What's Your Mantra?

MnM Spodlight

Welcome to "What's Your Mantra", our brand new podcast that's all about stepping into the "Spodlight" with our charming host, Mantra, who’ll take you on a thrilling joyride through candid chats, that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to dive deep into the minds of our fascinating guests as they share their thoughts and stories, flowing effortlessly into multiple streams of conversation. From celebs to experts, and thought leaders, our interesting pool of guests will open up their hearts like never before. No clichés allowed here. We're all about keeping it real, raw, and honest. So, buckle up and prepare to be inspired and entertained like never before!

  1. Modern Food Is Breaking Our Immunity | Food Adulteration | Dr. Prithwi Singh | What’s Your Mantra

    JAN 28

    Modern Food Is Breaking Our Immunity | Food Adulteration | Dr. Prithwi Singh | What’s Your Mantra

    In this powerful episode of What’s Your Mantra Podcast, we sit down with Prithwi Singh, Founder of Khetika, to uncover the real truth about food adulteration in India, the commercialization of our food system, and why modern eating habits are silently harming our health.From chakki-ground spices to nutrient-preserving machines, Prithwi Singh shares how traditional Indian food wisdom has been replaced by powdered, preserved, and chemically altered food — and how brands like Khetika are working to bring authentic, farm-fresh, and clean ingredients back to Indian kitchens.This episode dives deep into Indian spices, curcumin benefits, tadka science, lactose intolerance, rising food allergies, and the disconnect between farmers and consumers. You’ll also learn why villages once ate better than cities, how guilt eating replaced conscious eating, and what questions every consumer must ask a food brand today.00:00 - 01:02 Episode Highlights | Food Adulteration, Indian Spices & Health Truths01:02 - 01:55 Guest Introduction | Prithwi Singh, Founder of Khetika02:15 - How Prithwi Singh’s Journey Started | Why He Chose to Serve Pure Food03:30 Village Food vs City Food | How Our Relationship With Food Changed04:17 Why We’re Disconnected From Food Today | Eating Has Become Guilt05:05 Conscious Eating vs Guilt Eating | Modern Food Habits Explained06:07 Commercialization of Food | When Food Became a Business, Not Nourishment06:50 Why Don’t We Get Food Directly From Farms? | Broken Supply Chain07:29 Why Food Adulteration Happens in India | Reality of the Food Industry08:25 Nutritional Value of Indian Spices | Ancient Wisdom Backed by Science09:21 Curcumin Benefits Explained | How Turmeric Heals the Body09:51 Why Food Allergies Are Rising Today | Loss of Natural Immunity10:22 The Most Powerful Ingredient Hidden in Your Kitchen11:59 Scientific Reason Behind Tadka | Why Indian Cooking Is So Intelligent13:22 How to Balance Food & Live a Healthy Life Naturally14:13 Why Sweets Were Eaten Before Meals | Jaggery & Ghee Logic Explained17:52 How Khetika Is Bringing Authentic Spices Back to Indian Kitchens18:20 Are We Eating Powder Instead of Real Spices? | Shocking Truth19:20 Adulteration in Cumin Salt | White Marble Found in Spices20:50 Preservatives in Packaged Food | How Food Industry Affects Health24:30 Farmers Are the Backbone of India | Are Farmers Happy Today?27:02 Urban India’s Misconceptions About Farmers & Food29:00 As a Consumer, What Questions Should You Ask a Food Brand?31:36 Lessons From an Agricultural Background | Farming to Food Brands34:27 Is the Food Industry Slowly Poisoning Us? | Hard Truths36:04 Khetika’s Nutrient-Preserving Chakki & Traditional Machines39:10 Why India Is the World’s Spice Capital40:29 Best Mirchi in India Comes From Andhra Pradesh | Spice Geography41:10 Old Indian Nuskhas & Home Remedies From the Kitchen42:30 Lactose Tolerance Then vs Now | Why Our Bodies Have Changed46:50 Khetika’s Healthy Chutneys | Clean Ingredients Explained48:54 Khetika Instant Ragi & Moong Dosa Batter | Gut-Friendly Indian Foods50:56 Conclusion | Returning to Conscious Eating & Real Food

