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Figuring Out with Raj Shamani

Figuring Out is a podcast for people who want to learn. It connects the world’s sharpest minds to the 1.4 billion Indians who want to win.
Raj Shamani sits across from the world’s top 1%: billionaires, leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and experts to give you a masterclass in what it takes to reach the top of a global stage. World’s best playbooks, strategies, and stories for the generation that wants to turn their ambitious dreams into reality. Figuring Out has become a place where the world comes to talk to India. And where India comes to learn from the world. Follow to become a part of it.

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Cheating Culture, Modern Dating, Patriarchy & Feminism - Saloni Khanna | FO 233 Raj Shamani Jul 30, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction (01:51) - No such thing as right or wrong (05:11) - Capitalism kills identities (09:33) - Weak understanding of value systems (14:21) - Changing the value systems (20:28) - Achiever’s curse (23:35) - Importance of making mistakes young (26:34) - Information asymmetry (28:06) - Media shapes the way we think (33:43) - Lack of self discipline in a world of choices (35:58) - What feminism really means (53:02) - Patriarchal bargain (57:17) - Thank you! In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Saloni Khanna in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is an Educationist, Economist, UPSC Interviewer, and also the Founder of ‘Skill Up Foundation’. In this episode, we talked about capitalism, shortcomings in our education system, how suicide is the number one cause of death among students, and how the value system shapes a person’s life, behavior, and relationships. We then discussed how the media sets the narrative and affects our decisions and behavior. We also talked about the commitment issue that most of our generation faces and how it can be solved. Towards the end, we talked about the evolution of feminism, the concept of water wives in a village in Maharashtra, and the story of Shiv ji where you gracefully taught the importance of masculinity and femininity. We ended our conversation by talking about patriarchy and the part of women in the suffering of the other women. For such interesting episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Follow Saloni Khanna Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesalonikhanna/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thesalonikhanna Twitter: https://x.com/saloniikhanna

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Infertility, Masturbation, P*rn, S*xual Health & Andropause -‪ Dr Vijayant Govinda | FO 233 Raj Shamani Jul 27, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction (01:51) - Sperm quality can impact miscarriage risk (08:53) - Increase of infertility rates (11:13) - Ideal age to have healthy babies (21:58) - Why s*xual desire in men is decreasing (24:41) - Negative impact of p*rn (30:06) - Controlling the urge to cheat (38:02) - Decrease of s*xual urges after menopause (39:55) - Andropause & testosterone replacement (47:28) - Supplement scams (52:44) - Pressure on male s*xual performance (1:09:03) - Treating erectile dysfunction (1:13:26) - Kegel exercises (1:15:07) - Premature ejaculation (1:22:11) - Does oral s*x cause cancer? (1:22:56) - Benefits of circumcisions (1:25:31) - Lasting longer in bed (1:26:22) - Penile enlargement (1:31:32) - Injuries during s*x (1:33:31) - Ideal underwear type for p*nis protection (1:34:28) - Effects of cigarettes on s*xual health (1:35:26) - Effects of alcohol on s*xual health (1:36:34) - Does size matter? (1:39:22) - Myth or fact (1:40:49) - Thank you! In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr.Vijayant Govinda Gupta in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is a Consultant Urologist and Director of Govinda Medicentre. This conversation is important for all men to understand their reproductive health and for women to understand how the reproductive health of men in their lives works. In this episode, we talked about how miscarriages happen, unheard causes of them, the top 3 mistakes men make that affect their reproductive health, and why the infertility rate in men is increasing. We then talked about the right age range for men and women to conceive healthy babies, does egg or sperm freezing works, how p*rn affects the s*xual life of couples, and how masturbation is affecting the s*xual life of men. Towards the end, we talked about how men can stop their urge to obsessively masturbate, why erectile dysfunction happens, and how men can solve these things. We then talked about premature ejaculation, tips to last longer in bed, and things that lead to penile fracture . We ended our conversation by talking about whether the size of the penis matters during s*x and discussed common myths about the s*xual reproductive health of men. For such insightful episodes, subscribe to our channel. Follow Dr Vijayant Govinda Gupta Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvggupta/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drvijayantgovinda Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvijayantgovinda/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/drvijayantgovinda Twitter: https://twitter.com/drvggupta

