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A parent visa application in Australia is no longer just a paperwork exercise, it is increasingly a test of patience, evidence, and timing. Families sponsoring a parent are now facing a tighter visitor visa system, an onshore parent visa queue that can outlast a working career, and an offshore pathway that demands its own upfront approval. If you are trying to bring a parent to Australia in 2026, understanding how these three pieces fit together matters more than ever.

Every year on August 24, Ukraine marks its Independence Day — a date that only exists because, three decades ago, a nation many assumed was permanent simply stopped existing. The Soviet Union, at its height, stretched across 15 republics and eleven time zones. By the end of 1991, it was gone, replaced by 15 separate countries drawing their own borders, printing their own currencies, and writing their own futures.
That collapse wasn't sudden. It was the product of seven decades of decisions — revolutions, wars, arms races, and reforms — each one narrowing the road until there was nowhere left to go. Understanding how the USSR broke apart means understanding how it was built, what it cost to hold together, and why the cracks, once they appeared, could not be sealed.
This piece walks through that full arc: from the 1917 revolutions that created the Soviet state, through the Cold War decades that drained it, to the reforms that were meant to save it and instead hastened its end.

Start your morning with heartwarming smiles, clever wit, and innocent laughter on Radio Haanji 1674 AM! In this special 26 August episode of Laughter Therapy, hosts Preetinder Grewal and Ranjodh Singh welcome young callers heading off to school across Australia.Tune in as our little stars—Asees Kaur (Manoo Billi), Mannat, Fateh Singh, Yuvraj, Tegh, Tavneet, and Ashleen—light up the airwaves with clever Punjabi bujharatan (riddles), school day adventures, humorous jokes, and energetic traditional boliyan.Listen live and explore on-demand podcasts free at: https://haanji.com.auDownload the Radio Haanji App on iOS & Android to stay connected wherever you are.

In this episode of Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Gautam Kapil delivers a comprehensive breakdown of major global and national developments. Key stories include the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district and international rescue operations, Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian retail infrastructure in Tambov, and West Asian military developments. In Australia, we unpack the latest National Cabinet decisions on biosecurity and firearm laws, debates over council salary raises in Melbourne, proposed sugary drink health taxes, and legal updates from the Hunter Valley bus crash. The episode also highlights ongoing student protests at IIT Delhi, public service strikes across Punjab, and the latest match status from the India vs Sri Lanka Test in Colombo.

In this episode of Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, hosts Pritam Singh Rupal and Ranjodh Singh deliver an in-depth analysis of major national and regional headlines. The show begins with an overview of the devastating flash floods in Nepal, which have claimed numerous lives, left hundreds missing, and triggered downstream flood alerts across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh along the Gandak river corridor. The discussion then moves to Punjab politics, breaking down the evolving seat-sharing negotiations between the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s remarks in Majitha, and Sukhbir Singh Badal’s shifting stance on Panthic factions. Tune in for comprehensive, objective, and timely analysis of Indian current affairs.

ਜਦੋਂ ਵਿਹੜੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੰਧਾਂ ਨਿਕਲ ਆਉਣ, ਤਾਂ ਕੀ ਖ਼ੂਨ ਦੇ ਰਿਸ਼ਤੇ ਸੱਚਮੁੱਚ ਬੇਗਾਨੇ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ?ਸੁਣੋ ਬੇਹੱਦ ਭਾਵੁਕ ਅਤੇ ਦਿਲ ਨੂੰ ਛੂਹ ਲੈਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਆਡੀਓ ਕਹਾਣੀ 'ਕੰਧਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਾਰ' (Beyond the Brick Walls), narrated by Ranjodh Singh on Radio Haanji. ਇਹ ਦਾਸਤਾਨ ਹੈ ਘਰ ਦੀ ਵੰਡ, ਆਪਸੀ ਖਿੱਚੋਤਾਣ, ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਬੁੱਢੀ ਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਉਸ ਅਣਮੁੱਲੀ ਸੋਚ ਦੀ ਜਿਸ ਨੇ ਕੰਧ ਵਿਚਲੇ ਨਿੱਕੇ ਜਿਹੇ ਲਾਂਘੇ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਵੰਡੇ ਹੋਏ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਇੱਕ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ।

Start your morning with heartwarming smiles and innocent laughter on Radio Haanji 1674 AM! In this special 26 August episode of Laughter Therapy, hosts Dr. Preetinder Grewal and Ranjodh Singh welcome young callers heading to school across Australia.Tune in as our little stars—Arnav, Tegh, Amber, Shreya, Asees (Manoo Billi), Mannat, Fateh, and Tavneet—light up the airwaves with clever Punjabi bujharatan (riddles), school day adventures, humorous jokes, and energetic traditional boliyan. It is a heartwarming celebration of Punjabi language, innocence, and cultural bonding in the Australian diaspora.

In this episode of Indian Updates on Radio Haanji, hosts Pritam Singh Rupal and Ranjodh Singh bring you a detailed analysis of key national and international developments. The discussion covers the high-level diplomatic meeting between India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, exploring its implications for border relations and trade. The episode also examines the public reaction and political debate surrounding the 21-day furlough granted to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, along with shifting coalition equations between SAD and BJP in Punjab, and student protests over teacher recruitment exams in Patna. Stay informed with daily insights, balanced commentary, and thorough news analysis directly from the Radio Haanji studio.

In today's episode of Today Updates on Radio Haanji, host Gautam Kapil analyzes major global, Indian, and Australian news headlines. We break down the latest US financial sanctions on Iran, China's diplomatic response, and Canada's retaliatory tariff rollout against the United States. In Indian national affairs, we examine the subsidized Kanda Express onion distribution train initiative, food safety license suspensions across e-commerce platforms in Karnataka, and public health updates regarding seasonal flu cases in Delhi. We also cover Australian developments, including biosecurity measures against H5N1 avian influenza, National Cabinet deliberations on AI power consumption, and Victorian public sector adjustments. Tune in for factual and comprehensive daily reporting.
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Welcome to another high energy episode of Boys Meetup on Radio Haanji 1674 AM with your hosts Krishna and Balkirat. In this power packed session, the boys dive headfirst into the electric atmosphere of Karan Aujla sold out concert in Melbourne, breaking down the stage production, live crowd dynamics, and the real difference between studio tracks and arena performances. The conversation shifts gears into the rich legacy and unstoppable rise of Punjabi cinema, tracking how iconic artists transitioned from music charts to silver screen blockbusters across generations. From industry breakthroughs to hilarious backstage banter, this episode is packed with authentic conversations and diaspora culture. Stream the full conversation online and explore more shows across the Radio Haanji network.