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Raj Shamani
The next 10 years is going to be The Golden Age for India filled with infinite once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but if you don’t prepare and grow yourself to win these opportunities then you won’t be able to achieve your ‘Indian Dream’.
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
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Jul 13, 2024 • 2h 32min
How To Build A 1000 Crore Food & Restaurant Business In India? - Biryani By Kilo | FO 227 Raj Shamani
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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.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 14min
Reality Of Kerala Story, Bastar, Death Threat, Politics & Bollywood - Vipul Shah | FO226 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:26) - National consciousness & filmmaking
(08:50) - Dhruv Rathee’s allegations
(15:13) - Reason behind the need of ‘Kerala Story’
(20:49) - His research for ‘Kerala Story’
(21:38) - Death threats
(25:48) - The ISIS model which the film was based on
(28:50) - Fundings for religious terrorism
(30:19) - Disrupting a society’s belief system
(33:12) - Why Bastar didn’t work
(37:32) - Bastar’s issue
(41:50) - Intellectual group of the movement
(47:41) - His life & journey
(52:59) - How he got into filmmaking
(58:15) - Becoming a director today
(1:01:03) - Favouritism in Bollywood
(1:02:24) - City directors vs small town directors
(1:08:13) - Formula for a good film
(1:10:25) - Reach out to Vipul Shah
(1:12:30) - Thank you!
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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.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 60min
Scams Of Indian Education, Engineering, Job, Salary & Unemployment - Namtech | FO 225 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(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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Jul 6, 2024 • 1h
New Born Baby Tips: Parenting, Health, Pregnancy, Baby Food & Vaccine - Dr Imran | FO224 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:31) - Parenting mistakes
(04:37) - Top 5 parenting myths
(07:24) - Problems with milk production
(09:24) - Painful breastfeeding
(12:34) - Kissing newborns
(14:14) - Age of starting solid foods for babies
(15:24) - Don't force-feed babies
(17:37) - Chai and milk is bad for babies
(19:30) - Unhealthy “health drinks”
(24:37) - Lactose intolerance in babies
(25:36) - Ideal age for having children
(28:08) - Effects of never getting pregnant
(30:23) - Child obesity
(34:13) - Is Cerelac bad
(35:28) - Age of using toothpaste for kids
(37:20) - COVID vaccine effects on kids
(38:55) - Important vaccines
(42:49) - Government healthcare in India
(45:22) - Parenting myths or facts
(49:29) - Weird parenting practices
(55:42) - Paediatrician salary
(59:03) - Thank You!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Imran S Patel in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is an MD and paediatrician, recognized as one of the world's favorite Pa ediatric Dr. Influencers, and Co-founder of the Asian Children's Hospital.
In this episode, we discuss common mistakes new parents make, debunk 5 myths about baby care, and explore alternatives to breast milk that are good for babies. We also cover topics such as the appropriate food for newborns after 6 months, the suitability of health drinks like Horlicks and Complan for children, and whether Cerelac is healthy for babies. We also discuss the ideal age for family planning and the potential side effects if women delay conception.
Towards the end, we address why childhood obesity is increasing, when kids should start using toothpaste, and the potential side effects of COVID-19 or COVID-19 vaccines on individuals. We also touch upon unconventional practices that new parents might undertake and debunk common myths. The conversation concludes with insights into the earnings of paediatricians in India. For more insightful episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 37min
Sunil Chhetri On Indian Football, Retirement, Love Life, Family & Virat Kohli | FO 223 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:56) - Why people love Sunil Chhetri
(08:49) - Indians watch World Football more than Indian Cricket
(11:33) - Who he idolises the most
(14:31) - His biggest competitor is his mother
(17:28) - Sport makes you competitive
(20:04) - Moments Sunil has lost it during a game
(23:21) - Taking accountability as an athlete
(25:42) - World class league players improve domestic league players
(27:15) - Best international players who improved his game
(30:30) - Hunger vs skill
(34:55) - Discipline in People
(50:18) - Benefits of ice baths & saunas
(52:43) - Celebrating Small Wins
(54:39) - Off-season training discipline
(56:58) - Sunil’s leadership type
(1:00:05) - Competent vs committed
(1:03:27) - Politics in Indian Football
(1:07:32) - How scouting in India should be done
(1:12:47) - India not being qualified for FIFA World Cup
(1:15:00) - His love story
(1:21:35) - How he is as a person
(1:23:31) - Relationships in high-stress careers
(1:26:11) - Leaving Sunil Chhetri on the field
(1:29:37) - His stance on work-life balance
(1:33:00) - Conversations with Virat
(1:35:58) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Sunil Chhetri in conversation with Raj Shamani.
