednesday 18 March 2026 — Ranjodh Singh brings you 12 major stories on Radio Haanji Today Updates on day 19 of the Iran war. Overnight, Iranian drones and missiles hit the Gulf — Dubai International Airport temporarily closed its airspace, Qatar intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and debris from a downed missile killed a Pakistani national in Abu Dhabi. Israel confirmed the killing of Iran's National Security Council Chief Ali Larijani in a targeted strike. Iran has vowed no ceasefire until it achieves revenge. Multiple US officials have resigned or been forced out over their opposition to the war, while NATO allies have refused Trump's request for military support. Pakistan's military struck the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, killing 408 people and injuring 265 — one of the deadliest single incidents of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. Pakistan denies targeting a hospital. Here in Australia: the RBA's 25bp rate hike to 4.10% is now confirmed, with all four major banks also expecting a May hike to 4.35%. RMIT University reports VPN usage has surged since the children's social media ban. Age pension rates change on 20 May. Brisbane fire ants halted a football match. And South Australia goes to the polls this Saturday. Today Updates is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily weekday news podcast — free on all platforms. Listen free at haanji.com.au Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #TodayUpdates #RadioHaanji #PunjabiNews #IranWar #DubaiAirport #KabulHospital #PakistanAfghanistan #RBADecision #AustraliaNews #SouthAustraliaElection #SocialMediaBan #FireAnts #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiNewsAustralia #AustraliaInflation #RanjodhSingh #DailyPunjabiPodcast

Wednesday morning just got better. Ranjodh Singh is on Radio Haanji 1674 AM today with live chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets) and bujaratan (riddles) that will have you laughing before the day has properly started. This is Radio Haanji's most-loved daily show — a live call-in programme where Punjabi kids and adults share the humour that has been part of their culture for generations. No script, no rehearsal — just real laughs from a real community. Ranjodh Singh brings his signature warmth to every caller, making Wednesday feel a little lighter for the Punjabi community across Melbourne, Singapore and beyond. Laughter Therapy is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi comedy show — new episodes every Monday to Friday morning, free on all platforms.

ਜੋ ਬਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਿਉਂ ਨੇ ਕੀਤਾ, ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਕੋਈ ਮਰਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ। He gave away his wife's entire inheritance — land that was rightfully hers after all her siblings had passed — and asked for nothing in return. Today's Punjabi audio kahani is the story of Bishan Singh: a man who understood that the deepest wealth is not what you hold onto, but what you freely give. Narrated in Punjabi by Ranjodh Singh on Radio Haanji Kitaab Kahani. Years later, when Naseeb Kaur's mother fell gravely ill, the man who had received that land blocked the car door and refused to let her be taken away — "The relationships you tied yourself, don't untie them now. If you showed me what a sister is, let me show you what a brother is." This Punjabi emotional audio kahani is about how a single selfless act can plant seeds that grow for generations. Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi audio story series — new stories every weekday morning, free on all platforms. Listen free at haanji.com.au Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #KitaabKahani #RadioHaanji #PunjabiAudioKahani #PunjabiKahani #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiAudioStory #PunjabiEmotionalKahani #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਡੀਓਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiPodcast #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #RanjodhSingh #PunjabiMoralStory #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #PunjabiFamily #BestPunjabiPodcast #DailyPunjabiKahani #PunjabiShortStory #PunjabiWisdom

Tuesday 17 March 2026 — Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal bring you deep analysis of six major stories shaping India and Punjab today on Radio Haanji Indian Updates. The Election Commission has removed five of West Bengal's most senior officials — including the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP — within hours of announcing the state's 2026 assembly election schedule. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has responded furiously, writing to the Chief Election Commissioner and accusing the ECI of acting at the BJP's direction. Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been elected to the Rajya Sabha alongside BJP president Nitin Nabin, signalling his departure from the Chief Minister's post. The Punjab Vidhan Sabha has passed a formal resolution demanding the Bharat Ratna for Manyavar Kanshi Ram. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has warned that a BJP win in Punjab 2027 could trigger religious conflict. And following the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months of NSA detention, tens of thousands of Ladakhis took to the streets in Leh and Kargil demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule constitutional protections. Indian Updates is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily programme for deep analysis of India and Punjab news — not just headlines, but the context and significance that matters to the Punjabi community in Australia, Singapore and worldwide. New episodes every Monday to Friday. All episodes free on demand. Listen free at haanji.com.au Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android Tuesday 17 March 2026 — Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal bring you deep analysis of six major stories shaping India and Punjab today on Radio Haanji Indian Updates. The Election Commission has removed five of West Bengal's most senior officials — including the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP — within hours of announcing the state's 2026 assembly election schedule. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has responded furiously, writing to the Chief Election Commissioner and accusing the ECI of acting at the BJP's direction. Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been elected to the Rajya Sabha alongside BJP president Nitin Nabin, signalling his departure from the Chief Minister's post. The Punjab Vidhan Sabha has passed a formal resolution demanding the Bharat Ratna for Manyavar Kanshi Ram. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has warned that a BJP win in Punjab 2027 could trigger religious conflict. And following the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months of NSA detention, tens of thousands of Ladakhis took to the streets in Leh and Kargil demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule constitutional protections. Indian Updates is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily programme for deep analysis of India and Punjab news — not just headlines, but the context and significance that matters to the Punjabi community in Australia, Singapore and worldwide. New episodes every Monday to Friday. All episodes free on demand. Listen free at haanji.com.au Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #IndianUpdates #RadioHaanji #PunjabiNews #WestBengalElections2026 #MamataBanerjee #NitishKumar #RajyaSabha2026 #SonamWangchuk #LadakhRally #KanshiRamBharatRatna #PunjabVidhanSabha #BhagwantMann #PunjabNews #PritamSinghRupal #RanjodhSingh #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM #IndiaElections2026 #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi

Tuesday 17 March 2026 — Ranjodh Singh covers 17 major stories on Radio Haanji Today Updates on what may be one of the most consequential news days of the year for Australia. The Iran war is escalating on every front: Trump's appeal to allies to protect the Strait of Hormuz has gone unanswered. A drone attack from Iraq has hit Dubai oil tankers. Israeli operations in Lebanon have killed more than 800 people. Ukraine has struck Russia with approximately 250 drones in one of the war's largest single-night attacks. Pakistan and Afghanistan are trading accusations and military strikes. China has called for peace. Cyber attack fears are rising globally. And a Reuters analysis warns that if the Hormuz blockage continues, $500 billion in global trade could be at risk. Here in Australia, the Reserve Bank is expected to announce a 25 basis point interest rate hike at 2:30pm today — the second rise of 2026 — pushing the cash rate to 4.10 per cent and adding pressure to millions of Australian mortgage holders. Scientists are warning about "climate whiplash" as Australians face floods, fires and extreme heat simultaneously. And the Victorian Government has acknowledged liability in the COVID lockdown class action, opening the door to compensation for thousands of businesses. On a brighter note — the 2026 Oscars. Best Picture went to One Battle After Another. Best Actor to Michael B. Jordan. Best Actress to Jessie Buckley. And KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Film. Today Updates is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily weekday news podcast — free on all platforms. #TodayUpdates #RadioHaanji #PunjabiNews #IranWar #RBADecision #AustraliaNews #Oscars2026 #MichaelBJordan #JessieBuckley #KpopDemonHunters #OneBattleAfterAnother #UkraineDrones #IsraelLebanon #PakistanAfghanistan #CrudeOil #StraitOfHormuz #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM

Tuesday morning just got better. Balkirat Singh and Ranjodh Singh are on Radio Haanji 1674 AM today, bringing live chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets) and bujaratan (riddles) straight from the Punjabi community to your morning. This is Radio Haanji's most-loved daily show — a live call-in programme where Punjabi kids and adults share the humour that has been part of their culture for generations. From children delivering chutkule with full confidence to adults stumping the hosts with impossible bujaratan, every episode is completely unscripted and entirely genuine. Today, Balkirat Singh and Ranjodh Singh bring their own trusted combination of calm warmth and quick wit to keep the whole community laughing from the first call to the last. If you are part of the Punjabi diaspora in Australia, Singapore, Canada or anywhere in the world, Laughter Therapy is your daily reminder that no matter how far from Punjab you are, the warmth and laughter of your community travels with you. New episodes every Monday to Friday morning. All episodes free on demand. Listen free at haanji.com.au Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #LaughterTherapy #RadioHaanji #PunjabiPodcast #PunjabiChutkule #Chutkule #Bolian #Bujaratan #PunjabiComedy #PunjabiFamily #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiMorning #IndianCommunityAustralia #PunjabiKids #BestPunjabiPodcast #PunjabiRadio #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #DailyPunjabiPodcast #FunnyPunjabiPodcast

ਇਨਸਾਨੀ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਸੀਮਾ ਹੈ, ਜਦਕਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਿਮੰਡ ਅਸੀਮ ਹੈ। Aristotle was one of the greatest minds in human history — student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great. And yet, a stranger on a beach with nothing but a spoon stopped him in his tracks and left him speechless. Today's Kitaab Kahani is a philosophical parable about the limits of human intellect and the infinity of the universe and the divine. Narrated in Punjabi by Ranjodh Singh. For the Punjabi diaspora far from home — educated, accomplished, navigating a world full of noise — this story is a quiet reminder that wisdom begins where the ego ends. No single author is known for this story. It belongs to everyone. Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi audio story series — new stories every weekday morning, free on all platforms. #KitaabKahani #RadioHaanji #PunjabiKahani #AristotlePunjabi #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਕਹਾਣੀ #PunjabiAudioStory #PunjabiSpiritualStory #PunjabiPhilosophicalStory #PunjabiPodcast #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #RanjodhSingh #PunjabiMotivationalStory #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #PunjabiWisdom #BestPunjabiPodcast #DailyPunjabiStory #ਅਰਸਤੂ #PunjabiShortStory

Monday 16 March 2026 — Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal bring you deep analysis of five major stories shaping India and Punjab today on Radio Haanji Indian Updates. The Election Commission of India has announced assembly elections in five states — West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry — with polling from April 9 to April 29 and counting on May 4. Punjab's Progressive Investors Summit concluded with Rs 12,250 crore committed, with major investments from Verbio India, Plaksha University, Nahar Industries and Tynor Orthotics. Home Minister Amit Shah officially declared at the BJP's Moga rally that the party will contest all 117 Punjab seats alone in 2027 — ending any speculation of an Akali Dal alliance. Sukhbir Badal has responded, calling the elections a fight against Delhi-based parties. And on Kanshi Ram's 92nd birth anniversary, both Congress and BSP have demanded India's highest civilian award for the Bahujan movement's founder — though each party is accusing the other of political opportunism. #IndianUpdates #RadioHaanji #PunjabiNews #IndiaElections2026 #PunjabNews #WestBengalElection #KeralElection #TamilNaduElection #InvestPunjab #AmitShahMoga #BJPPunjab #AkaliDal #KanshiRam #BharatRatna #RahulGandhi #Mayawati #PritamSinghRupal #RanjodhSingh #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM

Monday 16 March 2026 — Ranjodh Singh covers 16 major stories on Radio Haanji Today Updates, including the latest on the Iran-US war, a historic day for Melbourne commuters, and a serious inflation warning for Australian households. Top stories today: The United States has now spent $16.5 billion in the first twelve days of the Iran war, with a daily cost of $1.43 billion. Iran's Red Cross reports 1,300 people killed. The US Embassy in Baghdad was hit by a missile attack. Iran has rejected Trump's ceasefire statement. Pope Leo XIV has called for peace. Israel killed 16 members of one family in Gaza. Crude oil is heading toward $150 per barrel. Twenty-two Indian ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned inflation could peak at 4 to 5 percent. And Melbourne has today launched its long-awaited Myki-free tap-and-go travel trial. Today Updates is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily weekday news podcast — delivering the most important Australian and global stories to the Punjabi community in Australia, Canada, Singapore and worldwide. #TodayUpdates #RadioHaanji #PunjabiNews #IranWar #AustraliaNews #MelbourneNews #JimChalmers #AustraliaInflation #MelbourneMyki #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #DailyPunjabiPodcast #PunjabiNewsAustralia #WorldNews #RanjodhSingh #CrudeOil150 #IranUSWar #GazaWar

Monday mornings belong to Laughter Therapy. Today, Yash and Ranjodh Singh are on Radio Haanji 1674 AM bringing live chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets) and bujaratan (riddles) straight from the Punjabi community to your morning. This is Radio Haanji's most-loved daily show — a live call-in programme where Punjabi kids and adults share the humour that has been part of their culture for generations. From four-year-olds delivering chutkule with full confidence to adults stumping the hosts with impossible bujaratan, every episode is completely unscripted and entirely genuine. If you are part of the Punjabi diaspora in Australia, Singapore, Canada or anywhere in the world, Laughter Therapy is your daily reminder that no matter how far from Punjab you are, the warmth and laughter of your community travels with you. New episodes every Monday to Friday morning. All episodes free on demand. #LaughterTherapy #RadioHaanji #PunjabiPodcast #PunjabiChutkule #Chutkule #Bolian #Bujaratan #PunjabiComedy #PunjabiFamily #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiMorning #IndianCommunityAustralia #PunjabiKids #BestPunjabiPodcast #PunjabiRadio #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiAustralia #DailyPunjabiPodcast #FunnyPunjabiPodcast

