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Welcome to PGX #221 PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big. This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it. In this episode, I spoke to AB de Villiers, former South African cricketer and RCB legend, famously known as Mr. 360. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 02:00 - Intro02:33 - How AB de Villiers Became Mr. 360 07:28 - AB de Villiers Played With a Detached Retina 10:20 - What Did AB de Villiers Think of Virat Kohli? 15:23 - Batting With Virat Kohli 16:19 - Inside the RCB Dressing Room 19:55 - What It Felt Like When RCB Finally Won 20:57 - AB de Villiers on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 24:18 - The Most Talented Batsmen AB de Villiers Has Seen 26:26 - The Most Intimidating Indian Cricketer 29:06 - AB de Villiers on Insecurity 29:56 - South Africa's World Cup Dreams Enjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #218PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Jon Finer, Deputy National Security Advisor to former US President Joe Biden.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:35 - The Truth About Biden's Mental Health04:54 - Why US-India Relations Got So Complicated07:40 - Why Does America Need Pakistan?13:45 - How America Knew Russia Would Invade Ukraine18:18 - The Truth About Putin's Tucker Carlson Interview21:42 - Does America Really Want Regime Change?27:05 - Can Russia Actually Win The War?30:37 - Could America Use Catastrophic Force Against Iran?37:02 - Why Trump Started Believing In Military Force41:34 - What Was Really Happening With Biden's Health?45:26 - How Does The Iran War Actually End?50:31 - Is America Losing Its Grip On The World?54:04 - What Will Happen In America's Midterms?1:00:25 - Why Is Anti-Indian Hate Rising In America?1:03:46 - Can AI Destroy Democracy?1:10:52 - Can We Actually Control AI?1:20:09 - Could AI Become More Powerful Than Government?1:29:42 - Does America Have Spies Inside China?1:38:24 - The Warning About AI vs DemocracyEnjoy.— Prakhar___________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextIf you’re looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC___________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/___________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest: Jon FinerThe Long Game with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer: https://youtube.com/@podlonggame?si=4r0k8rZmu4o5qF0Hhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-jake-sullivan-and-jon-finer/id1850526014___________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips___________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/___________________________________________________________________________________________________#prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #jonfiner #iranwar #usindiarelations #trump #pgx #raw #real

Welcome to PGX: #220PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Anand Prakash, an ethical hacker and cybersecurity entrepreneur who's known for hacking Facebook, Uber and Twitter. Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer01:33 - Intro02:46 - What Can a Hacker Find Out From Your Phone Number?07:24 - How Safe Are We on the Internet?09:39 - From Hacking for Fun to Ethical Hacking13:28 - How He Became One of Facebook's Top Hackers19:07 - How He Became One of Facebook's Top Hackers22:07 - How He Found Bugs in Uber and Twitter26:27 - From Hacking Flipkart to Building His Own Company28:24 - What Happens When Your Personal Data Gets Leaked?30:02 - What Can Hackers Actually Do With Your Data?33:06 - The Truth About the Dark Web34:48 - How AI Is Changing the World of Hacking41:32 - Can Hackers Take Down Critical Infrastructure?46:10 - Can Cyberattacks Disrupt India's Essential Services?49:05 - How Secure Are Government Portals and Your Instagram?53:20 - How Hackers Trick You Into Giving Away Your Data57:23 - Can Someone Really Hack Your Account on Demand?1:12:15 - Can Apps Reveal Everything About You?1:17:03 - The Scams Every Indian Should Know About1:18:45 - Essential Cybersecurity Tips Everyone Should KnowEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #219 PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, two of South India’s biggest actors, about love, marriage, their childhoods and their upcoming film.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer01:48 - Rashmika and Vijay's first podcast03:21 - How Rashmika and Vijay First Met05:25 - When Vijay Didn’t Believe In Love07:54 - What Does Marriage Really Mean?12:28 - Why Rashmika Used To Call Vijay “Sir”15:14 - When Their Friendship Turned Into Love18:24 - Why Vijay Was Scared Of Talking To Girls25:14 - Why We Become Who We Tell Ourselves We Are27:05 - The Power Of Being Delusional36:16 - What Does A Successful Life Look Like?42:56 - What Rashmika Learned From Her Parents55:53 - Vijay and Rashmika On Their Upcoming Film58:07 - The Story Behind The Madras Famine01:01:42 - What The British Told India About The Railways01:02:52 - How History Can Shape Us TodayEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #217PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Madhukar Gangadi Reddy — Founder & CEO of MedPlus Health Services.