The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 422Sammy’s Thursday episode features a slate of songs from the past month or so. Sammy keeps the playlist fresh for the weekend countdown show so he’s saving his recent bangers for tomorrow. He’s got Uniyal, Ed Sheeran, Satinder Sartaaj, Hustinder, Talwiinder, Jai Dhir, and more. He’s joined by Sunny Grewal as they two talk about Christmas traditions in Eastern oriented homes, and how much of the Victorian Christmas traditions persist today. Sammy is joined by Ruby Basi as she shares news on the falling Rupee and more from around our community. Dr Roy tells us The Dalai Lama’s album, Meditations, received a Grammy nomination for best audiobook. Shaddab Khan’s documentary, I am no queen, entered the Oscar race and influenced Canadian student policy. Karan Tells us India banned single-use plastic imports as part of its zero-waste manufacturing policy, aiming to reduce landfill and river pollution. The Middle East sees activity as Afghanistan invites India and Pakistan to peace mediation talks, supported by the UN, to stabilize the region. Sammy is joined by Aashi Arora as she previews her conversation with Kim Jones on Sunday at 4pm PT. Sherni from the Sherni Vision podcast show also stops by to preview her Friday show on Rukus Avenue Radio.12:35 Dr Roy17:12 Aashi Arora24:00 Supreet Sohi32:04 Ruby Basi38:08 Sunny Grewal49:10 Karan Bedi54:22 Doyeeta
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 421Sammy’s got a great hump day episode for you! With appearances from the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars and the latest from some of the hosts on the air, it’s a fast moving episode. Dr Roy joins the show and tells us that the Aura tour by Diljit shattered records, drawing over 100,000 fans across Australia and Auckland. Garan Mahajan’s novel, The Complex, will be released on March 10th, 2026. Karan Tells us The world’s changing weather is impacting politics, with 2025 projected as the hottest year on record, intensifying climate disasters across Asia and Africa. In response, a new trade alliance for sustainable development, the Green South Coalition, is forming between African and Asian nations, aiming to reduce dependence on Western markets and build economic strength. Aman and Suhas join the show and tell us about their episode coming tomorrow to the station. E The First joins Sammy and talks about the Indian stereotypes online that were further perpetuated by the discovery of millions of bots on the Twitter. Vinod from Kapow tells us about the Kapow Plus episode coming up on Friday morning.12:10 Dr Roy26:24 Vinod From Kapow33:20 E The First40:28 Aman and Suhas48:44 Karan53:32 Doyeeta
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 420Sammy’s got a Tuesday episode full of great music from the Indian subcontinent and he’s got the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars with him! He’s joined by Dr Roy as she tells us India’s animated film Mahaftar Nurse Simha is on the Oscars 2026 eligibility list for best animated feature. The Sri Hanuman Jalisa video is the first Indian video to cross 5 billion views on YouTube. Karan Tells us that the US and India are nearing a new trade deal, restoring preferential access for Indian goods and potentially rebalancing trust between the two countries. Simultaneously, a new global port construction boom is underway, creating a trade corridor linking Africa and Asia, which could reshape global trade. Sammy is joined by Jaya as they both talk about Diddy, Dharmendra, and Stranger Things. Sammy is joined by Nayan Patadia ahead of Nayan’s new episode of A Wave of Bliss. Step into a space where wisdom meets wonder. Each week, tune in to hear Sadhguru’s talks—spanning the playful, the profound, and everything in between. From timeless insights on life and consciousness to practical guidance for today’s challenges, these weekly episodes invite you to explore deeper dimensions of living with clarity, joy, and ease.11:44 Dr Roy16:08 Neesh28:25 Shanti Bhavan32:40 Jaya40:10 Nayan Patadia50:00 Karan55:30 Doyeeta
