Radio Haanji Podcast

Laughter Therapy - Kids Punjabi Chutkule Podcast & Punjabi Bolian with Preetinder Grewal and Ranjodh Singh

Start your Wednesday morning with pure, unfiltered joy. Dr. Preetinder Grewal and Ranjodh Singh host a spectacular episode of Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, packed with children's chutkule (jokes), bolian (Punjabi folk couplets), and bujaratan (riddles) that will have the whole family laughing out loud.Today's episode was a celebration of young voices and community spirit. A wonderful lineup of children called in live — sharing clever wordplay, funny riddles, quirky observations, and one unforgettable Punjabi twist on a classic nursery rhyme. The adult callers brought the laughs home with sharp school-time wit, including one brilliant student-teacher joke about assuming your dad is the principal. From the very first call to the very last punchline, this was a morning of warm, genuine, community laughter.Laughter Therapy is for every Punjabi family in Australia, Singapore, and across the world who wants to stay connected to their culture, their language, and the simple joy of sharing a laugh with their community.Listen to Laughter Therapy free every weekday morning on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — Melbourne's Punjabi community radio.
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29 Apr - Today Updates - UAE OPEC, Reliance AI

In today's Today Updates, Ranjodh Singh covers the UAE's historic exit from OPEC, Reliance's ₹1.6 lakh crore AI investment in India, and Victoria's 28% pay rise for teachers. We also look at new driving laws in WA and the digital Opal card upgrade in NSW. Stay informed with the top stories from Australia and the world.
 
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Samuel Morse - True Motivational Punjabi Story - Ranjodh Singh

ਉਹਨੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਇਸ ਦਰਦ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਾਕਤ ਬਣਾ ਲਿਆ।In 1825, a famous painter named Samuel Morse was far from home when the news of his wife's death arrived by horseback — days after she was already buried. He never got to say goodbye. Consumed by grief and helplessness, he asked himself: how could this happen to anyone? And from that question, he made a vow that would change the world. This is the true story behind the invention of the electric telegraph and Morse code.This story is for anyone who has felt powerless in the face of loss — and wondered whether that pain means anything at all. Narrated by Ranjodh Singh, it carries a reminder that the greatest gifts to humanity are often born from the deepest wounds of the people who gave them.Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi audio story series — new stories every weekday morning, free on all platforms.Listen free at haanji.com.au

Supermarket Rice Health & Safety — Ranjodh Singh - Haanji Melbourne

You buy rice every week. But do you know what's actually in it?
In this episode of Podcast Haanji Melbourne, host Ranjodh Singh shares the results of a recent Australian study testing over 50 packets of rice from Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi — and the findings will make you rethink everything about your weekly shop.
Here are three things you'll take away from this episode:
The Fiber Gap — 75% of supermarket rice is low in fiber, causing blood sugar spikes most families don't realise are happening at the dinner table.
The Microplastic Risk — Microwaveable rice pouches contain up to four times more microplastics than traditional rice. One easy swap can make a big difference for your family.
The Cooling Secret — Eating cooled rice is measurably healthier for your gut and blood sugar than eating it fresh. Find out why — and how to make it work in your daily routine.
Ranjodh Singh also breaks down which rice varieties are best for diabetics, heart health, and growing children — from wild rice and black rice to basmati and jasmine — and shares pro-tips on washing, soaking, and balancing your plate for maximum nutrition.
This is practical, community-focused health education — the kind your family needs.
Listen free. Share with someone you love. And don't forget to follow Radio Haanji on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for new episodes every week.
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28 Apr - Indian Updates - AAP MPs Merge with BJP

Is the Aam Aadmi Party facing an institutional collapse in the Rajya Sabha? Today, senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal joins Ranjodh Singh to analyze the massive shift as 7 AAP MPs merge with the BJP, and what this means for the legal fight ahead in the Supreme Court.We also dive into Punjab’s flood readiness in Ropar and the deepening rebellion within the Shiromani Akali Dal.Listen to the full analysis now on Radio Haanji.
 
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28 Apr - Today Updates - Victoria's Crime Trends & Heatwave in India

In today's edition of Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, Gautam Kapil brings you the stories shaping Australia and the world. We cover the new India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, the administrative overhaul in Ladakh with five new districts, and the mandatory heatwave work ban in Delhi. Locally, we examine the rising trend of teen recruitment in Victoria's arson attacks and the controversy over high bureaucrat salaries. Stay informed with daily factual news at haanji.com.au.
 
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28 Apr - Laughter Therapy - Dose for Happiness

Get your morning dose of happiness with Laughter Therapy on Radio Haanji. Join hosts Ranjodh Singh and Nonia P Dayal for a session filled with chutkule (jokes) and bolian (folk couplets) that will keep you smiling all day.
In this episode, our Radio Haanji family brings the heat with some incredible interactions. We hear a hilarious twist on a classic nursery rhyme, a witty riddle about a mooli (radish) that stumped the room, and heartwarming stories about everything from new bikes to beautiful dresses. The energy is high, the jokes are fresh, and the community spirit is stronger than ever. It is the perfect way to connect with your Punjabi roots while sharing a laugh with the diaspora.
This show is dedicated to the Punjabi community across Australia and Singapore, providing a space where kids and adults alike can celebrate our language and culture. Whether you are commuting to work or enjoying a morning tea at home, these moments of connection remind us of the power of community and the simple joy of a good joke.
Listen to Laughter Therapy free every weekday morning on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — Melbourne's Punjabi community radio.haanji.com.auRadio Haanji App: iOS and Android
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Melbourne Star Reopening: Docklands Icon Returns in 2026

