Modern relationships feel broken. 💔People want love, but avoid responsibility.Everyone wants attention — no one wants commitment. 👀In this raw and honest conversation, Siya Chakraborty — dancer, choreographer, and tarot reader — opens up about dance, heartbreak, loneliness, astrology, fake social media spirituality, and real emotional healing. ✨🖤No fake motivation. No Instagram gyaan. ❌📱Just real stories, uncomfortable truths, and honest opinions. 🎙️In this episode, we talk about:* Why modern dating struggles with loyalty and communication 💬* How dance became her emotional outlet 💃* The real truth behind tarot and astrology (not viral predictions) 🔮* Saturn, karma, and how struggle shapes people 🪐* Nazar (evil eye) and why oversharing can backfire 👁️* Fake friendships, broken trust, and emotional maturity 🤝* What real love should actually look like today ❤️⚠️ Warning: This episode might hit close to home.CREDITS 🎬* Creative Producer: Lal Bhatia* Guest: Siya Chakraborty* Host & Creative Director: Joydeep Sen* Guest Relations: Alivia Saha* Content Strategist: Darakshah Sohail* Content Intern: Trishita Hatai* Script & Research: Darakshah Sohail* Executive Producer: Harshit Pandey* Production Assistant: Vishal Khan* Audio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. Samanta* Supporting Video Editing: Rashida Mondal* Director of Photography: Sayan Mondal* Poster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika BiswasTime Stamp00:00 - Introduction & Pop Culture Kickoff00:50 - Start of the conversation01:04 - Sia’s dance reels journey & choreographer dreams02:40 - Past relationship struggles & feeling taken for granted04:17 - Is chivalry dying? Generational differences08:23 - Soft launching vs private relationships09:40 - Nazar & protecting success10:02 - Astrology and tarot journey12:43 - 2026 zodiac predictions14:14 - Sade Sati explained15:52 - Lucky colors for the year17:41 - Growing up with a single mother20:13 - Tarot myths on social media22:04 - Karma, past lives & life patterns24:06 - What she wants in a partner27:32 - Worst comments & DMs29:24 - Top 3 red flags in menSUBSCRIBE FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT: 🎧✨* Dance and creativity 💃* Emotional healing and self-growth 🌱* Modern relationships and dating culture 💔* Loneliness, loss, and inner strength 🖤* Astrology, tarot, and spiritual reality (no fake gyaan) 🔮* Social media truths and youth culture 📱FOLLOW TWISTED TRUTHS: 👇▶️ YouTube:https://youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf?si=92KGKV3CBRH2GcGV📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=-7Wu7MqQR7uQ-DGCCTPLmA💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/twisted-truths[modern relationships, emotional healing, astrology, tarot, heartbreak, self-growth, real conversations, Twisted Truths]📩 For collaborations & queries: info@dandgfilms.com

In this episode of Twisted Truths, we sit down with Suraj Juneja — serial entrepreneur, venture builder, investor, and founder of FreeFlow Ventures — to decode the real mindset behind building businesses in today’s fast-moving startup ecosystem. He has also worked with 100+ startups across tech, OTT, and sustainability, and currently mentors 300+ founders through Indian Startup Studio, Pune.This conversation dives deep into how the Indian startup ecosystem has evolved over the last decade — especially post-COVID, and breaks down the real difference between hype and reality in startups.Key takeaway:You don’t need revolutionary tech or massive funding to build a successful startup. What you need is the right timing, the right team, smart capital usage, and strong execution.We discuss:1. What it really takes to build a startup that lasts2. How to validate ideas before scaling (and before raising money)3. The difference between building fast vs building right4. Common mistakes first-time founders make5. The reality of funding — hype vs hard numbers6. How venture builders think differently from solo founders7. Why discipline and execution matter more than motivation8. Mentorship, founder psychology, and long-term vision 9. What investors actually look for in early-stage startups10. ⁠Startup vs legacy business mindset: uncertainty vs efficiency11. ⁠The biggest reasons startups fail: founders trying to do everything themselves12. ⁠AI products vs AI services — where the real opportunity life.If you are one of the following then this episode is for you:* An aspiring entrepreneur* A startup founder at an early stage* A student interested in startups or venture capital* Someone curious about how real businesses are builtFollow Twisted Truths on social media:* YouTube: https://youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf?si=92KGKV3CBRH2GcGV* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss?igsh=M2FzdXA4am1mYThu* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=-7Wu7MqQR7uQ-DGCCTPLmA Credits:* Produced by: Lal Bhatia* Guest: Suraj Juneja* Host & Creative Director: Joydeep Sen* Content Strategist: Darakshah Sohail * ⁠Content Intern : Trishita Hatai* ⁠Script & Research : Darakshah Sohail* Production Head: Harshit Pandey * Production Assistant : Vishal Khan* Audio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. Samanta* Supporting Video Editing: Rashida Mondal* ⁠Director of Photography : Sayan Mondal* Poster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about:Startups · Founders · Business · Investing · Growth · The Indian Startup Ecosystem

What does it really take to run a 40-year-old creative agency in a world ruled by AI, influencers, freelancers, and fast content?