He is India’s finest football player. He has won awards like Padma Shri, Arjuna Award for Football, and many such awards. He has made an exceptional contribution to Indian football.
In this episode, we talked about why he outshined among other Indian footballers, how his mom has been his biggest competitor, and how his journey in football started. We then talked about how he has evolved as a player through the years and how he reacts to things differently. We discussed what kind of player one should choose while building a team; a talented but less committed one or less talented but committed one, how he deals with wins and losses, and how his family supports his strict routine and lifestyle.
Towards the end, we talked about how he dated his coach’s daughter for 13 years and got married, how fatherhood changed his life, and the India vs Qatar football match controversy. We ended our conversation by talking about his friendship with Virat Kohli, what they usually talk about, and how Virat is as a person. For more such episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 23min
Reality Of Protein, Supplements, Liver Detox, Bullet Coffee & Myths - Miduty | FO 222 Raj Shamani
Studies On Protein Powder Which Pranav Mentioned:
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https://theprint.in/health/70-of-36-popular-protein-supplements-sold-in-india-mislabeled-14-contain-toxins-says-new-study/2035264/
https://theprint.in/health/70-of-36-popular-protein-supplements-sold-in-india-mislabeled-14-contain-toxins-says-new-study/2035264/?amp
https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2024/04/29/Protein-products-tested-in-India-don-t-meet-label-claims
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:04) - How Miduty started
(07:20) - How Pranav joined Miduty
(08:42) - Miduty’s growth & revenue
(10:09) - Biggest challenge in their business
(13:08) - Why YOU should work with Miduty
(17:26) - Palak’s motivation behind Miduty
(19:35) - Book recommendations
(21:20) - Why Palak didn’t get the Covid vaccine
(24:29) - The line between doctor consultation and self-healing
(27:57) - What a functional doctor does
(33:04) - Why supplements cause health issues for some
(37:35) - Exercise is a double edged sword
(40:03) - 5 harmful ingredients in supplements
(41:15) - Science behind coffee with MCT
(44:07) - What actually is Shilajit
(47:17) - 3 products that are scams
(51:14) - Skin whitening is a side effect of glutathione
(56:43) - Their top 5 best selling supplements
(57:22) - Importance of Liver Detox
(1:02:17) - Importance of Magnesium
(1:06:47) - Supplements to take before sleeping
(1:15:07) - Myths & facts about supplements
(1:21:41) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have co-founders of Miduty Palak Midha and Pranav Midha in conversation with Raj Shamani. Miduty is one of India's most trusted nutraceutical brands for disease remission. They have treated more than 3 lakh people with an 85% returning consumer rate.
In this episode, we talked about how Palak bio-hacked her age from 38 to 27. How what started something to cure her parent’s autoimmune diseases ended up her researching and starting a company. We then talked about the difference between a normal doctor and a functional doctor and what are some harmful ingredients in supplements and we discussed which of the top 5 supplements give them the most revenue.
Towards the end, we talked about why to take liver detox supplements and how an unhealthy liver affects our mood, and how to know if you need a liver detox. We then discussed how magnesium helps in better sleep and how iron deficiency affects hair fall. They shared how they grew their brand from 5 lac to 68 crores. We ended with discussing popular myths around supplements.
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Jun 30, 2024 • 1h 28min
Human Trafficking, Child Crime, CBI Raid, S*xual Exploitation - IPS PM Nair | FO 221 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:06) - Civilians are scared of Indian Police
(09:14) - His first encounter with human traff*cking
(11:28) - CBI’s main function
(15:38) - Rajiv Gandhi’s assasination
(23:04) - Ranking India’s Intelligence Bureau
(24:04) - How CBI plans raids
(26:04) - His time as ASP in Jamtara
(34:16) - Caste & Religious bias in Police
(39:25) - IPS vs. IAS
(40:40) - Human traff*cking
(58:31) - Legality of pr*stitution in India
(1:01:36) - How the s*xual exploitation racket functions
(1:05:57) - Most vulnerable states for human traff*cking
(1:07:25) - Why police aren't able to catch traff*ckers
(1:09:45) - Why victims don’t report these cases
(1:11:51) - Countries with legal pr*stitution have fewer rapes
(1:13:24) - Open pr*stitution in Mumbai
(1:15:32) - Legality of road accidents
(1:20:15) - How International cooperation works
(1:22:26) - Perks & salary of a CBI Officer
(1:24:14) - Complaints against IPS officers
(1:26:18) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. PM Nair in conversation with Raj Shamani.
