Raw Talks With Vamshi Kurapati - Telugu Business Podcast

What does it really take to uphold law and order in a country as diverse and complex as India?
In this episode of Raw Talks, vk sat down with Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat, Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order), for an insightful conversation on crime, justice, policing, leadership, and public service. Drawing from decades of experience, he shares untold stories from some of India's most challenging investigations and reflects on the realities of law enforcement that rarely make the headlines.
In this episode, we discuss:
  The untold stories behind the Manipur insurgency and landmark investigations.
  The Hajipur Triple Murder Case and how it changed policing.
  Black magic investigations, human sacrifice cases, and forensic breakthroughs.
  Human trafficking, organ trafficking, bonded labour, and child rescue operations.
  Policing during COVID-19 and the challenges officers faced on the frontlines.
  Media trials, sensationalism, and whether newspapers are still serving their true   purpose.
  Why trust between the public and the police is still a work in progress.
  Political pressure, transfers, and maintaining integrity in public service.
  His UPSC journey, mentorship, and advice for aspirants.
  Memorable encounters with criminals, life-threatening experiences, and lessons that     shaped his career.
If you're interested in policing, governance, public policy, or real-life crime investigations, this conversation offers a rare perspective from someone who has spent decades serving on the frontlines.

From Financiers to Fan Wars: A Candid Conversation with Dil Raju | The Business of Telugu Cinema
In one of the most candid conversations the Telugu film industry has witnessed, legendary producer Dil Raju sits down with VK to pull back the curtain on the mechanics, myths, and mounting pressures of Indian cinema.
Whether you're a filmmaker, entrepreneur, cinema enthusiast, or simply curious about the business behind the silver screen, this episode offers valuable insights into one of India's most dynamic industries.
Topics Covered:-The economics of filmmaking & film financing- Why movie shoots get delayed- Hero remunerations & rising budgets- The reality behind ticket prices- Producer profits & financial risks- Theatre crisis & the future of single screens-Re-release culture & nostalgia- Fan wars, fake views & PR strategies- Game Changer, reviews & industry controversies- Marketing in the digital era- Telugu vs Hindi vs Tamil film industries- AI and the future of cinema- Leadership, legacy & building lasting impact
If this conversation gave you a new perspective on cinema and the business behind it, share your biggest takeaway in the comments below.

One legendary recipe. And a conversation that will stay with you long after the biryani is gone.
We sat down with the man behind one of Telugu food YouTube's most beloved channels FOOD ON FARM Babai - right at the farmhouse, with a smoking kadai between us and no script in sight. What started as cooking turned into something far more profound.and for the very first time, the world gets to know his real name: Venkatesh Murala garu. Known to millions simply as Babai.
From a ₹6,000 first salary to a farmhouse that floods and rises again - Babai's journey is not a reel. It's real. He left home as a boy, cooked in dhabas and five-star kitchens alike, built businesses, lost money to people he trusted, and still found a way to stand tall. When his son Sai Teja handed him a camera during COVID and said "Babai, let's try this" - neither of them knew they were about to change their family's destiny forever.
In this episode:
The secret behind White Mutton Biryani - why it hits different 

The difference between biryani and pulav that most people get wrong

How a Raggi Mudda Natukodi Pulusu video put them on the map

The floods of 2023 that wiped out the entire farmhouse - and what came next

Babai on life, family, faith, and what it means to be happy

Antakshari with the full team 🎶 and a tasting session you won't forget

Babai isn't just a cook. He's a storyteller who seasons life with resilience.
This is not just a food video. This is a masterclass in getting up every time life knocks you down served with two kilos of mutton biryani and a whole lot of heart.

Srini Raju - the man behind Cognizant, TV9, iLabs, and Sri City - sits down for his first podcast ever.From a small town in AP to Silicon Valley and back to Hyderabad. From cashing out of Satyam to fighting a SEBI case. From building a world-class manufacturing city on the AP-TN border to now reimagining how India educates its youth.A must-watch for anyone who wants to understand what scale, vision, and real implementation actually look like.This episode covers:-How a civil engineer from Warangal accidentally became a tech entrepreneur-How Hyderabad was built, designed, and who really drove it-Building Cognizant from 60 people to a NASDAQ-listed giant - and walking away at the right time-The TV9 story - idealism, media pressure, and what really happened with Ravi Prakash-The Satyam scam, the SEBI battle, and fighting to clear his name-The Hyderabad he saw before anyone else - and how his 10 acres near Begumpet became InOrbit Mall-Sri City - building a world-class manufacturing hub from scratch on the AP-TN border-Sricity International University - his boldest bet to fix India's education and employment crisis

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Dr. Ravikanth - Surgical Gastroenterologist and one of the foremost Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeons in South India - for a conversation that goes far beyond medicine. From snake bites in rural fields to the broken backbone of medical education, from the food on your plate to the fat your body stores - this episode will make you rethink everything.What we cover:-Snake bites - what actually happens inside your body & the truth about treatment-NEET & the collapse of medical education - paper leaks, suicides, and a 50-year-old syllabus-Corruption in medical education & the harsh reality of doctor salaries-Why entry-level doctor salaries don't match the sacrifice - and what needs to change-The weight of high-risk operations - what it takes to make life-or-death decisions-Parenting mistakes no one talks about - and why kids are becoming robots-Vaping, addiction, and why eating can be just as dangerous as smoking-Bariatric surgery, liposuction, Monjaro - what works and what doesn't-Insulin resistance & inflammation explained simply-A deeply personal tribute to his father