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Hijacks, Para SF Training, NSGs & Safety of India Exposed - Col Kaushal Kashyap | FO232 Raj Shamani Jul 25, 2024

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Timestamp: (00:00) - Introduction (01:54) - Major role of NSG (03:12) - Leading Special Action Group 52 (08:57) - Training for SAG 52 (14:39) - Why hijacks happen (22:44) - What passengers should do during a hijack (28:04) - Ease of hijacking in India today (29:18) - His life as an NSG Commando (39:14) - Training for NSG (42:04) - Training for Special Forces (49:57) - Unusual things that can be used in combat (1:00:57) - The story behind the name “Wagh Nakh” (1:04:04) - What mountain & jungle warfare is like (1:09:15) - What they carry in their rucksacks (1:13:17) - Most useful gear (1:17:55) - Eating insects & wild animals (1:20:35) - Dangerous animal encounters (1:27:14) - Drinking during missions (1:29:06) - Diet of SF commandos (1:30:36) - Codenames & ranks (1:32:28) - Difference between US Navy Seals & Indian Special Forces (1:34:40) - Serving in Ladakh (1:36:34) - Salary of Special Forces (1:36:52) - Deadliest mission in Manipur (1:42:33) - What’s happening in Manipur (1:45:36) - Difference between militants & terrorists (1:46:47) - Life after retirement (1:48:01)- Security they provide (1:49:05) - Thank you!

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Col. Kaushal Kashyap in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is Para SF 21, NSG Commando, and Shaurya Chakra Awardee. He is someone who has many stories and insights to share when it comes to NSG and other special forces training and missions. In this episode, we talked about how he led SAG 52, their training activities, what they do when a hijacking situation happens, hijacking history of India and the world. We then talked about the qualities of NSG people, special force training, interpersonal skill sets that are required and their routine while training. Towards the end, we talked about what all they carried during their mission and, the animals and insects they ate during that time. We then talked about Manipur and what is happening their, the most dangerous animal that he has encountered during his special force days, and other food items that they ate during the mission. Throughout the podcast, he shared many stories from his training days. To keep watching such interesting episodes, subscribe to our channels. Follow Col. Kaushal Kashyap Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kash210000/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaushal26989465 LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/kaushal-kashyap-778b98178

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Crypto: Scams, Bitcoin, Investment, Government Tax, & Future - Edul Patel Mudrex | FO 231 Raj Shamani Jul 23, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction (01:55) - How money grows with crypto (06:25) - When to invest in crypto? (10:23) - What Mudrex does (12:28) - Legality of cryptocurrency in India (17:00) - Top 3 safe currencies in crypto (22:40) - Crypto scams to look out for (27:06) - Investing in big companies (29:47) - Politicians investing in crypto (30:38) - Biggest crypto scams (35:12) - Dos & don’ts of investing in cryptocurrency (37:38) - Future of crypto (44:36) - Is it too late to invest in crypto? (49:03) - Crypto myth or fact (53:14) - Thank you! In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Edul Patel, the CEO and Co-Founder of Mudrex in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is an Angel Investor and a Forbes Tech Council Member. Mudrex is a cryptocurrency investment platform. In this episode, we talked about why one should invest in crypto, who should invest in it, and the step-by-step guide to investing in crypto. We then discussed if crypto is legal in India, how is the tax charged on crypto and the tax bifurcation. We also talked about some safe currencies in crypto compared to other currencies, scams that happen under the name of crypto, and how to save yourself from such scams. Towards the end, we talked about some popular cryptocurrencies, the future of crypto, who are investing in crypto, and busted some popular myths around cryptocurrencies. For such insightful episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Follow Edul Patel Here: LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/edulpatel Twitter: https://x.com/Dul_dul

