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रेगिस्तान के बीचोबीच हरा-भरा शाहकर

October 21, 2019 02:34 - 6 minutes

राजस्थान के जोधपुर जिले में रविंदर काबरा की पहचान उनका बगीचा ही बन गया है. कैसे रेगिस्तान के बीच यह हरा करिश्मा हुआ है, सुनिए...

Why 'Australia's Right to Know' is important?

October 21, 2019 00:12 - 5 minutes

Australia's major media organisations blacked out their newspaper front pages and websites on Monday in a coordinated push for legislative change to protect press freedom and force the government to increase transparency.  

Settlement Guide: How to prevent drowning?

October 18, 2019 02:21 - 9 minutes - 15.3 MB

With another scorching summer approaching, authorities are pleading with swimmers to use caution as the number of people drowning has jumped by ten per cent since last year.

T20 Cricket World Cup: Indian cricket fans book their tickets a year in advance

October 18, 2019 00:22 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MB

Australia will be hosting the next major global cricket event with the women's and men's T20 World Cup tournaments coming down under for the first time in 2020. 

This Frenchman has made India Home

October 17, 2019 03:37 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MB

Gilles Chuye, born and raised in the South of France, was proficient in music and dance from a young age. India had a special appeal to Gilles Chuye. He was attracted to the dance forms, and he had explored Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi for two years while he still lived in France.

Cancer fighter to successful business woman Shirin Lakhani

October 17, 2019 03:35 - 8 minutes - 14.3 MB

Meet businesswoman Shirin Lakhani who has overcome cancer and other challenges in her life. Here is some inspiration from her.

Raising kids of Indian heritage abroad

October 17, 2019 02:36 - 12 minutes - 21 MB

In our series about raising kids of Indian heritage overseas, we spoke with Psychiatrist and author Dr Shailaja Chaturvedi on various aspects of child-rearing. In the first episode, we discussed the difference between raising kids in the country of origin and the new homeland and various challenges faced by parents.

Meet the Australian man who brought in reforms to help Indians after the Bengal famine

October 17, 2019 02:33 - 11 minutes - 19.1 MB

Immediately after the Great Famine of Bengal in 1943, Richard Casey, an Australian was appointed by the British Government as Governor of Bengal. Associate Professor of South Asian and World History at UNSW, Kama Maclean unfolds the story of the steps taken by  Governor Casey to ameliorate the effects of the famine which took the lives of more than three million Indians.

New device allows pregnant women to monitor their baby's health at home

October 17, 2019 01:50 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MB

A new device being trialed in Melbourne is expected to allow expectant mums to monitor their babies from home.   Prescribed by doctors, the FeMom will stick onto a pregnant belly and send information such as heart rates and contractions to an obstetrician via an app.

No shortage of accountants and other popular occupations: Study

October 16, 2019 23:44 - 8 minutes

Many occupations which are popular among visa hopefuls are not in the skill shortage list, according to the latest labour market analysis of the skilled occupations.

खोजने पर भी नहीं मिल रही हैं नौकरियांः अध्ययन

October 16, 2019 00:46 - 6 minutes

ऑस्ट्रेलिया की जॉब मार्किट के विश्लेषण के बाद कुछ विशेषज्ञों ने इसे निराशाजनक बताया है. ऐंग्लिकेयर ऑस्ट्रेलिया के जॉब्स अवलेबिलीटी स्नैपशॉट अध्ययन में पता चला है कि नौकरी खोज रहे हर सातवें व्यक्ति को काम नहीं मिल पा रहा है. और जिन लोगों की जरूरत जितनी ज्यादा बड़ी है, उनके सामने चुनौतियां भी उतनी ही ज्यादा बड़ी हैं. एमी हॉल और सोनिया लाल की रिपोर्ट, विवेक आसरी की आवाज में...

सिडनी एयरपोर्ट पर वॉशरूम्स में दिखेंगे अनोखे पोस्टर्स

October 15, 2019 04:01 - 4 minutes

ऑस्ट्रेलियन फेडरल पुलिस ने सिडनी एयरपोर्ट पर कुछ खास तरह के पोस्टर्स लगाए हैं. वॉशरूम में लगे ये पोस्टर्स एक जरूरी संदेश देंगे. सुनिए यह रिपोर्ट...

Are you unhappy with your Bank for not passing rate cut in full?

October 15, 2019 01:03 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MB

Australia's big four banks will face a new inquiry over their failure to pass on official interest rate cuts to customers in full.   Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has asked the competition watchdog to examine why mortgage holders are being charged rates well above the record low cash rate.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleans the litter on the Beach

October 14, 2019 07:19 - 3 minutes - 4.77 MB

Truly, Walking the talk on Swachcha Bharat, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked barefoot on the beach of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu state, where he hosted the Chinese President Xi Jinping.  The prime Minister collected the garbage and plastic littered on the beach in a bag.   He tweeted, “Let us ensure our public places are clean and tidy.”  

