The Prakhar Gupta Xperience

Episode 100 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Rakesh Gupta who is Prakhar's father.

Recording Date: May 24, 2025

Episode 99 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the co-founder of Info Edge, the parent company behind platforms like Naukri.com, one of India’s earliest and most successful internet businesses. A pioneer of India’s startup revolution, Sanjeev has played a foundational role in shaping the country’s digital economy. Recording Date: May 3, 2025

This is what we talked about:00:00 - The mistakes this generation is making09:20 - What success really means16:26 - Conventional vs. Unconventional paths21:36 - How important is money?38:44 - What to do during uncertain times48:12 - When he stopped working for money1:01:14 - His formula for success1:07:04 - What success doesn’t include1:19:50 - His biggest failures and how he overcame them1:33:56- How to handle the highs and lows of life1:40:56 - Advice for Prakhar

Episode 98 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Prashant Kishore. He is an Indian political strategist and politician who has been involved in various political campaigns and parties. He founded the Jan Suraaj party and is set to debut in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.Recording Date: April 19, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Why 2014 Elections were Important for Modi04:46 - How should a voter decide his choice08:13 - Is it more important to vote for a person or for his work16:30 - Why Bihar got left behind 22:20 - How COVID-19 destroyed Bihar?29:02 - Will Prashant become a MLA/MP?33:44 - “Pad-Yaatra” & Extreme Poverty of Bihar 43:50 - What is “Ram Rajya”?46:31 - Indian politics in next 15 years.

Episode 97 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Smita Prakash. She is a veteran journalist with nearly two decades of impactful contributions in the field of news and documentary film-making. She also hosts the ANI PodcastRecording Date: May 05, 2025

Episode 96 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Major General G.D. Bakshi, a decorated Indian Army veteran with extensive experience in counter-terror operations and strategic warfare. He served in key commands across Jammu & Kashmir and was a part of the Kargil conflict. A prolific author and military historian, he is known for his in-depth analysis of India’s security landscape and national defense.Recording Date: May 9, 2025

This is what we talked about:

00:00 - Monologue

03:37 - Escalation of Events After Pahalgam

19:40 - Why Pakistan Cannot Match India's Military Power

22:20 - Are India and Pakistan Nearing Full-Scale War?

27:16 - How Propaganda Shapes Pakistani Citizens' Opinions

32:33 - The Importance of Information Flow During Wartime

33:50 - Pakistani Army's Loss of Morale

38:09 - Will China Intervene in the India-Pakistan Conflict?

41:33 - Cold Warfare vs. Modern Warfare

53:28 - How India and Pakistan Can De-escalate the Conflict

Episode 95 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Captain Raghu Raman. He is a former Indian Army Captain who served in Siachen, led counter-terror operations in Punjab, and is currently serving as a UN Peacekeeper. He is also a bestselling author and a respected expert on leadership and strategy, with experience in both the defense forces and the corporate sector.Recording Date: April 30, 2025

This is what we talked about:00:00 - 11:24 : What should be India’s tactical response?11:25 - 19:06 : The fundamentals of modern warfare19:07 - 24:12 : Why Pakistani youth admire the military24:13 - 33:35 : India caught between China and Pakistan33:36 - 35:37 : The real reason terror attacks happen35:38 - 38:05 : How nations think strategically38:06 - 44:56 : The best move for India right now44:57 - 48:22 : What life looks like in insurgent areas48:24 - 53:02 : How strong is India’s counter-terrorism system53:03 - 1:00:45 : How public fear is manufactured1:00:46 - 1:09:48 : Pakistan’s strategy against India1:09:48 - 1:14:59 : Understanding war games1:15:00 - 1:31:45 : Who is the real enemy?

Episode 94 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Nitin A. Gokhale, a national security expert who actively writes and lectures on defense and geopolitics. In this episode, Nitin A. Gokhale breaks down the planning behind the Pahalgam attack and explains the key national security issues India is facing today.Recording Date: April 23, 2025

Episode 93 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Arsh Ali. Arsh Ali is World's youngest archaeologistRecording Date: April 17, 2025

00:00 – Who Is Arsh Ali and the Story of Mummifying a Fish06:57 – Arsh Ali on Languages Like Sanskrit, Hindi, etc.19:28 – Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Tombs and Pyramids36:25 – Did the Mahabharata and Ramayana Really Happen?54:30 – Ancient vs. Modern Technology and Wisdom1:04:36 – Why Ancient Wisdom Was Lost1:18:53 – Ancient Indian Concepts of Life and Death1:28:07 – Ancient Egyptian Concepts of Life and Death1:38:30 – Questions for Prakhar

Episode 92 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Rajat Chauhan. He is a Stand Up Comedian.Recording Date: February 5, 2025

00:00 – School Life Stories: S*x, Exams, and Friendships10:51 – Rajat Roasts Prakhar24:34 – Performing and Crafting a Stand-Up Act29:21 – The Evolution of Comedy in India45:06 – Crowd Work and Making Money in Comedy59:00 – Rajat's Jokes About Prakhar and His Team1:02:12 – The Art and Craft of Joke-Telling1:09:19 – Rajat and Prakhar’s Sri Lanka Trip Experience1:16:38 – Rajat’s Advice for Prakhar

Episode 91 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Gagan Deep Bakshi. G.D. Bakshi is a distinguished Indian Army veteran, author, and defense analyst.Recording Date: March 27, 2025
This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:30 – What has War taught GD Bakshi?06:05 – Can Warriors be spiritual?13:07 – GD Bakshi on Death & God20:48 – Indic vs Abrahamic religions32:24 – Modern v/s Ancient Science on Consciousness40:30 – What Was SOMA? India’s Greatest Spiritual Secret1:06:45 – What Awakening Really Feels Like and GD Bakshi on Osho1:18:05 – Are Siddhis Real?1:28:48 – GD Bakshi's New Book "DNA: The Language of Vedas"1:41:48 – GD Bakshi Explains his Meditation Experience1:49:13 – GD Bakshi's Message for Prakhar