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Listen to the SBS Hindi news from India. 25/02/26

In this podcast, we speak with Ekta Rawat, who runs a Hindi language initiative teaching non-native speakers across different countries. We discuss the growing global interest in learning Hindi, particularly among second-generation children in migrant families and those from cross-cultural households seeking a deeper connection with language and heritage. She shares insights into the challenges of learning the language outside a Hindi-speaking environment and how digital tools and contemporary approaches are reshaping the way the language is taught and learned today.

Listen to the top news of 24/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

In a proud moment for Indian cinema, Boong, a Manipuri-language film, has won the British Academy Film and Television Award (BAFTA) for Best Children’s & Family Film. The film was directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, who has now become one of the first filmmakers from India’s Northeast to win a BAFTA award. It was backed by film producers Farhan Akhtar, Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, Ritesh Sidhwani and Shujaat Saudagar. We spoke to members of the Manipuri community in Australia to hear their reactions to this historic achievement.

Listen to the top News of 23/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the SBS Hindi news from India. 23/02/26

On 19 February 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor became the first senior British royal in nearly 400 years to be arrested, the last being Charles I in 1647. The 66-year-old was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations that he shared confidential government documents with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest comes after the release of over 3 million files linked to a US investigation into Epstein.

Listen to the Top News of 22/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the top News of 21/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the Weekly News Wrap of the week ending Friday, 20/02/2026

Listen to the Top News of 20/02/2026 from Australia, India and around the world in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 20/02/2026

International Mother Language Day is a celebration of the world’s linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. In this episode, we bring you the voices of three young poets from Australia who are passionately keeping Hindi alive far from its roots. Their poems capture everything from the wonder of childhood to deep reflections on life, showing how Hindi continues to grow and resonate with the next generation. Join us for a special tribute to language, culture, and poetry this International Mother Language Day.

In this podcast, we speak with members of the Muslim community across Australia as Ramadan begins. From managing long fasting hours during work to balancing daily routines and family life, they share their personal experiences of observing the month. We also explore how community events and late-night gatherings in cities add to the spirit of Ramadan and bring people together.

International Mother Language Day, approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference, is celebrated each year on 21 February since 2000. It is to raise awareness to preserve and honour languages and cultural diversity around the world. This day is associated with the memory of the movement and sacrifice of students in Bangladesh in 1952 regarding the issue of language preservation.

Australia’s first national report on racism in universities has found the problem to be widespread and systemic. It revealed that 70 per cent of students and staff surveyed across 42 universities had witnessed racism, with higher rates reported among Indigenous, Chinese, African, Jewish and Middle Eastern communities. Despite this, only six per cent of those who experienced racism lodged a formal complaint. SBS Hindi spoke to Indian international students to understand their perspective.

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Listen to the Top News of 19/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

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. - असम के बिपिन कश्यप को बचपन से ही वन्यजीवों, विशेषकर हाथियों से गहरा प्रेम रहा है। 16 साल की उम्र में जब उन्होंने एक हाथी की जान बचाई, तो वह पल उनके जीवन का यादगार और निर्णायक अनुभव बन गया। तभी से उन्होंने हाथियों को अपने परिवार का हिस्सा मानते हुए उनकी सुरक्षा और देखभाल के लिए खुद को समर्पित कर दिया।

In an interview on Sky News on Monday, 16 February, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said there were, in her words "no good Muslims," and suggested future generations would suffer if more followers of the religion were allowed into Australia. Senator Hanson has now partially walked back on the comments, but has refused to offer a full apology. While, the backlash against her comments continues from all sides of politics, Australia's Islamophobia envoy has invited Senator Hanson to an Iftar dinner during the holy month of Ramadan, where he encourages her to ask questions directly.