Diwali celebrations at the Australian Parliament Canberra

October 14, 2019 02:24 - 7 minutes - 12.4 MB

The Hindu Council of Australia will be celebrating Deepavali festival in the Great Hall of the Australian Parliament House in Canberra on  Monday, 21 Oct 2019.   In association with the Hon David Coleman MP, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs and Senator the Hon Zed Seselja, Assistant Minister for Finance, Charities and Electoral Matters The Hindu Council of Australia is holding the 2019 Deepavali festival in the Great Hall of the Australian Pa...

व्यंग्यकार ओमवर्मा के साथ एक मुलाकात

October 12, 2019 07:25 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MB

  व्यंग्य एक ऐसा साहित्य है जिसकी मौलिक ज़िम्मेदारी है समाज में ठहरी बुराइयों और खोखलेपन को उजाकर करना। व्यंग्कार इसी माध्यम से आम लोगों की उस पीड़ा, उन भावनाओ को शब्दों के रूप में सामने ले आता है जिसे आमलोग व्यक्त कर पाने मे स्वयम् को असमर्थ पाते हैं और हालात से समझोता कर लेते हैं। भारत के एक जानेमाने व्यंग्यकार श्री ओम वर्मा की रचनायें सुनते हुये एक परिचय वार्ता कि आज के दौर में व्यंग्य कितना सार्थक है।  

Why do youngsters fail to recognise the symptoms of depression?

October 12, 2019 07:23 - 7 minutes - 12.4 MB

A large number of Australian youngsters with fairly high levels of psychological distress are not accessing any help at all. Dr Amit Zutshi, Melbourne based practicing psychiatric says not able to recognise the symptoms of depression and stigma associated with mental health in some cultures makes it difficult for young people to seek help. So how does one recognises the symptoms, Dr Zutshi explains it all.  

Could your physical illness be causing depression?

October 12, 2019 07:22 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MB

Studies show a casual link between depression and other range of diseases such as thyroid disorders, diabetes, respiratory, heart and digestive diseases. Practising psychiatrist Dr Amit Zutshi of Melbourne agrees and says people suffering from health conditions are at a greater risk of serious mental illnesses. Hence it is important to treat mental and physical health holistically.

अब संभव है इस लाइलाज बीमारी से लड़ाई

October 11, 2019 23:30 - 7 minutes

सिस्टिक फाइब्रोसिस को अब तक लाइलाज़ और घातक बीमारियों में गिना जाता था. अब यूरोपियन रेस्पिरेटरी सोसाइटी कांग्रेस ने एक ऐसी चिकित्सा पद्धति की खोज की है जिससे कि सिस्टिक फाइब्रोसिस के पीड़ितों की ज़िंदगी बढ़ सकती है.

‘Indian women dependent on their husband’s visa afraid to seek help for mental health’ says Dr Devaki Monani

October 11, 2019 01:40 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MB

There’s social stigma attached to discussing mental health issues in the South-Asian community especially among women, researchers have found. What stops women from seeking help and whom can they approach? Dr Devaki Monani, Lecturer of Social Work at Charles Darwin University speaks exclusively to SBS Hindi at the FECCA Conference in Hobart on the issues people from Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds face.

Fiji's Independence Day

October 10, 2019 05:22 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MB

Happy Fiji's Independence Day. Here's a special report by Rakesh Kumar from Fiji on Fiji's Independence Day.

UN human rights chief urges Australia to save medevac bill

October 09, 2019 03:50 - 5 minutes

Australia has been urged to take a more humane approach to asylum seekers but not dismiss those pushing back against refugees as bigots or racists.     

Is e-cigarette or vaping safe?

October 09, 2019 02:27 - 9 minutes - 15.3 MB

A recent investigation in the United States for a possible connection of e-cigarettes or vaping with reported lung illness cases including deaths, has raised health concerns around the world. There are calls for tighter regulations or banning of e-cigarettes.  Melbourne based Dr Raj Khillan talks about the risks and the myths of e-cigarettes.

भारत में कैसी है मानसिक स्वास्थ्य की सेहत

October 09, 2019 00:14 - 11 minutes

2015-16 में हुए नैशनल हेल्थ सर्वे के मुताबिक भारत में हर बीस में से एक व्यक्ति डिप्रेशन का शिकार है. जब ऑस्ट्रेलिया में मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सप्ताह मनाया जा रहा है और भारत में मानसिक स्वास्थ्य दिवस मनाने की तैयारी हो रही है, युवा काउंसिलर हिमानी बता रही हैं कि भारत में कैसी है जागरूकता की सेहत...

