Exams - testing the test

Abortion - pro-life or pro-choice?

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.

The US Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan - right time, right choice?

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.

Exams - testing the test

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.

The Mughal Empire - a paradox?

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.

Bitcoin - is it time to bit(e) the coin?

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.