Best NRI Podcasts (2025)

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Rabbi Shergill, iconic musician and lyricist on Pause with Nandini 1:07:29

11d ago1:07:29

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Send us a text When Rabbi Shergill says, ‘write the truest line you know,’ he isn’t only quoting Hemingway. In a way, he is capturing a lifetime’s quest for authenticity. In word, in artistic expression , and in navigating a life that didn't always fit into neat boxes. In this soulful conversation, he speaks of the awakening of his passion for Panj…

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Taxation Services for NRI's in India 0:39

17d ago0:39

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Get expert help with all your NRI tax needs in India, including income tax return filing and rental income. We ensure full compliance with Indian tax laws and help you claim DTAA benefits to avoid double taxation. For more information click here : https://www.nrigrow.com/services.phpBy Deepak Banerjee

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Unfiltered Energy + Full-On Positivity - Bellamkonda Sreenivas | EP #85 2:32:48

7d ago2:32:48

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Bellamkonda Sreenivas enters the Permit Room and talks about completing 11 years in the industry, his Hindi dub films being insanely popular, growing up around films, wanting to be an actor, his father's journey to becoming a producer, how the pandemic changed, Bhairavam and much more.Submit your Short Film: https://tinyurl.com/24sj6xekOpen your Up…

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The OG Chill Guy Of TFI - Sumanth | EP #84 2:17:11

14d ago2:17:11

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Sumanth enters the Permit Room and talks about studying in HPS, his grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao, his family, staying grounded, his characters, loving movies, Anaganaga and much more. Submit your Short Film: https://tinyurl.com/24sj6xekOpen your Upstox Demat Account: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jbk5cLearn with Upstox Courses: https://tinyurl.com/b…

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The State Of Reviews In TFI w/ Sailesh Kolanu | EP #83 2:22:20

21d ago2:22:20

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Sailesh Kolanu enters the Permit Room and talks about HIT 3's success, working with Nani, who should act in the future HIT movies, directing a rom-com next, his issues with reviewers and much more.Submit your Short Film: https://tinyurl.com/24sj6xekOpen your Upstox Demat Account: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jbk5cLearn with Upstox Courses: https://tinyur…

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VIVA To Gym Kellu Mayyaa w/ Harsha Chemudu | EP #82 2:14:15

28d ago2:14:15

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Harsha Chemudu enters the Permit Room and talks about being sober, Bhushan from Month of Madhu, how VIVA happened, getting startstruck, problems with social media and much more.Start your Investing Journey with Sovrenn: https://tinyurl.com/SovrennSubmit your Short Film: https://tinyurl.com/24sj6xekOpen your Upstox Demat Account: https://tinyurl.com…

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NRI To TFI Filmmaker - Saikiran Daida | EP #81 2:07:14

1M ago2:07:14

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Saikiran Daida, the director of Pindam, enters the Permit Room and talks about ghost stories, writing, coming to India as an NRI, his businesses, his movie with Siddu Jonnalagadda, filmmaking, partying and so much more. Start your Investing Journey with Sovrenn: https://tinyurl.com/SovrennSubmit your Short Film: https://tinyurl.com/24sj6xekOpen you…

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Another Mad Episode w/ Ram Nitin | EP #80 2:30:58

1M ago2:30:58

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Ram Nitin enters the Permit Room and talks about Mad Square, working under Vijayendra Prasad, his mother, copying in school, acting, engineering life, Ranbir Kapoor, Rockstar, the Tamasha monologue and much more!Submit your Short Film: https://tinyurl.com/24sj6xekOpen your Upstox Demat Account: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jbk5cLearn with Upstox Courses:…

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How To Become A Content Creator In 2025 w/ Chari Not Sorry & Pranay Varma | EP #79 2:56:03

2M ago2:56:03

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Pranay and Chari Varma enter the Permit Room and talk about being brothers, Dharmavaram, Kakinada, Godavari, Bangalore, Kannada movies, how to start content creation, their process, their favourite creators, movies and much more! Submit your Short Film: https://tinyurl.com/24sj6xekOpen your Upstox Demat Account: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jbk5cLearn wi…

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From Survival to Wholeness: Kami Redd’s Wellness Journey is Rooted in Real Life 33:35

2M ago33:35

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In this episode of 10 Dimensions of Wellness, host Mika Newton sits down with wellness facilitator and nutritionist Kami Redd, founder of Kami Redd Wellness and Dear Black Woman. Kami shares how her personal journey through obesity, breast cancer, and emotional trauma shaped her mission to help others achieve total wellness—emotionally, physically,…

