UPSC Radio Telugu Podcast

For Telugu-speaking aspirants, this podcast from Dinesh Dintakurthi and Kathanika Media fills a gap that English-dominated UPSC prep often ignores. With 148 episodes and a 3.7 rating on Apple Podcasts, it has earned a loyal following among candidates preparing for UPSC as well as state-level exams like APPSC and TSPSC. The content range is impressive. Dinesh covers everything from Vedic period history and the Mauryan empire to modern democracy discussions with guests like Dr. JP Narayan. Recent episodes tackled TGPSC Mains question-and-answer sessions, British Raj policies, and comparative analyses of OPS versus NPS pension systems. Episodes vary widely in length -- some are quick 5-minute concept explanations while others run close to 40 minutes for deeper discussions. What makes this show particularly valuable is that it does not just translate English content into Telugu. The host approaches topics with cultural context that resonates with aspirants from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The constitution episodes, for example, connect abstract articles to real governance situations these listeners encounter in their states. The show updates semi-weekly and has been consistently active from 2019 through 2024, which is rare longevity for an Indian podcast. Dinesh also offers mentorship (there is a phone number in the show notes), suggesting he is genuinely invested in his listeners' success rather than just building a content library. If you are comfortable studying in Telugu, this might be the most comprehensive UPSC audio resource available in the language.