You are correct that PIB is a BJP/RSS sympathizer. This was well-known to TMC. But on campus, PIB simply practiced and allowed opportunism irrespective of party affiliations. Truly non-discriminatory in that sense! And it served the powers that be very well so much so that PIB was unanimously given a full second term.

Remains a mystery how the same SJA, which couldn't evict PIB in 2016 was able to do so in 2018 and certain handpicked Registrar scooted only to return when NKC took charge.

Faculty howled, petitioned etc against PIB only when a "star" faculty who had fallen foul with PIB and led the charge. PIB's image got dented but the regime remained very much in control. Instead the agent provocateur exited.

SJA needs to fight its own fight and stay away from warring faculty factions. Don't piggyback nor host parasites.

Before you ask alumni for help, what about the alumni teach? If they haven't acquitted themselves, why bother requesting assistance from alumni on this issue. Instead carefully scrutinize offers of unsolicited help.

Absolutely fantastic comment and 100% true. Lots of outrage when an anti-Mamata judge was accused of SH, with liberals leading the charge (the supposedly incriminating CCTV footage was never released BTW). Or when pro-BJP VC Ishwar Bhat was accused of misgovernance, with lots of alumni writing petitions. But complete silence from people now, because it doesn't suit their agenda.

For all the frenzied talk of BJP vs TMC in WB, the former literally gave a walkover to the latter in several seats in Kolkata and nearby areas. True many of these places are well established TMC strongholds. But BJP was expected to put up a good fight.

It started with the candidate selection. And everything went downhill thereafter. Even core BJP supporters were left fumbling and twiddling. For all the big talk, the following seats were literally gifted on a platter to TMC;

1. Kolkata South

2. Jadavpur

3. Barasat

4. Diamond Harbour

5. Sreerampore

6. Bolpur

7. Krishnanagar

8. Asansol

9. Medinipur

10. Hooghly

11. Ghatal

BJP in Bengal isn't really fighting in 42 seats. At best 30.

Voted for India Alliance as I can’t tolerate a PM who is this self obsessed, a megalomaniac, a narcissist who calls himself being sent by God. He gave me multiple reasons not to choose him and finally I am done with his BS. People from one region can’t be running the entire nation. Also, change is important then only do these political parties understand the power people have in their hands. PM modi is holding a position because of people and not because he is indestructible like he said.

A constituency in Uttarakhand: Voted for BJP, not because I am a fan of Modi or BJP but because the alliance is simply worse. That's not the kind of government I would want to see.

Also, don't want reservations to go 70/80%. Call it selfish or narrow minded or conservative or whatever you wish, but yes it matters to me, and it affects my progeny.

Re Telegraph’s TMC bias, Bar and Bench recently reported on a case where Aveek Sarkar was fighting his brother Arup Sarkar in court for control of the company. Therein lies the issue. Aveek, who ran ABP for decades, is pro-Cong/Left and hates Mamata, whereas Arup, who took control in 2016, is a Mamata stooge. Arup recently won in the NCLT but I am sure Aveek will appeal.

Why isn't the SJA effectively using its website? It can be used to broadcast, amplify and archive. Right now its a cobweb. Also the SJA should never underestimate the vernacular press - all mediums.

Strangely HT published a report in its Bangla edition. Also Millennium Post, largely seen as pro-TMC, also published a belated report.

TT isn't a mouthpiece of TMC but depends on the state govt for a major chunk of its finances. Speak to any TT/ABP insider and it is also well documented that TMC has successfully caused a deep split within the Sarkar family. They are feuding in the courts and tribunals but AS is pretty much out. The younger bro and his son are now dominant and they cannot afford to go against TMC.

ABP group, especially from all its print edition has had to shed a huge number of employees, closed bureaus and editions. It's troubles began well before COVID and deepened after 2021 state election.

ABP News is a different story. TMC has had a love-hate relationship with its Bengal division (ABP Ananda). Right now, the pro-BJP slant of ABP Ananda is qute evident and TMC has stepped up its hostility.

Yes, I have. Some Kohinoors and a skeleton. I have about 5 HMTs. They are legit. Only once did I have a quality issue with the lume on the Kohinoor. I just sold it off to a person after disclosing the defect. They are amazing value for money. Imagine getting a skeleton within 15k and a mechanical Kohinoor under 3k.

Which specializations allow you to work in different jurisdictions (with fairly transferable skills)?

Say, I want the option of moving to Singapore, US or Europe - which could be the areas of law I should specialize in?

My current preference is International Taxation as I'm seeing other people make international careers out of it. I've been fascinated by the subject as it provides the right amount of intellectual challenge I believe I need.

