Often, we have shoes that we no longer wear, yet we hesitate to give them away because they are old. As a result, these shoes often end up in the trash. But can old shoes be given a new lease on life? Yes, Ramesh and Shriyans from Mumbai city are doing exactly that. They transform discarded shoes into something unrecognisable, restoring them so beautifully that people can wear them without any hesitation. This initiative offers two major benefits - it provides footwear to those in need and helps reduce environmental pollution.

Listen to the Top News of 15/01/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Australia has introduced a series of changes to its international student visa program, tightening assessment settings for applicants from four South Asian countries, namely India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.

Listen to the Top News of 14/01/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 14/01/2026

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After 25 years abroad, author Satyartha Mishra confronts a simple question: is he leaving home or returning to it?In his latest book, The Hapless Voyager, Mishra looks back on five decades of life in India and Australia, telling his story through a 'non-linear, self-deprecating narrative' filled with humour, love, and loss. Speaking to SBS Hindi, he reflects on the people and moments that shaped his journey as a migrant in Australia, and shares what famous Indian director Imtiaz Ali once told him about his writing. Tune in to hear more.

One of the world’s biggest tennis tournaments is back once again in Melbourne! Here’s a look at some key details about the Australian Open and the top players to watch out for this year.

For years, many Indian migrant women struggled to access threading services in Australia, but the traditional beauty technique, using thread to remove facial hair, especially for shaping eyebrows, is now gaining popularity nationwide.

Recent shifts in US politics are no longer confined to Washington and are having wide-ranging global consequences. In this podcast, we discuss US foreign policy, Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ approach, and its impact on India, Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. We speak with Dr Pradeep Taneja, Senior Lecturer in Asian politics, political economy and international relations at the University of Melbourne, who offers expert insights into these developments. Dr Taneja explains how these policy shifts have increased geopolitical uncertainty and are also influencing migrant communities in Australia, affecting identity, security and future opportunities.