Udham Singh - 13 March 1940 - The Day a Punjabi Revolutionary Walked Into Caxton Hall and Made History Eighty-six years ago today, a man walked into a meeting room in London, waited for the speeches to finish, and then did what he had spent 21 years preparing to do. His name was Udham Singh. The year was 1940. And what happened that afternoon in Caxton Hall — a revolver hidden inside a book, a single act of defiance carried across two decades and two continents — is one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of India's freedom movement. Today, on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, Ranjodh Singh marked the anniversary of that day. Because some dates deserve to be spoken aloud. Thirteen March 1940 is one of them. Jallianwala Bagh — where the story begins, not ends To understand what happened in London in 1940, you have to go back to Amritsar in 1919. On 13 April 1919, British troops under Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering at Jallianwala Bagh. The crowd had assembled for Baisakhi. They were unarmed. The exits were sealed. The firing continued until the ammunition ran low. Estimates of the dead range from several hundred to over a thousand. The wounded numbered far higher. The massacre was not a miscalculation or a moment of panic. It was ordered, sustained, and defended. And among those who defended it most loudly was Michael O'Dwyer — the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab at the time — who endorsed General Dyer's action and called it correct. When the British government eventually forced Dyer into retirement under mounting pressure, O'Dwyer continued to publicly justify what had been done. Udham Singh was in Amritsar that day. He saw what happened. He was a young man, barely past his teens, when the bullets tore through the garden. Whatever he carried away from Jallianwala Bagh, he carried for the rest of his life. Twenty-one years of waiting There is something almost impossible to hold about that span of time. Not weeks. Not months. Twenty-one years. Udham Singh spent those years moving — India, Europe, the United States, East Africa. He was watched by British intelligence. He was arrested more than once. He lived under different names, took different work, kept moving. Through all of it, the purpose did not change. By 1934 he was in England. By the late 1930s he was in London. He knew O'Dwyer was there. He knew the circles the man moved in — the colonial establishment's lecture halls and society meetings where former administrators gathered to remember an empire they still thought had been noble. He waited for his moment. He prepared for it. 13 March 1940 — Caxton Hall, London The meeting that evening was unremarkable by the standards of that world. The East India Association and the Royal Central Asian Society had arranged a joint gathering. O'Dwyer was among those scheduled to speak. These were the kinds of events that filled the diaries of British men who had administered India and returned home to write their memoirs. Udham Singh was in the audience. He had a revolver hollowed into the pages of a book. When the meeting ended and the crowd began to move, he stepped forward and fired. Michael O'Dwyer was struck twice and died at the scene. Others in the room were wounded, including the Secretary of State for India and the former Governor of Bengal. Udham Singh did not run. He stood where he was and let himself be taken. There was no panic in his face, no scramble for an exit. He had spent 21 years planning this and he had known from the start that it ended here. Ram Mohammad Singh Azad When British police and then the court asked for his name, Udham Singh gave them one they had not expected. Ram Mohammad Singh Azad. Three names. A Hindu name, a Muslim name, a Sikh name, and the word for freedom — azad. It was a statement as deliberate as everything else he had done. He was not acting for one religion or one community. He was acting for India. The massacre at Jallianwala Bagh had not distinguished between Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs when the bullets flew. His answer to it would not either. It was a moment of political clarity that cut through everything. Whatever the British press made of the shooting, whatever legal frame was placed around the trial, the name he gave in that courtroom said clearly what this was and what it was not. The trial and the sentence The trial did not take long. Udham Singh made no attempt to deny what he had done or explain it away. He told the court that O'Dwyer deserved what had happened to him, that Jallianwala Bagh had never been answered, that he had done his duty. On 31 July 1940, he was hanged at Pentonville Prison in London. He was 37 years old. He was buried in the prison grounds. His remains were eventually repatriated to India in 1974 — more than three decades after his death — and he was received in Punjab as a martyr. Sunam, the town in Sangrur district where he was born, held the kind of welcome that a man who waited 21 years for justice des

Gurnam Bhullar on Ishqan De Lekhe - What He Told Balkirat Aulakh on Radio Haanji About the Film He Put His Heart Into Gurnam Bhullar did not just act in Ishqan De Lekhe. He produced it. That is the detail that most audiences miss when they watch the film — and it is the detail that makes this Radio Haanji conversation between Gurnam and host Balkirat Aulakh worth your time. When a producer sits in the chair across from an interviewer and talks about his own film, the conversation goes to places a standard press tour rarely reaches. He is not there to sell tickets. He already has the box office numbers. He is there because the film meant something to him, and he wants to talk about what. This episode, streaming now at haanji.com.au/podcast, is one of those interviews that starts somewhere and ends up somewhere else entirely. The man behind the film, not just in front of the camera Gurnam Bhullar has been in Punjabi cinema long enough that his name on a poster carries weight. Qismat. Lekh. Rose Rosy Te Gulab. Every few years he chooses a project that pushes him somewhere new. Ishqan De Lekhe is different from those earlier films in one specific way: this time he built it from the ground up. Producing a film while playing its male lead is a different kind of pressure. You are responsible for everything — the casting, the budget, the music direction — and then you walk on set and have to let all of that go and just be present in a scene. Gurnam spoke to Balkirat Aulakh about that double weight, and what comes through is not stress or self-congratulation. It is clarity. He knew what kind of film he wanted to make, and making it himself was the only way to make sure it came out that way. That directness of intention shows in the finished product. Ishqan De Lekhe does not feel like a film made by committee. It has a point of view — about love, about trust, about what illness does to a relationship when neither person is ready for it. That coherence starts with the person who decided what the film was going to be before a single frame was shot. Why Isha Malviya, and what he saw that others might have missed Casting the female lead in a romantic drama is a decision that shapes everything. The wrong choice and no amount of strong writing or beautiful cinematography saves the film. Gurnam's conversation with Balkirat turned to this — the decision to cast Isha Malviya in her debut Punjabi feature, someone the audience knew from television and Bigg Boss but had never seen carry a full film. What he describes is not a gamble. It is a reading of a person. Isha has something that you can see in very few actors, new or established — the ability to hold stillness on screen without going flat. Jasneet, the character she plays, is guarded, emotionally complex, and for much of the film operating under a painful misunderstanding. That is a hard thing to play. Overact it and you lose the audience's sympathy. Underplay it and the story stops moving. She does neither. From a producer's perspective, Gurnam took on real risk with that decision. The film's emotional architecture depends on Jasneet being someone you believe in completely. That risk paid off — Isha's performance is the conversation people keep coming back to when they discuss the film. The social message — and why he insisted it stay One of the more striking things about Ishqan De Lekhe is that it carries a health awareness message woven into the love story, and it never once feels like an insert. You do not sit in the theatre and sense the gears shifting from romance to social responsibility. The two things move together, because they come from the same place in the story. Gurnam spoke about this choice directly with Balkirat. The decision was deliberate. He wanted to make a film that did something beyond entertain — that left the audience with a thought that mattered. But the condition was that the message had to earn its place. If it disrupted the emotional journey of the story, it had to go. The fact that it stays in, and works, tells you something about how carefully the screenplay was constructed. Punjabi cinema has been making this kind of film more and more in recent years — romance that carries weight beyond the romance. Ishqan De Lekhe belongs to that tradition. It takes it seriously. What the diaspora response has meant When a Punjabi film does well globally — in Australia, in Canada, in the UK, in the US — it means something specific to the people who made it. The diaspora audience has a particular relationship with Pollywood. These are communities where Punjabi is a language spoken at home, at the gurdwara, at weddings, and then often nowhere else. A Punjabi film that travels is not just commercial success. It is validation of a language and a culture that many in the diaspora spend their lives holding onto in a world that pushes constantly toward assimilation. Gurnam's awareness of this came through clearly in the conversation. The response from Indian and

ਚਾਅ - ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ - Radio Haanji ਆਵਾਜ਼: ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ | ਵਿਧਾ: ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ · ਅਸਲ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ | ਫ਼ਾਰਮੈਟ: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ | ਲੜੀ: ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਕੁਝ ਖੁਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਇੰਨੀਆਂ ਵੱਡੀਆਂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਹੈ — ਚਾਅ। ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਵੱਡਾ। ਉਹ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਜੋ ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਮਾਉਂਦੀ ਨਹੀਂ। ਅੱਜ ਦੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਉਸੇ ਚਾਅ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੈ — ਅਤੇ ਉਸ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਕੀ ਹੋਇਆ। ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਣੋ Radio Haanji ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਬਾਰੇ 'ਚਾਅ' ਨਸੀਬ ਕੌਰ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਹੈ। ਚਾਰ ਧੀਆਂ, ਚਾਰ ਪੋਤੀਆਂ, ਅੱਠ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਉਡੀਕ — ਅਤੇ ਫਿਰ ਉਹ ਫੋਨ ਕਾਲ ਜਿਸਦਾ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਇੰਤਜ਼ਾਰ ਸੀ। ਇਹ ਅਸਲ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਨਿਕਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਅੰਦਰ ਤੱਕ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ — ਇੱਕ ਵਾਰ ਸੁਣਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਭੁੱਲਦੀ ਨਹੀਂ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਸਾਰ ਨਸੀਬ ਕੌਰ ਦੇ ਬੇਟੇ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਨੇ ਫੋਨ ਕੀਤਾ: "ਮਾਂ, ਮੁੰਡਾ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ।" ਅੱਠ ਸਾਲ। ਚਾਰ ਧੀਆਂ। ਚਾਰ ਪੋਤੀਆਂ। ਅਤੇ ਹੁਣ ਇਹ ਖਬਰ। ਉਹ ਸਮਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੀ ਪਾ ਰਹੀ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕਰੇ। ਰੋਵੇ, ਨੱਚੇ, ਕੋਠੇ ਚੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਰੌਲਾ ਪਾਵੇ। ਉਸਨੇ ਬਾਬੇ ਦੀ ਫੋਟੋ ਅੱਗੇ ਮੱਥਾ ਟੇਕਿਆ। ਨਵੇਂ ਕੱਪੜੇ ਪਾਏ। ਗੁਆਂਢੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਠਾਈਆਂ ਵੰਡੀਆਂ। ਸਾਰੇ ਪਿੰਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਖਬਰ ਫੈਲ ਗਈ। ਫਿਰ ਉਹ ਗਿੱਧੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਹੋਣ ਗਈ। ਤਾੜੀਆਂ ਵੱਜ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਸਨ। ਅਤੇ ਅਚਾਨਕ ਉਹ ਡਿੱਗ ਪਈ। ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਉਸੇ ਵੇਲੇ ਪੋਤੇ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਘਰ ਪਹੁੰਚਿਆ। ਰਾਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹ ਸੋਚਦਾ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ — ਮਾਂ ਬੂਹੇ 'ਤੇ ਖੜ੍ਹੀ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ, ਤੇਲ ਚੋਵੇਗੀ, ਵਧਾਈਆਂ ਦੇਵੇਗੀ। ਪਰ ਮਾਂ ਬੂਹੇ 'ਤੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੀ। ਪੋਤਾ ਘਰ ਆ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ। ਪਰ ਪੋਤੇ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਦਾਦੀ ਜਾ ਚੁੱਕੀ ਸੀ। ਇਹ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਇੱਕ ਵਾਰ ਸੁਣੋ ਕੁਝ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਜੋ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਬਣੀਆਂ ਰਹਿੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਹੈ। ਸਿਆਣੇ ਕਹਿੰਦੇ ਨੇ — ਕੁਝ ਖੁਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਇੰਨੀਆਂ ਵੱਡੀਆਂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਕਿ ਦਿਲ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਭਾਰ ਝੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਸਕਦਾ। ਇੱਕ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਇੱਕ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਸ਼ਾਇਦ ਇਸੇ ਸਫ਼ਰ ਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਕਹਿੰਦੇ ਨੇ। ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਸ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਕੁਝ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਲਫ਼ਜ਼ਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਪਰੇ ਹੈ। ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਉਹ ਥਾਂ ਪਹੁੰਚਦੀ ਹੈ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਹੁੰਚਦੇ। ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੁਣਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਕਈ ਥਾਵਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਰੁਕਣਾ ਪਵੇਗਾ। ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ Radio Haanji ਦਾ ਰੋਜ਼ਾਨਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੈਗਮੈਂਟ ਹੈ — ਸੋਮਵਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ। ਅਧਿਆਤਮਿਕ, ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ, ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ ਅਤੇ ਅਸਲ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ — ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਕੋਨੇ ਤੋਂ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਸੁਣੋ। Chaa — A Punjabi Audio Story Narrator: Ranjodh Singh | Genre: Emotional · Real Life | Format: Punjabi Audio Story About this story There's a word in Punjabi — chaa. It doesn't translate cleanly. It's somewhere between joy and longing, the kind of happiness that fills the body completely. Today's Punjabi kahani on Radio Haanji's Kitaab Kahani is called Chaa. It's about a woman named Nasib Kaur, and the day she got the news she had been waiting eight years to hear. Narrated by Ranjodh Singh. What happens Nasib Kaur's son Darshan calls. A grandson. After four daughters, four granddaughters, eight years of waiting — a grandson. She doesn't know what to do with herself. She touches her face and finds her eyes are wet. She bows at the photograph of her father. She puts on new clothes. She sends the neighbour's boy running for sweets. She spreads the news across the whole village. Then she joins the women dancing the giddha. And then she falls. Darshan drives home with the baby, imagining his mother at the door. Oil in her hand. Ready to welcome. He walks in. She's not there. The baby came home. But the grandmother had already left. The last line The storyteller ends with a saying: some joys are so big the heart cannot carry their weight. One arrives, one leaves. Perhaps this is what they call life. It's a beautiful line. It's also devastating. That tension — between the arrival and the departure happening on the same day — is what makes this Punjabi story stay with you. Ranjodh Singh This is the kind of story where narration matters enormously. The pacing, the silences, the moment the cheering stops. Ranjodh Singh narrates the Kitaab Kahani Punjabi audio kahani series on Radio Haanji, and his voice handles grief and joy in the same breath in a way that feels genuinely earned. About Kitaab Kahani Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji's daily Punjabi story segment — new episodes Monday to Friday. Motivational, spiritual, historical, real-life. Free to listen from anywhere. Radio Haanji 1674 AM | Punjabi Podcast | Broadcasting from Melbourne, Australia Listen free at haanji.com.au | Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Serving the Punjabi community across Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Australia · Worldwide