If it matters : I am starting my fourth year at a decently known private university with good academic records. We don't rely on our placement cell much but can get into good places with sheer determination. I'm committed to giving my 100 percent over the next few years to build the career of my dreams.

lol. cseet pass percentage(1st lvl) is 50% but if u go further for cs exe(2nd lvl) that drops to 5% for both group and even further for cs pro(3rd lvl) its around 10%

so by simple math about 0.25 people out of a 100 clear all the levels in one go

CA has even lesser pass percentages cuz more students appear for it and yeah I agree CA has more jobs and scope compares to cs but also keep this in mind there are 400k+ CAs in I ndia as compared to mere 70K for CS.

get ur facts right vakil sahab :)

Agree. Interned there before. Worst work culture from all Mumbai disputes teams. There is only one partner. Other so called partners are gloried SAs or PAs to said partner. A0s and A1s are glorified interns. Everyone in that office seems like they are working there out of fear or working in unhappiness without prolly being able to quit. V hostile environment.

Hello, is is true that firms in Mumbai don't hire freshers in the dispute team often? And also is the pay not the same as corporate teams? I am interested in working in disputes and my CV too is dispute centric. Should I switch to a corp team to increase the chances of getting hired?

The exits are people who were left unhappy with the appraisal/ promotion. Would probably have found desired promotion and increment within a month of 31 March and accordingly served a month long notice period and be done with it. Since KCO pays marginally lower than some other T1s (bonus component excluded), a comparatively better work culture is a major factor for pulling talent. But stuff like this leaves a sour taste invariably.

Unfortunately KCO believes its financially better for them to hire and train new people rather than spend money on retaining talent. Unlikely to have an immediate repercussions given the big brand and a large pipeline of potential hires, but quality of work is bound to go down in long term. Hope the ones leaving have more fulfilling lives at the newer places.

Kalyan Banerjee is also in the GC.

I have no love for the TMC folks (camouflaged or otherwise) in the GC, EC, FC etc. But when the "worthies" you name were there what was their actual contribution? Despite the worthies, PIB was not only brought in but was given a full second term (by then both the Justices Mathur and Sinha Inquiry Reports had clearly established institutionalized corruption involving UGC grants)? Lord Taluk was allowed to accelerate the decline and then a thrice-rejected candidate NKC (he was rejected by NLUs Lucknow, Ranchi and Mumbai) was allowed to take over.

Scams, inquiries derailed/hushed up and new modes of corruption continue despite worthies. And the less you expect from DYC, the better. Do you actually want it in writing from the poor chap.

Request everyone to read this, because you all are getting a one-sided perspective from left-wing analysts. 🙏

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-was-convicted-but-prosecutors-contorted-the-law.html

1. "The judge donated money... in plain violation of a rule prohibiting New York judges from making political donations—to a pro-Biden, anti-Trump political operation." 2. Alvin Bragg boasted on the campaign trail in an overwhelmingly Democrat county, “It is a fact that I have sued Trump over 100 times.” 3. "Most importantly, the DA’s charges against Trump push the outer boundaries of the law and due process." 4. "The charges against Trump are obscure, and nearly entirely unprecedented. In fact, no state prosecutor — in New York, or Wyoming, or anywhere — has ever charged federal election laws as a direct or predicate state crime, against anyone, for anything. None. Ever." 5. The DA inflated misdemeanors past the statute of limitations and "electroshocked them back to life" by alleging the falsification of business records was committed 'with intent to commit another crime.' 6. "Inexcusably, the DA refused to specify what those unlawful means actually were — and the judge declined to force them to pony up — until right before closing arguments. So much for the constitutional obligation to provide notice to the defendant of the accusations against him in advance of trial." 7. "In these key respects, the charges against Trump aren’t just unusual. They’re bespoke, seemingly crafted individually for the former president and nobody else." 8. "The Manhattan DA’s employees reportedly have called this the “Zombie Case” because of various legal infirmities, including its bizarre charging mechanism. But it’s better characterized as the Frankenstein Case, cobbled together with ill-fitting parts into an ugly, awkward, but more-or-less functioning contraption that just might ultimately turn on its creator."

Keep applying for a job in your area of interest. Highlight your relevant experience and state that you're available for an assessment internship.

A lot of people land their first job after graduating. The key is to keep interning and expressing that you're looking for a permanent role.

All the best!

Avoid Andhra Bhawan! Delhi summer heat causes their food to spoil. Mutton particularly. Go to Depaul's for a quick bite. Their turnover is so much that nothing lies around long enough to get spoilt. Their cold coffees are superb! If you don't mind spending a little, order the House Salad from Andreas (using Zomato) - it's just the right thing for this summer. Even their Salmon Avocado salad is awesome - better consumed fresh at Andreas though. Delhi summers are all about salads, coolers and ice cream or gelato!