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Tamannaah On Happy Days, Spirituality, Friends And More | EP #78 1:09:12

2M ago1:09:12

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Tamannaah Bhatia enters the Permit Room and talks about completing 20 years in the industry, Happy Days, acting from a young age, school, manifestation, not wanting a normal life, learning acting, her acting process, spirituality, Odela 2 and much more. Open your Upstox Demat Account: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jbk5cLearn with Upstox Courses: https://t…

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A Pre-election Special with Noted Academic Sukhmani Khorana & Speaker/Podcaster Varsha Yajman 50:31

2M ago50:31

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Send us a text The 2025 Australian federal election has been called for May 3, 2025. Members of the 48th Parliament of Australia will be elected. All seats of the House of Representatives (150 compared to 151 in the previous election) and 40 of the 76 seats in the Senate will be contested. Two exceptional thinkers and leaders, Sukhmani Khorana and …

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Jack Of All Trades - Siddu Jonnalagadda | EP #77 1:44:22

2M ago1:44:22

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Siddu Jonnalagadda enters the Permit Room and talks about Jack, being friends with Balakrishna, being a funny guy, writing his own movies, writing process, being a semi-celebrity, money, being Star Boy and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - Jack promo 1:57 - Being friends with Balakrishna 3:47 - Why did he start writing his own movies? 6:02 - Was he the …

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Nidhhi Agerwal On Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Raja Saab, PR And More | EP #76 2:15:35

2M ago2:15:35

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Nidhhi Agerwal enters the Permit Room and talks about Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Raja Saab, studying in Christ University, winning a pageant, signing a no-dating clause, PR, pretty privilege and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - The year of Nidhhi Agerwal2:50 - How did she spend her lockdown?8:49 - Unfortunately studied in Christ University15:06 - Winning a…

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Jwala Gutta On Winning Gold, Marriage, Coaching And More | EP #75 3:06:11

3M ago3:06:11

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Jwala Gutta enters the Permit Room and talks about winning gold in the Commonwealth Games, being an aggressive player, the PBL controversy, being half-Telugu and half-Chinese, doing an item number in Nithiin's movie, reminiscing her struggles, being a celebrity in school, her sense of humour and much more.…

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How Difficult Is It To Make Your First Film w/ The Team Of #Viral Prapancham | TPRM EP 74 2:21:10

3M ago2:21:10

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Nitya Shetty (the actor), Brijesh (the director) and Varun (the DoP) of #Viral Prapancham enter the Permit Room and talk about being a child actor, being pre-internet viral, entering the film festivals, it being a great year for indie films, shooting on iPhones and GoPros, difficulties of being a filmmaker and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - The girl …

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Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Musical Mind - Harshavardhan Rameshwar On Spirit, Animal, Arjun Reddy | TPRM EP 73 2:07:36

3M ago2:07:36

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Harshavardhan Rameshwar, the musical genius behind Animal, Kabir Singh, Arjun Reddy and more, enters the Permit Room and talks about working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, studying BCom, Arjun Reddy's BGM, his first meeting with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, their relationship, his father working with legends of music as a rhythm player and much more. Chapters: …

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Sundeep Kishan On Lokesh Kanagaraj, Vijay Sethupathi, Dhanush And More | TPRM EP 72 1:57:22

3M ago1:57:22

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Sundeep Kishan enters the Permit Room and talks about why he chose the title People Star, his funny story with Rajinikanth, being a lucky charm, auditioning for Raj & DK, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi, SWOT analysis of his career and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - People Star 5:50 - Telling Rajinikanth not to smoke and not working in Co…

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Why Did Raj & DK Produce Praveen Kandregula's Debut? | TPRM EP 71 2:14:22

4M ago2:14:22

2:14:22

Praveen Kandregula enters the Permit Room and talks about Cinema Bandi, studying in GITAM, being a part of the VIVA gang, making a short film, pitching his movie to Raj & DK, death, life influencing cinema, Anupama Parameswaran, Darshana Rajendran, Sangeetha Krish and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - Meeting him in Goa 2:26 - Is GITAM a good college? 4…

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Anchor, Actor, Director, Activist & More w/ Jhansi | TPRM EP 70 1:47:02