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 419The Monday Episode on Rukus Avenue Radio’s THE BRIDGE hosted by Sammy Chand is a power packed episode. You get a range of information from the Indian community and a well curated suitcase of music from Sammy himself. He starts off with the number 1 song from the weekend called Gal Sun by Sabat Batin, and ends it with the new Karan Aujla song with Nav. Sammy’s got songs from some crate digging he did this weekend. Sammy’s hour was joined by Meera Sharma with the Mindful Minute, and Katie Dartford from the United Nations News Department. Sammy is joined by the Non Profit organization called Shanti Bhavan as they are our choice for Giving Tuesday on The Bridge. Sammy is joined by Prabhleen aka Jugni, the host of the new show The Jugni Podcast which takes the airwaves on Rukus Avenue Radio in January. Sammy talks to Jay and Sarah, the hosts of Cultural Contours, about the tradition of touching feet in Indian culture. Sammy talks to Ruby about the Emmy’s and how Diljit almost won for the film Chamkila. Dr Roy tells us that India shines at the International Emmy’s Red Carpet, Mumbai celebrates the release of Avatar, Fire, and Ash, and Bengaluru’s Jotsna Venkatesh Naidu wins gold at the ICN World Natural Games. Karan fills us in that India’s economy grew 8.2% last quarter, making it the fastest growing major economy, driven by domestic spending, tech exports, and infrastructure investment. Meanwhile, Southeast Asia faces devastating floods, displacing millions and highlighting the urgent need for climate resilience.11:14 Dr Roy18:58 Meera Sharma24:13 Katie Dartford29:24 Shakti Bhavan Children’s Project33:50 Jugni35:04 Andro40:48 Ruby Basi46:52 Jay and Sarah54:00 Karan58:35 Doyeeta
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 418Sammy’s got the Weekend countdown show for you! He starts the show with AP Dhillon and carries it on with Ikka, Josh Brar and more. The top 5 is a shake up as Sammy introduces a couple of new songs to the equation there. The show’s songs feel new and there are new songs in every quadrant of the countdown show. Last week’s top song isn’t in the top 5, but the new number one song was a top 5 song from last week. It’s Sammy’s 418th show, and it kicks off December!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 417Sammy’s Thursday episode starts off with music from Juss, Diljit, Darshan Raval, and Ikka. He’s joined by Supreet Sohi the host of the show Sherni Vision. Sammy is also joined by Aashi Arora ahead of her show airing on Sunday. He’s got a quick sit-down with Sunny Grewal about the passing of Dharmendra this week and his own experience with him. Sammy is joined by Ruby Basi as Ruby talks about the racism incidents going on around North America. Dr Roy tells us Mindy Kaling narrates Duncan’s holiday children’s book, The Little Holiday Munchkin, benefiting the Duncan Joy and Childhood Foundation. Gurinder Chadda’s holiday musical, Christmas Karma, releases on December 12th, starring Kunal Nayar. Karan Tells us that Canada announced new sanctions and cybersecurity laws targeting AI-generated misinformation campaigns, particularly those in South Asian languages. India banned the import of single-use plastic products under its new zero-waste manufacturing policy, aiming to reduce dependency on disposable packaging.11:38 Dr Roy16:26 Aashi Arora23:40 Sherni27:50 Ruby Basi34:35 Sunny Grewal49:24 Karan Bedi54:24 Doyeeta
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 416Sammy opens up a beat by A Tribe Called Quest! He’s got songs from AP Dhillon, Wazir Patar, Aparshakti Khurana, Raga, Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh. He’s joined by Aman and Suhas as they preview their episode that airs Thursday morning. Sammy is also joined by Kapow as Vinod breaks down the new episode airing tomorrow with Mayank’s old teacher! Sammy is joined by E The First from the show The E-Squared show, E breaks down his advice for Akaash Singh as a brother! Sammy is joined by Prabhleen, the host of the show Jugni Podcast that airs every Wednesday on Rukus Avenue Radio. Dr Roy reports on Conan O’Brien is filming in India for his travel show, sharing his experiences online. Sudad Sharma’s new thriller, This Tempting Madness, premieres on November 27th. Karan Tells us that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia finalized a 10-year labor pact, securing nearly 900,000 jobs for Pakistanis in energy, logistics, and construction. Meanwhile, Nepal declared a national water emergency after glacier lake outbursts displaced over 20,000 villages, highlighting the urgent need for climate change action.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 415Sammy’s dynamic Tuesday morning episode is full of the Rukus Avenue Radio crew. He’s joined by Nayan Patadia, the host of the new show on Rukus Avenue Radio that delves into the teachings of Sadhguru. Nayan joins Sammy to discuss this week’s episode airing on Wednesday, Nayan interviewed Radhe Jaggi last week, and this week sits down with Bala Subramaniam of Harvard University to discuss the science of Yoga on the body. Ruby Basi joins Sammy and discusses the passing of Dhamendra, the legendary Bollywood actor who died of respiratory complications yesterday in Mumbai. Jaya talks about Megan Markel, Chadwick Boseman’s star on the walk of fame, Pras from the Fugees, and Nikki Minaj at the UN. Sammys got new music Sultaan, Gulab Sidhu, Emiway Bantai, and Jai Dhir with Lost Stories. Dr Roy tells us that Jeevin Singh Nilam, an American actor, landed a guest star role on CBS’s SWAT, marking a historic moment for representation. At 94, Bonnie Davy won four gold medals at the Asian Masters Athletic Championships. Karan tells us that India inaugurated its first private sector spaceport, marking a new era of democratizing space for innovation. Bangladesh and Japan signed a $100 million coastal protection deal to fortify the Sundarbans Delta, one of Asia’s most ambitious climate adaptation projects.