In this candid, no-filter conversation, Rashi opens up about growing up inside a legacy design & advertising business—and how she now runs it in a completely different era.

From payment delays and agency politics to AI in creativity and why pitching is broken, this episode goes deep into what most agencies never say out loud.

This is not a motivational talk.

This is the real economics, politics, and survival playbook of the creative industry in 2026.

🎙️ We discuss:

1. Why legacy agencies struggle in today’s creator-driven world
2. How AI is changing creativity (and why human instinct still wins)
3. The ugly truth about payment cycles in advertising
4. Why Rashi refuses to pitch for clients
5. Freelancers vs full-time creative teams
6. How creator IP is becoming more valuable than ads
7. Why agencies should be treated as marketing partners, not vendors

👥 This episode is for you if you are:

• Running an agency
• Working in design, branding, or advertising
• A freelancer or creator building long-term IP
• Someone stuck in broken client systems

This episode will hit close to home.

⏱️ Clean Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

Obsession, micromanagement, and the 40-year legacy of a creative business

01:00 – Design × Business × AI

How design thinking meets business realities, and the growing impact of AI on creativity

01:45 – Meet Rashi

Official start of the conversation

02:10 – Growing Up in a Legacy Agency

Managing a legacy business and being raised inside a creative ecosystem

03:35 – From Design School to Business

Transitioning from formal design education to real-world business operations

05:05 – Maintaining Design Quality

Approval systems, standards, and protecting creative integrity in an agency setup

08:10 – Delegation vs Micromanagement

Finding balance, leadership challenges, and the role of a quality checker

51:05 – Why Creators Need IP

The importance of building intellectual property for long-term creator growth

52:30 – Upcoming Show: The Hungry Guests

Concept, format, and what makes the show different

54:05 – Traveling for Stories

Exploring India to discover unique, culture-driven content

55:35 – Closing Thoughts

Why integrating agency branding into content matters for creators and businesses

🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about:

Design • Creativity • AI • Agencies • Content • Business • Influence • The Creator Economy

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In this unfiltered episode of Twisted Truths, we sit down with Indrajit Lahiri, the face and force behind Foodka, to uncover the real story.

From the early days of Foodka with Mir to the transition of leadership, Indrajit breaks down why the shift happened, how Foodka evolved from a storytelling-led format to a research-driven, trust-first platform, and why authenticity matters more than money in today’s creator economy.

This conversation goes beyond food reviews. We talk about:

• Why Foodka never chased money, only trust

• The real reason Mir stepped away from the platform

• Writing vs video content in food storytelling

• How saturated food blogging has become in India

• Why creators must define their “why”

• ROI, brand collaborations & the harsh reality of influencer marketing

• Biryani debates, city food cultures & Kolkata’s nostalgia-driven restaurants

• Running cloud kitchens, manpower issues & food business realities

A must-watch for creators, food entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone curious about how real platforms survive without selling out.

🎧 Watch till the end for raw insights on food, culture, business, and trust.

[Food content creator journey, Indian food influencer reality, creator economy India, food review authenticity, influencer marketing truth, food blogging saturation India, trust vs money creators, food media platform India]

The Real Truth About Indian Education, Family Businesses & Infrastructure Delays

In this powerful podcast conversation, we dive deep into the realities of Indian education, family-run businesses, entrepreneurship in Kolkata, and why infrastructure projects in India get delayed.

Our guest shares first-hand insights on:

• Why skills matter more than degrees
• How foreign universities differ from Indian education
• Why many family businesses in Kolkata struggle due to generational mindset gaps

We also break down the real reasons behind infrastructure delays in India — from land acquisition issues and outdated laws to poor planning, cutting through corruption myths.

