October 16, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 387Sammy’s got a power packed show today! He’s got Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars Dr Roy, Karan Bedi, and Doyeeta. The music is the best hour in South Asian music, as Sammy breaks down the best releases of the week ahead of his Top 20 Countdown show tomorrow! Dr Roy reports that Rishab Ricky Ram Sharma made history as the first neoclassical musician to perform at DJ AG’s London Street session. A Kolkata photographer won first prize at the global Big Cats photography competition. Karan reports that A federal appeal court blocked the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H1B visa fee, a relief for Indian tech professionals and US companies. Meanwhile, India and the UAE signed a $500 million infrastructure corridor agreement, connecting Mumbai to West Asia and East Africa, boosting trade and strengthening India’s position against China’s Belt and Road expansion. Aashi Arora stops by to preview her show this Sunday, she tells us about her interview with Priya Shah. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal as the two of them talk about the traditions of Diwali. Ruby Basi delivers some updates on the news side, she tells us about the flooding in Alaska and talks about how ICE agents have been posting up in different cities around the country.Become 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".