Amaan Ojha

  December marks 10 years since the passing of Nelson Mandela. An icon of 20th-century struggles for justice and peace. A new generation of activists is building from his legacy. To counter our 21st-entury crises of rising global violence. Mandela’s Journey Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist. As well as the first elected black head of state of South Africa from 1994-1999. Focusing his term on dismantling a legacy of apartheid. Fostering a rather ingenious form of reconciliation. He also served as the President to the African National Congress. A democratic front despite his ideologies being firmly nationalist and socialist. Mandela, belonging to the Xhosa people. Born into the Thembu royal family in Mvezo, South Africa. He studied law at the University of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand. Later, he began working as a lawyer in Johannesburg. While there he got involved in anti-colonial and African nationalist politics. Joining the ANC...

  The AIDS pandemic, which emerged in the late 20th century, has had a profound impact on global health, claiming millions of lives and leaving an indelible mark on societies worldwide.  While significant progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, recent trends suggest a potential resurgence of the epidemic, posing a renewed threat to public health.  In this blog post, we'll explore the origins of the AIDS problem, the progress made in addressing it, and the current dangers associated with its resurgence. Origins of the AIDS Problem: The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which was first identified in the early 1980s. The virus primarily spreads through unprotected sexual intercourse, contaminated blood transfusions, sharing of infected needles among drug users, and from an infected mother to her child during childbirth or breastfeeding. The initial years of the epidemic were characterised by fear, mis...

  Beyond its omnipresence in the air, water, and soil, the study sheds light on a particularly concerning aspect of PFAS contamination — its pervasive presence in rainwater. Rain, typically seen as a natural source of purity, is now revealed to be a carrier of harmful PFAS at levels deemed unsafe for long-term human consumption. Alarming Health Implications:   As rainwater contributes to the contamination of surface water and soil, the potential impact on human health becomes a growing concern. PFAS pollution is linked to adverse effects on the immune system, and the continuous exposure through rainwater raises questions about the long-term consequences for communities around the world. Planetary Boundary Exceeded:   The researchers argue that the widespread contamination of rainwater pushes PFAS pollution beyond a planetary boundary. This boundary, intended to define a safe operating space for humanity within Earth's system, is breached when anthropogenic pressures p...

  Inspiration taken by excerpts from 'Glimpses of World History' by Jawaharlal Nehru. History is one connected whole and you cannot understand it at large by just focusing on one country's past. One must look at the rest of the world as well as it's all intertwined and dependent on each other. There is not much difference than we seem to imagine beyond borders and flags of nations. Somewhere our paths meet. Maps and atlases may seem like our world stands cut and clearly divided.  Undoubtedly on the face of things, difference in culture and language do exist. But we resemble each other a great deal. One must not be misled by the narrow mindedness of national borders. The study of history must teach a person about how we have slowly progressed. We as beings of this land rose the food chain like dictators of a banana republic. Our mental cognitive development and social sectors set us apart from our primates and the rest of the animal kingdom.  Man, by his intellect alone ...

    "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." To leave a genuine and enduring impact on the life of another person represents a formidable achievement. Extending that impact to encompass an entire nation, crafting a legacy that echoes across the globe, is a task as challenging as it is seldom accomplished. Throughout history, only a select few individuals can lay claim to such profound influence, and among them stands Mahatma Gandhi. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on October 2, 1869, in India, traversed a remarkable journey. Growing up in western India, he pursued legal studies in London. His trajectory led him to South Africa, where he initially sought employment but eventually dedicated himself to advocating for the rights of Indians in that region. Upon his return to India, Gandhi immersed himself in politics, fervently championing the cause of Indian independence from British rule. Gandhi's life, though marked by achievements, was not devoid of controversy. Critic...