The Pursuit Of Resolution: Recent Episodes
Krishna Goenka
Controversial topics with a touch of philosophy, peppered with humanity and a generous dollop of honesty
In the twelfth episode of The Pursuit Of Resolution Podcast, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, Shrishti, and our guest, Ananya, to discuss arguably our most controversial issue yet - abortion!
In this episode, we look at the contentious issue of abortion from various viewpoints, including the legal and ethical considerations of abortion. We also speak about whether abortion is a form of birth control and the role of men in deciding whether to abort or not. We analyze our opinions regarding abortion while focusing on the recent Texas abortion law and what it means for all parties involved.
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes! Editing: Varun.
In the eleventh episode of The Pursuit Of Resolution Podcast, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, Shrishti, and Adarsh to talk about the US Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan and whether it was the right choice given the current circumstances.
In this episode, we look at the US military pullout from Afghanistan from various viewpoints, including the economic and political effects it might have. We speak about whether this decision was a long time coming and what it now means for the Taliban and for the future of Afghanistan. We analyze the effects this could have on the world and hypothetically discuss what we would have done if we were in charge of the situation!
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes! Editing: Varun.
In this special tenth episode of The Pursuit Of Resolution Podcast, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, Shrishti and Adarsh to talk about what no one likes to talk about or hear - exams and assessments - and we do this as we approach our end-of-term exams which made it all the more interesting.
All of us speak candidly on what we like and dislike about the current method of assessments, the advantages in grading and assessing one's work and we also debate on the perils of the system, touching on the mental health effects as well. We brainstormed on changes that need to be made to the system to ensure that there is a fair and comprehensive measure of one's ability. Watch out for the bloopers section and have a laugh 👀.
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes! Editing: Varun.
In the ninth episode of The Pursuit Of Resolution Podcast, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, Shrishti and Mayas to talk about the Mughal Empire and its place in Indian history.
In this episode, we go back in time to deconstruct various elements of the Mughal Empire. We speak of their many achievements and also of their shortcomings and what contemporary India can learn from this period. We focused on their impressive architecture and how they gave us amazing Mughlai food! We ended by sharing our opinions on whether the Mughal Empire was truly glorious or not.
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes! Editing: Varun.
In the eighth episode of The Pursuit Of Resolution Podcast, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, and Shrishti of Grade 11 to debate the controversial topic of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, in particular.
We discuss the global scenario, debating whether it should be a form of legal tender or not. We speak of the challenges and pitfalls, and at the same time the concepts of decentralised ledgers and how they can secure transactions. We ended by putting our bets on whether trading and investing in Bitcoin is safe.
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes! Editing: Aanya Pratapneni.
In the seventh episode of The Pursuit Of Resolution Podcast, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, Adarsh, and Shrishti of Grade 11 to debate the controversial topic of legalization of the use of Marijuana.
We discuss the global scenario, debating whether it should be legalized merely for medical purposes or for both medical and recreational purposes. We also look at the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing Marijuana and what it would mean for other similar substances.
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes! Editing: Aanya Pratapneni.
In this episode, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, and Shrishti of Grade 11 as they debate the hotly debated topic of the role of Media in society.
We discuss the positive and vital role of Media in the current environment, while arguing on the adverse affects it may pose - particularly as the lines between traditional and new age Media blur. We also talk about the changes that need to be made to the way the Media operates so that it can benefit society in a net positive manner.
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes! Editing: Aanya Pratapneni.
In this episode, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, and Shrishti of Grade 11 as they debate the controversial topic of Universal Health Care.
We look at the potential advantages of implementing a Universal Health Care system, while arguing the drawbacks it may pose and discussing whether it needs to be provided to all of us or just some of us.
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and stay tuned for more episodes! Editing: Aanya Pratapneni.
In this episode, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, Adarsh and Shrishti (students of Grade 11) as they debate the universally controversial topic of Minimum Wage.
We do some plain speaking as we discuss the advantages of implementing a minimum wage and analyse the potential economic drawbacks that come with it.
To participate and share your perspectives, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and Twitter and stay tuned for more episodes! Thank you Aanya Pratapneni for the editing.
In this episode, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush, Adarsh and Shrishti of Grade 11, to debate the controversial topic of Military Conscription and its place in society today.
We discussed candidly and there were strong points and counter-points. Seemingly, there was consensus on the need for conscription, although limiting it to the military was widely debated.
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In this episode, host Krishna Goenka is joined by Varun, Aayush and Shrishti of Grade 11 at TISB, to debate the sensitive topic of Euthanasia and its place in society today.
We get involved in some candid and brutal discussions and yet, try to find some common ground while proposing our differing opinions.
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In the first episode of The Pursuit of Resolution Podcast, Shrishti, Aayush and Adarsh join host Krishna Goenka to take a deeper look at the death penalty and its place in society today. We get involved in some controversial topics within the death penalty itself and try to find some common ground. To participate, follow @tpor_podcast on Instagram and Twitter and stay tuned for more episodes!