New play brings ‘arranged marriage’ theme to stage at Melbourne International Arts Festival

October 08, 2019 03:41 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MB

Canadian actor, writer and director Ravi Jain’s A Brimful of Asha is a hilarious play based on a true story of a man whose Indian-born parents want only the best for him, whatever his thoughts on the matter.

The threat of cyber crime in Australia

October 08, 2019 02:05 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MB

New data shows Australians are reporting cyber security incidents every 10 minutes and it’s costing Australian businesses $29 billion each year.   But what kind of cyber crimes are people falling foul of, and how can someone protect themselves against them?

New 491 visa comes with a 'tough' catch

October 07, 2019 01:39 - 9 minutes

The new regional visas come with a pathway to apply for permanent residency after the visa holder has spent three years in the region. But, there is a catch.

Dedicated centre to monitor Australia's migration patterns

October 07, 2019 00:45 - 4 minutes

The federal government has launched a new centre to monitor Australia's migration patterns. The Centre for Population will track where new migrants decide to settle and will advise the government on how to reduce the strain on major cities. How this is going to help Australia in policy formulation?

All about Diwali celebrations in Sydney

October 07, 2019 00:35 - 9 minutes - 15.3 MB

Here's everything you want to know about Diwali events being organised in Sydney in the lead-up to the festival of lights.

भारत में 1 अक्टूबर से बदले नियमों में आपके लिए क्या है ख़ास

October 05, 2019 11:44 - 6 minutes

भारत में 1 अक्टूबर से कई नियमों में बदलाव हुए हैं. जिनमें से कुछ बैंकिंग से जुड़े हैं, कुछ यातायात से और कुछ आधार कार्ड से. यहां कुछ बदले नियमों की व्याख्या कर रहे हैं भारत में एक आर्थिकी पर आधारित एक पोर्टल के निदेशक रजनीश कांत.

Meat-free alternatives may not be as healthy as we think

October 04, 2019 05:56 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MB

Eating a whole foods diet with less meat is becoming increasingly popular, with many people turning to alternative meat-free products. But a new study has found many of these products are often high in salt,  putting people at risk of high blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.

Settlement Guide: Living in regional Australia

October 04, 2019 04:20 - 11 minutes - 20 MB

Nearly all newly arrived migrants settled in Melbourne and Sydney last year while regional Australia is struggling to survive with a shrinking population.

More Australians than ever are seeking help over mental health

October 04, 2019 03:39 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MB

More Australians than ever before are seeking treatment for a mental health condition.  While we've come a long way - advocacy groups warn we've still got a long way to go to break down the stigma - particularly in some of our culturally diverse communities

Konkani Association of Australia's upcoming Kala Utsav

October 03, 2019 06:22 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MB

The Konkani Association of Australia is a rapidly growing Association with a mission and a vision. Their main aim is to maintain and upkeep their language and culture. The president of the Association Dr Athin Sujeer and event director Rajashree Shenoy talk to us about their forthcoming Kala Utsav.

"Don't expect R-B-A's latest cut to greatly affect the housing market"

October 03, 2019 04:50 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MB

The Reserve Bank of Australia has driven its official cash rate below one per cent for the first time.   It's the R-B-A's third cut since June and comes as the central bank battles to curb rising unemployment and stimulate a stalling economy.

Workplace stress blamed as Australians opt for takeaway meals

October 01, 2019 04:29 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MB

A national survey shows four in five Australians believe a hearty meal brings the household together - yet more than half are too stressed at work to cook the evening meal.   A study commissioned by Australian Lamb has found about two-thirds of respondents felt guilty about using food delivery apps.

How this Australian university is marking Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary

October 01, 2019 03:17 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MB

The University of NSW has lined up a stellar event to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. In fact, this is the only University to hold an annual Gandhi Oration. In an exclusive interview with SBS Hindi Laurie Pearcey, CEO of UNSW Global and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, International at UNSW talks about Gandhiji's principles and the celebrations on 2nd October.

How downgrading the assessment level will impact onshore applicants?

September 30, 2019 03:57 - 8 minutes

How will this change impact the students living already in Australia? Listen to this conversation with Brisbane-based migration expert Suman Dua.

‘Running is the best medicine for anxiety’, says ultra marathon runner

September 30, 2019 02:20 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MB

Sukant Singh (Suki) is the only Australian of Indian origin who participated and completed the 100 km Surf Coast Century Marathon. Despite inclement weather, Sukant made some key decisions and completed the marathon in 18 hours and 47 minutes. 