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer03:13 - Why Fake Medicines Are Everywhere06:46 - Can Your Chemist Tell?09:58 - Is A Fake Pill Just Sugar?14:35 - Inside India’s Fake Medicine Factories17:05 - From Wharton To 47 Stores19:41 - Why Patients Chase Cheap Medicines23:00 - Is 80% Off Too Good?24:26 - Do Doctors Get Kickbacks?29:02 - The Secret Doctor-Chemist Deal31:43 - Why Medicines Could Cost Half33:16 - How To Spot Fake Medicines42:56 - Fake Paneer Reveals A Bigger Problem51:07 - Can You Really Trust MedPlus?1:01:15 - Is MedPlus Inflating Medicine Prices?1:04:24 - How Insurance Changed HealthcareEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #216PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Sharanya Iyer aka @TrulyNomadly — Travel Content Creator.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:14 - When The De*d Take Selfies08:09 - What De*th Rituals Teach Us12:14 - The Tribe That K*lled A Missionary18:30 - Why People Never Leave Havelock24:14 - India Has A Volcano?27:54 - Did Humans Learn To Swim?29:57 - Why Indians Fear Water35:28 - The Dangers Lurking Underwater46:04 - The “North Korea” Of Central Asia52:01 - The Fire Burning For 50 Years59:49 - What Hollywood Got Wrong About Voodoo01:04:54 - Walking The Slave Route01:10:42 - Why She Chooses Uncomfortable Places01:14:25 - Prakhar’s Advice When You’re Stuck01:18:40 - Where To Travel Solo In India01:30:31 - Stranded In Iran Alone01:38:25 - Why Prakhar Stopped TravelingEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #215 PGX is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big. This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it. In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Riri G Trivedi — Indian Mental Health Professional. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 01:54 - Mental Health Isn’t Just Rich People’s Problem 04:11 - Why Everyone Feels So Lonely 05:44 - What Actually Counts As Trauma? 07:46 - The Father Who Terrified Her 08:44 - The Wound Nobody Can See 09:50 - How Boys Become Performance Machines 12:31 - Why Men Hide Things From Wives 17:29 - Can Good Parents Cause Trauma? 19:05 - When Protection Goes Too Far 20:56 - Why Siblings Turn Out Different 24:07 - The People-Pleasing Trap 28:57 - What Is A Performative Male? 32:06 - When Talking Doesn’t Heal Trauma 37:45 - When Friends Turn Against You 44:00 - The Haircut That Shamed His Son 45:52 - Does Bullying Leave Lasting Scars? 48:56 - Rewiring Fear Inside Your Body 59:08 - The Secret Behind Phobia Treatment 1:04:21 - The Man Who Feared Flying 1:09:00 - Why People Ruin Their Happiness 1:12:38 - The Self-Harm Nobody Talks About 1:18:51 - Her Toughest Parenting Decision 1:24:31 - Her Battle With Perfectionism 1:33:38 - Why Trusting People Feels Impossible 1:40:23 - When Hitting Kids Becomes Automatic 1:42:37 - The Cost Of Being Too Independent 1:46:05 - Why Men Hide Their Feelings 1:53:29 - The Boy Who Never Saw Dad Cry 1:58:36 - Why Men Never Ask For Help 1:59:50 - The Hidden Wife-Mother Conflict Enjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: #214PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to XAVI HERNÁNDEZ — Retired Professional Football Player.Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas. #6PGX Ideas is where I sit with people who think for a living — scientists, philosophers, builders, and the occasional genius who doesn't fit any category.These conversations are dense. They're long. They won't give you a shortcut.If you're looking for something light, that's PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIn this episode, I spoke to Jason Silva — Filmmaker, Host of Brain Games.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:07 - Awe: Rediscover Magic in Your Life18:58 - Consciousness and Art34:23 - Is Love a Shared Hallucination?42:13 - History of Psychedelics and the Origins of Civilization50:06 - Final Stage of Evolution and AI01:07:32 - Poetry Makes Us Human01:18:25 - Transhumanism and Defeating Death01:32:31 - Closing Reflections, Jason’s Books, AI FilmmakingEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #214 PGX conversations are simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big. This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it. In this episode, I spoke to Salim Merchant — Singer & Music Composer. Timestamps: Enjoy. — Prakhar ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch Next If you’re looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbx If you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn with Me Master the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Guest - Salim Merchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salimmerchant/ X: https://x.com/salim_merchant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalimSulaimanMusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salim.merchant.710/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ PGX Socials Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/ X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcast LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/ Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow me Twitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ #prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #salimmerchant #music #pgx #raw #real

