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In this edition of Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Ranjodh Singh and senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal analyze the diplomatic outcomes of PM Modi's official visit to Italy and the hurdles ahead for the New Delhi BRICS summit. The duo also explores severe domestic grievances like medical exam leaks and rising fuel costs, alongside regional developments in Punjab, including the proposal to rename Halwara airport and the growing political confrontation between Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Manish Sisodia over Bathinda local election tickets. Stream the full analysis free at haanji.com.au.
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ਇੱਕ ਕੁੜੀ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ — "ਤੂੰ insecure ਹੈ, cold-blooded ਹੈ।"
ਉਸ ਰਾਤ ਇੱਕ 19 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਮੁੰਡੇ ਨੇ Harvard ਦਾ ਸਰਵਰ hack ਕੀਤਾ। ਅਗਲੇ ਕੁਝ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਸਨੇ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਦੀ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਡੀ social media company ਬਣਾਈ। ਅੱਜ 3 billion ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਲੋਕ ਉਸਦੀ ਬਣਾਈ app ਵਰਤਦੇ ਹਨ।
Kitaab Kahani ਦੇ ਇਸ episode ਵਿੱਚ Ranjodh Singh ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁਣੋ — Facemash ਤੋਂ Facebook ਤੱਕ, Winklevoss lawsuit ਤੋਂ Bitcoin billions ਤੱਕ, ਅਤੇ ਉਸ ਸਵਾਲ ਦਾ ਜਵਾਬ ਜੋ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਪੁੱਛਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ — ਕੀ Mark ਨੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਦੋਸਤਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਧੋਖਾ ਕੀਤਾ?
Kitaab Kahani is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily Punjabi audio story series — new stories every weekday morning, free on all platforms.
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ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਵੀ ਆਪਣੇ ਅੰਦਰ ਦੇ ਹੁਨਰ ਨੂੰ ਢਕ ਕੇ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਹੈ? Do you have a beautiful suit you keep saving for the right occasion?
In this episode of Kitaab Kahani, Ranjodh Singh tells the story of H.G. Wells' 1909 masterpiece — The Beautiful Suit(originally A Moonlight Fable). A mother makes her son the most beautiful suit he has ever seen — deep green, golden buttons, golden embroidery. But she wraps it, covers it, protects it. He can only wear it on special occasions. Until one moonlit night, he decides he can't wait any longer.
This punjabi audio kahani is not just about a suit. It is about the talent, joy, and freedom that life gives us — and the social restrictions that ask us to save it for "later." It is about the dangerous habit of waiting for a perfect moment to be happy.
ਇਸ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਦੇ ਹਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲਫ਼ਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀ ਝਲਕ ਹੈ।
You will take away:
Why saving your gifts and passions for "someday" is the greatest risk you'll ever take
What the mother's restrictions really symbolise in H.G. Wells' story
Why the moonlit run is one of the most powerful images in world literature — and what it means for how you live today
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 Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android
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Welcome to today's edition of Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, your reliable daily source for the latest news shaping Australia and the world. In this episode, we break down the major headlines impacting our global and local communities, giving you the facts you need without the noise.
First, we unpack Thailand's major immigration policy overhaul, which slashes visa-free stays from 60 days down to 30 days for 93 nations, including Australia and India. What does this mean for your upcoming travel plans? Next, we head to New South Wales, where Premier Chris Minns has taken a firm stand against the federal government, warning that unchecked tax bracket creep is hurting middle-class household budgets. We also review a critical independent audit that reveals significant delays in the 1 billion dollar Resilient Homes Program for 2022 flood victims.
In regional news, we look at court verdicts from Islamabad and the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of singer Inder Kaur in Ludhiana. Finally, we cover critical domestic health notices regarding the biggest diphtheria outbreak in 35 years and celebrate Bangladesh's historic cricket triumph over Pakistan.
Tune in to discover:
The details behind Thailand's new 30-day tourist stay limit.
Why NSW leaders are demanding changes to federal tax brackets.
A full wrap-up of international sports, including IPL 2026 results.
Stay informed, stay connected, and listen free anytime at haanji.com.au or on your favorite podcast platform.
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Morning energy arrived in full force on 20 May 2026 as Radio Haanji 1674 AM's Laughter Therapy kicked off with children joining host Ranjodh Singh before school, setting the stage for one of the most entertaining episodes in recent memory. From a locked-out host with a blocked nose to riddles that stumped the entire studio, the morning had the Punjabi community in Melbourne laughing from the first minute.
Mannat opened with a husband-wife shopping joke that hit perfectly. Fateh then challenged the studio with a riddle about something that has a nose but cannot smell — the answer being a teapot — and handed out Bitcoin fines to anyone suspected of using AI for the answer. Tegh brought a traditional Punjabi well riddle that accidentally got leaked mid-session, earning instant paper-leak jokes. Yuvraj delivered a husband-wife punchline that required a very fast exit, and young Tavneet wrapped the riddles up with a single word that is simultaneously a fruit, a bird, and a nationality — Kiwi.
The standout moment of the morning was Gaba Sahib's return after weeks away due to illness. He came back with a live, heartfelt performance of the timeless Surjit Bindrakhia classic Tere Wich Tera Yaar Bolda, delivered with full soul and leaving the studio speechless. Laughter Therapy airs every weekday morning on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, Melbourne's home of Punjabi and Hindi community radio, and all episodes are available to stream free at haanji.com.au.
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Fuel price increases hit consumers again as the political battle for Punjab's local elections turns into a heated four-way fight. Plus, the diplomatic friction over press freedom index questions during the PM's visit to Norway. Senior journalist Pritam Singh Rupal joins Ranjodh Singh to break down what these rapid developments mean for the NRI diaspora. Tune in for credible, context-rich journalism.