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 414Sammy’s got a full slate of folks making appearances including Jay and Sarah, the hosts of the show called Cultural Contours. They talk about Sarah’s music in this episode ahead of their show airing today on Rukus Avenue Radio. Sammy’s joined by Andro, the host of the new Hip Hop show on the station called Street Symphonies. Andro tells us that he’s on the the part of the Hip Hop story where stars are finally emerging. Sammy is joined by Supreet as she tells us about the Sikhlens Film Festival from the weekend. Meera Sharma delivers this week’s Mindful Minute on the show to power your week ahead! Sammy is joined by Dr Roy with today’s Word on the Avenue as she tells us some world champions in sports around the world. Karan Tells us that Remittances to South Asia reached a record high of $190 billion, but inflation is diminishing their value. Meanwhile, Canada’s new student visa limits and stricter work permit rules are impacting South Asian graduates, raising concerns about reduced diversity in talent pipelines. Sammy plays new songs from Jai Dhir, King, Aparshakt Khurana, and Raga.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 413Sammy’s countdown show has a new batch of songs for the countdown show. He’s got some new songs for the show today including a song called Gal Sun by Sabat Batin, and some other songs from Talwiinder and more. The top 20 show is Sammy’s 413th episode and wraps up a very active week on The Bridge. Sammy was joined by the entire Rukus Avenue Radio crew, including hosts, guests, and other correspondents. He interviewed Jessie Hill on Thursday and Bicky Singh from Sikh Lens on Wednesday. It was a wonderful episode on The Bridge.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 411Sammy has a great Thursday episode. He begins by rolling out some tracks by Shubh, Sabat Ratin, and Steel Banglez. In today’s episode he is joined by young singer Jessie Hill, as she makes her second appearance on the top 20 with her new song called Folded. Sammy interviews Jessie about her rise and how much she has been integrated with India in her life while growing up in New Zealand, and now living in Australia. Sammy is joined by Dr Roy as she tells us that Sari’s lit up Times Square, showcasing Indian tradition and beauty. Megha Majumdar’s second novel is a National Book Award finalist. Karan Tells us that Canada announced a $1.2 million initiative to expand South Asian studies, supporting museum exhibits, teacher training, and school partnerships. The Maldives inaugurated its first carbon-neutral resort, powered by solar and wave energy, built with no plastic or fossil fuels. Sammy is joined by Ruby Basi, as she tells us about her new production she’s bringing to Seattle called Maa Dhi Pension. Sammy talks to Sunny about his new podcast and tell Sammy how they’ve managed to balance their work-life balance on and off the camera.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 410Tuesday’s best on Rukus Avenue Radio begins with Sammy’s episode. Today he’s got a full lineup including guests that stop by! He’s got Anushka Arora stopping by as they talk about the big film Dharundar and she also fills us in on the new Priyanka Chopra film in India. Sammy opens the show with Jessie Hill’s new song called Folded ahead of Thursday’s interview with the young star. Sammy is joined by Aman and Suhas as they break down the latest from their show. They tell us about the rise of independent music and evoke artists like Anisha Chinoy and so many others that paved the way for the industry to exist today. Sammy is joined by Dr Roy as she tells us SS Rajamuli unveiled his new film Varnasi, starring Mahesh Babu, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, at a launch event in Hyderabad. Chankey Pandey is vacationing in the U.S. with his daughter, sharing moments from their trip. Karan tells us that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia finalized a 10-year labor mobility deal, securing 800,000 new jobs for Pakistani workers. Nepal declared a national water security emergency after glacier lake bursts displaced over 15,000 people.