🎯 This episode is a must-watch for:

✔️ Students confused between degree vs skills

✔️ Aspiring entrepreneurs & family business owners

✔️ Anyone planning studies abroad

✔️ Professionals curious about India’s infrastructure reality

🎙️ Topics Covered:

1. Indian education vs foreign universities
2. Skills over degrees – the harsh truth
3. Family business challenges in Kolkata
4. New generation mindset shift
5. Why Indian roads & infrastructure projects fail
6. Land acquisition & tendering system explained
7. MBA value: networking vs real growth

If you’re serious about career clarity, business reality, and real-world learning, this episode will change how you think.

👉 Like, Share & Subscribe for more honest conversations on careers, business & society.

⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Education, business & infrastructure realities

04:35 – Indian education quality vs global standards

04:59 – IITs vs Ivy League: opportunity & funding gap

09:24 – Why Ivy League networks matter more than curriculum

11:57 – MIT OpenCourseWare & rise of skill-based learning

14:00 – Kolkata business mindset: “Babu vs Laala” culture

15:23 – Family business conflicts & need for a family constitution

17:23 – Why land acquisition delays Indian infrastructure projects

17:41 – National Highway Act, 1956 explained

18:13 – Arbitration & compensation disputes

18:36 – New rule: 90% land acquisition before project start

19:48 – India’s highway network growth (60% since 2014)

21:42 – IIT-vetted designs failing due to poor supervision

26:38 – DPR failures: Google Earth planning vs ground reality

32:05 – Is an MBA worth it? Why only Top 5 schools matter

34:12 – Blind ranking of top global universities

🎥 Credits:

• Produced by: Lal Bhatia
• Guest: Rijish Ganguly
• Host & Creative Director: Joydeep Sen
• Content Strategist: Harshit Pandey
• Script & Research: Trisha Deyashi
• Production Head: Arko Singh
• Audio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. Samanta
• Supporting Video Editing: Rashida Mondal
• Poster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas

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TV Isn’t Dying. Media Careers Aren’t Easy. And Comfort Zones Are Dangerous.

From how TV has evolved instead of dying, to why OTT and TV coexist, to what actually matters in media careers today—this episode breaks industry myths without sugarcoating.

No motivation talk.

No fake optimism.

Just how media, careers, pressure, and mindset actually work.

Watch till the end.

🎙️ In this episode, we talk about:

• Why Gen Z entering the media industry today is more aware and serious
• Whether laziness is a generation issue or a human issue
• What really makes content work — viewers, advertisers, and business
• Why the comfort zone is the most dangerous place to be
• The simple rule to survive pressure: People, Pause, Perspective

⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:15 – Is traditional TV dead?

02:17 – TV vs OTT: audience divide

04:13 – The evolution of the attention economy

05:43 – Creativity inside big media houses

09:08 – Gen Z in the workplace

09:50 – Top 3 qualities media companies look for

11:02 – Interview strategies that actually work

13:01 – How a hit show is really made

15:32 – Advice for media professionals

17:14 – Taking career risks

19:02 – The Three Ps of mental health

🎥 Credits:

• Produced by: Lal Bhatia
• Guest: Vikas Sachdeva
• Host & Creative Director: Joydeep Sen
• Content Strategist: Harshit Pandey
• Script & Research: Trisha Deyashi
• Production Head: Darakshah Sohail
• Audio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. Samanta
• Supporting Video Editing: Rashida Mondal
• Poster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas

🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about:

Indian Television • Media Industry • OTT vs TV • Media Careers • Mindset • Pressure • Growth