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #214PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Magnus Carlsen — Norwegian Chess Grandmaster.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:09 - Ranking India's Young Chess Stars04:04 - Why Everyone Needs AI Skills Now05:49 - Does Pragg Have Champion Potential?06:51 - Magnus Predicts Gukesh vs Sindarov08:04 - Gukesh's Biggest Weakness Exposed11:01 - How Magnus's Brain Actually Works13:34 - "Chess Shouldn't Plan Around Me"15:05 - Why He's Never Coming Back16:36 - Will Anyone Ever Dominate Like Him?17:53 - Can AI Ever Fully Solve Chess?19:56 - The Truth About His Hikaru Rivalry20:56 - Should The World Championship Change?21:53 - Has He Ever Felt Like The GOAT?22:33 - His Toughest Opponents Ever24:01 - His Hardest World Championship Match25:26 - The Real Story Of Beating Anand29:21 - Life Beyond The Chessboard32:52 - Rapid Fire: Is Gukesh The Best?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #213PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Ankita Kumar — Travel Content Creator.Timestamps:0:00 - Trailer1:50 - Start3:37 - Trapped In Afghanistan’s Danger Zone8:39 - The Tower Older Than Qutub Minar10:35 - Sleeping In Rural Afghanistan13:12 - Why She Avoided Kabul And Kandahar15:17 - The Girl Running School For 12,000 Students18:34 - Asking A Woman If She Hates The Taliban20:08 - What Afghan Women Really Want?23:13 - Why Afghan Kids Look Old Before Their Time25:08 - The Country No Empire Could Conquer27:57 - Crossing Into Afghanistan Alone By Road30:26 - Life Without Nightlife Or Alcohol33:13 - The Neighbor Country That Banned Burkas34:02 - Stuck Between Two Borders36:58 - Tajikistan's Hidden Rainbow Lakes41:01 - A Picnic Lunch In A War Zone42:36 - Chasing The Reindeer Tribe In Mongolia50:51 - Welcome To The Coldest City On Earth52:58 - Bathing In A Coal Sauna At -60°C54:44 - How People Use The Toilet At -70°C56:58 - Surviving Sanctions And Extreme Isolation59:04 - Cage Diving With Great White Sharks1:09:17 - The Roadies Slap Everyone Still Talks About1:20:57 - The Bengal vs Odisha Rasgulla War1:21:29 - Betting On Chicken Fights In A Village1:24:38 - A Drunk Driver's Murder Confession1:27:08 - Stranded Alone On A Remote Island1:29:38 - A Three Day Survival Challenge In The Amazon1:32:26 - An Out Of Body Experience With Ancient Medicine1:39:10 - The Secret World Of Psychedelic Plants1:44:05 - The Wild Theory Of How Humans Got Smart1:48:54 - Her Secret To Endless EnergyEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #212PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to P.G. Balakrishna Kamath — Former IB Officer.Timestamps:0:00 - Trailer1:40 - How Demonetization Broke The Naxals6:56 - How Indian Intelligence Really Changed16:07 - His Secret Life As A Field Officer21:03 - Living Undercover For Life23:28 - The Truth His Wife Never Knew28:03 - The Chai Shop Spy Story33:46 - How Pakistan And China Spy Differently36:02 - Inside A Real Honeytrap Operation40:22 - The Marines' Terrifying Heartbeat Technology45:02 - The Pager Blast Explained47:05 - The Officer With The Headache53:26 - China's Secret Cyberattacks On America58:48 - 10,000 Terabytes Stolen From China1:03:14 - Is Your Phone Always Listening?1:07:03 - The Submarine That Mysteriously Sank1:10:12 - Was Epstein An Intelligence Operation?1:17:43 - Why The US Banned Its Own AI1:21:28 - How Trump's Lie Became "Truth"1:26:05 - Were The Farmer's Protests A Campaign?1:29:13 - The $21 Million US AIDS Mystery1:33:15 - Why Intelligence Agencies Fail1:36:41 - Honeytrap Cases That Shook India1:40:54 - The 1985 Spy Who Sold Secrets1:52:14 - His Best Advice On Reading People Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #211PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Puneet Nanda — Gurunanda, CEO Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:07 - Why 30% Of India's Cancers Are Oral04:18 - The Hidden Cancer Cause In Your Paan07:08 - Women Ignore This More Than Men08:00 - The Gum Bacteria That Attacks Your Heart09:27 - Why Your Dentist Never Checks For Cancer11:36 - Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking?14:07 - How Bleeding Gums Turn Into Bone Loss16:06 - 3 Daily Habits Ruining Your Mouth17:27 - The Toothpaste Ad That Got It All Wrong20:45 - From TikTok Fame To Walmart Shelves24:45 - The Real Reason Your Breath Smells30:21 - Why Do Tongue Cleaning?33:00 - Why Coffee Is Secretly Destroying Your Teeth35:01 - His Exact Morning Oral Care Routine40:34 - What Oil Pulling Actually Does?47:12 - The Fluoride Conspiracy Explained51:32 - How TV Ads Made You Overdose On Toothpaste54:41 - Why Your Teeth Turn Yellow59:27 - The Truth About Teeth Whitening1:00:34 - Ayurveda's Ancient Theory Of Personality Types1:02:41 - Gen Z's Ashwagandha Gummy Obsession1:09:07 - Why He'd Never Go To An Ayurvedic Hospital1:14:25 - How Yoga Lost Its Soul In America1:26:23 - The Heart Attack That Changed His Life1:33:25 - Why Your Brain Is More Powerful Than You ThinkEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #210PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Sonam Wangchuk - Indian engineer, educator, and activist.