Confluence - A Podcast by Premjith Mathew

In the seventh and the final episode of the podcast, we look at the concept of passion. The idea is examined through the following discussion points

1. How can we define passion?

2. Have you met anyone who is passionate about something? 

3. What is your passion in life? 

4. Why should we have passion in our lives? 

5. Can we nurture passion or is it something inborn? 

This episode also features the voices of our students. They have shared their passion and dreams in life. We thank them for forwarding their audio clips. We also wish them the very best in their lives. 

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In this episode of the podcast, I examine the concept of Problem Solving. The concept is explored using five discussion points. 

1.  What is problem solving?

2.  What are the steps involved in Problem Solving?

3.  Is there any problem that you have solved in your personal, professional or social life?

4.  Why is problem solving important?

5.  Review of a book related to problem solving.

Episode is concluded with an audio presentation by Ms. Deepika Sasikumar from II Year Physics. Deepika shares her ideas about problem solving. 

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This episode of the podcast examines the concept or idea of role models. The discussion is based on the following questions. 

1.  Who is a role model?

2.  Who is your role model and what are the qualities that makes that person a role model?

3.  Why should we have a role model in our lives?

4.  How can you be a role model to others?

5.  A review of a book related to role models

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The fourth episode of the podcast Round Table with Prem examines Nature. It is presented through 5 discussion points along with a book review

1.  What is Nature according to you?

2.  Which is your favourite place, which you think is naturally beautiful?

3.  Is there anyone in your family or friends' circle, who loves nature and is taking care of it?

4.  Why should we protect Nature?

5.  What are your suggestions to protect Nature?

Hope you will like the ideas and thoughts presented in this podcast

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In today’s episode we are looking at the concept of time through five discussion points. As usual I will first present my ideas on this topic and then will move on to the comments from my students on these discussion points. We will wind up the podcast with an audio presentation from Trisha Anand from B. Com. The five discussion points are: 

1.  How can we manage time?

2.  Why do people say that Time is money?

3.  Do you know about anyone who is punctual and maintains good time management skills?

4.  How can we be good time managers?

5.  Reviewing a book related to time management

In this episode, we will examine the theme of happiness. The theme of happiness is explored through five discussion points.

1.  What is happiness according to you?

2.  What are the three most important things for you to be happy?

3.  Can you be happy if you are poor?

4.  Do you think that happiness lies inside you or is it something outside?

5.  What makes you unhappy?

Due to a technical glitch the audio quality of this episode is not in the optimal level. Inconvenience caused is regretted. 

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This podcast series is part of Confluences - an audio-based project which I am doing with my students whom I have taught. It is a journey down the memory lane involving my students from around the world and from the year 2001 - to the present.

Roundtable with Prem is a podcast which explores ideas and concepts. The basic idea of this podcast is to have 360-degree discussion on a topic. A new episode with a new idea will released every Wednesday.

In today’s episode, which is the first episode of Roundtable with Prem, we explore the idea of creativity. We examine creativity using these five discussion points.

1.  What is creativity?

2.  Some examples of creativity

3.  Have you met a creative person in your life? Can you talk about that person?

4.  Are you a creative person?

5.  Is creativity inborn? Can we develop creativity in our life?

Please do give me your feedback and comments at [email protected]

Roundtable with Prem is a podcast which explores ideas and concepts. The basic idea of this podcast is to have 360-degree discussion on a topic. A new episode with a new idea will released every Wednesday.In today’s episode, which is the first episode of Roundtable with Prem, we explore the idea of creativity. We examine creativity using these five discussion points.

1.  What is creativity?

2.  Some examples of creativity

3.  Have you met a creative person in your life? Can you talk about that person?

4.  Are you a creative person?

5.  Is creativity inborn? Can we develop creativity in our life?

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This is the 10th episode of the podcast. Voices Conversations with my Students. It will be the last episode in this series. This podcast series began its journey on July 8th 2020. I thank all the students who participated in this podcast. Today's episode is a special one because it features the voices of seven students. 

In the 9th episode of Voices - Conversations with my Students, I talk to Deepika Sasikumar from II Year Physics. She shares her ideas about science and scientists. This episode of the podcast is dedicated to all the scientists who are trying to find a cure for the pandemic. We wish Deepika all the best in her life and for her scientific pursuits.