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एसबीएस बॉलीवुड टाइम: 20 मार्च 2025

बनारस के घाट पर लोग गंगा स्नान करने के लिए आते हैं। लेकिन वो एक गलती भी कर देते हैं। वे अपने पुराने कपड़े अक्सर वहीं छोड़ कर चले जाते हैं और ये फेंके हुए कपड़े प्रदुषण का कारण भी बनते हैं। पहले इन पुराने कपड़ों का कोई उपयोग नहीं होता था, लेकिन अब बनारस में इनकी रीसाइक्लिंग शुरू कर दी गयी है। इन कपड़ों को साफ़ करके, अब झोले बनाये जाते हैं। ये झोले लोगों को और दुकानदारों को मुफ्त में दिए जाते हैं। इसके बदले उन्हें प्लास्टिक थैलियों को प्रयोग ना करने के लिए प्रेरित किया जाता है। अब तक हज़ारों झोले वितरित किये जा चुके हैं।

Donald Trump's US-centric approach and recent tariff decisions have raised concerns about the AUKUS agreement. Some are calling for the deal to be reconsidered. Dalbir Ahlawat, a senior lecturer at Macquarie University specialising in Indo-Pacific security, analyses the implications of this situation.

Listen to the top News of 19/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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In this SBS Hindi podcast episode, we discuss the significance of the 'Department of Government Efficiency (Doge)' and its impact on the Australian political scene. What are the implications of billionaires shaping the public sector? Dr Pradeep Taneja, a Political Science Lecturer at the University of Melbourne, provides an analysis of this emerging trend.

A recent Monash study has found that while discrimination against job applicants with Chinese and Indian names is 'real', this bias disappeared for some roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Listen to the top News of 18/3/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Neena Sinha has been awarded the NSW Premier’s Interpreters and Translators Medal 2025 for her outstanding contribution to language services. With over 50 years of bridging communication gaps, she has empowered migrant communities across Australia. Hear her inspiring journey, the challenges she overcame, and her vision for the future of translation and interpretation.

Listen to the top News of 17/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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Kamala (Nayni) Sharma-Wing has been appointed as the first full-time Hindu chaplain at HMAS Harman within the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force. In an interview with SBS Hindi, she expressed her enthusiasm for this challenging yet rewarding role.

Listen to the top News of 16/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the top News of 15/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the top News of 14/3/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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Sydney-based singer Rachna Bhatnagar, with over three decades of experience in folk, classical, and Bollywood music, reflects on the diminishing role of folk music in Holi celebrations. She emphasises the importance of artists educating audiences and reinventing folk traditions by blending them with contemporary compositions. Through her renditions of traditional Holi folk songs, Rachna brings the festival’s spirit to life.

Balesh Dhankhar, a former community leader, has been sentenced to 40 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting five women through deception and drugging. The case has sparked widespread condemnation, with community organisations responding to the verdict.

Listen to the top News of 13/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

बॉलीवुड जगत के प्रसिद्ध अभिनेता विवेक ओबेरॉय से जुड़ी कुछ ख़ास और दिलचस्प बातें।

एसबीएस बॉलीवुड टाइम: 13 मार्च 2025

Listen to the top News of 12/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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The Mardi Gras, a festival celebrating the lesbian and gay community, recently wrapped up in Sydney. In a podcast with Itee Dewan, Kashif Harrison, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community with South Asian roots, opens up about his journey of balancing his cultural heritage with his identity.

India’s Poorna Malavath, now 24, made history in 2014 as the youngest person to scale Mt Everest. Through her mountaineering achievements, she continues to challenge traditional expectations for girls. Tune in to this podcast as Poorna, currently in Australia to climb the country’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, joins SBS Hindi for an inspiring conversation.

Listen to the top News of 11/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

SBS Hindi recently interviewed the cast and crew of 'Arranged Love', screened at the National Indian Film Festival of Australia. Actor Atharva Anand and director Sanjane Koneshamoorthy discuss how the film explores arranged marriage in South Asian households.

Experts say AI could have significant impacts on democracy and trust. - विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि एआई (AI) का लोकतंत्र और हमारे विश्वास पर महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव हो सकता है।

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Every year, shark attacks occur in Australian waters. However, a free shark warning app, 'SharkSmart,' designed by Indian migrant Mrudul Vasavada, is now helping to keep people safe from such attacks. Listen to this podcast featuring Vasavada for insights on the app.