Fun Friday - 13 March 2026 - Yash and Ranjodh Singh Turn Friday the 13th Into the Best Morning of the Week on Radio Haanji Friday the 13th has a reputation. Yash and Ranjodh Singh spent this morning dismantling it, one caller at a time. Fun Friday on Radio Haanji 1674 AM does not really care what the calendar says. It shows up every Friday regardless — funny stories, live calls, the kind of banter between two hosts who genuinely enjoy each other's company — and today was no different. If anything, the date gave the morning an extra edge. Bad luck is hard to believe in when you are laughing. Friday the 13th? Yash and Ranjodh Singh had other plans There is a version of this show that could have leaned into the superstition, milked it for easy material, made the whole hour about the date. That is not how Yash and Ranjodh Singh work. They brought what they always bring — themselves, a phone line and a community that knows what to do with both. What makes Fun Friday actually work is not the format. Plenty of shows have caller segments and funny stories. What this show has is two hosts whose chemistry is not performed. Yash and Ranjodh Singh riff off each other the way people do when they are not thinking about how it sounds, and that looseness is exactly what gives the show its texture. Listeners pick up on it immediately. You can tell when people on air are genuinely enjoying themselves, and when they are going through motions. This is the former. Friday the 13th or not, the morning felt like it always does on this show — slightly chaotic, warm, and very hard to switch off. Callers, stories and the laughter you didn't know you needed The caller segment is where Fun Friday gets interesting every week. People ring in from across Melbourne's Punjabi and Indian community with stories from their actual lives — things that happened at work, at home, at the shops, that somehow became funnier in the retelling than they were in the moment. Nobody scripts these. The laughs are real because the situations are real. There is something specific about community radio caller segments that you do not get anywhere else. The people who call in are not trying to be performers. They are just sharing something they thought was funny, or something that embarrassed them, or something that happened to their neighbour. Yash and Ranjodh Singh know how to hold that space — they react honestly, they push the story further when it wants to go there, and they let it breathe when it doesn't. For listeners who follow Radio Haanji's full range of programming — the political analysis of Indian Updates, the geopolitical depth of The Insight Report — Fun Friday is the counterweight. The week asks a lot of people. This show asks only one thing: sit back and laugh. Visit haanji.com.au/podcast to explore the full lineup. Why Fun Friday has stuck around The show's premise is not complicated. Make people laugh on a Friday morning. Help them go into the weekend feeling lighter than they felt going into the hour. That is it. It sounds simple. Executing it consistently, week after week, with different callers and unpredictable conversations, is harder than it looks. Yash and Ranjodh Singh have managed it because they treat the show like what it actually is — a conversation with their community, not a performance for it. The distinction matters more than it sounds. For Melbourne's Indian and Punjabi community, Fun Friday on Radio Haanji 1674 AM has become a Friday fixture the way certain things just do — not because anyone decided they should, but because people kept coming back. As a free Punjabi podcast online, it removes every barrier. No subscription, no algorithm deciding whether to serve it to you. It is there every Friday, ready to go, and has been for long enough that missing it now would feel like something is missing from the week. Friday the 13th is allegedly unlucky. An hour with Yash and Ranjodh Singh suggests otherwise. Listen to Fun Friday - free every Friday morning on Radio Haanji Listen on Spotify — Follow Radio Haanji on Spotify so Fun Friday lands in your library every week without you having to look for it. Listen on Apple Podcasts — Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and get every episode on your iPhone or iPad automatically. Download the iOS app — Stream Radio Haanji live and catch up on any episode through the official iOS app. Download the Android app — Android users get the full Radio Haanji experience free on Google Play. Radio Haanji 1674 AM | Punjabi Podcast | Broadcasting from Melbourne, Australia Listen free at haanji.com.au | Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Serving the Punjabi community across Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Australia · Worldwide

Indian Updates - 13 March 2026 - LPG Crisis, Punjab Politics and Investment - Radio Haanji Preetam Singh Rupal, a respected India-based journalist, joined host Ranjodh Singh on Radio Haanji 1674 AM this Friday for Indian Updates - a programme that does not stop at headlines. Today's episode took on three stories that are moving through Punjab and India's political economy simultaneously: a domestic LPG shortage that is hitting ordinary households hard, a sharp statement from Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa, and the launch of the Partisheel Punjab Niveshak Samelan. Each one has layers worth unpacking. Punjab's LPG Crisis - When the Gas Runs Out, the Silence Gets Loud The news that gas agencies across Punjab have shut down online LPG booking and replaced it with long physical queues should not be treated as a logistics story. It is a governance story. When a basic household commodity becomes inaccessible enough to drive people into lines in front of distribution offices, something has gone wrong further up the chain - and the question is whether that failure is administrative, political or structural. The shortage points to a gap between supply commitments and actual distribution capacity. LPG availability in India has long been tied to government subsidy policy, import volumes, and the efficiency of the last-mile delivery network. When any part of that chain tightens - whether due to global energy prices, import disruption, or distribution mismanagement - it is the domestic kitchen that notices first. In Punjab, where LPG dependency is high across both urban and rural households, the impact is immediate and visible. For the Indian community in Australia watching this, the practical question is a familiar one. Families back home navigate these shortages with workarounds - relatives standing in queues, informal network bookings, switching fuels temporarily. The systems that were supposed to modernise and simplify access to cooking gas have, in this instance, reverted to something far more inconvenient. Preetam Singh Rupal's analysis today placed this in the context of ongoing questions about state-level energy management and the accountability gaps that allow such shortages to develop without early warning. Partap Singh Bajwa's Statement - Reading Between the Lines in Punjab's Opposition Politics Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa made a statement that Radio Haanji covered today as part of the ongoing conversation around Punjab's political landscape. Bajwa has been one of the more vocal opposition voices in the state, and his public positions tend to signal where the Congress party in Punjab is trying to place itself relative to the AAP government. Without the full text of the statement, the analytical frame matters more than the specific words. Punjab's opposition politics in 2026 operates in a compressed space. The AAP government remains the dominant force at the state level, and the Congress, despite its history in Punjab, has struggled to rebuild a coherent identity since 2022. Statements from senior figures like Bajwa function partly as positioning - for internal party audiences, for media cycles, and for the community that Indian Updates reaches in Australia. For NRIs following Punjab politics from Melbourne or Sydney, the significance is real. Many in the Punjabi diaspora have direct stakes in the state's political direction - family land, business interests, electoral connections through relatives. Indian Updates provides the interpretive layer that raw news does not. What is Bajwa's statement about? What is the political calculation behind it? What does it mean for the broader opposition's chances of making ground before the next cycle? These are the questions Preetam Singh Rupal brought to today's episode. Partisheel Punjab Niveshak Samelan - What the Investment Summit Is Actually Trying to Do The Partisheel Punjab Niveshak Samelan gets underway today, and it is worth being precise about what these investment summits represent in the current Indian political economy. Punjab has been holding investment gatherings as part of a broader attempt by the AAP government to reframe the state's economic narrative - shifting the conversation from agricultural distress and drug-related challenges toward growth, jobs and private capital. Investment summits at the state level in India are part political event, part business forum, and part aspirational signalling. The numbers announced in MoUs and letters of intent during these events tend to be the opening bid, not the final score. How much of the committed investment actually materialises over the following years, and in which sectors, tells a more accurate story than the headline figure from day one. The samelan's launch today puts it directly in the news cycle that Indian Updates is covering, and for the Indian community in Australia, there is a specific angle worth noting. Several in the Punjabi diaspora have investment interest in Punjab - manufacturing,

Today Updates - 13 March 2026 - World and Australia News - Radio Haanji Ranjodh Singh was on air this Friday morning for Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, running through a heavy news day that stretched from the Middle East to Melbourne's share market. It is the kind of Friday where the news does not slow down just because the weekend is close, and the show covered it all across the World and Australia segments. World Updates Iran's newly appointed military commander came out publicly on Friday with a clear message: the attacks will continue. He said Iran intends to maintain constructive relationships with its neighbours but will not yield to pressure from the United States. In the same statement, he pointed to the casualties from strikes on a school and civilian sites as part of his justification for Iran's ongoing military posture. It is a significant opening statement from someone taking command during one of the most volatile periods in the region. The Iranian president followed that with a separate development. He set out conditions under which Iran would consider de-escalation with the United States and Israel. The conditions were not vague diplomatic language - they were specific, and whether Washington and Tel Aviv treat them as a genuine opening or dismiss them entirely will shape the next phase of this conflict. No agreement has been reached and the situation remains active. On the trade front, the Trump administration moved to launch a new round of investigations tied to tariff policy. The details are still emerging, but the broader direction of the administration's economic approach - using tariffs as both leverage and revenue tools - continues to be a live issue for international markets and trading partners. Russia is recording significant profits from crude oil sales, driven in part by the volatility in the Middle East. When regional instability pushes oil supply concerns higher, Russian oil finds more buyers and commands stronger prices. It is an indirect benefit from a conflict that Moscow has no direct hand in, and the timing is not lost on energy analysts watching the numbers. A shooting in Michigan in the United States left the attacker dead. Authorities confirmed the incident was neutralised. The broader details around motive and circumstances are still being established. In southern Ethiopia, a landslide has killed more than fifty people, with over a hundred still unaccounted for. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in difficult terrain. It is one of the deadlier natural disasters the region has seen this year and the numbers may rise as teams continue to work through the affected areas. China's annual Two Sessions political meetings wrapped up with a notable emphasis on technology development. The government signalled major investment directions in areas like artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. These are not small announcements - they reflect where China's leadership wants the country positioned economically over the next five to ten years. Finally, Iran has been excluded from the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The decision comes amid the country's ongoing international pressures and will be felt by Iranian football fans who had been following their national team's qualification prospects closely. Australia This Week - What It Means for Our Community The Australian government announced it is moving to facilitate the return of Australian citizens currently in Israel and the UAE. The move comes as conditions in parts of the region remain unpredictable and the government has opted to act rather than wait. For families in Melbourne and Sydney with relatives caught up in those areas, this is directly relevant news. The GST distribution formula is back under debate, with a projected $60 billion burden being discussed in the context of how funds are divided between states. These conversations tend to get technical quickly, but for the Indian community in Australia - particularly those running small businesses or employed in state-funded services - the downstream effects on state budgets are real. The Liberal National Party made a public statement on Friday, though the specifics will need to be followed through the full broadcast for context. Political positioning ahead of upcoming cycles is something Radio Haanji covers as part of keeping the community informed about where the major parties stand. Australia's share market took a significant hit, recording a loss of approximately $42 billion. The fall tracks with global market nervousness around the Middle East situation, the US tariff announcements, and broader uncertainty in energy prices. For the many in the Indian and Punjabi community who have investments or superannuation tied to market performance, this is a number worth paying attention to. On a more forward-looking note, Australia and Korea are set to face off in the Asia Cup. For cricket fans in Melbourne - and there are many - this is the kind of match that will be

