Amaan Ojha

In the annals of history, the inception of banking dates back to the moment currencies were first minted, and affluent individuals sought secure havens for their wealth.  From the ancient temples serving as the earliest banks to the emergence of complex financial systems in thriving empires, the evolution of banking has been a testament to its enduring significance. Temples as Pioneers of Banking In the earliest civilisations, religious temples took on the role of the first banks, providing a sanctuary for the storage of valuable assets. These sacred spaces not only safeguarded wealth but also delved into the business of lending money at interest, mirroring the practices of contemporary financial institutions. The Birth of Formal Banking Structures As history progressed to the 18th century, governments began granting banks autonomy, influenced by the economic theories of luminaries such as Adam Smith. However, this newfound freedom was not without its challenges, as financial cris...

  "Youth is happy because it has the capacity to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old."  Franz Kafka is considered as one of the most influential writers that the 20th Century produced. While many would remember him for his written works, a few would know that he spent much of his life toiling away as a lawyer for the Workers Accident Insurance Institute. So it begs to question how this man was able to create such impressive works while holding down his fledging day job? Strict Routine. Morning to Lunch took up his time as his work got in the way. After which he would take a short nap till late evening. A brisk bout of exercise and a meal led to his few hours of focused commitment to his literary works. All before calling it a day and heading for bed. One should never really discount a power a schedule or routine holds, as extremely difficult it may seem. Most of us would go about our day in a manner of impulsive habit. Lacking any firm struc...

  Many would see the latest winners of Wimbledon. The thrill of it all on the green court of such acclaim. Few Indians like Mahesh Bhupati and Sania Mirza have been able to make it this far. The fight for taking the mainstream stage of tennis is an uphill one. But the longest fight is to stay in the big leagues. But the story of Leela Row Dayal is by far the most unique of all. Not only an accomplished individual in the field of literature with her several works in Indian Classical Dance, she managed to publish them both in English and Sanskrit. It al began in 1931, where she won her first All India Championship title. In his book My Contemporaries(1966), the art critic Govindraj Venkatachalam recalled meeting Row as a young girl. Calling her to be quite the timid and shy one in the presence of strangers Little did anyone realise that they were witnessing an all India figure and of the world's champion tennis players in the making. A writer, dancer, playwright, mountaineer and a...

Investigating the activities of a situation as a journalist requires a systematic and ethical approach to gather information and report the facts accurately. Here are some steps to help you conduct a thorough investigation: Define your objective:  Clearly define the scope and purpose of your investigation. What specific questions are you trying to answer, and what is the story or issue you want to uncover or explore? Research and background information:  Begin by conducting preliminary research to understand the context and background of the situation. This includes reading existing news articles, reports, and documents related to the topic. Identify your sources:  Determine the key sources of information for your investigation. These sources can include individuals, experts, witnesses, documents, records, and data. Make a list of potential interviewees and documents you need to access. Establish a timeline:   Create a timeline of events related to the situation. Th...