He is a retired IPS officer and has been director of CBI. He has been part of many famous Indian cases and greatly contributed. He is an international expert on human traff*cking matters and a professional law enforcement expert. He is also Kamayogi in public service.
In this episode, we talked about why Indians are scared of the police, how that problem can be solved, and how he solved a s*xual exploitation case and saved 27 kids. He explained the entire human traff*cking racket, how they work, the dark reality of human traff*cking in India, various traumatizing stories, and much more. We then talked about his role in the CBI, how the CBI works, and how they do raids. He also shared the story of Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case.
Towards the end, we talked about why numbers are rising in India of watching child p*rnography, cyber crimes that lead to human traff*cking, how organ traff*cking is happening in India, how under the business promotion esc*rt services are being run, whether pr*stitution is legal in India and why police are still not able to catch these people. We ended with talking about the salary of a CBI officer and the perks of it. For more such episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 49min
Ali Fazal On Relationship, Alpha Males, Acting, Parents & Struggles | FO 220 Raj Shamani
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(00:00) - Introduction
(02:33) - His childhood
(06:24) - His education
(09:51) - Are women attracted to alpha men?
(14:23) - His relationship with his father
(15:57) - Letting go of grudges
(18:02) - His first job
(20:20) - Odd jobs he’s done
(23:57) - How he got into acting?
(25:38) - How he got the role of Joy Lobo?
(27:16) - Actors waiting for big roles
(29:23) - Content creators & acting
(31:13) - Brand vs acting
(36:03) - His production house
(37:53) - Sundance nomination
(38:55) - Producer vs financier
(42:14) - Pros & cons of working with your partner
(44:37) - His take on chivalry
(47:58) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have actor Ali Fazal in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has worked in movies like '3 Idiots,' and 'Fukrey' and web series like 'Mirzapur’. But this conversation is not just about his acting journey but about his childhood, his equation with his parents, and much more.
In this episode, we talked about his childhood, his experience studying at Doon School, how boys at that school have exceptional love letter writing skills, his memories from Xaviers, his first job, and the story of how he got the movie ‘3 Idiots’. We then talked about his relationship with his dad and how it has changed over the years. He also shared his childhood memories with his mom.
Towards the end, we talked about whether content creators can become good actors, and what is important to become a big star; a big brand or good acting. We then talked about his experience doing business with his wife Richa Chadha and what is the difference between a producer and a financier and how do they make money. We ended our conversation by talking about the challenges or advantages of working with a partner. To not miss our podcast with your favourite star, subscribe to our channel.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 21min
Study In India Vs Abroad, Cost, Opportunities, Salary & Scams - Univeristy Living | FO219 Raj Shamani
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:25) - Why everyone wants to study abroad
(06:15) - Living on your own is very important
(08:47) - Harvard vs IIM
(11:34) - Characteristics of “exposure”
(15:03) - Mediocre university in India vs. abroad
(18:47) - Students studying in New York do well
(19:50) - Students abroad demand higher dowries
(20:58) - Studying abroad makes students more disciplined
(22:57) - Getting into a top university with low marks
(24:24) - Easily accessible good universities
(26:34) - Top university admission difficulty
(27:35) - How sponsored seats work
(31:44) - US is the no. 1 place to study
(33:47) - The UK is less appealing to Indian students
(37:50) - Top 3 universities in UK
(38:04) - Study abroad buddy AI service
(39:00) - Problems Indian students face abroad
(41:06) - Biggest scams Indian students fall into abroad
(44:01) - Most expensive city for student housing
(49:30) - Saving on accommodation abroad
(54:02) - Housing crisis in Canada
(56:15) - State with highest abroad study applications
(59:56) - Most price sensitive country
(1:00:27) - People moving to online skill development
(1:03:44) - Student's monthly expenses abroad
(1:06:07) - How student loans work
(1:09:30) - Top 3 countries with the easiest work visa
(1:10:42) - Free universities
(1:14:11) - Laws for the safety of students
(1:16:46) - Model of University Living
(1:17:53) - What makes University Living stand out
(1:19:37) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have the co-founders of University Living, Saurabh Arora and Mayank Maheshwari, in conversation with Raj Shamani. University Living, a pioneering global student housing management platform, addresses the critical housing gap for 35 million students. They let students search, compare, and book from over 2 million beds in 515+ student-popular cities across the UK, Ireland, Australia, Europe, USA, and Canada, totaling over 65k properties on their website. Over the past 8 years, they have accommodated students for more than 15 million nights. The platform, interacting with over 8 million students of 120 nationalities to date, offers a diverse range of off-campus housing solutions including PBSAs, apartments, and homestays. In addition to accommodation, University Living provides end-to-end services such as health insurance, flight tickets, guarantor services, international money transfers, student bank accounts, visa services, room essentials, and airport pickup.