Friday Morning Chutkule - Laughter Therapy Punjabi Podcast - 13 March 2026 Friday mornings hit different when Yash and Ranjodh Singh are on air. Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji 1674 AM wrapped up the week the way it always does - with the Punjabi community across Melbourne calling in, sharing chutkule, bolian and bujaratan, and generally refusing to let a single listener start their day in a bad mood. If you missed this morning's show, here is what went down. Friday's Laughter Therapy - How the Morning Came to Life Laughter Therapy airs Monday to Friday on 1674 AM, and by Friday the energy from the whole week builds into something a bit looser, a bit warmer. Yash and Ranjodh Singh have been running this show long enough that the format feels easy - not scripted, not forced. Callers know what to expect, hosts know the community, and the chutkule flow without anyone needing a prompt. The show runs in two parts. First the kids call in. Then the adults. The theme stays the same throughout: laughter, Punjabi language, and the kind of community connection that is genuinely hard to find at 8am on a weekday. You can catch previous episodes of Laughter Therapy on the Radio Haanji podcast page if you want to hear how different each morning sounds from the last. Kids Take the Mic - Chutkule, Bolian and Bujaratan The first half of the show belongs to the kids. Children aged four to fourteen call in from across Melbourne and do what kids do best - they are honest, quick, and completely unpredictable. Some share chutkule they have heard at home. Others try bujaratan - the Punjabi riddle tradition that has grandparents and grandchildren speaking the same language even when everything else feels different. Then there are the bolian, the rhythmic Punjabi verses that feel like a direct line back to Punjab no matter which suburb in Melbourne you are calling from. There is something genuinely useful about this segment beyond the entertainment. Kids who are growing up speaking English at school and Punjabi at home get a space on actual radio where their language sounds celebrated rather than out of place. That matters. Ranjodh Singh and Yash both understand this, which is why they give the kids room to go off-script. You can listen to how this segment sounds across different episodes on the Laughter Therapy podcast archive - each episode is its own thing. Adults Keep the Laughter Going The second half of the show switches to adult callers. The chutkule get a little sharper, the bolian a little more layered, and the back-and-forth between Yash, Ranjodh Singh and the listeners settles into something that sounds less like a radio show and more like a group chat that got on air. Adult callers bring their own flavour. Some share jokes that have clearly been tested at the dinner table. Some go off on tangents that the hosts reel in - or let run, depending on how good the tangent is. The bolian in this segment often carry a bit more history, a bit more reference to the Punjab that many callers left behind years or decades ago. The show does not try to be serious. It does not wrap up with life lessons. It just keeps the laughter going until the clock runs out, which is exactly what the name promises. If you want to explore other shows on Radio Haanji, the full podcast library at haanji.com.au covers everything from news to music to community conversations. Why This Punjabi Podcast Has Melbourne Listening Every Morning Laughter Therapy is not the only Punjabi podcast in Australia. But it is the one that has been showing up every weekday morning consistently, on an actual radio frequency - 1674 AM - while also being available on every major podcast platform. The combination of live radio and podcast distribution means the community can engage in real time during the morning commute and then catch up on Spotify or Apple Podcasts whenever it suits them. No paywall, no subscription required. It has always been free, and that is not going to change. What the show has figured out - and what a lot of podcast content gets wrong - is that community does not need a theme or a hook. It needs a reason to show up. Laughter is a pretty good reason. Chutkule from a seven-year-old in Dandenong at 8am on a Friday? Even better. Radio Haanji 1674 AM covers Melbourne and Sydney and carries the tagline "Australia's number 1 Indian and Punjabi radio station." Laughter Therapy is one of the main reasons that claim holds up. Listen and Never Miss a Friday Morning Again Laughter Therapy airs Monday to Friday every morning on Radio Haanji 1674 AM. You can stream it live on the station's app or listen back on any of the platforms below. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Download the iOS App Download the Android App Monday morning comes around faster than you expect. Tune in and bring the whole family. Radio Haanji 1674 AM | Punjabi Podcast | Broadcasting from Melbourne, Australia Listen free at haanji.com.au | Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts S

ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ | ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Radio Haanji ਆਵਾਜ਼: ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ | ਵਿਧਾ: ਪ੍ਰੇਰਣਾਦਾਇਕ · ਬੋਧ ਕਥਾ | ਫ਼ਾਰਮੈਟ: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ | ਲੜੀ: ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਜਦੋਂ ਰਸਤਾ ਬੰਦ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇ ਕਈ ਵਾਰ ਉੱਪਰ ਜਾਣ ਦਾ ਰਸਤਾ ਬੰਦ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰੋ ਤਾਂ ਦੀਵਾਰ, ਸੁਪਨੇ ਵੇਖੋ ਤਾਂ ਪੱਥਰ। ਉਸ ਪਲ ਦਾ ਦਰਦ ਬਿਲਕੁਲ ਵੱਖਰਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। Radio Haanji ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਅੱਜ ਦੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ 'ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ' ਉਸੇ ਪਲ ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਣੋ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਬਾਰੇ 'ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ' ਇੱਕ ਬੀਜ ਦੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਵੱਡਾ ਰੁੱਖ ਬਣਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਭਾਰੇ ਪੱਥਰ ਨੇ ਰਾਹ ਰੋਕ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਇਹ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਇੱਕ ਸਵਾਲ ਪੁੱਛਦੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਕੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਪੁੱਛਦਾ: ਜਦੋਂ ਉੱਪਰ ਦਾ ਰਸਤਾ ਬੰਦ ਹੋਵੇ, ਤਾਂ ਕੀ ਹੇਠਾਂ ਜਾਣਾ ਹਾਰ ਹੈ? ਜਵਾਬ ਸੁਣੋ ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਸਾਰ ਇੱਕ ਰਾਹੀ ਨੇ ਫਲ ਖਾ ਕੇ ਬੀਜ ਮਿੱਟੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁੱਟ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਬੀਜ ਨੇ ਸੁਪਨਾ ਵੇਖਿਆ — ਉੱਚਾ ਰੁੱਖ, ਫਲਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਲੱਦਿਆ, ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਿਹਰਿਆਂ 'ਤੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ। ਫਿਰ ਉੱਪਰੋਂ ਭਾਰਾ ਪੱਥਰ ਆ ਡਿੱਗਾ। ਬੀਜ ਨੇ ਰੱਬ ਅੱਗੇ ਗਿਲਾ ਕੀਤਾ: "ਜੇ ਸੁਪਨੇ ਪੂਰੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਨੇ ਸੀ ਤਾਂ ਵਿਖਾਏ ਕਿਉਂ?" ਧਰਤੀ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ: "ਜੇ ਉੱਪਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ, ਤਾਂ ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ ਹੇਠਾਂ ਵਧਾ। ਇੰਨੀਆਂ ਡੂੰਘੀਆਂ ਕਿ ਕੋਈ ਤੂਫਾਨ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਹਿਲਾ ਨਾ ਸਕੇ।" ਬੀਜ ਨੇ ਮੰਨਿਆ। ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ ਡੂੰਘੀਆਂ ਕਰਦਾ ਰਿਹਾ। ਇੱਕ ਦਿਨ ਪੱਥਰ ਦੀ ਪਰਵਾਹ ਕੀਤੇ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਸੱਜਿਓਂ-ਖੱਬਿਓਂ ਰਾਹ ਬਣਾ ਕੇ ਉੱਪਰ ਵੱਲ ਵਧ ਗਿਆ। ਫਿਰ ਤੂਫਾਨ ਆਇਆ। ਹਰੇ-ਭਰੇ ਪਰ ਕਮਜ਼ੋਰ ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਾਲੇ ਰੁੱਖ ਪੁੱਟੇ ਗਏ। ਇਹ ਰੁੱਖ ਅਡੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ। ਇਹ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਕਿਸ ਲਈ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਇਸ ਵੇਲੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਪੱਥਰ ਹੇਠ ਹਨ। ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਸੁਪਨੇ ਦੱਬੇ ਗਏ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹਨ। ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਰੱਬ ਨੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਬੇਇਨਸਾਫ਼ੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਹੈ। ਪੱਥਰ ਰੋਕਣ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਇਆ। ਡੂੰਘਾ ਕਰਨ ਆਇਆ ਹੈ। ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੁਣਨ ਵਾਲੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੁਣਾਉਂਦੇ ਨਹੀਂ — ਜਿਉਂਦੀ ਕਰ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਬੀਜ ਦਾ ਗਿਲਾ ਅਤੇ ਧਰਤੀ ਦਾ ਜਵਾਬ — ਦੋਵੇਂ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕਦਮ ਸੱਚੇ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹਨ। ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ Radio Haanji ਦਾ ਰੋਜ਼ਾਨਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੈਗਮੈਂਟ ਹੈ — ਸੋਮਵਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ। ਅਧਿਆਤਮਿਕ, ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ, ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ ਅਤੇ ਅਸਲ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ — ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਕੋਨੇ ਤੋਂ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਸੁਣੋ। Jarhan — Roots - Punjabi Kahani - Radio Haanji Narrator: Ranjodh Singh | Genre: Motivational · Moral Story | Format: Punjabi Audio Story When the way up is blocked Sometimes every path forward is blocked. You push, and there's a wall. You dream, and something falls on top of it. Most people have felt this — the specific frustration of being stopped before you even start. Today's Punjabi kahani on Radio Haanji's Kitaab Kahani is called Jarhan — Roots. It starts exactly there. Narrated by Ranjodh Singh. About this story Jarhan is a Punjabi motivational story told through a seed that wants to become a tree, gets pinned under a stone, and has to figure out what to do next. Simple setup. The question it asks is one most people don't think to ask: when the way up is blocked, is going deeper a defeat? What happens A traveller drops a seed into the soil after eating a fruit. The seed has a clear picture of what it wants — a tall tree, branches full of fruit, people resting in its shade. Then a heavy stone falls and pins it down. The seed asks: "If you weren't going to let me grow, why give me the dream?" The earth says: "If you can't go up, grow down. Make your roots deep enough that no storm can pull you out." The seed does it. Day after day, deeper and wider, until it's strong enough to push sideways around the stone and finally rise. When the storm comes, the trees with shallow roots come down. This one doesn't move. What this Punjabi story is actually about The stone wasn't there to stop the seed. It was there to make the seed go deeper than it ever would have without it. That's the whole thing. Hardship that looks like an obstacle is sometimes what builds the foundation. The trees that fall in the storm are the ones that never had to fight for their roots. If you're under a stone right now, this Punjabi audio story is worth your time. Ranjodh Singh Ranjodh Singh narrates the Kitaab Kahani Punjabi audio kahani series on Radio Haanji. He's particularly good at stories like this one — where a lot of the weight is in what's not said. The seed's complaint and the earth's answer land very differently in his voice than they would on a page. About Kitaab Kahani Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji's daily Punjabi story segment — new episodes Monday to Friday. Motivational, spiritual, historical, real-life. Free to listen from anywhere. Radio Haanji · ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ · ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ · ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਲਈ

The Talk Show - March 2026 - Australia's Subclass 407 Visa Rules Changed. Here's What You Need to Know - Radio Haanji 1674 AM Australia quietly changed the rules on the Subclass 407 Training Visa on 11 March 2026, and if you are on a temporary visa or planning to apply for one, this matters more than most government announcements do. On a recent episode of The Talk Show on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Ranjodh Singh sat down with migration agent Preetinder Singh Grewal from Grewal Visa Solutions (MARA #2418381) to go through what actually changed, in plain language, for the people this affects. What changed on 11 March 2026 Before 11 March, you could lodge a Subclass 407 Training Visa application while your sponsorship and nomination were still being processed. The two things ran alongside each other. That is no longer the case. From 11 March, both the Temporary Activities Sponsorship and the Nomination must be fully approved before you can lodge the visa application. Not pending. Approved. This means the overall timeline is longer. How much longer depends on how quickly your sponsor gets processed, but if you were planning based on the old parallel model, your timeline needs to change. The applications do not run concurrently anymore. They are sequential now. Why the government made this move The government's position, as Grewal explained in the interview, comes down to two things it wants to stop. The first is visa chaining — people moving from one temporary visa to another without any genuine pathway to permanent residency or real vocational training. The 407 Training Visa had developed a reputation, in some quarters, as a tool for extending stay rather than actually developing skills. The new rules force the government to check the training and the sponsor before a visa application even gets lodged. The second concern is worker protection. Requiring sponsor approval upfront means the Department can vet whether a sponsoring organisation is legitimate and whether the training arrangement is genuine, before someone ends up in it. Foreign workers on training visas have sometimes found themselves in arrangements that looked acceptable on paper and were less so in practice. This change pushes the scrutiny earlier. Whether it fully solves either problem is hard to say at this stage. What it does do is make the preparation harder to leave until the last minute. What you should actually do about it Grewal's guidance in the episode is specific. If you are on a 407 visa or planning to apply for one, start coordinating with your sponsor much earlier than you would have before. The buffer you had when applications could run concurrently is gone. Six months before expiry is a reasonable minimum to start the conversation. If your sponsor's approval has lapsed or their business circumstances have changed, that needs to be resolved first — before the nomination goes in, before the application goes in. For employers and organisations that sponsor 407 holders, the same logic applies. Your sponsorship approval and the nomination both need to be current and confirmed before your trainee or employee can apply. If there is paperwork to update on your side, do not wait. The documentation supporting the training arrangement needs to be solid, not assembled in a rush when the application window opens. The government is now checking whether the training is genuine and whether the sponsor is credible at the front end of the process, not after the visa has been lodged. Why The Talk Show gets these conversations right Immigration information is an area where vague or outdated guidance does genuine harm. Getting it wrong costs people money, legal status and sometimes years of planning. Ranjodh Singh's conversation with Grewal on The Talk Show worked because Grewal is a MARA-registered migration agent — regulated, accountable, and qualified to give migration advice in Australia. The registration number is on the record: MARA #2418381. That is a different category from general summaries you might find online. It is advice from someone whose professional standing depends on getting it right. For the Indian and Punjabi community in Melbourne navigating Australia's migration system, that distinction matters. You can find more episodes across Radio Haanji's programming at haanji.com.au/podcast — including current affairs through Indian Updates and geopolitical analysis from The Insight Report. Listen to The Talk Show - free on Radio Haanji 1674 AM Listen on Spotify — Follow Radio Haanji on Spotify and access this episode and every one that comes after it. Listen on Apple Podcasts — Subscribe on Apple Podcasts for access across all your Apple devices. Download the iOS app — Stream Radio Haanji live and on-demand through the official iOS app. Download the Android app — The full Radio Haanji experience is available free on Google Play. If you have migration questions after listening, contact Preetinder Grewal and the team at Grewal Visa Solution