4M ago1:47:02

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Jhansi enters the Permit Room and talks about her theatrical plays, shooting television back in the day, transitioning into cinema, languages, if she's overqualified for the industry, social media, Suma, Udaya Bhany, women entering the industry, Telugu literature and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - Awkward introduction 2:54 - How much did she get in 1…

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Decoding Rangasthalam, 1: Nenokkadine & More w/ Cinematographer Rathnavelu | TPRM EP 69 1:49:29

4M ago1:49:29

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Rathnavelu, the cinematographer behind iconic movies like Rangasthalam and 1: Nenokkadine, enters the Permit Room and talks about studying in Madras Film Institute, shooting Sukumar's movies, his favourite cinematographers, breaks down some scenes, his guru - Rajiv Menon, Aishwarya Rai loving his work, working with Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and mu…

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Doctor To Actor w/ Ravindra Vijay | TPRM EP 68 2:46:40

4M ago2:46:40

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Ravindra Vijay enters the Permit Room and talks about him studying for medicine, becoming a doctor, transitioning into acting, working in Family Man, Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, learning different languages, why he rejects police roles, convincing his parents to become an actor and much more. 00:00 - Where is he from? 03:16 - Was he the good stude…

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Telugu Films, Sankranthi, Bhimavaram And More w/ Ram Venkat Srikar & Ajay Vegesna | TPRM EP 67 2:00:48

4M ago2:00:48

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Ram Venkat Srikar, the man behind Galatta Telugu, and Ajay Vegesna, a screenwriter behind movies like Mangalavaaram, Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty, Mallesham and Awe, enter the Permit Room and talk about Telugu audience, Sankranthi, Bhimavaram, their favourite movies, how they deal with their jobs, advice to aspirants and much more. Chapters: 00:00 – I…

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Dr. Sanjay Adusumilli, surgeon and humanitarian, on his medical mission to Gaza, on Pause with Nandini 33:57

4M ago33:57

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Send us a text Gaza has been front and centre for many of us as we watched the decimation of a land and its people with horror and dismay, each of us wishing we could do more. More than the sharing, the bearing witness and the fund-raising. On the cusp of a potential ceasefire, still hanging by a tenuous thread, it is our honour to have Dr Sanjay A…

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Sankranthiki Vachesam w/ Anil Ravipudi | TPRM EP 66 2:02:58

5M ago2:02:58

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Anil Ravipudi enters the Permit Room and talks about dreaming of becoming a filmmaker, writing for Ala Modalaindhi, mimicry, why he's the best narrator, his movie watching experience, social media, being a good student, his favourite cricketers and much more. Chapters:00:00 - Intro1:46 - What did he want to become as a child?3:45 - Writing for Ala …

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The Struggles Of Independent Cinema w/ Avanti Cinema's Rohit & Sasi | TPRM EP 65 2:21:29

5M ago2:21:29

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Rohit & Sasi from Avanti Cinema enter the Permit Room and talk about returning for an episode, their 2 releases, the future of interviews, the idea of Goa, favourite Goa movies, their movie recommendations, mental health, 7 sins and much more. 00:00 - Returning to Permit Room 4:30 - 2 releases this year 12:00 - Setting the tone of Permit Room 14:24…

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A Day in Gaza, on Pause with Nandini 27:14

5M ago27:14

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Send us a text At 2:30 am Brisbane time, I got a message saying as of now the professor is alive. Just another night in Gaza. A family goes to sleep, not knowing if they will make it to dawn. At a time of violence, at a scale that has horrified the world, along with protests, petitions, BDS, we simply bear witness. We listen to the stories of peopl…

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Amrutham Memories And More w/ Harsha Vardhan | TPRM EP 64 3:39:12

5M ago3:39:12

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Harsha Vardhan enters the Permit Room and talks about Amrutham being his first taste of stardom, female fan following, starting his second innings, permit room memories, Upendra's UI, writing, working with Vivek Athreya and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - Can we ask about Amrutham?4:25 - Was Amrutham his first taste of stardom?7:10 - Female fan follow…

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How Was Pushpa 2 Made w/ Pavani Karanam | TPRM EP 63 2:09:34

5M ago2:09:34

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Pavani Karanam enters the Permit Room and talks about how her life changed after Pushpa 2, how she auditioned for it, working with Sukumar, how Allu Arjun is on set, working on Pareshan and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - Managing Instagram fame6:10 - Opinions on upma10:45 - Lockdown stories13:22 - Pareshan memories17:41 - Quitting her job to start ac…