In this episode, we talked about common reasons students go abroad to study, the exposure people get when they study abroad, and the differences between Indian and foreign universities. We then discussed why many students prefer going to the US, whether careers really grow in the US, and the top universities there. We also talked about the scams that happen there and how students can protect themselves from those scams.
Towards the end, we discussed the costliest cities in the world, when to book accommodation while moving to study abroad, and the backstory of Canada's housing crisis. We covered the top 5 countries and the university and living expenses that a student has to bear. They also talked about free universities abroad and how University Living works and earns profits. For more such insightful episodes, subscribe to our channel.
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Jun 22, 2024 • 1h 30min
Physiotherapy, Cricketers Training, Earthing, Brain Mapping & SRK - Dr Ali Irani | FO 218 Raj Shamani
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(03:03) - Artificial plants
(04:55) - Living 100 years
(06:53) - Importance of earthing
(10:41) - What phone chargers do to our body
(12:53) - Why high human voltage is unhealthy
(14:01) - Eating & Sleeping habits now vs then
(17:10) - Benefits of walking bare feet
(20:01) - Importance of good lung capacity
(24:33) - Morning walkers vs evening walkers
(27:44) - How to stay healthy in a chaotic life
(31:40) - How to use earthing pads?
(34:04) - How Indian Cricketers are trained
(38:26) - The most powerful cricketer he's seen
(39:35) - Most common injuries in athletes
(40:44) - Ignored aspects of workouts that lead to injuries
(42:02) - Should everyone do physiotherapy
(42:58) - How to improve spinal alignment
(44:51) - Nose breathing vs mouth breathing
(46:21) - Importance of eating chana
(52:15) - Uses of CBD oil
(57:30) - Physiotherapy exercises
(1:00:46) - Swimming is the best exercise
(1:01:11) - How pain relief sprays actually work
(1:05:15) - How kinesiology tape works
(1:07:18) - How sex & masturbation affect stamina
(1:08:44) - Benefits of massages
(1:10:11) - Normal water vs alkaline water
(1:13:17) - Correct sleeping posture
(1:14:28) - Exercises for lower back & neck pain
(1:15:38) - Stretches for hamstring
(1:17:43) - How mobile phones affect the brain
(1:18:54) - Average salary of an Indian Cricket team sports physiotherapist
(1:20:17) - Brain mapping
(1:25:03) - Why cases of dementia is increasing
(1:27:10) - Concluding thoughts
(1:28:21) - Thank you!
In today’s episode, we have Dr. Ali Irani in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the first physiotherapist of our Indian cricket team. He is HOD & Principal of Physiotherapy at Nanavati Max and NMIMS. He is also the chairperson of International Affairs and IAP. Additionally, he is a Guinness Book Record Holder.
In this episode, we talked about why we should never keep artificial plants in our homes, why human life expectancy has decreased, the real reason behind jet lag, and how we can deal with it. We then talked about how chargers near us harm our bodies, the benefits of walking barefoot, and how our lives change after waking up early before sunrise, walking barefoot on the ground, and sleeping before 11. We also discussed how training cricketers happen, the common injuries they go through, and how we can treat day-to-day injuries better.
Towards the end, we talked about which type of breathing is better, which type of exercise is the best for our body, whether sex or masturbation affects an athlete's performance, and why he says that tap water is the best form of water for our body. We then talked about neck exercises, the best sleeping position, and exercises for office people. We ended our conversation by talking about how much he used to earn as a sports physiotherapist, and what brain mapping is.
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