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:22 - How Sonam Wangchuk Survived 26 Days3:27 - What 26 Days Without Food Does5:04 - His Biggest Fear While Fasting6:00 - Sponsor8:41 - What He Fears More Than Death9:36 - Why He Keeps Adding Weeks12:13 - “I’ll Give My Living”14:36 - Is India Becoming A Banana Republic?19:08 - Why Hunger Wasn’t The Hardest Part22:19 - The Burger Controversy Explained28:26 - Is Abhijeet’s Background Suspicious?35:09 - Is He Really A CIA Agent?39:25 - How He Investigated CJP?44:25 - The Jodhpur Jail Story47:39 - Was Sonam Offered A Deal?50:24 - Why He Became An “Honorary Cockroach”52:33 - The Threat Behind That Tea Meeting56:01 - Why Sonam Joined The Movement1:00:43 - Sonam’s Test For CJP Protesters1:04:16 - When The Fast Started Growing1:05:41 - The Moment He Collapsed1:07:52 - Aamir Khan’s Real Connection1:10:11 - Why They Planned A Parliament March1:11:24 - Why Rahul Gandhi Got Involved1:14:25 - The Day They Forced Him Out1:18:59 - The Strange Potassium Test1:21:06 - Was His Hospital Stay Political?1:23:49 - “Sonam, It’s Done Bro”1:25:04 - Why Rahul Gandhi Never Came1:26:24 - Were They Afraid He’d Die?1:31:53 - When The Government Finally Came1:33:40 - Where The No-FIR Demand Came From1:34:53 - How The Protest Came Back1:37:26 - Why He Wanted Both Sides There1:39:59 - Why He Dropped The Resignation Demand1:41:55 - Was Delhi Near Violence?1:43:12 - The Deal Behind Ending His Fast1:46:55 - Was The Minister’s Resignation Worth It?1:49:42 - Could Sonam Wangchuk Become Education Minister?1:57:10 - Would Sonam Ever Become Minister?1:58:36 - Why Gandhi Still Matters2:01:42 - Sonam’s Vision For India2:03:34 - His Wild Idea From Jail2:07:06 - Sonam Wangchuk’s Final Message To YouthEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #209PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to IAS Tukaram Mundhe — Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Joining Maharashtra FDA 03:16 - His First Move As Commissioner 05:35 - Cracking Down On Gutka And Paan Masala 06:48 - Why He Stopped Just Sampling Food? 09:42 - Is He Scared Of Powerful People? 12:14 - Do Powerful People Try To Pressure Him? 14:37 - Has He Ever Been Offered A Bribe? 16:06 - Who's Really Behind Surrogate Ads? 19:17 - The 98% Compliant Hotel That Still Got Shut 22:56 - When The Courts Don't Back You 25:22 - What Keeps Him Going On Bad Days 29:25 - Where His Honesty Comes From 33:18 - Why Was He Punished For Doing His Job? 39:02 - Corruption Starts At Home 44:12 - His Strict One Meal A Day Diet 45:33 - The Truth About Protein Supplements 49:03 - The "100% Pure" Food Lies 53:58 - The Most Disgusting Kitchen He's Seen 55:16 - Are Big Brands Actually Safer? 1:02:03 - Why Nobody Votes For Clean Water 1:06:27 - Confronting Him On His Own Advice 1:09:35 - His Message To Gen ZEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #208PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Radhika Nomllers — Travel Content Creator.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro1:46 - She Trapped in an Underwater Whirlpool12:22 - Why She Chose the Ocean?15:15 - Swimming With Blue Whales17:49 - Swimming With Killer Whales20:38 - The Place Where You Can't Die22:11 - Inside the World's Secret Seed Vault25:36 - Depression, Darkness and Mafia27:56 - The Saddest Place She's Seen33:21 - Welcome to Hell on Earth39:31 - Kidnapped by Ethiopian Gunmen46:18 - The World's Most Unique Tribe48:18 - The Strange Iboga Ritual51:31 - Places Too Dangerous to Visit53:02 - Chasing Latin America's Wild Side58:04 - When a Bungee Jump Goes Wrong01:00:10 - Why Travel Feels Scarier Now01:04:53 - Top 5 Hidden Gems in India01:12:54 - Visit Here Before You Turn 3001:15:07 - The Ultimate Antarctic Plunge01:22:56 - She’s Vietnam Death StoryEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #207PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Sankalp Jain — S*xual Health Expert.Timestamps:00:00 - IntroSegment 1: Myths VS Facts01:33 - Masturbation: Myth or Fact?04:00 - Is Nightfall Really Unhealthy?06:01 - Does Penis Size Matter?10:54 - Turtling Syndrome: What Is It?13:16 - Do Women Want Less S*x?16:32 - Can Porn Improve Your S*x Life?18:46 - Do Condoms Reduce Pleasure?19:32 - Why Viagra Could Be The Next Pandemic23:08 - Do Men Really Want More S*x?24:04 - Can You Spot A Virgin?25:19 - Can Tight Underwear Cause Infertility?27:13 - Doctors’ #1 S*x Myth35:16 - Why Parents Avoid S*x Talks44:23 - Where Kids Learn About S*x49:32 - Pregnancy Myths People Still Believe51:33 - Circumcision & Phimosis Explained54:47 - Paraphimosis: A Medical Emergency58:41 - The Painful Side Effect Of Circumcision01:01:35 - Premature Ejaculation vs Erectile DysfunctionSegment 2: Google's Most Searched S*x Questions01:06:34 - Google’s Biggest S*x Questions01:07:02 - How Often Should Couples Have S*x?01:10:04 - Is Low Libido Normal In Your 20s?01:12:31 - Is Normal To Have No S*xual Desire?01:16:38 - Virgin At 28: Is It Normal?01:17:06 - Losing Your Erection From Nervousness01:17:32 - Not Attracted To Your Partner?01:18:08 - When Your Partner Wants More S*x01:20:00 - Never Had An Orgasm?01:21:46 - Married But S*x Life Is Terrible01:25:13 - Why Young Indians Face Fertility Issues01:28:08 - Ancient Pregnancy Wisdom We Forgot01:30:35 - Building Your Intimacy Health Team01:32:24 - The Real Meaning Of LongevityEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #206PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Ranjit Bajaj — Coach & Founder of Minerva Academy FC.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:08 - Why Indian Football Lacks Grounds04:08 - The Boy Who Beat Argentina08:17 - India Needs Champions Abroad11:28 - How To Build A World Cup Team15:16 - India Is Already Too Late19:06 - India Has 350 Million Fans23:18 - Who Is Ruining Indian Football?26:44 - The Attitude India Needs44:44 - The Problem With Football Elections56:12 - India’s Biggest Youth Football Goal59:12 - The 12-Year-Old Indian Star1:08:21 - Why India Lost Its Strikers1:20:22 - What Comes Next For Ranjit?1:26:52 - Why India Lost Its Football Edge1:30:34 - India’s Biggest Football Mistake1:44:11 - Who Should Run Indian Football?2:07:10 - He Spent Months In Jail2:22:03 - The Story Of Tata FootballEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #205PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Rajat Sood — Standup - Comic & Poet.