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Listen to the Top News of 25/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi updates from India. 25/08/25

Anu Singh Choudhary, celebrated journalist, author, screenwriter, and director, opens up about her short film 'Selfie, Please', recently showcased at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Featuring her cousin with Down syndrome in the lead role, the film grew out of Anu’s personal experience and was enriched by collaborations with other families on similar journeys. She reflects on navigating small budgets and tough shoots with gratitude for the gift of storytelling and industry support, while also sharing insights from her work across mediums—including OTT successes like Grahan, Aarya, and Mrs.—and how poetry continues to anchor her hope.

For many Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, bidding a final farewell through last rites is a ritual of deep spiritual significance. In Australia, some families continue to travel all the way to India to carry out these sacred ceremonies. Now, a Melbourne-based non-profit is bringing comfort closer to home by offering traditional Antyeshti (final rites) services for the community. We spoke with Raman Arun, one of the founding members, about how the organisation is supporting families in their time of loss.

Listen to the Top News of 24/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the Top News of 23/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the full radio program of SBS Hindi from 18 August 2025.

Listen to the Top News of 22/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi updates from India. 22/08/25

According to the latest data, Australia’s divorce rate has dropped to 2.1 per 1,000 people, the lowest in 50 years, with marriages now lasting a median of 13.2 years. Tune in to this podcast with family and marriage counsellor Neha Kapoor, as she discusses whether modern couples are truly better prepared or shaped more by financial and cultural pressures. She explores how Indian-Australian family values shape marriage and separation decisions.

Listen to the Top News of 21/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Celebrity-fan interactions have been drawing attention lately, sparking questions about the boundaries between the two. Recently, Bollywood star Jaya Bachchan made headlines for pushing a fan who was trying to take a selfie. So, are fans going too far in chasing selfies, or are celebrities being too rude in pushing back? Here’s what Bollywood fans in Australia had to say when we asked them.

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025 celebrates global storytelling, showcasing diverse cultures, ideas, and cinematic excellence. Among this year’s selections are three Indian films- 'Cactus Pears', 'Homebound' and the award-winning documentary 'I, Poppy'. SBS Hindi spoke with filmmaker Vivek Chaudhary about his debut feature documentary, shot over four years, which explores generational divides, shifting class dynamics, and political corruption.

एसबीएस बॉलीवुड टाइम: 21 अगस्त 2025

Listen to the Top News of 20/08/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi updates from India. 20/08/25

The Victorian government has begun a public consultation on proposed legislation to establish the right to work from home. In this podcast, a legal expert, Dr Apurva Sharma, examines whether it might clash with federal laws. She also explains the current work-from-home rights in the state and whether an employer can deny the WFH request.

Australia has launched the National Innovation Visa (NIV), replacing the Global Talent Visa. It offers 4,000 annual spots for exceptional researchers, innovators, and creative professionals to settle permanently and contribute to the economy. The visa is highly competitive, requiring proof of outstanding achievements. Here's what migration agents and diaspora experts have to say about the visa process, its challenges and the opportunities it presents.

Listen to the Top News of 19/08/2025 from Australia and India in Hindi.

A recent study highlights that, despite the significant contributions of migrant entrepreneurs to their new home country, their experiences of marginalisation and the ways they can overcome it remain underexplored. Niti Bhargava, who has recently been appointed as a member of the Small Business Ministerial Council for Victoria, shares some of the key issues and challenges that remain in the business world for migrants.