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How To Deal With Breakup, Trauma, Toxic Relationship & Loneliness - Psychiatrist | FO 230 Raj Shamani Jul 20, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction (03:18) - Children aren't taught emotional skills (07:05) - How men & women handle breakups (14:20) - Society trains men & women differently (29:02) - Benefits of crying (33:58) - Loneliness (40:16) - Emotional & physical pain (49:41) - Being stuck in relationships (59:09) - Quitting toxic habits (1:06:06) - Heartbreak & physical pain (1:12:32) - What makes you look more attractive (1:15:45) - How to identify a toxic relationship (1:19:20) - How childhood trauma manifests in adults (1:25:41) - When to see a therapist? (1:38:45) - Behavioural conditioning (1:47:23) - Psychologist vs psychiatrist (1:51:12) - Experienced vs new doctors (1:52:18) - Thank you! In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Sarthak Dave in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is an MD Psychiatrist and someone who has in-depth knowledge of human emotions. This podcast will feel like a therapy session, so watch it till the end. In this episode, we talked about how to deal with being cheated on in a relationship, how men and women deal with pain and problems in different ways, and how dependency in a relationship makes men and women react differently. We then discussed the steps of dealing with trauma, the process of healing and the side effects of keeping emotions within, and the benefits of crying. We also discussed why more and more people are feeling depressed, the connection between emotional and physical pain, and when we should decide to walk away from a toxic relationship. Towards the end, we talked about health issues that occur due to heartbreak, traits of depression, and how love affects depression. We then talked about how to process childhood trauma and how much time it takes to heal from grief. We ended our conversation by discussing how we can help our loved ones while they struggle with their emotions. For more insightful episodes, subscribe to our channel now! Follow Dr Sarthak Dave Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_sarthak_dave/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarthakdave/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarthak-dave-3702752b

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Top Criminal Cases, Corruption In Police, Politician & Lawyer - Tanveer Ahmed Mir |F0229 Raj Shamani Jul 18, 2024

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(01:58) - Moral compass of a lawyer

(22:54) - Priyadarshini Mattoo

(53:34) - Witness protection in India

(1:00:29) - Unnao R*pe Case

(1:23:24) - How controversial cases are assigned

(1:28:47) - Powerful people & the Indian law

(1:37:58) - Should victims go to the police first or a lawyer

(1:41:33) - Corruption in Police

(1:43:55) - Delhi thallium case

(1:59:13) - Countries fugitives escape to

(2:03:16) - Why a criminal decides to leave the country (2:05:24) - Unintentional accidents

(2:08:39) - Negligent truck drivers causing village deaths

(2:12:15) - Ethical police officers

(2:18:27) - Top 3 defence lawyers in India

(2:22:53) - Salary of a top defence lawyer in India

(2:27:20) - Why cases take so long to resolve

(2:32:58) - Best friend: politician, bureaucrat, or businessman

(2:44:32) - Line he won’t cross while defending

(2:48:06) - Money vs Power

(2:49:50) - One common mistake

(2:52:00) - Thank you!

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Tanveer Ahmed Mir in conversation with Raj Shamani. With over 26 years of hands-on experience, he is India’s top Criminal Defence Lawyer. He has fought cases like Aarushi Talwar Murder Case, Unnao Rape Case and more. In this episode, we talked about if he has ever defended a guilty person, his perspective of defending criminals, and strategies he uses to defend them. He shared a heartbreaking case of his friend Priyadarshini, how she was raped and murdered and how he was the only witness who went to the court and fought for justice. He then shared Unnao Rape Case, the entire story and how he fought it. Further, he shared many sensitive cases from his career and what goes into fighting those cases. Towards the end, we talked about a lithium poisoning case where a husband killed almost the entire family of his wife to take revenge and how it unfolded at the end. We then talked about road accidents and how those cases are fought. We ended our conversation with talking about what top criminal defence lawyers and average criminal defence lawyers earn in a year. For more such episodes, subscribe to our channel now.