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Himanshu Kumar, Activist and Gandhian, on Pause with Nandini 31:46

5M ago31:46

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Send us a text An extraordinary human being with an even more extraordinary story, Himanshu Kumar is an activist with a lifelong passion for social justice. In this conversation, he takes us through his days in Bastar, the unspeakable cruelty of the powers that be, his crusade to awaken people to the realities of corporate greed and its impact on o…

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Sobriety, Superstition & Sustaining Friendships w/ Priyadarshi | TPRM EP 62 2:25:41

6M ago2:25:41

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Priyadarshi enters the Permit Room and talks about college life, his sobriety, working with Mohan Krishna Indraganti, his favourite teachers, life in HCU, being superstitious, sustaining frienships, how he looks at work, directors, life outside movies and much more. Chapters:00:00 - History of interviews with Hriday4:45 - Is he still sober?7:04 - W…

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Becoming Unshoppable: Taking Control of Spending Habits with Mary Ann Stenquist 40:51

6M ago40:51

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In this episode, we sit down with Mary Ann Stenquist, founder of Become Unshoppable, to discuss her unique approach to financial wellness. As a Spending Coach, Mary Ann helps individuals overcome the urge to shop by understanding the emotional and psychological drivers behind spending. She shares her personal journey from struggling with chronic mi…

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Mohan Krishna Indraganti On Comedy, Direction, Religion And More | TPRM EP 61 1:53:01

6M ago1:53:01

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Mohan Krishna Indraganti enters the Permit Room and talks about being an upstream filmmaker, his favourite teachers, if he was punished in school, comedies that he loves, if he was exposed to pornography, his favourite words, equation with religion, Sarangapani Jathakam and much more. Chapters: 00:00 - Upstream filmmaker7:44 - Which subject teacher…

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Trauma-Informed Communication: Unlocking Healing and Growth with Hadassah Shoshanah 46:06

6M ago46:06

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In this episode, we’re joined by Hadassah Shoshanah, founder of More Than A Speech Therapist, PLLC, and a specialist in trauma-informed communication mastery. Hadassah shares her journey through significant health and emotional challenges, from battling mold poisoning and candida to navigating decades of trauma, all without losing her spark. With a…

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Chinmayi Sripada On Singing, Activism, Marriage And More | TPRM EP 60 2:38:59

6M ago2:38:59

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Chinmayi Sripada enters the Permit Room and talks about becoming a singer, debuting with A. R. Rahman, her equation with her mother, how she got into voice acting, why she speaks up, her entrepreneurial journey, if we should separate art from the artist, her marriage with Rahul Ravindran, friendship with Nandini Reddy, Samantha and much more!…

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From Chaos to Calm: Empowering Leaders and Unlocking Human Potential with Cheryle Hays 35:54

6M ago35:54

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In this episode, we’re joined by Cheryle Hays, founder of InPower Strategists, whose journey from a challenging past to a purposeful present fuels her mission to unlock human potential and cultivate psychological safety. Specializing in helping leaders shift from reactive to responsive mindsets, Cheryle provides powerful insights on finding calm in…

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Ravi Kiran Kola On Vijay Deverakonda, Directing, Kiran Abbavaram And More | TPRM EP 59 1:51:24

6M ago1:51:24

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Ravi Kiran Kola enters the Permit Room and talks about why he wanted to become a director, how his mother inspired him, making short films, his aesthetics, love, handling the break between movies, working on Vijay Deverakonda's film, his writing process, why reviewers shouldn't tell filmmakers how to make a movie and much more.…

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From Stress to Serenity: Unlocking Wellness with Sharon Holand Gelfand and the G.U.T. Method® 43:47

6M ago43:47

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In this episode, we’re joined by Sharon Holand Gelfand, wellness expert and creator of the G.U.T. Method®, who specializes in guiding people from a place of stress and anxiety to calm and confidence. Inspired by her son’s diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, Sharon embarked on a journey of discovery, from pursuing a master's in nutrition to becoming a cer…

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TFI Bagundali w/ Author Mukesh Manjunath | TPRM EP 58 2:22:38

7M ago2:22:38

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Mukesh Manjunath, the author of The Age of Heroes, enters the Permit Room and talks abou his book on Telugu cinema, where he found the story, NTR, Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Vijayashanti, comedy in Telugu cinema, subgenres of Telugu cinema, absurd writing gigs and much more.