Listen to the top News of 10/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the top News of 09/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the top News of 08/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

The BAPS Swaminarayan organisation has unveiled Tapomurti, a 49-feet metal statue of Neelkanth Varni, at its Sydney precinct. Featuring 14 epigraphs promoting universal values, the installation was consecrated by Mahant Swami Maharaj. The site aims to foster cultural connection and inclusivity within Australia’s multicultural landscape.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low after making landfall between Maroochydore and Brisbane this morning. Severe weather warnings remain in place across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. In this podcast Dr Tanya Unni shares her firsthand account of the cyclone's landfall and the conditions around her place.

Tune in for a few important happenings around Australia and on International front in this weekly wrap of 3 March 2025 to 7 March 2025.

Listen to the top News of 07/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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A recent report by the reveals that gender pay gap continues to narrow but slowly, with women on average earning 78 cents for every dollar a man makes. While this gap remains prominent in some male-dominated industries including finance, we spoke to finance expert Paridhi Jain on how women can navigate pay disparities while searching for a job on their end.

आस्था का महापर्व, महाकुम्भ प्रयागराज में संपन्न हो चूका है लेकिन यहाँ पहुंचे बहुत से लोग आज सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो गए हैं। ऐसी ही एक घटना तब हुई जब बिहार से कुछ युवक नाव के माध्यम से सीधे प्रयागराज पहुंचे। ये लोग बिहार में बक्सर के एक गाँव के रहने वाले हैं और जब इन्होंने बसों और ट्रैन में भीड़ देखी तब जलमार्ग के द्वारा प्रयागराज पहुंचने का प्लान बना डाला। अपने भाई और मित्रों सहित, मन्नू चौधरी ने नाव में मोटर फिट करके और ज़रूरत का सामान रख के प्रयागराज की तरफ अपना सफर शुरू किया जिसे उन्होंने कई दिनों में पूरा किया। शायद तब किसी ने नहीं सोचा था कि इस यात्रा से वो दुनिया में मशहूर हो जायेंगे। ये लगभग 500 किलोमीटर से भी अधिक की दूरी की यात्रा थी।

From "Communist Kamala" to Bollywood endorsements, artificial intelligence and disinformation played a big role in some of the biggest democratic elections last year. - "कम्युनिस्ट कमला" से लेकर बॉलीवुड विज्ञापनों तक, कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता और गलत सूचना ने पिछले वर्ष के कुछ सबसे बड़े लोकतांत्रिक चुनावों में बड़ी भूमिका निभाई।

Listen to the top News of 06/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

एसबीएस बॉलीवुड टाइम: 6 मार्च 2025

As Cyclone Alfred approaches a densely populated part of Australia's coast for the first time in 50 years, SBS Hindi spoke with residents and weather experts to understand the current situation, precautionary guidelines, and safety measures in place. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) now predicts the cyclone will make landfall later than initially expected, with an estimated arrival on Friday evening or early Saturday morning.

'My Melbourne,' a film collaboratively created by renowned directors Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Kabir Khan, and Rima Das, is set to release worldwide on March 6. The film, that touches into the lives of four women, addresses sensitive issues like gender identity and disability. Melbourne-based film producer Mitu Bhowmick and co-director Puneet Gulati recently visited the SBS Hindi studio, where they shared insights on how Melbourne's trams became an integral part of the story and discussed the unique challenges and advantages of filming at the city's iconic locations.

Listen to the top News of 05/03/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is running the Fee-Free TAFE campaign to encourage individuals from multicultural communities to consider enrolling in TAFE courses tuition-free. In this podcast, SBS Hindi speaks with nursing professional Harleen Kaur who shares her experience of acquiring the necessary skills to work in the care services sector in Australia.

India's northeastern state of Assam is now deemed safe for travel, except for four districts, bringing it in line with major destinations like Delhi and Mumbai. In a significant travel update, Australia has recently eased its advisory for travellers visiting the state.

New research by Super Members Council of Australia shows Australian retirees could be the wealthiest in the world by 2031, but a gender gap in superannuation remains with women retiring with significantly less savings than men. Melbourne-based retired Mechanical Engineer Indy Jasal shares his viewpoints in conversation with SBS Hindi.