Indian Updates - 12 March 2026 - Punjab Budget Passed, LPG Crisis and BJP's Solo Run - Analysis on Radio Haanji Thursday's Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM brings together four stories from Punjab and New Delhi that, read alongside each other, sketch a clear picture of where Indian politics stands right now — pressured, contested and moving fast. Today's episode features a special format, with host Ranjodh Singh joined by respected India-based journalist Preetam Singh Rupal, who brings his characteristic depth and political fluency to a set of stories that will resonate strongly with Punjabi families across Melbourne. Punjab's Budget Passes — But the Absence of Congress and the Shadow of Sukhpal Khaira Loom Large The Punjab Vidhan Sabha has passed the state budget, but the manner in which it happened matters as much as the fact that it did. Congress legislators were absent from the session — a boycott that raises pointed questions about the opposition's strategy and its ability to hold the AAP government accountable through parliamentary means rather than simply stepping away from the chamber. An opposition that absents itself from a budget vote forfeits the opportunity to shape the public record of that session. Whatever the reasoning — protest, political calculation, internal disarray — the optics of an empty Congress bench during one of the legislature's most consequential sittings will be difficult to defend to voters who sent those representatives to Chandigarh precisely to participate in moments like this one. Running alongside the budget story is a controversy around a statement made by senior Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira. Without the specific content of the statement in hand, what can be said with confidence is that Khaira is a figure whose words routinely generate political heat in Punjab — he is too experienced a politician for his statements to be accidental, and the controversy around whatever he said this week will have been calibrated. Whether it serves Congress's interests or further complicates a party already struggling to find its footing in post-AAP Punjab is the question worth watching. For Punjabis in Australia following this story, the budget's passage represents a moment of political consolidation for the AAP government. The opposition's absence, however, is a reminder that Punjab's legislature remains a site of intense rivalry, and that the coming months — as the budget's allocations begin to be tested against delivery — will tell a more complete story than any single session vote. LPG in Punjab — A Supply Crisis With Political Consequences The LPG gas crisis unfolding in Punjab is the kind of story that travels quickly from headlines to kitchen tables. When cooking gas becomes difficult to source or unaffordable, it stops being a policy issue and becomes a daily frustration for millions of households — and for a government that came to power on promises of practical, citizen-first governance, a domestic fuel crisis is a vulnerability it can ill afford. Punjab is not alone in facing LPG supply and pricing pressures. The broader global energy market has been destabilised by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and those pressures are finding their way into the domestic supply chains that Indian state governments manage. The distinction that matters politically, however, is between a crisis that a government inherits and one that it fails to anticipate or address. Opposition parties in Punjab will draw no such distinction, and the LPG issue will be pressed hard in the days and weeks ahead. For the Punjabi diaspora in Australia, the LPG crisis is a reminder that the energy disruptions rippling out of the Middle East conflict are not abstract geopolitical developments — they are arriving in the homes of family members back in Punjab. Preetam Singh Rupal's analysis on Indian Updates places this local crisis in its full international context, connecting the dots between global energy markets and the daily lives of people in the state that most of Melbourne's Punjabi community calls home. The Supreme Court and Harish Rana — A Judgment That Opens a Profound Debate The Supreme Court of India's decision to allow Harish Rana to exercise his wish for self-determined death is a landmark moment in Indian legal history, and one that deserves more careful attention than a headline allows. The right to die with dignity has been a contested question in Indian jurisprudence for years, and the Court's willingness to engage with it in a specific, named case rather than only in the abstract signals a continued evolution in how India's highest court understands personal autonomy and constitutional rights. Cases of this nature do not resolve easily. They sit at the intersection of law, medicine, ethics and deeply held cultural and religious beliefs about life and death — beliefs that vary significantly across India's population. The Supreme Court, by allowing Rana's wish in this instance, has no

Today Updates - 12 March 2026 - Iran War Escalation, Oil Prices and Australia Housing Scam on Radio Haanji Thursday's edition of Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM arrives with one of the heaviest news loads of the week, covering a Middle East conflict that is now rippling into global energy markets, domestic Australian stories with direct consequences for families and communities, and a full set of local updates that listeners across Melbourne need to start their Thursday informed. Host Ranjodh Singh guides the bulletin with clarity, covering the stories that matter most to the Punjabi and Indian community in Australia this morning. World Updates The conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has reached a point where its consequences are being felt far beyond the immediate region. Among the most significant developments this week, Iran's Fars news agency has reported retaliatory strikes on oil infrastructure in response to United States drone attacks. Strikes on oil-producing and processing facilities carry an immediate impact on global supply chains, and the energy markets have responded accordingly, with crude oil prices reaching 93 dollars per barrel. Iran has further claimed that oil prices could cross 200 dollars per barrel in the future if the conflict continues on its current trajectory — a forecast that would have severe economic consequences for import-dependent nations around the world, including Australia. Israel has continued military operations in Lebanon, with reports indicating that 14 people were killed in the latest strikes, bringing the total death toll in Lebanon to more than 500. The scale of casualties in Lebanon reflects the degree to which the conflict has expanded well beyond its initial flashpoints and is now affecting civilian populations across multiple countries in the region. The Lebanese government and international humanitarian organisations have called for restraint, but the military operations have continued. Iran has denied reports of an attack on its newly appointed commander-in-chief, pushing back against claims that were circulating in regional media. The denial is a significant development in itself, as the targeting of military leadership would represent a major escalation in the conflict. The situation remains fluid and unverified claims continue to circulate alongside official statements, making clear and accurate journalism more important than ever for communities trying to understand what is actually happening. Turkey has publicly expressed support for Iran amid the ongoing conflict, adding another regional power to the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the war. Turkey's position reflects the broader divisions within the region and signals that the conflict is drawing in countries with their own strategic interests in its outcome. The involvement of additional actors complicates any pathway toward de-escalation and is being closely watched by international observers. What Is Happening in Australia - Housing Scam, ADHD Medicines and Energy Concerns Victoria has been shaken by a housing scam that has resulted in the arrest of three individuals. The details of the alleged scam are under investigation, but the development adds to a period of intense scrutiny on housing practices in the state. For the Indian and Punjabi community in Australia, many of whom are navigating a difficult housing market as renters, buyers or investors, any evidence of fraudulent activity in the sector is a matter of direct concern. The arrests are expected to lead to further legal proceedings, and the case will be watched closely by consumer advocates and community members alike. The Australian Energy Market Commission has raised concerns about the electricity demands being generated by artificial intelligence data centres. As AI infrastructure expands rapidly across Australia, the AEMC has flagged that existing electricity systems may face significant pressure to meet the increased load. This is a developing policy area that will affect energy prices and grid stability for all households and businesses, including those in communities where energy costs are already a source of financial stress. The use of ADHD medication among children in Australia has emerged as a point of concern for health authorities and families. Questions are being raised about the levels of diagnosis and prescription, and the broader question of how children's mental health and behavioural needs are being assessed and treated. For parents in the Indian and Punjabi community navigating the Australian healthcare system, this is a story worth following closely as further guidance from health bodies is expected. David Littleproud has resigned from the leadership of the National Party, and a new leader has been elected in his place. The leadership change in one of Australia's major coalition parties is a political development that will affect the dynamics of the federal opposition and,

Laughter Therapy - 12 March 2026 - The Free Punjabi Podcast That Turns Every Thursday Into a Celebration Thursday mornings carry a particular energy — the week has done most of its work and the weekend is now close enough to feel real. On Radio Haanji 1674 AM, that Thursday feeling is met with exactly the right soundtrack: a fresh episode of Laughter Therapy, hosted by Ranjodh Singh, arriving with the warmth and laughter that Melbourne's Punjabi community has come to rely on as a genuine part of their morning. Thursday Morning With Ranjodh Singh — A Show That Feels Like Sitting With Family Ranjodh Singh has built a reputation on Radio Haanji 1674 AM as one of the most naturally gifted community hosts in Australian Punjabi broadcasting. What he brings to Laughter Therapy is not a performance — it is a genuine extension of who he is. He listens to his callers, he creates space for the laughter to arrive on its own terms and he holds the show together with a warmth that listeners across Melbourne recognise and trust. Thursday episodes carry a slightly different flavour from the rest of the week. The community knows the weekend is close, and that energy comes through in the calls — there is an extra looseness, a readiness to laugh and a willingness to linger a little longer in the moment. Ranjodh Singh channels that perfectly, creating the kind of hour that listeners are reluctant to switch off even when the day is already calling them forward. For anyone exploring what Radio Haanji has to offer, Laughter Therapy sits naturally alongside thought-provoking programmes like The Insight Report and the daily current affairs analysis of Indian Updates — programmes that together show the full range of what community broadcasting in Melbourne can be. But on Thursday mornings, laughter has the stage, and nobody holds that stage quite like Ranjodh Singh. Young Callers, Pure Joy — How the Children Carry the First Half The first segment of Laughter Therapy belongs entirely to the children, and Thursday is as fine a day as any to be reminded why that decision is one of the best this show has ever made. Young callers from across Melbourne's Punjabi community ring in live, bringing their chutkule, bujaratan and bolian to a microphone that treats them as the stars they genuinely are. There is a particular quality to the way children share chutkule on this show. They are not performing for an audience — they are sharing something they find funny, something they picked up at home or at school or from a grandparent who taught it to them, and that sincerity is what makes the moment land every single time. A child's bujaratan — delivered with complete conviction that the riddle is somehow both obvious and unsolvable — is one of the most reliably joyful things in community radio. This segment is also quietly doing something significant for the Punjabi community in Australia. Children growing up here are navigating two cultural worlds simultaneously, and every time a young caller shares a chutkula or a bolian on Laughter Therapy, they are affirming that their Punjabi identity is not something to be kept at home — it is something to be celebrated, shared and amplified. As a Punjabi kids show in Australia, this programme creates cultural belonging through the simplest and most powerful means available: laughter. The Community Steps Forward — Adults Bring the Second Half to Life When the show transitions into its second segment, the adult community picks up the baton without missing a beat. Callers from across Melbourne join Ranjodh Singh to share bolian, trade observations and participate in the running conversation of warmth and gentle humour that defines the second half of every Laughter Therapy episode. The bolian shared in this part of the show carry the distinctive texture of Punjabi expression — layered, rhythmic and rooted in a shared way of seeing the world. They are funny in a way that requires a certain cultural fluency to fully appreciate, which is precisely why they resonate so strongly with the community that calls in and the community that listens. For many adult listeners, the bolian segment is a moment of recognition — hearing something that sounds like home, delivered by people who feel like neighbours, on a morning that suddenly feels a little warmer. This is what Indian community radio Melbourne does at its best: it takes the ordinary moments of Punjabi life in Australia and turns them into something shared. No studio trick, no production polish — just a community that shows up for each other, morning after morning. Why Laughter Therapy Has Earned Its Place Among the Best Punjabi Podcasts in Australia The case for Laughter Therapy as one of the best Punjabi podcasts of 2026 does not rest on production values or marketing reach — it rests on something much harder to manufacture. The show has genuine community trust, built episode by episode, caller by caller, laugh by laugh over a sustained period of time. As a free P