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Vicky Kaushal on Relationships, Katrina Kaif, Bollywood, Friends & Tauba-Tauba | FO 228 Raj Shamani Jul 16, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction (01:48) - On horoscopes (03:08) - Sunny vs Vicky (04:39) - Leaving a 9 to 5 job for acting (08:55) - Growing up in a Mumbai Chawl (10:54) - Working with Anurag Kashyap (13:47) - Working on Gangs of Wasseypur (17:42) - His journey with confidence (21:45) - His nervous moments (23:05) - Meeting Katrina Kaif (26:10) - Punjabi songs & Vicky Kaushal (29:00) - Tauba Tauba choreography (29:55) - His top 3 Punjabi artists (31:20) - His funny ragging story (33:58) - Childhood friends (37:15) - What makes an actor, a star (41:00) - Distancer or pursuer in a relationship (47:25) - About Shah Rukh Khan (49:27) - Green & red flags in relationships (56:38) - Scrolling on Instagram (1:02:14) - Thank you In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have actor Vicky Kaushal in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has been seen in movies like Uri, Masaan, Raazi, and many other popular movies. In this episode, we talked about his childhood, his engineering days, how he realized that a 9-5 job was not his thing, and how he came into acting. He shared his experience working with Anurag Kashyap on Gangs of Wasseypur and how he learned the process of acting. We then talked about how he first met Katrina and how they fell in love. We also talked about how they deal with issues in their relationship and the importance of his friends and family in his life. Towards the end, we talked about his favorite Punjabi singers, his experience working with Shah Rukh Khan, and why he is so loved by so many people. We then talked about what are some green flags and red flags in a relationship with men according to him. And we ended our conversation by talking about the most special gift that he gifted Katrina. For such interesting conversations, subscribe to our channel. Follow Vicky Kaushal Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickykaushal09 Twitter: https://x.com/vickykaushal09

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How To Build A 1000 Crore Food & Restaurant Business In India? - Biryani By Kilo | FO 227 Raj Shamani Jul 13, 2024

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Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (03:17) - Biryani By Kilo’s growth (03:52) - Scope of food business (07:05) - Restaurant business is the worst market (12:12) - Need of consistency in food today (14:49) - Origin & types of Biryani (19:10) - Most popular types of Biryani (19:42) - Steps to open a small business (32:44) - Steps to expand to a big business (34:35) - 5 tasks to standardise for consistency (40:07) - Gaps in the Indian food business where people can make money (42:34) - Old regional food still in demand (44:45) - Predicting trends (48:09) - How Dominos became such a big market in india (51:54) - Delivery friendly food (55:29) - Why Ekdum Biryani by Dominos failed (56:53) - Franchise business in India (1:03:04) - Food which is consumed quickly cannot be expensive (1:05:49) - Biryani By Kilo’s retention (1:08:20) - Maintaining freshness (1:11:40) - On selling Biryani by weight (1:13:58) - Biryani By Kilo’s price breakdown (1:21:05) - His team and their roles (1:24:41) - His hiring process (1:37:11) - Mistakes he made in Biryani By Kilo (1:39:03) - Worst hiring he’s done (1:46:14) - Some global business insights (1:57:54) - Business bottlenecks in India (1:59:42) - Maintaining quality in raw materials (2:07:58) - Predicting the growth of a business (2:10:51) - MDH controversy (2:14:19) - Top city that consumes the most Biryani (2:15:49) - Their top selling Biryanis (2:16:06) - Top cities that order from Biryani By Kilo (2:17:52) - Is India primarily vegetarian or non-vegetarian (2:19:40) - Biryani By Kilo’s market share in Biryani sales (2:22:48) - Dine in or dine out (2:24:19) - Celebrity led restaurants (2:27:21) - Sale during festival days (2:29:41) - Personal delivery vs Zomato/Swiggy (2:31:05) - Thank you! In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Vishal Jindal in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Founder and Co-CEO of Biryani by Kilo. It is India’s leading biryani chain with 100+ outlets in more than 40 cities. It is famous for its fresh and premium quality Biryani. In this episode, we talked about how big is Biryani by Kilo and its growth over the years, how big brands like Mcdonald's and Domino’s scaled their business while keeping their quality and taste consistent. We then talked about the history of biryani, types of biryani, and how biryani is cooked in BBK. We then discussed how people can start a food business from home, how much money is required and how they can do affordable advertisement. We also talked about how to predict long-term trends, and why many franchise businesses fail. Towards the end, we talked about their retention rate and what is required for a high retention rate, why they sell biryani by kilo rather than by plate, his worst hiring story, and how he usually hires. We also discussed states that consumed the most biryani and their best-selling biryanis. We ended our conversation by discussing why many celebrity food chains fail and what it takes to make successful food businesses and distribution of business orders BBK gets from various ways. For such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel. Follow Vishal Jindal Here: LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/vishal-jindal-417789236 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎

