New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- : Every year on December 1, people around the world mark World Aids Day to raise awareness about the symptoms, causes, and preventative measures of HIV/AIDS, which has claimed an unprecedented number of lives.
The red ribbon, worn by people all year in remembrance of those who have died due to the disease, is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of AIDS awareness around the globe. It is quite interesting to understand why a red ribbon was chosen to serve this purpose.
While some feel it is used to represent love for everyone who has HIV-positive results, others believe it is meant to express the helplessness of those in suffering, and because it is mainly transmitted through blood, red fits the best.
However, the his...