    51 min
  2. 12/18/2025

    Dark Side of Crime Journalism with Jigna Vora | True Crime Stories | Jigna Vora

    What really made women fall for gangsters back in the day? Was it love, fear, thrill, or the promise of protection? In this explosive conversation, former crime journalist Jigna Vora breaks down the psychology, the culture, and the hidden realities of Mumbai’s underworld era like never before.From her early days as a young reporter to her first encounters with the underworld–Bollywood nexus, Jigna takes us through stories that the public never got to hear. She opens up about the infamous J Day, the brutal media trial, and the impact it had on her life and career.She also dives into the dramatic love story of Abu Salem and Monica, the truth behind media agendas, old-school crime cases, and how journalism worked before the digital chaos began.If you want raw insights, untold stories, and an unfiltered look at the dark side of Mumbai’s past — this episode is for you.00:00 - 01:47– Highlights of the episode01:47 – Introduction of Jigna Vora03:54 – How Jigna started her journalism career06:34 – Underworld & Bollywood connection10:20 – The ‘J Dey’ story and media trials14:50 – What life & journalism was like for Jigna back then18:00 – Underworld Gangster Abu Salem & Monica Bedi love story18:40 – Media trials in India22:50 – How sources worked in old-school crime reporting24:24 – Haq movie & the ethics of journalism30:10 – Old criminal stories from her time31:50 – Agenda-driven films35:15 – ‘Revolver Rani’ and powerful female criminals39:34– 41:04 Jigna’s new work(Jigna Vora, Jigna Vora interview, Scoop Netflix, Scoop Karishma Tanna, Karishma Tanna Scoop, J Day case, media trials India, women falling for gangsters, Mumbai underworld, Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Rajan, Abu Salem, Monica Bedi, Arun Gawli, Haji Mastan, Karim Lala, Bollywood underworld nexus, crime journalism India, crime beat reporter, Mumbai crime stories, Indian true crime, gangster love stories, underworld secrets, Scoop real story, Jigna Vora real story, media vs crime, crime reporters India, underworld romance, Abu Salem Monica love story, Mumbai gangsters, news media India, underworld connections, Hindi podcast crime, true crime podcast India, gangsters of Mumbai, Bollywood crime links, Yami Gautam, Aditya Dhar, Haq film)

    41 min
  3. Bollywood, Underworld & Scams | Dr. Sanjay Singh on India’s Darkest Crimes

    11/28/2025

    Bollywood, Underworld & Scams | Dr. Sanjay Singh on India’s Darkest Crimes

    Get ready for a gripping true crime journey with Dr. Sanjay Singh, renowned investigative journalist and author, as he unravels some of India's most shocking crimes.From exposing the ₹30,000 crore Telgi stamp paper scam to delving into the dark world of underworld connections, Bollywood, and high-profile murders, this episode is a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts.Join Dr. Sanjay Singh as he shares his 25+ years of investigative experience, revealing the untold stories behind the Telgi scam, Sheena Bora murder, Sushant Singh Rajput case, and more.Don't miss this exclusive episode, packed with jaw-dropping revelations, daring investigations, and real-life drama, only on What's Your Mantra YT Channel!"About the Guest: Dr. Sanjay Singh, an investigative journalist and author, is renowned for exposing several major scams in India, with the most notable being the Telgi stamp paper scam 2003. Sanjay Singh has exposed numerous other scams and conspiracies over his 25+ years in journalism. 00:00 Highlights of the episode 01:10 Introduction 02:10 The Journey of Dr. Sanjay Singh 03:25 Journalism: Then vs Now 06:15 The 2003 Telgi Scam – Who was Abdul Karim Telgi and how did he operate? 08:44 How Dr. Sanjay Singh exposed Abdul Karim Telgi – Research and Investigation insights 12:23 What kind of person was Telgi in real life? 14:40 How Telgi hired MBA and MA students to expand his fake stamp operation 15:24 When Bollywood cheated Telgi – His massive financial loss 17:00 Telgi’s dream to own a cinema theatre 17:50 Dance Bar Stories – The night Telgi spent Rs. 84 lakhs on a dancer 18:18 Underworld and Bollywood links – The hidden connections 20:45 Attacks on Bollywood: Gulshan Kumar, Rajiv Rai, and Rakesh Roshan 21:57 The Sheena Bora Murder Case begins 22:40 Why did Indrani Mukherjee kill Sheena? Motives explained 25:07 How Sheena Bora was murdered – A detailed account 27:55 Who were Ranga and Billa? 29:09 The dark backstory of Ranga Billa and their reign of fear 30:30 Crimes of Ranga Billa in Mumbai suburbs 31:53 The infamous Delhi rape case of Ranga Billa 33:50 Do movies inspire crime, or does crime inspire movies? 39:02 Sushant Singh Rajput – Suicide or murder? 41:15 How media manipulated the Sushant Singh Rajput case 45:15 The Deaf and Mute Murders – Chilling true incidents 45:55 The Ambani Bomb Scare – Criminals in Uniform 54:10 Crime around us – It’s closer than we think 56:40 Underworld death threats to Dr. Sanjay Singh (Dr Sanjay Singh, Abdul Karim Telgi, Telgi Scam, Fake Stamp Paper Scam, Indian True Crime, Sheena Bora Case, Indrani Mukherjee, Ranga Billa, Sushant Singh Rajput Case, Bollywood Crime, Underworld Mumbai, Indian Journalism, Crime Investigation, What’s Your Mantra Podcast, Mantra Podcast, Crime Stories India, Mumbai Crime, Scam Exposed, True Crime Podcast)

    1 hr
  4. She Pointed Out Kasab in Court | Untold Horror of 26/11 Mumbai CST Attack | Ft. Devika Rotawan |