NSW becomes Australia's last state to decriminalise abortion

September 27, 2019 06:18 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MB

After weeks of political debate and public protests,  New South Wales has become the final state in the country to decriminalise abortion.   There was subdued applause as a bill to remove abortion from the state's Crimes Act passed its final hurdle in state parliament.

Scientists hope new type-2 diabetes treatment will avoid common side-effect

September 27, 2019 03:51 - 5 minutes - 8.58 MB

An Australian-led international study has published promising findings on a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes.  During a 13 year study, scientists discovered a peptide which could solve some of the side-effects caused by other medications.

Women's cricket season begins with a thumping launch

September 26, 2019 06:34 - 5 minutes

International summer of cricket kicks off this weekend with a series between Australia and Sri Lanka. Australia will host Indian women's cricket team in February next year. The season began with a thumping launch. Listen to this report...

“हम सुविधाएँ नहीं देते बल्कि ये बताते- सिखाते हैं कि उन्हें हासिल कैसे करें” - “हम सुविधाएँ नहीं देते बल्कि ये बताते- सिखाते हैं कि उन्हें हासिल कैसे करें”

September 26, 2019 05:09 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MB

मैलबर्न के पश्चिम के लोगो ने नेबरहुड वाच संस्था बना कर खुद को नए माहौल में ढ़ालने का काम किया है, और अब ये संस्था अलग अलग पृष्ठभूमि के लोगो को जोड़ने की मुहिम में लगी है।   - मैलबर्न के पश्चिम के लोगो ने नेबरहुड वाच संस्था बना कर खुद को नए माहौल में ढ़ालने का काम किया है, और अब ये संस्था अलग अलग पृष्ठभूमि के लोगो को जोड़ने की मुहिम में लगी है।  

बॉलीवुड के दीवानों के लिए क्या लेकर आ रहे सिड

September 26, 2019 04:05 - 8 minutes

सिड एक रेडियो जॉकी हैं जिनकी आवाज़ भारत और यू ए ई में कई सालों से रेडियो के चाहने वाले सुनते रहे हैं. अब वो जुड़े हैं एस बी एस पॉप देसी के साथ और आपके लिए लेकर आ रहे बॉलीवुड पर खास कार्यक्रम बॉलीवुड टॉप 20

PM warns about creating 'needless anxiety' over climate change

September 26, 2019 02:43 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MB

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned against creating what he calls "needless anxiety" in children about climate change, saying Australia is on track to meet its emissions target.   But some high school students in Australia say their environmental angst is warranted, and have vowed to continue fighting for a cleaner future.  

ट्रंप का कुछ बिगाड़ पाएगा महाभियोग?

September 25, 2019 06:04 - 6 minutes

अमेरिका के राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप के खिलाफ महाभियोग की जांच शुरू हो गई है. सेनेट की स्पीकर नैन्सी पलोसी ने इसका ऐलान किया है. ट्रंप पर आरोप है कि उन्होंने पद का दुरुपयोग किया है. लेकिन इस महाभियोग का प्रभाव क्या होगा? क्या ट्रंप का पद खतरे में है.

Don't suffer in silence urges Victoria Police

September 25, 2019 02:46 - 9 minutes - 16.2 MB

Domestic violence is a crime in Australia. Violence against women is a major welfare issue in Australia. Citing a few of cases of violence against women within the Indian community, Ash Dixit, a Senior constable and Liaison officer with Victoria Police has appealed to trust the authorities and seek help. 

मिलिए, एक लाख किलोमीटर अकेले सफर करने वालीं कायनात से

September 25, 2019 01:11 - 7 minutes

मिलिए डॉ. कायनात काजी से. बीते तीन साल में इस महिला ने एक लाख किलोमीटर की एकल-यात्रा की है. पेशे से शिक्षक कायनात अब एक ब्लॉगर हैं, पत्रकार और मोटीवेशनल स्पीकर भी हैं.

4.7 per cent of NZ population is of Indian origin: Census

September 24, 2019 04:39 - 8 minutes

The number of Indian-origin people has crossed the 200,000 mark in the latest Census, with 4.7 per cent of the country's population identifying as Indian-origin.

Asian-Australians most likely group to be discriminated against: survey

September 24, 2019 04:13 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MB

Asian-Australians are the most likely ethnic group in the country to report experiencing discrimination.  That's according to a new study conducted as part of research into the so-called "bamboo ceiling".  Researchers hope the survey will spark a rethink on Western notions of leadership and strategies to help workplaces allow Asian employees to excel.

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