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14/05/2025

Saman Shad's new novel The S*x Lives of Married Women lays bare the weight of being good daughters, model migrants, and women taught to want less.

From 90s rom-com nostalgia to the strength of female friendships, Shad unpacks how colonialism and patriarchy have shaped how we think (or don't) about pleasure.

We’re having s*x, getting married, getting divorced — so why are we still not talking about it?

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We’re having s*x, getting married, getting divorced — so why are we still not talking about it? Author Saman Shad joins Suhayla Sharif to talk about what happens when we finally do. Her new novel The S*x Lives of Married Women lays bare the weight of being good daughters, model migrants, and wom...

13/05/2025

Counting and Cracking writer S. Shakthidharan is back with a new play, The Wrong Gods.

Set in a rural Indian valley, it is an intimate drama about a mother and daughter who are divided by belief, and a community forced to reckon with the promises and perils of modernisation.

What do we call progress — and what do we lose when we pursue it blindly?

What do we call progress — and what do we lose when we pursue it blindly? In this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar speaks to the team behind The Wrong Gods — the new play by Counting and Cracking writer S. Shakthidharan, now premiering at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre. Set in a rural I...

03/05/2025

Anthony Albanese has secured a historic second term — but what do South Asians make of it? We asked for their reactions.

01/05/2025

What's the matter, ?

SBS Spice recently visited the unofficial South Asian hub in Western Sydney to hear what people want as Australia heads to polls this Saturday.

Do you agree? Tell us what matters to you in the comment section

29/04/2025

Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Palestine. Now she’s leading her own party. In this episode of SBS Spice, she tells Suhayla Sharif why she walked, what it cost her, and how it led to the formation of Australia’s Voice.

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Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Palestine. Now she’s leading her own party. In this episode of SBS Spice, she tells Suhayla Sharif why she walked, what it cost her, and how it led to the formation of Australia’s Voice. From HECS relief and supermarket price gouging to Gaza and foreign aid,...

29/04/2025

Rattan Virk is contesting the seat of Greenway for the Liberal Party ahead of the 2025 Australian federal election, campaigning on cost of living relief, small business support, and strengthening trade ties with India as key priorities. She speaks with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar about what she believes matters most to Western Sydney voters.

[Please note: This conversation was recorded before recent developments involving the candidate.]

Rattan Virk is contesting the seat of Greenway for the Liberal Party ahead of the 2025 Australian federal election, campaigning on cost of living relief, small business support, and strengthening trade ties with India as key priorities. She speaks with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar about what she believes…

23/04/2025

Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Palestine. Now she’s leading her own party.

She tells SBS Spice why she walked, what it cost her, and how it led to the formation of Australia’s Voice. From HECS relief and supermarket price gouging to Gaza and foreign aid, she outlines her party’s vision—and what she believes young Australians should be pushing for at the ballot box in the upcoming federal election.

Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Palestine. Now she’s leading her own party. In this episode of SBS Spice, she tells Suhayla Sharif why she walked, what it cost her, and how it led to the formation of Australia’s Voice. From HECS relief and supermarket price gouging to Gaza and foreign aid,...

06/03/2025

With federal election around the corner, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with Senator Mehreen Faruqi—Deputy Leader of the Greens—to dive into the big debates shaping Australia’s future.

Why is a trip to the dentist a luxury, why does homeownership feel further out of reach, and can any party truly challenge a system dominated by the same two players? From climate action to the fight against racism, Mehreen lays out the battles ahead.

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The rent’s too high, the planet’s on fire, and your HECS debt is growing while you sleep—so what now? With federal election around the corner, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with Senator Mehreen Faruqi—Deputy Leader of the Greens—to dive into the big debates shaping Australia’s future. W...

03/03/2025

What’s it like to report on South Asia’s most urgent stories?

Former ABC South Asia Correspondent Avani Dias takes us inside the job—covering Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, Pakistan’s political landscape, and the treatment of minority groups in India. She unpacks global media’s misrepresentation of the region, the emotional toll of reporting, and the stark contrast between Australia’s quiet newsrooms and India’s media frenzy.

This episode is a look into the stories that matter and the journalists who tell them—listen only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.



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What’s it like to report on South Asia’s most urgent stories? Former ABC South Asia Correspondent Avani Dias takes us inside the job—covering Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, Pakistan’s political landscape, and the treatment of minority groups in India. She unpacks global media’s misrepresen...

26/02/2025

What happens when you don’t speak, read, or make eye contact for 10 whole days?

SBS Spice girl Dilpreet Kaur Taggar went full monk mode at a Vipassana retreat, and Suhayla Sharif is here to ask the questions—Was it peaceful or just painful? Did she reach enlightenment or just realise she might be the problem? In this intimate chat, we unpack mindfulness, solitude, and the fine line between self-awareness and toxic positivity. Because sometimes, 'good vibes only' just isn’t enough. Listen only on SBS Spice—wherever you get your podcasts.

What happens when you don’t speak, read, or make eye contact for 10 whole days? SBS Spice girl Dilpreet Kaur Taggar went full monk mode at a Vipassana retreat, and Suhayla Sharif is here to ask the questions—Was it peaceful or just painful? Did she reach enlightenment or just realise she might b...

22/01/2025

Love is not in the air anymore; it’s on the apps. We speak to four young South Asian Australians about their "situationships" with online dating - especially when the rules shift everyday. With plenty of fish in the sea, why are Australians struggling to swim?

Love is not in the air anymore; it’s on the apps. In this episode, we dive into the modern quest for connection through online dating. Hear from those who’ve found love, others who’ve been burned and sworn off swiping, and some who wrestle with stereotypes yet persist. How long should you wait...

13/12/2024

Congratulations are in order for , the 18-year-old chess sensation from Chennai, India, who has made history as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion.

In a thrilling match, Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China to claim the title, cementing himself as only the second Indian player to hold this honour, following in the footsteps of Viswanathan Anand, a five-time champion.

This victory not only marks a generational shift in the chess world but also highlights India’s growing stature in the sport.

"I've been dreaming about this and living this moment since I was 6 or 7. I have been living this moment for more than 10 years. Every chess player wants to live this moment and the only way to express is: I'm living my dream," Gukesh said in the post-match press conference.