    11/26/2025

    She Pointed Out Kasab in Court | Untold Horror of 26/11 Mumbai CST Attack | Ft. Devika Rotawan |

    In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, Mantra sits down with Devika Rotawan — the youngest survivor and one of the most crucial eyewitnesses of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. At just 9 years old, she was shot at CST station and later became the youngest person to testify against Ajmal Kasab. Today, she shares her story with raw honesty, courage, and a strength that defines what true survival looks like.From the chaos inside CST station to the silence of hospital corridors, from the courtroom battle to the years of trauma that followed — Devika opens up about experiences most adults wouldn’t have the strength to relive. This episode goes beyond the headlines, capturing the human cost of terror through the eyes of a child who grew up too soon.Devika also reveals the lesser-known side of being a survivor — the lack of support, judgment from society, and the long-awaited government compensation. Toward the end, she shares her thoughts on other terror attacks like Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor, reminding us why “don’t forgive, don’t forget” still stands true.This episode is not just an interview, it’s a reminder of resilience, justice, and the stories we must continue to remember.00:00 - 01:04 - Highlight of the episode01:04 - 01:58 - Mantra’s monologue on 26/1101:58 - 06:15 — How terrorists entered CST & the situation that night06:15 - 09:30 — What Devika’s day was like before the attack09:30 - 10:36 — How other people at CST, TC, and police helped10:36 - 11:40 — What happened after the firing stopped & how police rescued everyone at the station 11:40 - 12:25 — Situation at St. George hospital and doctors performing emergency operations12:25 - 14:12 — Finding out Ajmal Kasab was arrested14:12 - 14:51 — How police & doctors handled the crisis14:51 - 15:45 — Devika’s perspective as a child & grownup15:45 - 19:47 — Court testimony, police questioning & hesitation19:47 - 21:58 — Devika’s testimony against Kasab21:58 - 24:55 — Devika’s reaction on seeing Kasab in court24:55 - 26:49 — Impact on Devika’s family26:49 - 28:28 — Lack of family support28:28 - 28:59 — School life & lack of support from schools28:59 - 33:34 — Trauma counselling & help received33:34 - 35:28 — Survivor’s experience and societal embarrassment35:28 - 35:51 — “Don’t Forgive, Don’t Forget”35:51 - 38:00 — Delay in government compensation38:00 onwards — Reflections on other attacks like Pahelgham and Operation Sindoor

    43 min
  5. The Dark Side of Marriage. Ft. Detective Baldev Puri

    10/01/2025

    The Dark Side of Marriage. Ft. Detective Baldev Puri

    Join us in this gripping episode of as we dive into the world of detective work with the renowned Detective Baldev Puri. From pre-matrimonial to post-matrimonial investigations, Detective Puri shares his expertise and experiences in solving some of the most shocking cases in India.Explore the darker side of human relationships, including cases of murder and corporate true crime. The episode also touches on new laws in India, the Sushant Singh Rajput case, and the ethics of detective work. Finally, Detective Puri shares his thoughts on licensing detective work and solves some of Detective Bhaskar Bose's famous cases.00:00 - 01:26 Highlight of the episode01:26- 02:29 Guest introduction in Detective Bhaskar Bose style03:28 Explanation of pre-matrimonial and post-matrimonial investigations04:54 The increasing number of post-matrimonial investigations06:20 Story of Detective Baldev Puri's first case06:37 Shocking Wedding Investigation Case | How Detective Baldev Puri resolved the case in 24 hours19:20 shocking post-matrimonial case involving a gay man 27:16 What goes through Detectives mind while solving cases?28:37 Indian Laws are against Men29:28 Cases of black magic and its impact on men31:14 The Burari Mystery 32:40 Case of murder involving a wife and mother-in-law35:05 Gadgets and tools used by Detective Baldev Puri38:34 The trend of wives killing husbands | Tips and advice on how men can protect themselves in such situations41:49 New laws in India44:12 Corporate true crime case 45:37 Ancient Detective: Sugriva in Ramayan was a Detective47:31 Why Indian detectives don't have legal power48:12 Sushant Singh Rajput case and its investigation | Why the case remains unsolved 49:47 Ethical and Unethical protocols of Detectives50:39 How detectives get blackmailed while solving cases54:41 Government should license Detective's work55:20 Baldev Puri Solving Detective Bhaskar Bose's famous cases01:00:57 Conclusion

    1h 2m

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Welcome to "What's Your Mantra", our brand new podcast that's all about stepping into the "Spodlight" with our charming host, Mantra, who’ll take you on a thrilling joyride through candid chats, that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to dive deep into the minds of our fascinating guests as they share their thoughts and stories, flowing effortlessly into multiple streams of conversation. From celebs to experts, and thought leaders, our interesting pool of guests will open up their hearts like never before. No clichés allowed here. We're all about keeping it real, raw, and honest. So, buckle up and prepare to be inspired and entertained like never before!