SBS Punjabi - ਐਸ ਬੀ ਐਸ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ

Four generations of an Australian family’s history is deeply interwoven with India, including a pivotal connection with the valiant last stand taken by 21 Sikh soldiers in 1897, famously known as the Battle of Saragarhi. Perth-based David Tomlinson is the great-great grandson of Major Charles Des Voeux, the second-in-command of the 36th Sikh regiment, which was involved in that battle. He recently discovered his family’s significant place in history, with an heirloom passed down the generations making a startling revelation about Major Des Voeux – how tuberculosis almost consumed him, years before the Battle of Saragarhi took place!

Retirees who rely on interest from their savings are among the biggest losers from the recent Reserve Bank interest rate cut -  as term deposit and savings rates are slashed. Experts are urging caution if moving into higher risk, higher return investments. Financial advisors says affected retirees can adjust their lifestyles - or shop around for better deposit rates  - or seek higher-risk, higher-return investments like shares, managed funds and even property. But changes to CentreLink rules on July 1st may offer opportunities to recoup funds.

“Not only is the flu vaccine absolutely safe, but it is actually necessary for children aged between six months and five years," says Melbourne-based paediatrician Dr Raj Khillan. 

“Not only is the flu vaccine absolutely safe, but it is actually necessary for children aged between six months and five years," says Melbourne-based paediatrician Dr Raj Khillan. 

There are several minor offences in Australia that could get you in trouble that you might not know about. And the consequences can be severe.

There are several minor offences in Australia that could get you in trouble that you might not know about. And the consequences can be severe.

Punjabi folk songs in all their myriad hues, be it tappe, mahiya, boliyan or tappe, huddle together in one book, to weave their collective magic.

Yuvraj's relationship with his father has been far from perfect but the all-rounder said he had managed to "achieve a closure" with him. A video published on Facebook shows the father-son duo holding hands and talking about the bitter-sweet moments of Yuvraj’s shaping from a budding player to a cricket legend.

71-year-old Shashi Kochhar has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his selfless services to the Australian community, and notably for raising millions of dollars for Royal Children's Hospital and Monash Children’s hospital.

Adani has been given the go ahead to start building its controversial Carmichael coal mine after the Queensland government issued the last major approval.