Written by: Pooja Gundimeda “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” People worldwide recognize this quote by Neil Armstrong, the first man to ever walk on the moon. Since the mid 20th century, mankind has watched as fellow humans take on the treacherous task of traveling to space. Soon after…
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Social Media: The Influencer of Global Politics
Written by: Pooja Gundimeda Brexit, the name given to represent the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, sent the world and especially Europe, into a frenzy back in 2016. The history between the United Kingdom and the EU dates back to the mid-1940s, when the United Kingdom initially chose not to join…
From Rich to Poor
Written by: Pooja Gundimeda Back in 2015, Guyana, a small South American country, was projected to become the Western Hemisphere’s next big oil producer. The world paid attention to this small country when Exxon Mobil announced a significant oil discovery, about 120 miles off its coastline. While drilling, the company encountered more than 90 meters…
Effects of Censorship on the Global Economy
Written by: Pooja Gundimeda The people of Hong Kong have been protesting for months now in response to the extradition bill proposed by the local government. The bill would have allowed for criminal suspects to be extradited to the mainland, posing a major threat to democracy as the bill could be used to target activists…
A Solution to the Sexual Assault Epidemic in India
Written by: Pooja Gundimeda India is undeniably facing an epidemic which has taken the lives of thousands of women, both young and old. Daily rape and sexual assault is plaguing the country, and has become increasingly common in recent years—gradually embedding itself into Indian culture and social norms. According to the National Crime Records Bureau…
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