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Choosing a college or career in India shouldn’t feel like navigating a maze of branding, cutoffs, hidden quotas, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode, we sit down with Pooja Gupta—career coach, media mentor, and one of India’s most trusted voices for students—to decode the REALITY of Indian education.From media to commerce, journalism to film, and studying abroad to college branding, this is a brutally honest guide for anyone making career decisions in 2025.🎯 What we cover in this episode:* Why niche-focused career coaching matters more than ever * The truth about media careers: journalism, advertising, film & PR * Mumbai vs Delhi for media and commerce education * Why students fall for college brands—and how to avoid that trap * Minority quotas & cutoffs in Mumbai colleges * Media literacy: why every schoolchild now needs it * Studying abroad—dream or financial disaster? * Why skills and personal branding beat degrees in media careers * The infrastructure myth: why most Mumbai colleges aren’t what you expect * Blind ranking of India’s top media colleges (XIC, ACJ, IMC, SIMC & more)🔥 Key Insight:College names may open doors, but your skills, clarity, and consistency decide where you actually go.👇 Comment below:Which matters more today—college brand or personal skillset?If you’re confused between courses or colleges, this episode will save you from making the wrong decision#kantara #twistedtruths #movie #mediarelations #collegemyths #collegereality #collegemyths 00:00 Intro Teaser – Highlights on Mumbai media reality, college fees, and campus myths01:02 Introduction – Host introduces Pooja Gupta (Media Mentor) and the podcast Twisted Truths01:30 Channel Growth – Why she started "Media Mentor" and focusing on a niche03:20 Best Media Colleges (National) – FTII (Film), Xavier's & IIMC (Journalism), Whistling Woods05:52 Top Colleges for Advertising & PR – XIC (Advertising) and SCORE (PR)06:53 Mumbai vs Delhi vs Bangalore – Which city is best for which media career?08:24 Best Commerce Colleges in Mumbai – Mithibai, NM College, and universities (HSNC, Homi Bhabha)10:17 Delhi University vs Mumbai University – Comparing education quality and placements11:51 Self-Financed Courses – Unique courses like BMS, BAF, and BBI14:15 Education Reform – The need for media literacy in schools16:24 Content Creation Degrees – Should it be a separate degree?19:49 Entrance Exams – The problem with MCQ-based testing for creative fields23:13 Overrated Colleges – Ashoka, NMIMS, and Christ University26:08 Brand Obsession – How students choose college brands over courses28:09 Management Quota – Is paying extra for a “seat” worth it?29:04 Minority Quotas – How Catholic and Gujarati quotas work in Mumbai colleges31:12 Studying Abroad – Is it overrated? ROI issues and the “K-Pop” influence33:14 Biggest College Myth – “My life is set if I get into this college”34:00 New Universities – Atlas SkillTech, Rishihood, Vijaybhoomi36:15 No Campus Reality – The shocking truth about Mumbai college infrastructures40:32 Are Media Degrees Irrelevant? – Skills vs Degrees in the industry41:59 Is a Masters/PG Necessary? – When you should (and shouldn’t) do a Masters44:19 Attendance Rules – Mandatory attendance vs lecture quality45:52 Blind Ranking – Ranking top media institutes (IIMC, XIC, ACJ, Jamia)🎥 CREDITSProduced by: Lal BhatiaGuest: Joydeep SenHost & Creative Director: Pooja GuptaContent Strategist: Harshit PandeyScript & Research: Trisha Deyashi Production Head: Darakshah SohailAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaSupporting Video Editing: Rashida MondalPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas

The history books lied to us. Was Partition a mistake? Did Gandhi really bring us freedom? And are there secret US nuclear weapons hiding in Pakistan right now?In Episode 89 of Twisted Truths, we sit down with Joydeep Sen for a masterclass on the uncomfortable truths of Indian history and the dark reality of modern geopolitics. We go where mainstream media won't.🔥 In this episode, we expose: 🚫 Why Pakistan is an "idea," not a nation. ☢️ The Kinara Hills Conspiracy: Are US Nuclear Weapons stockpiled in Pakistan? ⚔️ Gandhi vs. Netaji: Who was the true architect of India's independence? 🇧🇩 The dark truth about the Bangladesh Language Movement & 1971 War. 🚩 Is Secularism actually a war against Hindu culture?"History is written by victors, but the truth survives."👇 Drop a comment: Do you think we need to rewrite our history books?⏱️ Video Chapters (Timestamps):00:00 - Operation Sindhur: Loud & Clear Message01:36 - Is India's "Diversity" actually a weakness?03:57 - "Secularism is a War Against Hindu Culture"06:32 - The Truth About Jizya Tax & Mughals in Textbooks11:29 - The Vanishing Hindus of Pakistan & Bangladesh14:24 - "Pakistan is Not a Nation, It's an Idea"18:41 - The Paradigm Shift in India's Defense Policy20:33 - Conspiracy: US Nuclear Weapons in Kinara Hills?22:31 - Gandhi vs. Netaji: Who Actually Brought Freedom?25:27 - Hinduism is a Civilization, Not Just a Religion#TwistedTruths #IndianHistory #Geopolitics #Netaji #Gandhi #Pakistan #OperationSindhur #IndianArmy #PodcastIndia #Unfiltered #Bangladesh1971 #JoydeepSen #NuclearSecrets🎥 CREDITSProduced by: Lal BhatiaGuest: Joydeep SenHost & Creative Director: Joydeep SenContent Strategist: Harshit PandeyScript & Research: Trisha Deyashi Production Head: Arko SinghAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaSupporting Video Editing: Rashida MondalPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas👇 Follow Twisted Truths on Socials 👇 🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=57cb956c71714375📩 For collaborations & queries: info@dandgfilms.com