ਨਜ਼ਰੀਆ | ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Radio Haanji ਆਵਾਜ਼: ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ | ਵਿਧਾ: ਪ੍ਰੇਰਣਾਦਾਇਕ · ਮਨੋਵਿਗਿਆਨ · ਸਵੈ-ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ | ਫ਼ਾਰਮੈਟ: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ | ਲੜੀ: ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਮੁਸੀਬਤ ਵੱਡੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੁੰਦੀ — ਸਾਡਾ ਨਜ਼ਰੀਆ ਛੋਟਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਦੇ ਸੋਚਿਆ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਉਹੀ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਿਲ ਜੋ ਅੱਜ ਅਸੰਭਵ ਲੱਗਦੀ ਹੈ, ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਕਿਸੇ ਹੋਰ ਲਈ ਹੱਲ ਕਿਉਂ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ? ਫ਼ਰਕ ਤਾਕਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹੀਂ — ਫ਼ਰਕ ਨਜ਼ਰੀਏ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। Radio Haanji ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਅੱਜ ਦੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ — 'ਨਜ਼ਰੀਆ' — ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਦੀ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ ਜੰਗ ਦੀ ਉਦਾਹਰਣ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਡੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਮਨ ਦਾ ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ਾ ਦਿਖਾਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੁਣੋ ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਬਾਰੇ 'ਨਜ਼ਰੀਆ' ਇੱਕ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਣਾਦਾਇਕ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ 331 ਈਸਾ ਪੂਰਵ ਦੀ ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ ਗਾਗਾਮੇਲਾ ਦੀ ਜੰਗ ਨੂੰ ਉਦਾਹਰਣ ਵਜੋਂ ਵਰਤਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪਰ ਇਹ ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਨਹੀਂ — ਇਹ ਸਾਡੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਹੈ। ਉਸ ਮਨੁੱਖੀ ਸੋਚ ਦੀ, ਜੋ ਡਰ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਜਦੋਂ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਿਲ ਵੱਡੀ ਲੱਗਦੀ ਹੈ। ਉਸ ਮਨੋਵਿਗਿਆਨ ਦੀ, ਜੋ ਪੁਰਾਣੇ ਤਰੀਕੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਵੀਆਂ ਸਮੱਸਿਆਵਾਂ ਹੱਲ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। Radio Haanji ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੀਰੀਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਕਿਸੇ ਔਖੇ ਮੋੜ 'ਤੇ ਖੜੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਸੋਚਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿ ਅੱਗੇ ਰਸਤਾ ਨਹੀਂ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਸਾਰ ਸਾਲ 331 ਈਸਾ ਪੂਰਵ। ਗਾਗਾਮੇਲਾ ਦਾ ਮੈਦਾਨ। ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਮਹਾਨ ਦੇ 40-50 ਹਜ਼ਾਰ ਸੈਨਿਕ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਫਾਰਸੀ ਸਾਮਰਾਜ ਦੀ ਲਗਭਗ 2 ਲੱਖ ਦੀ ਫੌਜ। ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਦੇ ਸੈਨਾਪਤੀ ਡਰੇ ਹੋਏ ਸਨ — ਜੋ ਦਿੱਖਦਾ ਸੀ, ਉਹ ਨਾਮੁਮਕਿਨ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਸੀ। ਪਰ ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਨੇ ਉਹੀ ਸਥਿਤੀ ਵੱਖਰੇ ਨਜ਼ਰੀਏ ਨਾਲ ਦੇਖੀ। ਉਸਨੇ ਪੁੱਛਿਆ — ਮੈਂ ਕੀ ਬਦਲ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ? ਦਾਰੀਅਸ ਦੀ ਫੌਜ ਰਵਾਇਤੀ ਆਇਤਕਾਰ ਆਕਾਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੜ੍ਹੀ ਸੀ। ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਫੌਜ ਤਿਰਛੇ ਰੂਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੜ੍ਹੀ ਕੀਤੀ — ਉਸ ਇੱਕ ਬਦਲਾਅ ਨੇ ਦੁਸ਼ਮਣ ਦੇ ਰਥਾਂ ਦੀ ਰਫ਼ਤਾਰ ਤੋੜ ਦਿੱਤੀ। ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਫੌਜ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਰਸਤਾ ਬਣਾ ਕੇ ਸਿੱਧਾ ਦਾਰੀਅਸ ਵੱਲ ਵਧਿਆ — ਅਤੇ ਦਾਰੀਅਸ ਆਪਣੀ 2 ਲੱਖ ਦੀ ਫੌਜ ਛੱਡ ਕੇ ਭੱਜ ਗਿਆ। ਕੀ ਬਦਲਿਆ ਸੀ? ਸੈਨਿਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਨਹੀਂ। ਹਥਿਆਰ ਨਹੀਂ। ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਨਜ਼ਰੀਆ। ਸਾਡੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦਾ ਸਬਕ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸਾਡੇ ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਜੁੜਦੀ ਹੈ। ਜਦੋਂ ਵੱਡੀਆਂ ਮੁਸੀਬਤਾਂ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਆਉਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ, ਅਸੀਂ ਡਰ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਾਂ — ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਅਸੀਂ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪੁਰਾਣੀ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਨਾਲ ਵੇਖਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਕਦੇ-ਕਦੇ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਨਜ਼ਰੀਆ ਬਦਲਣ ਨਾਲ ਵੱਡੀ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਡੀ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਿਲ ਹੱਲ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਮੁਸੀਬਤਾਂ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਹੀ ਮਿਲਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਜੋ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਲੜਨ ਦੀ ਕਾਬਲੀਅਤ ਰੱਖਦੇ ਹਨ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਵੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੇ ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਹੋ। ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਕਿਉਂ ਸੁਣੋ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੱਡੀ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਿਲ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਲੰਘ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ — ਕੰਮ ਵਿੱਚ, ਰਿਸ਼ਤਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ, ਜਾਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨਾਲ। ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਦੀ ਉਦਾਹਰਣ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸਾਡੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਮਨੋਵਿਗਿਆਨ ਦਾ ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ਾ ਦਿਖਾਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਇਸ ਸੁਨੇਹੇ ਨੂੰ ਉਹ ਜ਼ੋਰ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਨਹੀਂ ਦੇ ਸਕਦੀ। ਨੈਰੇਟਰ ਬਾਰੇ — ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ Radio Haanji ਦੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਸ਼ਾਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਕਾਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਹਨ। ਪ੍ਰੇਰਣਾਦਾਇਕ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੋਤੇ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਸੁਣਾਉਂਦੀ ਨਹੀਂ — ਮਹਿਸੂਸ ਕਰਾਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ Radio Haanji ਦਾ ਰੋਜ਼ਾਨਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੈਗਮੈਂਟ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹਰ ਸੋਮਵਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਰਿਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਅਧਿਆਤਮਿਕ, ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ, ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ ਅਤੇ ਅਸਲ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ — ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਕੋਨੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਸੁਣੋ। Nazariya — A Punjabi Audio Story About Perspective Narrator: Ranjodh Singh | Genre: Motivational · Human Psychology · Self-Belief | Format: Punjabi Audio Story Why does the same problem that defeats one person get solved easily by another? The difference is rarely strength, resources, or luck. Almost always, the difference is perspective. Today's Punjabi kahani on Radio Haanji's Kitaab Kahani is titled Nazariya — one word that holds the entire lesson. Listen to this Punjabi audio story narrated by Ranjodh Singh. About This Punjabi Kahani Nazariya is not a story about Alexander the Great. Alexander is simply the mirror — the historical example through which this Punjabi motivational story shows us our own minds. It is about the deeply human tendency to freeze when a problem looks too big, to use yesterday's approach on today's challenge, and then to conclude that we are the problem when it doesn't work. This Punjabi audio kahani is part of Radio Haanji's Kitaab Kahani series — a daily Punjabi story segment for listeners worldwide, every Monday through Friday. Story Summary It is 331 BC. The plains of Gaugamela. Alexander the Great stands with 40,000–50,000 soldiers against a Persian army of nearly 200,000. His generals are afraid — and they have good reason to be. Everything in front of them says: impossible. But Alexander looks at the same situation through a different lens. He asks himself — what can I change? The Persian army stands in a traditional rectangular formation. Alexander arranges his force at a diagonal angle — one single unconventional shift. Darius's war chariots charge at full speed, hit the diagonal, and lose their momentum. Alexander drives through the gap straight toward Darius himself — and Darius flees the battlefield, leaving his 200,000 soldiers behind. What changed? Not the number of soldiers. Not the weapons. Just the nazariya — the perspective. The Lesson — About Human Psychology This Punjabi story holds up a mirror to all of us. When we face a serious problem, we tend to reach for the same approach that worked last time — the familiar, the known, the safe. And when it fails, we blame ourselves. We feel weak. We feel stuck. But often, we are not the problem. The angle is the problem. A shift in perspective — the willingness to stand diagonal when everyone else is standing in a r

Indian Updates - 11 March 2026 - LPG Crisis, Punjab's Trade Defiance and India's Constitutional Crossroads India is navigating a week of extraordinary pressure — from empty gas cylinders in restaurant kitchens to a historic showdown in Parliament, from a state assembly challenging the centre's sovereignty in trade negotiations to the nation's highest court reopening one of its most enduring constitutional debates. On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM brought together host Amrinder Gidda and special guest journalist Preetam Singh Rupal for a deep and unsparing analysis of events that speak directly to the lives of every Indian — whether in India or in the diaspora. As one of the most trusted Indian current affairs podcasts reaching the Punjabi and Indian community in Australia, the show brought the kind of context and consequence that headlines alone cannot carry. When the Kitchen Goes Cold - India's LPG Crisis and What It Reveals About Energy Vulnerability The war in West Asia has come home to India in the most immediate way possible — not through diplomatic notes or economic forecasts, but through empty gas cylinders and shuttered restaurant kitchens. Since the US-Israel strikes on Iran began on 28 February, disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have choked India's supply of liquefied petroleum gas, a fuel on which tens of millions of Indian households and hundreds of thousands of commercial establishments depend every single day. India is the world's second-largest importer of LPG, and approximately 85 to 90 per cent of its LPG imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. With that route now severely disrupted, the consequences have moved with extraordinary speed. Commercial LPG supply has been halted or sharply reduced across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and other states. Hotel and restaurant associations have warned of large-scale closures. In Mumbai alone, an estimated 8,000 establishments have been affected. In Tamil Nadu, nearly 10,000 eateries face shutdown. The Bengaluru Hotels Association has said that operations cannot continue without supply restoration. The central government has responded by invoking emergency powers, ordering all oil refineries to divert propane and butane production exclusively toward LPG for domestic use. State oil giants including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum have been directed to prioritise household supply. The government has also introduced stricter booking intervals of 21 to 25 days to prevent hoarding. Yet authorities simultaneously insist there is no actual shortage for domestic households — a position that sits uneasily alongside visible queues, rising black market prices and cylinders selling for as much as Rs 3,000 in some parts of Bengaluru where the regulated price is Rs 1,950. The domestic cylinder price itself has risen by roughly Rs 60 since 7 March. The deeper question this crisis raises is one that India's policymakers have long deferred: the country's structural dependence on Gulf energy imports, and the absence of strategic LPG reserves that could buffer against exactly this kind of disruption. For Indian families in Australia, many of whom are still in regular financial contact with relatives back home, a sudden and sustained rise in household energy costs is not an abstract policy concern. It lands directly on kitchen budgets and small business margins. Punjab Speaks First - A State Assembly's Challenge to the India-US Trade Deal In a development with profound implications for Indian agriculture and federalism, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, unanimously passed a resolution condemning the proposed India-US trade agreement. Punjab becomes the first state in India to formally pass such a resolution, and the significance of that distinction should not be underestimated. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann framed the issue starkly. The proposed agreement would open India's agricultural markets to American produce at a time when the average farm size in Punjab is 2.5 acres and the average in the United States is 500 acres. Competing on anything approaching equal terms, Mann argued, is not a question of policy — it is structurally impossible. He warned that the deal could deal a blow to Punjab's efforts at crop diversification, threatening maize, cotton and Narma cultivation that the state has been trying to develop as alternatives to its heavily water-intensive wheat and paddy cycle. The agreement, he said, was more dangerous to Indian farming than the three farm laws that triggered the historic farmers' movement of 2020-21. The opposition within the assembly was equally pointed. Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira and others raised the question of why the central government had negotiated the agreement without consulting state governments, particularly those with the largest agricultural footprints. Several members also raised the spectre of the E

Today Updates - 11 March 2026 - World, Australia and India News on Radio Haanji Wednesday morning on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Ranjodh Singh brought listeners the biggest stories shaping the world, Australia and India right now. From the continuing war in the Middle East to a major shift in Australian politics and the start of NAPLAN season, Today Updates covered it all in one sharp, community-focused morning bulletin. Tune in at haanji.com.au or wherever you listen to your favourite Punjabi podcast Australia. World Updates The conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel continues to dominate global headlines as it enters its eleventh day. The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, triggering a wave of retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran across Israel and several Gulf nations, including Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Iran has made clear it will not back down, with senior officials including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating the country is prepared to continue striking for as long as necessary. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards also pushed back against comments from President Trump, declaring it is Iran — not Washington — that will determine when the war ends. Global oil markets have been severely disrupted by the conflict, with prices surging above one hundred dollars per barrel due to fears over disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump held a press conference in Florida on Monday in which he claimed the US was achieving major progress toward its military objectives and that the war could be nearing an end, though he stopped short of giving a firm timeline. He also said he would consider easing sanctions on certain countries to help stabilise oil supply during the crisis. In a significant diplomatic development, President Trump held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday — the first conversation between the two leaders since the war began. The Kremlin described the hour-long call as frank and constructive, with Putin presenting proposals for a swift political settlement. Trump acknowledged the call was positive but urged Putin to focus on ending the war in Ukraine as well, telling reporters, "He wants to be helpful on Iran. I told him you can be more helpful by ending the war in Ukraine." The call underscores growing international concern over both the humanitarian and economic fallout of the widening Middle East conflict. Lebanon has been drawn deeper into the crisis, with over 700,000 people now displaced as Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket exchanges escalate across the country. The International Rescue Committee has issued an emergency alert, warning that the displacement crisis is becoming the most visible humanitarian consequence of the war. Lebanon's Prime Minister has called on all parties to allow displaced families to return home safely. The Afghanistan-Pakistan border has also seen rising tensions, with the UN Refugee Agency reporting an estimated 115,000 people internally displaced inside Afghanistan and several thousand more in Pakistan due to active conflict along the border region. Australia in Focus - Politics and Education in the Spotlight In a major political development, National Party leader David Littleproud announced his resignation on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, stepping down after nearly four years at the helm of the party. Littleproud made the announcement at a press conference at Parliament House alongside his wife, saying he no longer had the energy to lead. He will remain in parliament as the member for the Queensland seat of Maranoa, which he has held since 2016. A party room vote to elect a new Nationals leader is expected later this week, with several candidates including deputy leader Kevin Hogan, former leader Michael McCormack, and senator Matt Canavan all indicating interest. The news caught many senior Nationals MPs by surprise and sets up an important transition for the junior coalition partner as Australia looks ahead to the next federal election. For families with children in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, Wednesday 11 March marks the start of NAPLAN 2026. Around 1.4 million students across more than 9,400 schools will sit the national literacy and numeracy assessment during the testing window, which runs until 23 March. Writing tests began today, with all other assessments to follow across the two-week period. For Indian and Punjabi families in Australia, NAPLAN is an important measure of how children are progressing in their schooling and an opportunity to identify early where extra support may be helpful. Schools are advised to schedule tests in the morning where possible. Preliminary results are expected to be back with schools around four weeks after the testing window closes. Australia is also in active talks about the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the scaled-down 2026 edition is set to take place from 23 July to 2 August. Australia is expected to send a team of m