In an era defined by constant connectivity, maintaining mental equilibrium has become a complex challenge. Many individuals find themselves running on empty, moving from hectic work weeks directly into demanding social schedules without a true moment of rest. When the activities meant to rejuvenate us leave us feeling more exhausted than before, a foundational shift in how we approach self-care is urgently required.Navigating this terrain requires a delicate balance of personal boundary-setting and professional intervention. According to historical tracking data from mental health advocates, a significant portion of the population navigates chronic stress in isolation, often due to societal pressures to maintain a flawless external appearance. True well-being begins when we strip away the performance of happiness and look closely at our actual psychological needs.Understanding how to access authentic Australian mental health support is a vital component of this journey. Whether you are dealing with everyday burnout or deep-seated systemic anxiety, learning to read your emotional baseline ensures that you can take actionable steps toward healing before stress evolves into a full crisis.

This is one of those stories that starts with a wedding and ends with a woman learning to stand on her own. It does not end happily in the way Punjabi films do. It ends better than that.
ਮਨਦੀਪ ਆਪਣੇ ਮਾਂ-ਬਾਪ ਦੀ ਲਾਡਲੀ ਧੀ ਸੀ। Her father, Niranjan Singh, loved her the way Punjabi fathers love — quietly and completely. When her studies finished, the family started looking for a match. A boy from Malwa, settled in Canada, good family, solid land. Her bhhua brought the lead. Everyone approved. Photos were exchanged. Enquiries were made. The wedding was fixed.
The ceremony itself was everything it was supposed to be. Niranjan Singh held nothing back. And when it was over, he felt that relief Punjabi fathers know — the weight of a daughter's future briefly lifted, the quiet pride of having done right by her.
But sometimes the doing right part is not as simple as the wedding day makes it look.

In this episode of Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, we bring you the latest global and domestic news shaping our community. We break down US President Donald Trump's last-minute decision to call off a military strike on Iran, the security breach at UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, and the tragic hate crime shooting at a San Diego mosque. Domestically, we cover the federal government's proposed Capital Gains Tax overhaul and the RBA's interest rate hike to 4.35%. Plus, local Victorian road safety trials and national sports updates. Stream the full episode on haanji.com.au.
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Laughter Therapy is back on Radio Haanji 1674 AM with host Ranjodh Singh bringing the full energy of Melbourne's Punjabi community to your ears. In this episode from 20 May 2026, a brilliant lineup of young callers take over the mic with jokes, riddles and folk verses that will have you laughing whether you are driving, cooking or just sitting with your chai going cold.
Arza kicks things off with news that the UEFA Champions League Final is days away before landing a Pappu joke about Melbourne winters that every desi household in Australia will instantly recognise. Teg Acees Kaur shares a beautiful traditional Punjabi riddle about cotton that is as poetic as it is clever. Amber brings a childhood song that Ranjodh turns into an unexpected punchline, Mannat shares news about Amrinder Gill before delivering a classic joke about a very trusting thief, and Fateh's explanation of why clouds turn dark will make you wonder what Pappu's teacher is paid for.
Shreya, Arnav and Tavneet each bring their own flavour - a leaf joke, a riddle about ਕੰਨਿਆਦਾਨ, and a sharp Punjabi ਬੋਲੀ that belongs on a bhangra floor. And then four-year-old Sukhandeep Singh Dadwal closes the show with a poem asking grandmothers and aunties whether they are truly passing on the culture to the next generation. It is funny, moving and entirely real.
This is Radio Haanji - Melbourne's home of Punjabi and Hindi community radio, free to stream at haanji.com.au. New Laughter Therapy episodes are released regularly, and the full archive is waiting for you.
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