ਮੈਲਬੌਰਨ ਦੇ ਡੌਕਲੈਂਡਜ਼ (Docklands) ਵਿੱਚ ਸਥਿਤ ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ *'ਮੈਲਬੌਰਨ ਸਟਾਰ ਆਬਜ਼ਰਵੇਸ਼ਨ ਵ੍ਹੀਲ' (Melbourne Star Observation Wheel)* ਇੱਕ ਲੰਬੇ ਇੰਤਜ਼ਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਮੁੜ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹਣ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੈ। ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ਅਗਲੇ ਕੁਝ ਹਫ਼ਤਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਸ ਦੇ ਚੱਲਣ ਦੀ ਉਮੀਦ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਆਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਮਹੀਨਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਹ ਆਮ ਜਨਤਾ ਲਈ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਖੋਲ੍ਹ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ।
ਇਸ 120 ਮੀਟਰ ਉੱਚੇ ਪਹੀਏ ਦੇ ਮਕੈਨੀਕਲ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਨਵੇਂ ਸਿਰਿਓਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਹਨ। ਇਸ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੋਟਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਰਵਿਸ ਹੋ ਚੁੱਕੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇੰਜੀਨੀਅਰਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਮਈ ਦੇ ਅੰਤ ਤੱਕ ਅੰਤਿਮ ਹਰੀ ਝੰਡੀ ਮਿਲਣ ਦੀ ਉਮੀਦ ਹੈ। ਹਾਲ ਹੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਫਾਇਰ ਸਰਵਿਸਿਜ਼ (Fire Rescue Victoria) ਦੇ ਮਾਹਿਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਸ 'ਤੇ ਅਭਿਆਸ ਕੀਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਪੱਖੋਂ ਇਸ ਦੀ ਬਾਰੀਕੀ ਨਾਲ ਜਾਂਚ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ। ਪਹੀਏ 'ਤੇ 4 ਕਿਲੋਮੀਟਰ ਲੰਬੀਆਂ ਨਵੀਆਂ ਲਾਈਟਾਂ ਲਗਾਈਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ ਹਨ। ਹੁਣ ਇਹ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਚਮਕਦਾਰ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ ਅਤੇ ਖਾਸ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ (ਜਿਵੇਂ ਮੈਟਿਲਡਾਜ਼ ਦੀ ਜਿੱਤ, ਕ੍ਰਿਸਮਸ ਜਾਂ ਵੈਲੇਨਟਾਈਨ ਡੇ) 'ਤੇ ਖਾਸ ਰੰਗਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਿਸ਼ਕੇਗਾ।
ਮੈਲਬੌਰਨ ਸਟਾਰ ਸਤੰਬਰ 2021 ਵਿੱਚ ਕੋਵਿਡ ਲੌਕਡਾਊਨ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਬੰਦ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ। ਇਸ ਦੇ ਮਾਲਕ ਅਤੇ ਅਪਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਮੈਨੇਜਰ ਜੇਅ ਜੋਨਸ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ 2026 ਵਿੱਚ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਮੁੜ ਚਾਲੂ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਜੋ ਵਾਅਦਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਸੀ, ਉਹ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਟੀਚਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ *ਸਰਦੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਅੱਧ (ਜੂਨ-ਜੁਲਾਈ)* ਤੱਕ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਚਾਲੂ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਜਾਵੇ।

Sonam Bajwa on Pitt Siyapa - RJ Yash

She is the Queen of Pollywood — and she is back with her most daring film yet.In this special interview on Radio Haanji, RJ Yash sits down with Sonam Bajwa ahead of the release of Pitt Siyapa, the Punjabi comedy-drama that has all of Pollywood buzzing. The film, releasing worldwide on 1st May 2026, stars Sonam as Nimmi — a sharp, fearless woman who turns grief into a business by launching a professional virtual funeral service for NRIs who cannot return home to Punjab.In this conversation, Sonam opens up about what drew her to such an original concept, the emotional depth beneath the film's laugh-out-loud humour, and her chemistry with co-star Paramvir Singh Cheema. She also reflects on her journey from Border 2 back to the intimate world of Punjabi cinema — and why stories like Pitt Siyapa matter deeply to diaspora audiences across Australia and Singapore.Three things you will take away from this episode:
Why Sonam chose a female-led business comedy over conventional Pollywood rolesHow the film's core idea connects powerfully with the NRI experience of loss and distanceWhat Sonam Bajwa is really like when the cameras are not rolling
Hosted by RJ Yash on Radio Haanji 1674 AM — Melbourne's home for Punjabi community, music, and culture. Available free at haanji.com.au.Follow and subscribe to never miss another interview, news show, or podcast from Radio Haanji.
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27 Apr Indian Updates - AAP Rajya Sabha Crisis

In this edition of Indian Updates, Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal analyze the mass defection of AAP Rajya Sabha members to the BJP. They explore the "washing machine" narrative, the failure of parachute appointments, and the impact on the 2027 Punjab elections. The episode also covers the final phase of West Bengal elections and the record heatwave in Bathinda. Tune in for trusted diaspora analysis at haanji.com.au.