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Statistics show that thousands of people lose their lives each year due to pothole-related accidents. After coming across similar reports, Bengaluru-based engineer Saurabh Kumar chose to act rather than just complain. He left his job to tackle the issue head-on and has since helped make roads safer by filling thousands of potholes, reducing the risk of accidents. But his vision went further as he started developing roads that are not only safer, but also sustainable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. - आंकड़े बताते हैं कि सड़क पर बने गड्ढों (पोटहोल्स) के कारण हर साल हजारों लोग अपनी जान गंवा देते हैं। बेंगलुरु के इंजीनियर सौरभ कुमार ने भी ऐसी ही कुछ रिपोर्ट्स पढ़ीं, लेकिन उन्होंने सिर्फ शिकायत करने के बजाय समाधान खोजने का फैसला किया। उन्होंने अपनी अच्छी-खासी नौकरी छोड़कर इस समस्या पर काम शुरू किया और अब तक हजारों गड्ढों को भरकर सड़कों को सुरक्षित बनाने में योगदान दिया है, ताकि हादसों को रोका जा सके। उनकी सोच यहीं नहीं रुकी, उन्होंने टिकाऊ, किफायती और पर्यावरण के अनुकूल सड़कें बनाने का लक्ष्य रखा।

An Australian couple has donated a bust of Mahatma Gandhi to the Indian community centre in Rowville, Melbourne, after a 400-kilogram bronze statue was stolen in February. Disturbed by the theft and damage of the original statue, Pamela Denny and Greg Staff chose to gift their own cherished piece, which they had preserved with care for over 40 years. SBS Hindi speaks with the couple, who say the news of the vandalism was heartbreaking and that they hope their gift helps restore a sense of unity.

Statistics show that thousands of people lose their lives each year due to pothole-related accidents. After coming across similar reports, Bengaluru-based engineer Saurabh Kumar chose to act rather than just complain. He left his job to tackle the issue head-on and has since helped make roads safer by filling thousands of potholes, reducing the risk of accidents. But his vision went further as he started developing roads that are not only safer, but also sustainable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

As Australia prepares for the federal budget amid economic uncertainty, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it will be his most responsible budget yet. With many asking whether it will bring relief from rising living costs and what new tax decisions could mean for households, this podcast explores the key measures, their likely impact on everyday life, and what Australians can expect in the months ahead.

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A national report, Activate Her Skills, released by the Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance in partnership with Settlement Services International, has found that more than 340,000 migrant and refugee women in Australia are working in roles below their skill and qualification levels. The report highlights a major workforce mismatch, with only 41 per cent of these women employed in jobs that align with their qualifications. The podcast features migrant worker Sarita Mcharg, who shares her lived experience of these challenges and AMWA Executive Director Malini Raj, who explains the report’s findings.

Former soldier Amarjit Singh Thind’s chai bar in Sydney is becoming more than a business, offering a space where people connect over spiced tea and shared stories. This podcast explores how Ambi’s Chai is building community while bringing a taste of South Asian culture to Australia.

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The City of Melbourne has recently announced an investment of over $1.2 million to develop a Little India precinct in Docklands. The project aims to create a cultural hub for the Indian community through infrastructure, public space upgrades and cultural activities. However, the plan has drawn criticism, with many voicing their opposition on social media. In response, members of the community have stepped in with efforts to bring people together, including launching a petition to promote unity. SBS Hindi spoke with Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece, who shared details of the project and responded to the criticism, as well as community leader Vasan Srinivasan, who initiated the petition.

Indian parents and senior citizens living in Australia often move closer to their children in search of comfort, family connection and a better quality of life. But this journey also comes with emotional and social adjustments, including loneliness, cultural adaptation and changes in daily routine. In this podcast, we hear from Neera Kapoor and Anil Khanna, along with Neeraja Shankar, a mental health expert and clinical psychologist, to understand the lived experiences, challenges and coping mechanisms of ageing in a migrant setting.

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A new report backed by the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association warns Australia lacks a national strategy to manage artificial intelligence at work. As AI use surges among employees, concerns are growing over surveillance, job security and rising workloads. Researchers say the future impact of AI will depend less on technology itself and more on policy decisions and cooperation. An ongoing national forum in Adelaide is debating the issue.

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For the first time on record, people born in India have become the largest overseas-born group in Australia. According to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), country's population stood at 27.6 million as of 30 June last year, with 8.83 million residents born overseas. Of that number, 971,020 people were born in India and 970,950 people were born in England. In this podcast, SBS Hindi speak with politicians, a business leader and a researcher about what this demographic shift means for Australia’s national identity.