Episodes

  • Stories from India: Bipin saved an elephant as a teen. And never stopped protecting them

    Stories from India: Bipin saved an elephant as a teen. And never stopped protecting them
    Feb 17 2026
    Bipin Kashyap, a resident of Assam, has loved wildlife, especially elephants, since childhood. His passion grew stronger at 16 when he rescued an elephant. Since then, he has devoted his life to protecting and saving them, considering them part of his family. He can even recognise many older elephants. During the rainy season, when elephants fall into streams, Bipin quickly rushes to rescue them with the help of his companions. He also works with the forest department to treat and support injured elephants.
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    9 mins
  • Lunar New Year 2026: 'Year of the Horse' welcomed with vibrant celebrations across the globe

    Lunar New Year 2026: 'Year of the Horse' welcomed with vibrant celebrations across the globe
    Feb 17 2026
    The Lunar New Year has commenced with vibrant celebrations across Asia and beyond, marking the arrival of the 'Year of the Horse'. From fireworks and temple prayers to bustling markets and lantern festivals, communities worldwide embraced traditions centred on family, prosperity, and renewal. Leaders and cultural voices highlighted themes of resilience and hope, as diaspora communities carried the festivities across continents, reinforcing the festival’s enduring message of unity, heritage, and optimism for the year ahead.
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    9 mins
  • Meaningful work and social connections key to migrants’ belonging in Australia, study finds

    Meaningful work and social connections key to migrants’ belonging in Australia, study finds
    Feb 17 2026
    A new report has explored what shapes the sense of belonging among Australia’s fastest-growing migrant communities, including people with ties to China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iraq and the Philippines. Commissioned by the Department of Home Affairs and conducted by researchers at the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute, the study found that community connections are the strongest drivers of migrants’ sense of belonging in Australia. Participants identified the biggest settlement challenges as securing meaningful employment, followed by feelings of isolation or cultural difference, learning English, managing living costs and finding culturally appropriate food.
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    14 mins
  • Bridging borders: How Melbourne NGO is boosting self-esteem for children in India

    Bridging borders: How Melbourne NGO is boosting self-esteem for children in India
    Feb 16 2026
    A Melbourne-based not-for-profit organisation, Full Circle empowers underprivileged children in India through education and leadership programs. By hosting diverse fundraising events, including film screenings and community gatherings, the organisation raises vital support to help children break cycles of poverty and build brighter futures. To understand better SBS Hindi spoke to one of the members of the organisation.
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    5 mins
  • Truck drivers in Australia can now access free First Aid Training in Hindi and Punjabi

    Truck drivers in Australia can now access free First Aid Training in Hindi and Punjabi
    Feb 16 2026
    The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has expanded the reach of its vital first aid training by offering the course in more languages. Following the launch of a Punjabi version of its free Truckie First Aid program, NatRoad has now introduced a Hindi edition. The course covers essential life-saving skills, including CPR, how to use a defibrillator, managing different types of bleeding, and other techniques designed to reduce long-term harm. Delivered in partnership with St John Ambulance, the program equips truck drivers from non-English-speaking backgrounds with the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond effectively at accident scenes.
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    7 mins
  • Ditching the shilling: Australia’s 60-year journey to dollars and cents

    Ditching the shilling: Australia’s 60-year journey to dollars and cents
    Feb 16 2026
    On 14 February 1966, Australia made a bold economic shift — replacing pounds, shillings and pence with dollars and cents. Sixty years on, Decimal Currency remains one of the nation’s most significant financial transformations, reshaping how Australians trade, spend and think about money.
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    8 mins
  • India report: India beat Pakistan by 61 runs at T20 World Cup

    India report: India beat Pakistan by 61 runs at T20 World Cup
    Feb 16 2026
    Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 16/02/2026
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    10 mins
  • Top News: Accused Bondi shooter in Sydney court

    Top News: Accused Bondi shooter in Sydney court
    Feb 16 2026
    Listen to the news of 16/02/26 in Hindi.
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    5 mins