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Balancing Career and Well-Being: Occupational Wellness with Dr. Kristy Taylor 49:39

7M ago49:39

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kristy Taylor, founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC, to discuss the importance of occupational wellness and how professional success can harmonize with personal well-being. Dr. Taylor shares her journey, inspired by her realization that career accomplishments should not compromise health. She offers practical advice …

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Varun Tej On Matka, Marriage, Acting, Chiranjeevi And More | TPRM EP 57 2:31:15

7M ago2:31:15

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Varun Tej enters the Permit Room and talks about being the first actor in the family to be on screen with Chiranjeevi, how he made friends, his 10th standard marks, being an actor, wanting to be a director, the movies that inspired him, cricket, marriage, checks if ChatGPT knows him and much more.

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Building Financial Literacy: Empowering Your Wealth Journey with Weylan Walker 46:48

7M ago46:48

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In this episode, we talk with Weylan Walker, founder of Enhanced Wealth, who is on a mission to tackle the financial literacy crisis in the United States. Inspired by his own personal loss and his desire to help others avoid the same fate, Weylan is passionate about educating people on how to manage their finances, leverage the tax code, and adopt …

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Are Film Reviewers Necessary w/ Ram Venkat Srikar And Sangeetha Devi | TPRM 56 2:42:00

7M ago2:42:00

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Ram Venkat Srikar, the reviewer for Galatta Telugu, and Sangeetha Devi, the reviewer for The Hindu, enter the Permit Room and talk about the first film that blew them away, how they got into reviewing, why they don't make movies, their favourite critics, favourite encounters with artists, favourite bad movies, how to enhance a movie watching experi…

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From Ironman to Everyday Wellness: Navigating Health and Resilience with Lida Johnson 43:35

7M ago43:35

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lida Johnson, founder of Head-to-Toe Coaching, to explore her transformative journey from corporate life to becoming a wellness coach and Ironman triathlete. Lida shares how being fired from her corporate job ignited her passion for health and wellness and led her to cross the finish line of her first Iro…

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Venky Atluri On Writing, Acting, Lucky Baskhar And More | TPRM EP 55 2:01:52

7M ago2:01:52

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Venky Atluri enters the Permit Room and talks about how he started his career, where he writes, writers he looks up to, transitioning to a director, getting ragged in college, Dhanush, Dulquer Salman, how failures can help, the toughest times in the industry, how Sekhar Kammula entered key moments of his career, where he sees himself in the future …

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Vijay Prashad, noted historian, author and journalist on Pause with Nandini 1:00:27

7M ago1:00:27

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Send us a text I’m in conversation with historian, journalist, political commentator and Marxist thinker #vijayprashad on NRI Affairs. Vijay is the director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the author of forty books. Vijay is on a speaking tour across New Zealand and Australia. p.s. I can’t say i agree with everything he said, a…

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Breaking Free from Overthinking: Emotional and Brain Health with Linda Galambos 41:54

7M ago41:54

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In this episode of the 10 Dimensions of Wellness podcast, we sit down with Linda Galambos, a specialist in emotional and brain health, to discuss the transformative power of mental wellness. Linda shares her personal insights on mid-life experiences and the challenges many women face when it comes to overthinking, regret, and emotional health. With…

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Naga Vamsi On Devara, Lucky Bhaskhar, Production And More | TPRM EP 54 1:51:31

7M ago1:51:31

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Naga Vamsi enters the Permit Room and talks about Devara's success, how he became a producer, Karan Johar, film reviewers, OTTs impact on production houses, Dil Raju, Trivikram, distributors, how they make money, Tillu franchise, MAD franchise, why Lucky Bhaskhar will be a hit and much more.

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Empathy, Activism, and the Joy of Queer Allyship with Jennifer Boudrye 40:01

8M ago40:01

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In this insightful and empowering episode, we speak with Jennifer Boudrye, founder of Queer Allyship, about her journey as a cultural wellness advocate and queer ally. Jennifer shares her personal experiences as a parent of queer children and how these moments shaped her approach to allyship. We explore the powerful impact that affirming allies can…

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Kiran Abbavaram On Ka, Anxiety, Trolls And More | TPRM EP 53 1:46:08

8M ago1:46:08

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Kiran Abbavaram enters the Permit Room and talks about his 10th grade results, permit room experiences, listening to music in auto speakers, Pawan Kalyan, his marriage, how to approach a woman, dealing with the anxieties of an actor, being a writer-actor and much more.

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