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SBS Spice

SBS Spice

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SBS Spice breaks new ground with English language content for young Australians of South Asian heritage. We're talking about the things that make you tick or ick with a fresh new look at pop culture, identity, food, sport, history and much more.Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Is protesting for India from Australia patriotism?

    Is protesting for India from Australia patriotism?
    Oct 21 2026
    As thousands in India protest against controversial voter roll cuts, their anger has reached the streets of Sydney. SBS Spice's Dilpreet Taggar went to the protest to ask Indian Australians why they're speaking out from thousands of kilometres away. What she found was a clash of opinions on democracy, patriotism, and whether standing up for India means questioning its government. Watch the episode on YouTube.

    SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick or ick. Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and the SBS Audio app. Or tap the audio player to listen to the full episode. Follow SBS Spice on Instagram @SBSSpice and never miss an update.


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    9 mins
  • The Politics of Being Seen with Kirthana Selvaraj

    The Politics of Being Seen with Kirthana Selvaraj
    Oct 15 2026
    Can South Asian identity become a trap for South Asian artists? Two-time Archibald finalist Kirthana Selvaraj is challenging the pressure to make cultural identity recognisable and palatable. In her new exhibition, 'In the Half Light', at Sydney's 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, she responds to the legacy of queer Asian Australian artist Andy Ewing, whose provocative work confronted fetishisation, marginalisation, and the politics of the body.

    As the inaugural recipient of the Andy Ewing Fellowship, Kirthana Selvaraj found an unexpected connection with the late queer Asian Australian artist through their experiences of chronic illness, queerness, and the politics of the body. His legacy inspired her to confront her own pain through art, while making room for tenderness, humour, and joy.

    Her new exhibition, 'In the Half Light', is showing at 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art in Haymarket until 13 December 2026.

    SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick or ick. Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and the SBS Audio app. Or tap the audio player to listen to the full episode. Don't forget to rate and follow the show and find SBS Spice on Instagram @SBSSpice and never miss an update.

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    19 mins
  • Why Thousands Want India's Election Chief Out

    Why Thousands Want India's Election Chief Out
    Oct 12 2026
    More than 2,000 detained as thousands protest the reported removal of 130 million names from electoral rolls in the world's largest democracy. India's Election Commission says the exercise is intended to remove duplicate and ineligible voters, while protesters allege it is disenfranchising legitimate voters to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP. SBS Australia's Asia Correspondent Aaron Fernandes unpacks the youth-led protests, police crackdown, and growing scrutiny of India's election watchdog.

    SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick or ick. Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and the SBS Audio app. Or tap the audio player to listen to the full episode.

    Follow SBS Spice on Instagram @SBSSpice and never miss an update.

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    8 mins
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