Laughter Therapy 11 March 2026 - Your Wednesday Morning Smile Starts Here A Wednesday Morning Built Around Joy There is something special about waking up to a voice that genuinely wants to make your day better. Every weekday morning, Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji 1674 AM does exactly that for Punjabi families across Melbourne and beyond. On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, host Ranjodh Singh was back at the mic, bringing that familiar warmth and energy that listeners across Australia have come to count on. Whether you are packing school bags, sipping chai, or heading out the door, this show has a way of sending you off with a smile. Laughter Therapy is not just a radio show. It is a daily ritual for the Punjabi community in Australia, a place where the humour, language and spirit of Punjab feel close, even from thousands of kilometres away. Today's episode carried on that tradition beautifully. Little Voices, Big Laughs - The Kids Take the Mic The first half of Laughter Therapy belongs to the children, and Wednesday was no different. Kids from across the Melbourne Punjabi community called in live to share their chutkule, bolian, bujaratan, and all the wonderful, unfiltered chatter that only children can deliver. There is an honesty and joy in the way young voices handle humour, and Ranjodh Singh has a natural gift for drawing the best out of every little caller. The kids' segment is what makes this show genuinely unique among Punjabi podcasts in Australia. Chutkule flew thick and fast, bujaratan had listeners guessing, and the bolian carried that playful rhythm that connects generations. For parents listening along, these moments are a reminder of how beautifully culture travels when it is wrapped in laughter. If you have not yet heard the kids' segment of Laughter Therapy, it is reason enough to tune in every morning. You can revisit some of the best recent episodes, including the Feb 20 Laughter Therapy with Ranjodh Singh and Yash, to get a feel for how the show brings children and families together each week. The Community Joins In - Adults Keep the Laughter Going Once the kids have had their moment, the grown-ups step in and the fun continues. The adult segment of Laughter Therapy draws callers who bring their own brand of wit and community humour, keeping the energy alive right through to the end of the show. Ranjodh Singh keeps the conversation flowing, warm and inclusive, making every caller feel like they are part of something bigger than a phone call. This is what Indian community radio in Melbourne does at its best. It creates a shared space where people feel heard, celebrated and connected. The adult segment is not just entertainment; it is community building, one laugh at a time. Wednesday's show carried all of that spirit in full. For a taste of the broader world of Radio Haanji content, the Binnu Dhillon Punjabi Podcast episode is well worth a listen for fans of Punjabi culture and entertainment. Why Laughter Therapy Stands Apart as Australia's Favourite Punjabi Podcast In a world full of content competing for your attention, Laughter Therapy earns its place every single morning through consistency, community and genuine warmth. It is one of the few Punjabi comedy podcasts in Australia that puts children front and centre, celebrating their voices and giving families a reason to gather around the radio together. Radio Haanji 1674 AM has built something rare with this show: a format that is deeply rooted in Punjabi culture while speaking to the everyday life of families in Australia. The chutkule are familiar, the bolian feel like home, and the bujaratan keep young minds sharp. For listeners who grew up in Punjab and are now raising families in Melbourne, this show is a bridge between two worlds. As one of the best Punjabi podcasts in 2026, Laughter Therapy continues to grow its audience because it never loses sight of what matters: real people, real laughter and a real sense of belonging. The show broadcasts Monday to Friday every morning, and each episode is available as a free Punjabi podcast online, so you never have to miss a moment. Listen and Never Miss an Episode Laughter Therapy is available wherever you listen to podcasts and on the Radio Haanji app. Catch every episode of this beloved Punjabi morning show podcast through your preferred platform: Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Download the iOS App Download the Android App

Sikh Games 2026 Melbourne – Date, Venue, Sports and the Story Behind AUZ Punjabi FC Melbourne is gearing up to host the 38th Australian Sikh Games from 3 to 5 April 2026 at Parkville — and the excitement across Australia's Punjabi community has never been louder. As the countdown begins, Radio Haanji 1674 AM host Ranjodh Singh has been sitting down with the clubs competing in this year's Sikh Games, bringing their stories directly to the community. One of those conversations was with Prabhjit Singh Biling, president of AUZ Punjabi FC (AUZ Punjabi Football Club) — a Melbourne-based community club whose journey captures everything the Sikh Games stand for. AUZ Punjabi FC: From 20 Kids to a Full-Grown Club When AUZ Punjabi FC was founded in 2019, it started with a simple idea — give Melbourne's Punjabi youth a place to play football, build friendships, and stay connected to their roots. What began with around 20 children in junior age groups has grown into a club of over 100 players, fielding teams from Under-7 all the way through to senior level, with multiple squads competing in several age divisions simultaneously. The club was founded specifically with the Australian Sikh Games in mind, and since its very first season, AUZ Punjabi FC has travelled to every state in Australia to represent Melbourne on the national stage. The 2026 edition in Melbourne is a full-circle moment — seven years of work coming home. What drives the club goes beyond wins and trophies. In a city where life is fast-paced and screens compete for children's attention, AUZ Punjabi FC offers something harder to find: a ground to run on, a team to belong to, and a culture to be proud of. The club emphasises discipline, sportsmanship, physical fitness, and cultural identity — giving young Australians of Punjabi heritage a space where both sides of who they are can coexist comfortably. For Ranjodh Singh and the Radio Haanji audience, the story of AUZ Punjabi FC is the story of a community quietly doing the work — and 2026 is their moment to shine in front of a home crowd. The 38th Australian Sikh Games – Everything You Need to Know What Are the Australian Sikh Games? The Australian Sikh Games (ASG) are the largest annual Sikh sporting and cultural event in the Southern Hemisphere — and one of the most significant multicultural events in Australia's calendar. Organised by ANSSACC (Australian National Sikh Sports and Cultural Council), the Games are held every year over Easter and rotate between Australia's major cities. The Games draw crowds of over 100,000 people across three days, during which 8,000+ athletes and performers compete in 15 different sports and cultural activities, with approximately 120 not-for-profit sporting and cultural clubs actively taking part. International participants travel from New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong to compete. This is not just a sports tournament. It is a reunion, a celebration, a cultural festival, and a statement about who Sikhs are in modern Australia — competitive, community-driven, and deeply proud. Sikh Games 2026 Melbourne: Dates, Venue and Key Details Detail Information Event 38th Australian Sikh Games Melbourne 2026 Dates 3–5 April 2026 (Easter Weekend) Venue Princes Park State Sport Centres, 10 Brens Drive, Parkville VIC 3052 Organiser ANSSACC + Local Organising Committee Official Website asgmel2026.com Registration anssacc.org/sports-registration Sports at the Australian Sikh Games 2026 The Sikh Games Melbourne 2026 will feature the following sports and events: Hockey Soccer / Football Basketball Volleyball Kabaddi Cricket Tennis Badminton Golf Athletics Powerlifting Netball Touch Football AFL Nines Tug-of-War Sports for All Abilities (new addition for 2026) The introduction of Sports for All Abilities in 2026 is a landmark moment for the Australian Sikh Games — a formal recognition that these games belong to every member of the community, regardless of physical ability. Jashan Di Raat – A Night to Remember The sporting action wraps up with Jashan Di Raat, a gala celebration evening on Sunday 5 April 2026 at the prestigious Crown Palladium, Southbank Melbourne — the same venue that hosts the AFL Brownlow Medal and the Allan Border Medal. Guests can expect a three-course dinner, live music, cultural performances, and a dance floor that will keep going until late. Tickets are available via TryBooking. Government Recognition and Support The 2026 Sikh Games in Melbourne have received $450,000 in funding from the Australian Federal Government, a testament to the event's cultural, social, and economic significance. The Victoria State Government and the City of Melbourne are also supporting partners. This level of institutional backing reflects how the Australian Sikh Games have grown from a community weekend into a nationally recognised event. A Brief History of the Australian Sikh Games The Australian Sikh Games began in 1988 as a field hockey competition