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Reality Of Kerala Story, Bastar, Death Threat, Politics & Bollywood - Vipul Shah | FO226 Raj Shamani Jul 11, 2024

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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Vipul Shah in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is one of the finest film producers and directors of India. He has made movies like ‘The Kerala Stories’, ‘Namaste London’, and ‘Commando’. In this episode, we talked about the reality behind ‘The Kerala Story’ movie, what is happening in Kerala, how Catholic girls in Kerala are trapped and what is ‘Love Jihad’. He also shared how the ISIS model works and how he researched for ‘The Kerala Story’ movie. He also answered the allegations made by Dhruv Rathee on the movie. We also asked him about the death threats he got for the movie and how he dealt with it. We then talked about his movie ‘Bastar- The Naxal Story’, what is actually happening in Bastar, and things that most of us don’t know about. We then talked about his childhood, his college life, and how he came in direction and production. We talked about if favoritism happens in Bollywood and how new writers and actors can reach out to him. For more such insightful episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎

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Scams Of Indian Education, Engineering, Job, Salary & Unemployment - Namtech | FO 225 Raj Shamani Jul 09, 2024

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(00:00) - Introduction (02:39) - Scams of the education system (11:00) - Importance of the manufacturing industry (16:16) - How Singapore improved their economy (20:02) - Why engineers are regretting their degrees (23:01) - How Harvard professors spend their time (26:31) - Engineering colleges are shutting down (27:37) - Why Indian colleges are ranked poor globally (29:10) - Why MIT has been no. 1 for years (30:42) - Technical engineers moving to non-tech jobs (34:01) - Engineers doing MBAs (34:42) - Industry making the job market unappealing for students (37:49) - Why the system is so outdated (39:56) - Engineers lack people skills (41:50) - Is a BTech useless (45:12) - 5 skills to get a high paying job (47:12) - Guaranteed placements is a myth (47:56) - How to properly negotiate your salary (50:20) - Why people go for brands with less salaries (52:08) - His journey in engineering (58:38) - Thank you! In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Arunkumar Pillai in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Director General at Namtech, he is an Ex-CSO at NSDC, and Partner at EY. When it comes to knowledge of engineering colleges, career development, and similar topics, he has some great insights to share. In this episode, we talked about why the Indian education system is always questioned, why our GDP is increasing but our average individual net worth is not increasing, and why 40% of engineers remain jobless every year. We also discussed how Singapore grew its economy, why many engineers regret after doing engineering and what is the major difference between top engineering colleges and average engineering colleges. We then talked about why 2500+ colleges have shut down in India and why many technical engineering students go for non-technical jobs. Towards the end, we talked about why many engineers don’t even get a basic standard salary, how Namtech's 12-month program is different, and how it will help engineers build better careers as engineers. We then talked about the top 5 skills people should learn to get high-paying jobs in the future and how candidates can negotiate their salaries better. For such insightful conversations, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.

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