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:56 - Start6:22 - School Love: Then vs Now19:22 - First Heartbreak24:33 - Love and Expectations32:28 - Moving On After Breakup49:55 - Dating Culture1:04:38 - Ex Sent Her Friend in His Show1:08:52 - Subject Vs Object Of Jokes1:12:48 - Fears in Life1:15:20 - Realisation 1:21:21 - Why We Underrate Successful PeopleEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #204PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Kanan Tandi — Body Language & Behaviour Expert.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:52- Reading Prakhar's Body Language4:31 - Confidence or Fake Confidence?7:00 - Anyone Can Master This9:03 - Read Anyone in Seconds12:15 - Why Words Don't Matter14:18 - The Culture Trap in Body Language18:22 - The Lie Detection Trick21:45 - Do They Secretly Like You?24:10 - Women's Hidden Signals27:40 - Decoding Alia Bhatt's Body Language31:22 - Decoding Govinda-Sunita's Body Language35:47 - Decoding Virat Kohli’s Body Language39:11 - Decoding Elon Musk's Body Language43:07 - Trump-Macron's Power Handshake Decoded48:30 - Ace Every Interview 53:59 - Leaders Never Tell You This1:03:24 - Make Anyone Trust You1:06:49 - First Date Mistakes Everyone Makes1:18:16 - The Marriage Warning Signs1:27:12 - How She Escaped Two Stalkers1:35:20 - How Prakhar Reads His GuestsEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas. #5PGX Ideas is where I sit with people who think for a living — scientists, philosophers, builders, and the occasional genius who doesn't fit any category.These conversations are dense. They're long. They won't give you a shortcut.If you're looking for something light, that's PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIn this episode, I spoke to Jimmy Wales — Founder of Wikipedia.Timestamps:0:00 – IntroChapter 1: Wikipedia before AI Era2:01 – How The Internet Changed Knowledge?7:47 – Why People Called Wikipedia Fake?10:37 – TV Radio And Real Learning14:10 – Local Newspapers Are Dying16:19 – Has The World Lost MysteryChapter 2: Is AI Replacing Wikipedia22:33 – Is AI The New Wikipedia29:12 – Does AI Really Help You Study33:59 – Cheating With Wikipedia In SchoolChapter 3: Wikipedia’s Approach to Neutrality39:08 – How Wikipedia Finds The Truth43:13 – When AI Lies And Breaks Trust53:29 – Can Wikipedia Stay Neutral59:56 – Is Elon Musk's AI Biased1:14:21 – Chatbots VS Search EnginesChapter 4: Fake Expertise in the AI Era1:21:04 – Fake Experts Are Everywhere Now1:26:32 – AI Is Curing Diseases1:31:30 – AI Will Take Coders JobChapter 5: Wikipedia’s Plan for the AI Era1:35:11 – Can Wikipedia Survive The AI Age1:49:54 – Fake Images And Lost TruthEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #203PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to @Harshgujral — Stand-Up Comedian.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:12 - Do Comedians Love Comedians? 04:54 - Finding Your Own Comedy Style08:43 - Nonstop Tours And Growing Fame10:30 - Trolls, Controversy And Telegram Hate13:21 - Meeting Raju Srivastava On A Flight17:17 - The Banned Escape Room Show20:00 - Online Outrage And Gender Wars21:36 - Crazy Fans At Corporate Shows23:54 - Meeting Amitabh Bachchan On KBC28:00 - Flying Straight From Plane To Stage30:02 - Inside Khatron Ke Khiladi Shoot37:13 - Khatron Vs Traitors Compared41:21 - How Fans And Family React44:06 - Why Real Change Needs Offline Action46:11 - The Viral Mother Vs Wife Reel53:16 - Why He Still Isn't Married59:06 - Losing Trust In Social Media01:02:23 - Friends, Fame And Real MoneyEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #202PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Vijay Varma, an Indian actor best known for his work in Hindi films and web series.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Why Boys Avoid to Talk? 4:39 - Leaving Home and Growing Up 6:31 - Why Personality Sells More Than Talent? 10:09 - Getting Inside A Character's Mind 17:03 - Things He's Still Scared To Do 23:29 - Crazy Maradona Doping Story 26:29 - He Rejected By Every Acting School 29:59 - What Real Acting Training Feels Like 34:12 - How His Dad Showed He Cared 37:03 - The Lie That Changed His Path 40:51 - Why Guilt Followed Him Everywhere 45:47 - Vijay Varma on Superstardom 48:55 - What is His Biggest Fears? 56:20 - What Else Does He Do in His Free Time? 1:04:43 - His Favorite Video Games? 1:08:41 - The Best Show You've Never SeenEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #201 PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big. This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it. In this episode, I spoke to Raghav Juyal — Indian Actor and Dancer. Timestamps: Enjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #200PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Amit Kilhor — UPSC Educator & Founder of ResolveIAS. Timestamps:0:00 - Current Situation After Wangchuk's Arrest7:21 - When India Against Corruption in IAC13:33 - Exam Leaks in India16:13 - Who Is Responsible for Paper Leaks?22:15 - Who Is Sonam Wangchuk?26:37 - Is This Protest Fake or Real?30:30 - Why Trust In Protests Is Broken?38:35 - 95000 Government Schools Shut Down, Why?42:41 - The Foreign Funding Allegation47:16 - The Court Case That Embarrassed Govt.52:27 - The Anti National Label Game56:17 - How Sonam Wangchuk Removed From Jantar Mantar1:03:04 - The E20 Fuel Policy Explained1:06:54 - Why Your Car Mileage Dropped1:11:58 - Ethanol Costs More Than Petrol1:16:49 - Who Really Holds The Power in India?1:20:05 - Every Protest Looked Illegal Once1:24:35 - What Happens In The Next Days?1:26:43 - Wangchuk Arrested Live Updates1:30:17 - Opposition Parties Join The FightEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #199PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Tom Holland & Matt Damon, the cast of ‘The Odyssey’.Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:54 - Christopher Nolan Odyssey Production2:43 - How They Shoot Scenes3:18 - Why Facing IMAX Cameras Are Difficult4:24 - Tom Holland Talks About His Experience5:01 - The Toughest Day on Set6:05 - Favorite Scene of the Odyssey7:20 - What They Love About Each Other8:46 - What does Odyssey Means11:00 - Message for Indian FansEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #198PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Kiku Sharada — Indian Comedian and Actor.Timestamps:0:00 - Trailer1:49 - His India's Got Latent Experience5:40 - How Comedy Changed Over Time10:21 - Funny Memes and Being Confident17:46 - Thoughts Behind the Characters21:41 - Scripted Jokes or Live Comedy?27:25 - Scripting of The Kapil Sharma Show34:07 - Rajesh Arora and Other Characters42:35 - The Accha Yadav Character46:49 - Best Jokes From FIR Show58:52 - Getting Famous and Recognized1:02:52 - Comedy Teaches Life Lessons1:06:21 - Why New Comedians Get Criticized1:17:15 - Movies and Shows He Watch with Family1:21:46 - AI, Comedy, and the FutureEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #197PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Yash Arora — Indian Football Content Creator.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:34 - Was This Match Rigged?9:47 - Cape Verde's Amazing Underdog Story16:29 - Portugal's Sad Exit and Ronaldo Talk21:00 - The Most Exciting Matches So Far25:06 - Best Goals and Top Goalkeepers28:17 - Why Everyone Loves Haaland35:13 - Meet the Next Football Superstars40:51 - Neymar: Talent Gone to Waste?45:30 - Maradona's Shocking Cocaine Story50:32 - Fame, Drugs and Staying Safe55:57 - Messi, Kane and World Cup Stars1:01:32 - Altitude Trouble and Germany's Shock Exit1:05:35 - Bellingham's Fearless Rise to Stardom1:10:35 - Explaining Messi's Magic to Kids1:17:08 - Predicting Every World Cup Match1:22:33 - Rayan Cherki: France's Secret Weapon1:27:31 - Mbappe's Nickname and Crazy Memes1:37:17 - How Football Tactics Changed Forever1:42:54 - Why Managers Matter So Much1:46:54 - Managing Superstar Egos1:50:50 - The Magic of Watching Sports1:55:37 - India's Growing Football Passion2:00:26 - Becoming a Football CoachEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #196PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Mohammed Anas Khan — Travel Creator.Timestamp:0:00 - Trailer2:03 - Experience as a Traveler 5:25 - Madagascar Wild De*d Body Ritual14:29 - He Met Real Life Zo*bies27:04 - How He Entered in North Korea46:53 - How He was Arrested in DR Congo?1:06:41 - Life in the Poorest African Country1:18:19 - Why Somalia is Most Armed Capital in the World?1:25:51 - He Almost Di*d in Antarctica1:38:25 - Where He was Going Next?1:41:15 - His Experience in the Bermuda Triangle?1:45:57 - He got banned from travelingEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #195PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Avinash Mada — Founder of Freedom with AI.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction3:18 - Meet The AI Predictor Guest7:17 - Why America Banned Fable 59:17 - What Claude Mythos Really Means10:31 - What Is AGI Exactly?14:47 - Why Next 5 Years Will Be Wild16:31 - Half Of New Jobs Will Vanish Soon21:22 - Could Job Loss Turn Violent?23:12 - Asking Claude About Job Loss Live27:40 - The Freedom With AI Framework46:26 - His Personal Story54:57 - Finding Peace Through Spirituality1:10:45 - Why Spirituality Beats AI Here1:13:12 - A Financial Crash Is Coming?1:17:06 - Why Everything Will Cost Zero because of AI?1:19:56 - After AI What Will Humans Do Then?1:22:16 - Can India Keep Up With AI?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #194PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Amit Kilhor — UPSC Educator & Founder of ResolveIAS. Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction3:00 - Start5:00 - India's Superpower Dream9:34 - India Lives In Western Civilization19:25 - AI Will Leave India Behind23:09 - What Is Actually Good In India?28:38 - Bureaucracy Is Killing India's Growth34:03 - Elections Are Breaking The Country43:21 - Bad Infrastructure Is India's Biggest Enemy49:31 - Can Gen Z Fix India?56:52 - Let Young People Make Mistakes58:24 - Is OnlyFans Bad For Society?1:04:17 - Is Western Life Really Better?1:13:37 - Why Rising Divorces Are Good1:15:34 - Marriage Changes Your Whole Life1:25:34 - Dating Apps Are Ruining Relationships1:34:14 - How To Find Real Love1:41:22 - Why Indians Love Fake Outrage1:44:54 - The Real Samay Raina Truth1:51:23 - Cancel Culture Has Gone Too Far2:00:05 - Social Media Is Making Us Crazy2:09:10 - Indians Don't Pay Attention Anymore2:23:00 - Indian Entrepreneurs Are Saving India2:36:12 - Kunal Shah Changed The Game2:45:28 - Closing Thoughts And Final Questions2:53:21 - Government Schools Will Save IndiaEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #193PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Dr. M — Certified Indian Hypnotist.Timestamps:0:00 - Trailer3:17 - He Plants A Number In My Head7:07 - Magicians vs Mind Readers9:06 - Real Hypnosis