ਚੰਨ ਦੀ ਦਾਤ — ਫਕੀਰ ਅਤੇ ਚੋਰ ਦੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ | ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ | Radio Haanji ਆਵਾਜ਼: ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ | ਵਿਧਾ: ਅਧਿਆਤਮਿਕ · ਗਿਆਨ · ਚੀਨੀ ਲੋਕ-ਕਥਾ | ਫ਼ਾਰਮੈਟ: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ | ਲੜੀ: ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਜਦੋਂ ਦੇਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਵੀ ਮਨ ਨੂੰ ਸਕੂਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਕੁਝ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਐਸੀਆਂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਜੋ ਸੋਚਣ ਲਈ ਮਜਬੂਰ ਕਰ ਦਿੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ — ਕਿ ਅਸੀਂ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਕੀ ਹਾਂ, ਅਤੇ ਜੋ ਸਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਅਸਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਕੀਮਤੀ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ। Radio Haanji ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਅੱਜ ਦੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ — 'ਚੰਨ ਦੀ ਦਾਤ' — ਚੀਨ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਲੋਕ-ਕਥਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਦੱਸਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸੱਚੀ ਦਾਤ ਕੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੁਣੋ ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਬਾਰੇ 'ਚੰਨ ਦੀ ਦਾਤ' ਚੀਨ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਪੁਰਾਣੀ Zen ਪਰੰਪਰਾ ਦੀ ਲੋਕ-ਕਥਾ ਹੈ। ਇੱਕ ਫਕੀਰ ਜੋ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਸਾਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਸੀ — ਉਹਦੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੀਣ ਲਈ ਬਾਟਾ, ਪਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਪੁਰਾਣੇ ਕੱਪੜੇ, ਰਹਿਣ ਲਈ ਝੌਂਪੜਾ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਕਦੇ ਕੁਝ ਲਿਆ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ। ਪਰ ਇੱਕ ਠੰਡੀ ਰਾਤ ਇੱਕ ਚੋਰ ਆਇਆ ਅਤੇ ਉਸ ਰਾਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਫਕੀਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਸਦਾ ਰਿਹਾ। Radio Haanji ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੀਰੀਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਹ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਦੂਜਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ — ਪਰ ਸ਼ਾਇਦ ਉਹ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਕੀਮਤੀ ਚੀਜ਼ ਦੇਣਾ ਭੁੱਲ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਸਾਰ ਚੀਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੂਰ-ਦੁਰਾਡੇ ਇੱਕ ਜੈਨ ਭਿਕਸ਼ੂ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਸੀ। ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਧਾਰਨ ਜੀਵਨ। ਦੂਰੋਂ-ਦੂਰੋਂ ਲੋਕ ਉਹਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਣ ਆਉਂਦੇ। ਜੋ ਵੀ ਉਹਨੂੰ ਦਿੰਦੇ, ਉਹ ਕਿਸੇ ਹੋਰ ਨੂੰ ਦੇ ਦਿੰਦਾ। ਕੜਾਕੇ ਦੀ ਠੰਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੇ ਇੱਕ ਕੰਬਲ ਦਿੱਤਾ — ਇਸ ਵਾਰ ਫਕੀਰ ਮਨਾ ਨਾ ਕਰ ਸਕਿਆ। ਇੱਕ ਰਾਤ ਚੋਰ ਆਇਆ। ਝੌਂਪੜੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੋਜਿਆ — ਕੁਝ ਨਾ ਮਿਲਿਆ। ਜਾਣ ਲੱਗਾ ਤਾਂ ਫਕੀਰ ਨੇ ਪਿੱਛੋਂ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਮਾਰੀ। ਚੋਰ ਡਰਿਆ — ਪਰ ਫਕੀਰ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ, "ਭੱਜਣ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਅਫਸੋਸ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਕੁਝ ਨਾ ਮਿਲਿਆ।" ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਤਨੋਂ ਕੰਬਲ ਲਾਹ ਕੇ ਚੋਰ ਨੂੰ ਦੇ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਚੋਰ ਚਲਾ ਗਿਆ। ਫਕੀਰ ਬਾਹਰ ਠੰਡੇ ਪੱਥਰ ਉੱਤੇ ਲੰਮਾ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ। ਉੱਪਰ ਚੰਨ ਚਮਕ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ। ਅਤੇ ਉਹ ਰਾਤ ਭਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਸਦਾ ਰਿਹਾ — "ਮੈਂ ਉਹਨੂੰ ਕੰਬਲ ਕਿਉਂ ਦਿੱਤਾ? ਮੈਨੂੰ ਚੰਨ ਦੇਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਸੀ।" ਪਰ ਫਕੀਰ ਦਾ ਮਤਲਬ ਸੱਚਮੁੱਚ ਚੰਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੀ — ਉਹਦਾ ਮਤਲਬ ਸੀ ਗਿਆਨ, ਰੋਸ਼ਨੀ, ਅਕਲ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ। ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਣਾਦਾਇਕ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਅਸਲ ਸੁਨੇਹਾ ਕੀ ਹੈ? ਉਹ ਸੁਣੋ — ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ। ਕਹਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਸੁਨੇਹਾ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਇੱਕ ਡੂੰਘੀ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ — ਜਦੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲੋਂ ਕੁਝ ਮੰਗੇ, ਉਹਨੂੰ ਦੁਨਿਆਵੀ ਚੀਜ਼ ਤਾਂ ਦੇਵੋ — ਪਰ ਨਾਲ ਕੋਈ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ ਵੀ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਕਰੋ। ਜਿਵੇਂ ਸਿਆਣੇ ਮਾਪੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਨੂੰ ਚਾਕਲੇਟ ਵੀ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਨਾਲ ਇਹ ਵੀ ਦੱਸਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿ ਬਹੁਤੀ ਖਾਣ ਨਾਲ ਦੰਦ ਖਰਾਬ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਉਹ ਗੱਲ ਉਸ ਵੇਲੇ ਭਾਵੇਂ ਸਮਝ ਨਾ ਆਵੇ — ਪਰ ਇੱਕ ਦਿਨ ਕੰਮ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਆਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਕਿਉਂ ਸੁਣੋ ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਕਿੱਸਾ ਨਹੀਂ — ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਅਜਿਹੀ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸੋਚਣ ਲਈ ਮਜਬੂਰ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਦੂਜਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਉਹ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਹ ਮੰਗਦੇ ਹਨ — ਜਾਂ ਉਹ ਜੋ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਅਸਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ? ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਇਸ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਖਾਸ ਡੂੰਘਾਈ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਫਕੀਰ ਦਾ ਉਹ ਅੰਦਰਲਾ ਦਰਦ, ਉਹ ਤਲਖੀ, ਉਹ ਸਵਾਲ-ਜਵਾਬ — ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਣ ਕੇ ਦਿਲ ਨੂੰ ਛੂਹ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਨੈਰੇਟਰ ਬਾਰੇ — ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ ਰਣਜੋਧ ਸਿੰਘ Radio Haanji ਦੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਸ਼ਾਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਕਾਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਹਨ। ਅਧਿਆਤਮਿਕ ਅਤੇ ਗਿਆਨ ਭਰੀਆਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਾਂਤ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਵਪੂਰਤ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਸ਼੍ਰੋਤੇ ਨੂੰ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰ ਲੈ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ। Radio Haanji ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੀਰੀਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਤੱਕ ਪਹੁੰਚਦੀ ਹੈ। ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਹਾਣੀ Radio Haanji ਦਾ ਰੋਜ਼ਾਨਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਸੈਗਮੈਂਟ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹਰ ਸੋਮਵਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਰਿਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਅਧਿਆਤਮਿਕ, ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ, ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ ਅਤੇ ਅਸਲ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ — ਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ, ਮਾਹਰ ਆਵਾਜ਼ਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੁਆਰਾ। ਭਾਰਤ, ਕੈਨੇਡਾ, ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ, ਇੰਗਲੈਂਡ — ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਕੋਨੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੈਠ ਕੇ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਸੁਣੋ। Chand Di Daat — A Punjabi Audio Story About the Greatest Gift Narrator: Ranjodh Singh | Genre: Spiritual · Wisdom · Folk Tale | Format: Punjabi Audio Story | Duration: 11 min 36 sec Some Punjabi stories ask a simple question that stays with you for days: what is the most valuable thing you can give someone? Today's Punjabi kahani on Radio Haanji's Kitaab Kahani — Chand Di Daat (The Gift of the Moon) — is a centuries-old Chinese Zen folk tale retold in Punjabi, and it carries a message as relevant today as it ever was. Listen to this Punjabi audio story narrated by Ranjodh Singh — and ask yourself what your most precious gift truly is. About This Punjabi Kahani Chand Di Daat is a Zen folk tale from China, told in Punjabi as part of Radio Haanji's Kitaab Kahani series. It belongs to the great tradition of Punjabi wisdom stories — short in form, vast in meaning. A fakir who owns almost nothing. A thief who finds nothing worth stealing. And a cold winter night under a luminous moon that changes everything. This Punjabi audio kahani is part of the Kitaab Kahani series — a daily Punjabi story segment bringing authentic storytelling to Punjabi listeners around the world, Monday through Friday. Story Summary Deep in China, a Zen monk lived in a small hut with almost no possessions — a drinking bowl, worn clothes, and four walls against the cold. Wealthy men came to see him, but he refused their gifts. One bitter winter, he accepted a single blanket, because the cold was simply too severe. One evening, a thief crept in. He searched everywhere — and found nothing. As he turned to leave, the fakir called out from the darkness. The thief froze, expecting to be caught. Instead, the fakir said: "I'm sorry you found nothing here. Please — take this." He removed the blanket from his own shoulders and placed it over the thief. "You still have far

Indian Updates - 10 March 2026 - Jaishankar on the Middle East, Punjab's Claims and Campus Tensions - Analysis on Radio Haanji Today's edition of Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM brings together five stories that collectively illuminate the pressures bearing down on Indian politics, governance and civil society at this precise moment. Respected India-based journalist Preetam Singh Rupal takes the analytical lens to each one — from India's carefully worded diplomatic positioning on the Middle East crisis to a contested claim from Punjab's Chief Minister, a significant judicial development in a high-profile case, the continuing Mamata Banerjee situation in Bengal and a campus confrontation that raises questions about the boundaries of political activity in Indian universities. India Speaks on the Middle East — What Jaishankar's Statement Actually Signals External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's official statement on the Middle East crisis is the kind of diplomatic communication that rewards close reading rather than headline-level consumption. India's foreign policy establishment has navigated the current conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran with a degree of caution that reflects the extraordinary complexity of its relationships with all three parties. Jaishankar's statement, whatever its precise formulation, arrives in a context where every word India chooses to deploy — or withhold — carries strategic weight. India's position on the Middle East has historically been shaped by several competing interests: its energy dependence on Gulf states, its large diaspora in the region, its longstanding relationship with Iran through agreements like the Chabahar port, and its growing strategic partnership with the United States alongside a significant economic relationship with Israel. The current conflict has made the balancing act considerably harder, because the active military dimension forces nations to take positions that purely diplomatic language struggles to neutralise. What makes Jaishankar's statement particularly significant for the Indian diaspora in Australia is what it reveals about the kind of global actor India is choosing to be. Australia is a close American ally, and the Indian community here sits at an interesting intersection — citizens of a Western-aligned democracy who come from a country that has consistently refused Western-aligned framing on international conflicts. That tension is not a problem to be solved; it is a reality to be understood. And Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM is one of the few platforms that helps the community understand it with genuine depth. For NRIs watching India's foreign policy from abroad, Jaishankar's public statements are often the clearest window into New Delhi's strategic thinking. They are constructed carefully, they signal without declaring and they maintain optionality in a way that India's size and ambition require. Preetam Singh Rupal's analysis today places the statement in that full context. Punjab's Electoral Promises — The Chief Minister's Claim and What It Will Take to Verify It Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's assertion that the Punjab government has fulfilled all its election commitments is a significant political claim that deserves the kind of measured scrutiny that only journalism can provide. In Indian state politics, the moment a government declares itself compliant with its own promises is precisely the moment that independent analysis becomes most necessary. The AAP government in Punjab came to power on a set of specific, often quantified commitments — around electricity, employment, health infrastructure, education quality, anti-corruption measures and law and order. Some of these commitments have been delivered upon in measurable ways. Others have been the subject of ongoing debate, with opposition parties, civil society organisations and independent assessments offering a more mixed picture than the government's own framing. The Punjab budget session, which opened this week, provides both the occasion and the evidence base for evaluating the Chief Minister's claim. The numbers presented to the legislature — how much was allocated, how much was spent, what outcomes were achieved and at what cost — will ultimately speak more clearly than any political statement. For the Punjabi diaspora in Australia, many of whom voted with their hearts for the promise of a cleaner, more accountable Punjab, the question of delivery is not abstract — it is personal. What Preetam Singh Rupal examines is the gap between political assertion and verifiable governance reality, and why that gap matters not just for Punjab voters but for the health of democratic accountability in Indian state politics more broadly. The High Court, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and the Weight of an Unresolved Case The High Court's statement in the Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh case is a development that continues to attract attention well beyond the legal community. The

Today Updates - 10 March 2026 - Iran New Supreme Leader, Nepal Election and Australia News on Radio Haanji Tuesday's edition of Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM opens with a world that has moved significantly overnight, and host Ranjodh Singh is across every development. From a major political shift in Iran to fresh geopolitical posturing in East Asia, and a set of Australian stories that touch the lives of the Indian and Punjabi community directly, today's bulletin is one of the most news-heavy of the week so far. World Updates Iran has elected a new Supreme Leader, a development that carries enormous geopolitical significance given the active military conflict the country is currently engaged in. The election is notable in part because of earlier statements by United States President Donald Trump, who had indicated that Iran could not elect a new Supreme Leader without American consent — a position that reflects the scale of pressure Washington has been attempting to exert over Tehran. The election, proceeding regardless of that stated position, signals Iran's intent to maintain its sovereign political processes even as the conflict with the US and Israel continues. North Korea has issued a statement regarding missile availability in the context of the ongoing Middle East crisis. The statement adds a further layer of complexity to what is already a multi-actor geopolitical situation, and reflects the degree to which the conflict is drawing commentary and positioning from powers well beyond the immediate region. North Korea's involvement in the global arms conversation has been a recurring theme in international security discussions, and this latest statement will be watched closely by defence analysts. The United States and South Korea have announced joint military operations, with approximately 18,000 South Korean army personnel set to participate. The exercise reflects the ongoing security posture in the Indo-Pacific region and underscores the extent to which American military attention is being stretched across multiple theatres simultaneously — the Middle East conflict on one side and the Korean Peninsula on the other. Lebanon continues to absorb the consequences of the regional conflict, with significant damage being reported across the country. In a reflection of the severity of the situation, Lebanon's parliament has extended its term by a further two years, a measure that speaks to the instability the country is currently navigating and the difficulty of holding normal democratic processes in the middle of active conflict. Nepal's election results have produced a significant outcome, with the Nepal Congress party securing 17 seats and the Rastriya Swatantra Party achieving a striking 124 seats, drawing more than 40 lakh votes in the process. The result represents a substantial shift in Nepal's political landscape and sets the stage for coalition negotiations that will determine who leads the country's next government. Australia in Focus - Commonwealth Games Scrutiny, Iranian Footballers and Workplace Debates A newly released report has raised questions about the decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games that were awarded to Victoria, with claims of financial mismanagement now being examined publicly. The Commonwealth Games cancellation was one of the most controversial decisions taken by the Victorian government in recent years, and the emergence of a report suggesting a potential scam will intensify scrutiny on the circumstances that led to the withdrawal. For the Indian and Punjabi community in Australia — many of whom were looking forward to the event and its associated community celebrations — the story is a reminder of how major public decisions can affect community life in ways that go well beyond sport. The Iranian women's football team, currently in Australia, made headlines when its members chose not to participate in the national anthem at their match. The incident drew a public statement from US President Donald Trump, and the team has been placed under protection by Queensland Police. The development sits at the intersection of sport, international politics and personal safety, and highlights the extent to which the wider Middle East conflict is creating ripple effects for individuals and communities far from the conflict zone. Australia's superannuation debate is intensifying, with political parties taking opposing positions on the future of the retirement savings system. For the Indian and Punjabi community in Australia, superannuation is one of the most important financial instruments available — a vehicle for long-term security that many NRIs and immigrants have built their retirement planning around. The outcome of this political debate will have direct financial consequences for workers and families across the country. The union movement's push for a four-day working week is gaining momentum in Australia, with demand rising across multiple sectors. The proposal has sparked d