Hey there! So for those of you who are jumping into a PhD programme, this might be useful. Here are the top 5 things which you need to consider before you make that big decision . 1. Choose your advisor wisely It goes without saying that this is the most important thing to consider. Mainly because it has direct saying on the projects that you’ll be working on. Think of it as a marriage, your decision should be well thought out because it is a huge commitment which has bearing throughout your life. Once you make that decision, it stays for all your lifetime( literally, your advisor’s recommendation will matter for all your future employment). This decision is paramount. 2. Choose your research field wisely. I’ll figure out when I get there, instead of this, do your homework. Identifying what your interests are is a big strength, think of it as a lighthouse when you are traveling in the sea. It serves as a direction when you are off-course from your goal for s
In the last 2 weeks , the Supreme Court hearings of the section 377 IPC has gripped the entire nation's attention. Let's find out what exactly is Section 377. "Unnatural offences.—Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with 1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.—Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section" There are a few terms in the above stated Section which are not clearly defined in the constitution. Terms such as " Order of Nature" and "Unnatural offences" . I will try to give its origin, previous judgments, brief summary of the ongoing case, and some final thoughts on it. The Origin This law was enacted in the Victorian, Pre-Independence era in 1861. The British m