Housing has emerged as a major issue in the lead-up to Australia’s federal election, with both major parties offering competing plans to address the crisis. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged a 5 per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers and the construction of 100,000 new affordable homes. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has proposed allowing first-home buyers to claim mortgage interest payments as tax deductions to ease financial pressure. However, real estate expert Professor Piyush Tewari from the University of Melbourne cautions that government-built affordable housing alone is not a sustainable solution to the broader housing challenge.

If you’re planning an overseas trip, a weaker Australian dollar could mean you’ll be paying more, whether it’s for hotels, shopping, or that morning coffee in Paris. The Aussie dollar has been making headlines lately, caught in the ripple effects of market volatility tied to US tariffs introduced during Donald Trump’s presidency. In this podcast, we speak with an international financial expert Dr Asjeet Lamba, who breaks down what’s going on—and whether all the talk about the Aussie dollar’s “struggle to rise” is something we should be worried about.

If you’re planning an overseas trip, a weaker Australian dollar could mean you’ll be paying more, whether it’s for hotels, shopping, or that morning coffee in Paris. The Aussie dollar has been making headlines lately, caught in the ripple effects of market volatility tied to US tariffs introduced during Donald Trump’s presidency. In this podcast, we speak with an international financial expert Dr Asjeet Lamba, who breaks down what’s going on—and whether all the talk about the Aussie dollar’s “struggle to rise” is something we should be worried about.

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लखनऊ की आफ़िया खान एक अनोखी शिल्पकार हैं, जो चांदी की सैंडल और जूतियां बनाती हैं। इस पारंपरिक कला में वो शायद इकलौती महिला हैं। उनके परिवार में यह शिल्प कई पीढ़ियों से चला आ रहा है और मात्र सात वर्ष की उम्र में ही आफ़िया ने इस कला की ओर रुझान दिखाया था। एक महिला के लिए उस पेशे में टिकना जिसमें सालों से पुरुष काम कर रहे हैं, अपने आप में चुनौतीपूर्ण था। लेकिन आफ़िया ने तमाम मुश्किलों के बावजूद इस खूबसूरत कला को अपनाया और इसे नए आयाम दिए। जहां आमतौर पर लोग सोने-चांदी के आभूषण पहनते हैं, वहीं आफ़िया खास चांदी की सैंडल और जूतियां तैयार करती हैं, जिन्हें आप चाहे तो हीरे-जवाहरात से भी सजा सकते हैं। यह शिल्प लखनऊ की सदियों पुरानी विरासत का हिस्सा है।

लखनऊ की आफ़िया खान एक अनोखी शिल्पकार हैं, जो चांदी की सैंडल और जूतियां बनाती हैं। इस पारंपरिक कला में वो शायद इकलौती महिला हैं। उनके परिवार में यह शिल्प कई पीढ़ियों से चला आ रहा है और मात्र सात वर्ष की उम्र में ही आफ़िया ने इस कला की ओर रुझान दिखाया था। एक महिला के लिए उस पेशे में टिकना जिसमें सालों से पुरुष काम कर रहे हैं, अपने आप में चुनौतीपूर्ण था। लेकिन आफ़िया ने तमाम मुश्किलों के बावजूद इस खूबसूरत कला को अपनाया और इसे नए आयाम दिए। जहां आमतौर पर लोग सोने-चांदी के आभूषण पहनते हैं, वहीं आफ़िया खास चांदी की सैंडल और जूतियां तैयार करती हैं, जिन्हें आप चाहे तो हीरे-जवाहरात से भी सजा सकते हैं। यह शिल्प लखनऊ की सदियों पुरानी विरासत का हिस्सा है।

A recent global genetic study has uncovered more than 500 new genetic links to osteoarthritis, raising the total to 962. By analysing genome data from two million individuals — including 490,000 diagnosed with the condition — the research offers new insights into the underlying causes of osteoarthritis. The findings pave the way for more personalised treatments and better care strategies.

A recent global genetic study has uncovered more than 500 new genetic links to osteoarthritis, raising the total to 962. By analysing genome data from two million individuals — including 490,000 diagnosed with the condition — the research offers new insights into the underlying causes of osteoarthritis. The findings pave the way for more personalised treatments and better care strategies.

Listen to the latest updates from India. 16/04/25

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A recent national survey of 1,745 teachers and school leaders has found that student numeracy levels are in a state of "crisis," sparking concerns over teachers' confidence in teaching the subject. In this podcast, we chat with education researcher Dr Meera Varadharajan about the survey’s key findings and why they should matter to parents.

A recent national survey of 1,745 teachers and school leaders has found that student numeracy levels are in a state of "crisis," sparking concerns over teachers' confidence in teaching the subject. In this podcast, we chat with education researcher Dr Meera Varadharajan about the survey’s key findings and why they should matter to parents.

Listen to the top News of 14/04/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the top News of 14/04/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

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Listen to the latest updates from India. 14/04/25

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