Sammy kicks off the week with a bang, delivering a full show to you on a Monday morning. He’s joined by Daniel Johnson from the United Nations, who shares insights into the world around us. The UN is an official news partner of The Bridge. Sammy also welcomes Meera Sharma, who discusses how life unfolds as it should, even if it doesn’t make sense. Focus on the present moment, stay aligned with your values, and trust the process. Ruby Basi brings us news about her production, Ma Dhi Pension, which is being showcased in Seattle this week. Dr. Roy informs us that Malkit Singh attended the premiere of Christmas Karma. Vebub suryavanshi is recognized as the youngest player in IPL history. Karan Bedi reports that India has raised interest rates to 7% to combat inflation, which has impacted affordability and the growth of small businesses. Meanwhile, the UAE has launched a sustainable investment channel for the South Asian diaspora, enabling them to invest in clean energy and social impact projects. Sammy has an interview with Sarah and Jay from the show called Cultural Contours, where they discuss their show on Rukus Avenue Radio, which airs on Mondays. Sammy is also joined by Andro, who is about to host his show called Street Symphonies, which airs on Mondays at 8 pm PST. Doyeeta shares information about Wazir Patar.11:24 Dr Roy16:10 Meera Sharma22:54 Ruby Basi27:28 Daniel Johnson UN News37:23 Andro41:08 Jay and Sarah49:56 Karan Bedi55:12 Doyeeta
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 408The weekly top 20 show hosted by Sammy Chand has a brand new top song. Theres a bit of a shuffle amongst the songs on the countdown, and Sammy recognizes how some of the songs have been going back and forth on the chart and the reason for it. He introduces a couple of new songs to the chart from Arjan Dhillon, and tops the chart with a genre that is very original. He’s got songs from MellowD, Jaggseer, Aditya Rikari, Talwiinder, Beat Injector, WISH, Simran Choudhary, and Jessie Hill.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 407Sammy’s Thursday show is a patented The Bridge episode. Sammy’s got the big songs for you in the most entertaining hour of South Asian music on the planet! He’s joined by Ruby Basi as she brings us the latest from around the community with some news. She tells us about the Blue Jays fan that assaulted the Indian man in Toronto and how they’ve identified the assailant. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal as the two of them talk about the streaming business. Dr Roy tells us about Onir received the Icon Award at the International South Asian Film Festival for his impactful cinema. Balak Munjil set a Guinness World Record for fundraising for children’s heart surgeries, and Roma Riyaz celebrated her Pakistani heritage. Karan Tells us that Canada announced immigration reforms prioritizing skilled workers from South Asia, particularly in AI, green tech, and healthcare, for fast-tracked residency and work rights. Meanwhile, India launched Digital India 2.0, focusing on AI ethics, data storage, and rural connectivity, aiming to become a tech producer. Doyeeta tells us about Guru Randhawa in her artist spotlight.11:42 Dr Roy17:15 Aashi Arora24:20 Ruby Basi32:00 Sunny Grewal47:48 Karan Bedi53:28 Doyeeta
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 406Sammy is has a packed solid Wednesday show for everyone. He’s got his favorite tunes right from the beginning, as he brings you tracks from Jordan Sandhu, Tesher, and more. Sammy is joined By Dr Abraham George, the founder of Giving Tuesday, as he shares his story about how he was inspired to start an organization aimed at empowering youth for a better tomorrow. He does it by educating kids into trades and jobs that would otherwise not be accessible to them. Sammy is also joined by Jaya as she talks about Diddy getting a drink in jail. E The First joins Sammy and talks about how Sikhs in Canada continue to face discrimination when it comes to military remembrance ceremonies across North America. Dr Roy tells us that Priyanka Chopra Jonas wished her brother-in-law a happy birthday on Instagram. Hansen Irome won the Mr. Planet World 2025 title, and 20-year-old Raj Rana became India’s first world champion in the men’s 10 M Air Pistol event. Karan Tells us that In India’s Bihar state, Gen C, a new voting block, is influencing elections with a focus on youth employment, women’s safety, and digital education. In Sri Lanka, a restructuring deal with China worth $4.5 billion has sparked protests, with critics arguing it gives China too much control. Doyeeta spotlights Tesher.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 405It’s Sammy’s Tuesday episode on Rukus Avenue Radio! It’s a big music hour with lots of Sammy’s favorites! He tells you to grab your “Chah Dha Cup” to start the show. He’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars, Dr Roy reports that Martin Scorsese hosted a screening of “Homebound,” calling it the highest point of his career. Anushka Shankar received her 12th and 13th Grammy nominations, becoming the most Grammy-nominated woman from India. Karan Tells shares Two stories highlight the fragility of peace in South Asia: a deadly clash between Afghan and Pakistani forces at the Torcom border crossing, and a devastating avalanche in Nepal’s Mugu district, killing 22 and leaving dozens missing. Sammy is joined by Anushka Arora as she tells us about the new Priyanka Chopra film and she tells us Dharmendra is alive and well despite some rumors out there. Aman and Suhas break down this week’s episode for Jam4Music. It airs this Thursday on Rukus Avenue Radio!13:28 Dr Roy18:05 Neesh29:54 Anusha Arora36:46 Aman & Suhas46:42 Karan Bedi52:10 Doyeeta
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 Doyeeta
About 11/7/25-11/9/25The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 403Sammy’s got a reshuffled Top 20 songs for the week. These songs made the biggest impression on the Rukus Avenue Radio team this week. There’s a new #1 song as last week’s top song by Hanumankind and Jasmine Sandlas falls to #2. Sammy starts off the show by thanking all the guests from the week. He’s got songs from Simran Choudhary, WISH, Yung Sammy, Beat Injector, Jaggseer and more.