Zindagi As We Know It: Recent Episodes
Pankhuri and Ayushi
A variety podcast hosted by two childhood friends. Join Pankhuri and Ayushi as they handle difficult conversations around mental health, relationships, politics and zindagi in general.
This week Ayushi and Pankhuri are in conversation with Dr. Paridhi Gupta discussing Feminism, its history, its politics, and its relevance in the Indian context. Later they discuss the Abaadi bill being tabled in Uttar Pradesh and its possible consequences.
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This week Ayushi and Pankhuri answer a listener's question about protests in Delhi, more specifically about how inconvenient protests are for everyone who is not participating in them. Later they discuss the recent parliament reshuffle. Many changes. Much wow!
In this episode, Pankhuri and Ayushi discuss money and how uncomfortable it is to talk about it. Later they talk about the case of Manmeet Kaur from JnK and the politics behind the upcoming 'Anti-Love Jihaad law'.
In this episode, Pankhuri and Ayushi take up a very important listener question about how current politics is polarising families and how we can deal with this unique situation. Later they discuss the freedom of the internet and how it's become the weapon of those in power. Tune in now and find out more.
In this episode Pankhuri and Ayushi start off by answering a listener question about dealing with your partner's (strange) friends. Later they wonder if the political situation of the country has changed at all since the end of the last season in last November?! Are things going from bad to worse? Tune in now and find out.
Aaaaaand we are finally here! Zindagi As we Know It is back with Season 2. We've changed things up a bit. Now we take listener questions in our brand new segment 'No Stupid Questions'. And you guys have been keeping us on our toes asking some really twisted ones. Tune in every week and listen to brand new episodes now and send in your questions at zaindagiasweknowitpod@gmail.com!
Season Finale folks! This week Pankhuri and Ayushi discuss the politics behind English. Is it just a skill or is it something more? Is there power involved? Later, they discuss the series of arrests of anti CAA activists and the unfair use of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Some important information here. Don't miss this one!
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This week Pankhuri and Ayushi discuss the Dosti and its various rewards and trials. Can the Dosti become pyaar? Dil thaam ke baithiye because there is roleplay involved! Later they have serious concerns about the state of journalism in the country. Honesty used to be the best policy, but does honesty in journalism make the police come knocking at your door now? Tune in now and find out!
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Ayushi and Pankhuri discuss their most important relationship. Food! It has been quite a journey, especially during the Pandemic. Also, is there politics to the food you get to eat? Later, they discuss the Tanishq Ad and its aftermath. Tune in now.
Pankhuri and Ayushi get nostalgic about their school days in the 90s and early 2000s. Don't let the giggles fool you. Most of the memories are quite sad. They are also joined by a special guest this time! Later they discuss an important new trend in Bollywood- Women telling women's stories. Yay!
This week Pankhuri and Ayushi talk about how sexism creeps into our daily lives - in 'harmless' jokes, in 'caring' comments, and in other disguised ways. Later, they have a difficult conversation as they examine their own lives for obvious signs of privilege and talk about what they can do with it. Tune in now and join the discussion.
Pankhuri and Ayushi find something huge online and can't seem to make sense of it. Later, they do a deep dive into their mental health journeys and share personal stories and experiences. Don't miss this one.
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Ayushi and Pankhuri really let their thoughts wander as they talk about life in lockdown. Don't worry though, they also talk something soooper relevant that's been on all our minds - Seema Aunty!
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Do romantic relationships confuse you? After two years of being married, Ayushi has some deep thoughts about the institution, while Pankhuri has a ton of opinions on how online dating should be done. Later, they talk about things going very... very wrong at the parliament. Tune in now and find out more!
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Will Bollywood ever get over its thinly veiled colorism? This week Ayushi and Pankhuri talk about racism in the Indian context. Later they take a closer look at parenting. They also discuss possibiliy becoming parents themselves one day. Yikes!
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Ayushi and Pankhuri discuss how gender has shaped every one of their experiences so far including school time cycle-rides to childhood crushes. Later they talk about who gets to decide what we are watching on our screens. Don't miss this one because we talk about Subhash. Who is Subhash, you ask? Tune in and find out!
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