Happens Right Now13:42 - He Made Him Forget Wife's Name18:21 - Unlocking iPhone With Someone's Face24:37 - Hand Glued To The Table32:13 - This Guy Forgot Number Three38:43 - She Forgot Her Own Name42:30 - Waking Hypnosis Explained Live48:47 - Is Hypnosis Real Or Fake?49:39 - Why Driving Zones You Out54:06 - Hypnotizing Someone Over Text56:00 - The Dark Side Of Hypnosis1:07:29 - He Reads A Childhood Memory1:12:32 - Chess Mind Reading Live1:21:00 - The Secret Behind Mentalism1:34:43 - What Humans Are Really Like1:37:22 - They Draw The Same Animal Blindly1:47:00 - Water Bottle Feels Like 100kg1:58:21 - The Hidden Number Finally RevealedEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas. #4PGX Ideas is where I sit with people who think for a living — scientists, philosophers, builders, and the occasional genius who doesn't fit any category.These conversations are dense. They're long. They won't give you a shortcut.If you're looking for something light, that's PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIn this episode, I spoke to Tyler Cowen — American economist and author.Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome0:44 - AI: smarter but still slow5:23 - Who really has good timing?9:07 - How AI changes news forever12:53 - Will AI become too expensive?17:05 - Can governments actually stop AI?20:03 - Will AI kill our jobs?25:27 - Why people are having fewer kids29:52 - What will be rare and precious?34:34 - AI as the perfect therapist?39:09 - Does AI actually think like us?45:03 - AI, war, love and relationships49:56 - Journalism, status and AI future56:23 - The world is a big mess1:04:47 - BRICS, NATO and new world order1:09:23 - Immigration, China and India explained1:15:49 - Rapid fire: overrated or underrated?1:21:36 - Where could Tyler be wrong?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #191PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat — Former Militant & Indian Army Undercover Operative.Timestamps:0:00 - Trailer 1:59 - The Birth of a Radical [ The real story of ter*orist ]53:11 - (RE)TURNED [ The making of a spy ] 2:31:23 - Now they know [ The cover is blown ]3:50:39 - A reflection [ in Love ]Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Jonty Rhodes — South African Cricket Legend.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro3:19 – The Hansie Cronje Incident16:41 – The Tragic Plane Crash Story21:33 – Reacting Old Cricket Videos52:27 – Jonty's Daughter India Connection55:00 – Jonty's First Game Against India57:13 – What Jonty Thought About Sachin?1:05:07 – Picking the Best Cricket Team Ever1:11:48 – How IPL Changed Cricket Forever1:17:00 – Spotting Young Cricket Superstars1:20:12 – Why Mindset Matters in Sports1:25:32 – Why Focus on the Process, Not Results?1:30:13 – What Makes Bumrah So Tricky1:35:25 – Is Kohli's Anger a Problem?1:40:01 – Kohli vs Tendulkar: Who's Better?1:42:40 – Why Rohit Sharma Looks So Easy1:45:20 – MS Dhoni's Secret Leadership TrickEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #189PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Anirudhya Mitra — an Investigative Journalist, Author & Screenwriter.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:39 - The Legend Rameshwar Nath Kao (R.N. Kao)16:17 - The Real PNS Ghazi Story26:13 - India's Secret Nuclear Bomb Test34:30 - The PM Who Accidentally Blew India's Cover43:42 - Ravindra Kaushik: The Black Tiger's Mission49:44 - How India Plans Secret Assassinations1:00:27 - The Spy Gear That Saved Siachen Glacier1:08:10 - RAW vs IB vs NIA: Who Does What?1:11:43 - How RAW Was Born To Split Pakistan1:22:12 - India Trained The Wrong Side in Sri Lanka1:28:55 - Rajiv Gandhi's Assassination: What We Know1:39:42 - Do India Really Have Spies Everywhere?1:46:32 - RAW vs CIA vs Mossad: Who Wins?1:50:37 - India's Spies Even Went Into UkraineEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #188PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Brinda Sharma — Travel Vlogger & Content Creator.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:41 - Her untold story6:02 - Sponsor7:18 - Trapped at 17,000 feet12:09 - Her worst shortcut18:56 - An unforgettable solo trip25:16 - College trip disaster36:07 - Scary night at Chandrataal43:12 - Ladakh48:04 - Entering restricted army land59:18 - Sleeping at -32°C1:07:43 - India's mountain adventures1:11:09 - Goa1:14:21 - Maldives1:16:41 - Meghalaya 1:19:29 - Hidden Waterfall1:26:17 - Norway1:32:19 - Russia1:34:33 - Why Travel?Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #187PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Akash Chaudhary — Traveller & Content Creator. Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction03:13 – Merchant Navy life story04:40 – Ship sinking live09:04 – Darkest night at sea19:00 – The real life story on ship36:30 – Ethiopia hottest place trip44:14 – Near death fall moment50:30 – Masai tribe blood ritual52:58 – Why travelers are happiest56:54 – My iPhone stolen in Africa01:01:59 – Turkey denies Kashmir claim01:11:11 – Why India needs strict rules01:17:41 – China’s shocking infrastructure01:23:54 – Chongqing the mountain city01:32:39 – China one city product01:36:17 – Why Africa stays poorEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #186PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Piyush Nangru — Founder of Vedam School of Technology. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:38 - What do students fear in AI age?07:03 - Is your expensive college worth it09:07 - Are Students learning wrong things?13:42 - Marks are misleading you16:36 - What is broken in Indian education18:00 - Gap between classroom and real world25:09 - New age vs old school students29:55 - Biggest opportunities in AI era?31:31 - If AI does everything what's left33:33 - Which skills are now useless36:13 - How AI will impact teachers38:37 - What can AI never replace40:16 - Self learning with AI43:57 - Should you risk everything for education49:29 - IIT student vs self taught who wins50:53 - Advice for Indian parents57:00 - Why students need builder mindset59:05 - AI jobs are already here01:01:20 - Final advice for studentsEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #185PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Kinjal Chaudhary — World Affairs & Geopolitics EducatorTimestamps:0:00 – Intro1:59 – Is the Iran war really over?3:52 – How China outsmarted Trump6:24 – Trump's plan in Venezuela & Panama8:24 – Why America keeps losing wars15:20 – Who really runs the world?19:05 – Signs the world is changing fast23:06 – Why China and America need each other24:39 – How America helped China become powerful30:26 – PM Modi’s Europe visit explained36:03 – Why Europe needs India so much41:23 – India-Europe deal that China stopped46:17 – What's the Norway journalist issue?58:05 – What India must prepare for next1:06:01 – India’s biggest problems right now1:15:01 – How freebies hurt India’s future1:21:43 – Industries that will rule the future1:24:05 – What Indians must understand nowEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #184 PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big. This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas). This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it. In this episode, I spoke to Shashank Udupa — SEBI Registered Research Analyst. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:25 - Why the Cockroach Janata Party went viral 11:02 - Why PM Modi warned people about gold 16:47 - Is PM’s speech a temporary shock or deeper? 22:17 - Is economic setback is structural collapse or temporary 25:33 - Lessons from the 2013 crash 31:41 - How India’s economy changed after 2020 35:10 - Why foreign investors are leaving India 42:28 - How the energy crisis affects India 49:34 - How Fixing energy dependence will fix everything 53:54 - Should you travel abroad or stay home? 01:00:40 - Why India should use electric vehicles 01:03:00 - Too many problems hitting at once 01:06:40 - Advice for Middle Class 01:13:33 - Why does PM Modi do too many foreign trips? 01:20:29 - Is the world order changing? 01:27:00 - The future of India 01:34:57 - Advice for Young Indians Enjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #183PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Anirudhya Mitra — an Investigative Journalist, Author & Screenwriter.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro 02:58 - The story of the IC814 hijack 09:42 - The hijackers’ demands 15:06 - Vajpayee makes the hard call 17:53 - A very important passenger inside the plane 22:07 - What Doval was thinking at that time 26:54 - He planned to ki*l Dawood 30:32 - Doval’s secret mission that failed 37:19 - Doval’s very first job 39:39 - Doval’s role in Sikkim’s merger with India 48:18 - Doval’s story as an undercover officer in Pakistan 51:41 - The Black Thunder story 54:17 - Why Doval became a living legend 01:07:40 - The story behind his posting in Pakistan 01:11:28 - Spying on the Kahuta nuclear plant 01:22:42 - Operation Sindoor: the nuclear scare moment 01:25:23 - What is the Doval doctrine? 01:32:52 - India-Canada relations 01:36:41 - Did India’s spy network grow after 2014? 01:41:58 - Will there be another Doval? 01:45:31 - The rescue story of the UAE king’s daughter Enjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas.PGX Ideas is where I sit with people who think for a living — scientists, philosophers, builders, and the occasional genius who doesn't fit any category.These conversations are dense. They're long. They won't give you a shortcut.If you're looking for something light, that's PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIn this episode, I spoke to @timferriss Author, Investor and Host of The Tim Ferriss Show.Timestamps:00:00 — Life Is a Game You Get to Design13:10 — AI Won't Save You30:11 — The Golden Age of Medicine43:21 — India's Biggest Bet52:26 — Know Your Direction First 01:15:53 — Why Tim Quit Social Media01:23:16 — The Longevity Lie01:50:47 — What Scares Tim FerrissEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #182PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Rakshita Singh Bangar — a Doctor & NEET Bio Educator on YouTube.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:43 - How did the paper leak?08:40 - Why was the exam cancelled so fast?09:56 - The fake "Guess Paper" copies12:42 - The Process how NTA works15:38 - How Paper leak rackets actually works18:14 - Can we trust NTA again?20:51 - Why only studying isn't enough30:16 - Rich kids don't need NEET34:33 - What students go through on exam day39:54 - Online learning gave poor kids hope50:29 - My message on NEET 2026 leaks51:26 - Why People left India after MBBS57:36 - The truth about NEET coaching centers01:02:09 - Life after selection in NEET01:06:32 - What to do for Re-NEET Exams01:15:12 - What teachers feel after the leak01:27:43 - Kids worry about disappointing parents01:40:18 - Is fighting for NEET pointless?01:44:37 - Hard truth for every NEET studentEnjoy.— Prakhar