November 10, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 404It’s a grand Monday episode on the most entertaining hour of South Asian music. Sammy has a packed 60 minutes. He’s got the biggest weekend music discoveries, including a new country Punjabi song. Dr. Roy joins him to share that Priyanka Chopra is returning to music with a soulful rendition on the Christmas Karma soundtrack. Indian musicians Anushka Shankar and Shakti have received Grammy nominations, and the Ekta Diwali Fest celebrated art, tradition, and unity. Karan informs us that the Indian Supreme Court ruled that the 2020 Air India Express crash was not due to pilot negligence but rather weather, runway lighting, and a control tower advisory. Meanwhile, a software failure at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport caused delays and cancellations for over 200 flights, prompting a technical audit. Sammy is joined by the United Nations News team reporter Daniel Johnson. Ruby Basi brings us the news in the Indian community. Jay and Sarah stop by to promote their new episode of Cultural Contours. Sammy is joined by Meera Sharma as she delivers the weekly Mindful Minute to help you power through the week.5:24 Dr Roy11:06 Meera Sharma
27:26 Daniel Johnson34:18 Ruby Basi 
40:19 Jay and Sarah
50:19 Karan Bedi55:02 DoyeetaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support.Sammy Chand's daily radio show on Rukus Avenue Radio is the leading Indian music and culture show in the world. The one hour show airs daily worldwide."South Asian music podcast," "Punjabi music show," "Bollywood commentary," "Indian diaspora radio", "Indian Music", "Top Indian Radio Show", "Punjabi Radio Show", "Indian Radio Host", "Punjabi Radio Host".