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Question what you really want in life, and if you do everything in your possibility, whether you can have it. If not, make peace with what you can. Comparison is the thief of joy, so try to be satisfied with what you have. Virat Kohli is one gifted and talented fellow, sure. But maturity is realising his existence is role model to few, but entertainment to most.
also, u can be #1 in table tennis, archery etc. yet nobody will care for u as much as people care for cricketers - it's not just about others caring, the money follows. u can see how much top table tennis/football players make in front of cricketers. im sure sunil chetri works just as hard as virat kohli but we know who is more imp in today's world
so is life just luck? im feeling incredibly demotivated after realising that even if i become #1 in the profession, not a lot of people will know me like they know even rishab pant, forget virat kohli
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed by the Indian Parliament, aims to reform the management of Waqf properties—endowments dedicated for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law. Here’s a breakdown of its pros and cons based on the debates and provisions surrounding it.
Pros:
- Increased Transparency: The bill mandates digitization of Waqf records and a centralized portal, aiming to reduce mismanagement and corruption. This could make property details more accessible and curb unauthorized transactions.
- Improved Governance: It introduces diverse representation, including non-Muslims and women, on Waqf Boards and the Central Waqf Council. This could enhance decision-making and inclusivity, addressing past criticisms of insular administration.
- Dispute Resolution: Shifting authority to district collectors for resolving property disputes, with appeals to high courts, may streamline legal processes. It aims to reduce prolonged litigation and clarify ownership, especially for government or disputed lands.
- Social Welfare Focus: The bill emphasizes using Waqf assets for community benefits like education, healthcare, and housing, particularly for marginalized groups such as widows and divorcees. It encourages partnerships to fund schools, hospitals, and skill programs.
- Protection of Rights: It clarifies that government properties cannot be claimed as Waqf and ensures female inheritance rights, aiming to prevent misuse and promote equity.
Cons:
- Perceived Overreach: Critics argue the bill grants excessive government control, with district collectors deciding property status, potentially undermining Waqf Boards’ autonomy. This raises concerns about political interference.
- Religious Autonomy Concerns: Including non-Muslims in Waqf governance has sparked debate, as some see it as diluting the religious character of these bodies, which are meant to serve Muslim charitable goals.
- Waqf by User Issue: While the bill retains “Waqf by user” (properties recognized as Waqf through long-term use) for existing registrations, its prospective limitation could complicate future claims, especially for undocumented heritage sites like mosques or graveyards.
- Exclusionary Clauses: Requiring donors to have practiced Islam for five years to create a Waqf is seen as restrictive, potentially barring recent converts from contributing to charitable causes.
- Community Backlash: Opposition parties and Muslim organizations argue the bill targets a specific community, risking communal tension. Critics claim it could weaken minority rights, citing provisions that shift power from Waqf institutions to state officials.
The bill’s supporters see it as a step toward modernizing a system plagued by inefficiencies, while detractors fear it erodes cultural and religious protections. Its real-world impact will depend on implementation and how courts address ongoing legal challenges.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/apr/09/we-are-nearly-there-uk-and-india-agree-90-of-free-trade-agreement
However these 'good' teams pay a lot of attention to culture fit, so you might find a similar group of people in a team. Something to think about if you are joining
So it all boils down to your EP - tread with caution with ATU, go running if it's AM, PK, NG, DP, SM
But bill share is great in both teams (even if it comes at the cost of your sanity)
Pay- Currently, all the capital markets teams across the country are on a bumper pay roll. It will go on till the IPO markets keep rising. So pay will be great. JSA can be the best pay master or the worst depending on the amount of work you had in the year. More work means a lot more money for you and less work means chill life with decent take home. This will not be in your control in your initial years.
Bill Share- JSA has a bill share system of 8% for every team over and above the fixed salary and bonus. Expect to bill atleast 4-5 times of your take home as an associate and add that to your fixed salary and bonus.
The group that this law attacks- are heretics and comedians and provocateurs and truth tellers-
You create a law that punishes people for what they think or speak to this extent, you will create a citizenry that's paranoid and self-censoring to the extent that you wont have intelligent sincere discussion about our most important issues.
lefties downvoting me don't understand what this law even does. They think there's clear oppressors and victims, and the bill will target oppressors. They cannot seem to move beyond this black and white view of the world and narcissism about their own virtue.
The critical caste studies scholar who has made his name by shaming savarna women for not dating him- would be in jail if this bill were law. The queer they/them scholar who wants to write about the sexual preferences of brahmin men- he would be in jail if this bill were law. The comedian who holds up the constitution while he makes jokes about brahmins and baniyas in the supreme court - jail if this bill were law. South Indian politicians expressing concern about delimitation and the lagging human development metrics of their North Indian neighbors would be in jail if this were law. the lesbian who doesn't want males in prisons, the heretic who might expose the oppression of women or children in her religion, the protestor who might take either side in israel/palestine, all in jail.Periyar would be jailed under this law for his comments about jews. Gandhi for his comments about boers. Ambedkar would be for the things he said about hindus and muslims. Some of these people are heroes for academics on the left. Some of them are hateful bigots. But the authoritarians fail to understand that the exact constitution that gives their faves freedom to be problematic has to give their opponents freedom to be problematic too.
I disagree with some of these people about social issues, and I agree with others. But I still think they should have the right to speak their mind-—all of them.
Why do you not like our Constitution?
Will I benefit from the internship?
Ann input would be appreciated!!
So for context, I'm an undergraduate student doing some humanities degree. But, I've always wanted to get through some form of corporate consulting. I'm about to enter my final year, and have been looking for resources/mentors who can guide me through the confusions of studying and applying(not used to government portals, dimag kharab ho rha h) through MHCET, CUET and NLSAT. I have 0 legal or general connections so I'm REALLY COUNTING on y'alls responses. Apna bhai samajh kar koi help kar do pls :p
The median take home pay in india is 30,000 INR per month. Thats middle class.
https://www.barandbench.com/news/singapore-supreme-court-sets-aside-copy-pasted-arbitral-award-passed-by-ex-cji-dipak-misra-panel
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The Dr Mrs Ambriti Salve Scholarship
Following a generous gift made by Mr Harish Salve, a Friend of Exeter College, the College seeks to elect a Salve Scholar from among candidates who are ordinarily resident in India and who have an offer of admission to Oxford University and a place at Exeter College to read for the BCL degree in Law.
Where a suitable candidate is identified, the Scholarship will be awarded in conjunction with an Oxford University Clarendon Fund award, and together these awards will fund the Course Fees, and a stipend to cover living expenses. Otherwise, it may be awarded as a standalone Scholarship, in which case its value will reflect the Course Fees and a stipend for living expenses up to that of the UKRI minimum stipend level (for 2022-2023 this was £17,668).
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