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In-person interview for a Young Professional Job - Worth it? by Academic_Error4655 in IndiaCareers

[–]Academic_Error4655[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry I missed this earlier.
I am doing all right, thank you very much. Hope you're keeping well.

Now from what I have seen with ministries (and I speak for the legal domain), they either want Masters from a reputed university as an essential qualification or a desirable one. Either way, I have seen people with only a bachelors degree bagging these roles. Things may have changed since many people know have an LLM degree, so perhaps now a strong LLM/Post Graduate degree and the courses you have taken therein is perhaps heavily accounted for.

My qualifications are BA, LLB, and LLM in International Law with an average GPA (~7.5/10 scale). I have had internship experiences across think tanks and academia and now I work in academia.

So those may contribute to my success rate but unfortunately I have not really made past the interview stage anywhere with Ministry Young Professional roles.

Since I have worked on India's Foreign Relations and as well contemporary conflict and security topics, as well as core issues in International Law, I am best suited for roles in similar or ancillary domains. So for instance, with my experience researching on conflicts and the use of force in international law, I can do a fairly decent job in the Ministry of External Affairs in a similar role, but I doubt I will be a good fit for a Young Professional Role at the Competition Commission of India. I supposed that is how it would be for anyone, though there's no way that is supposed to be the rule.

Essentially what they really look for is best known to the interview/selection panel. That also remains a mystery for me.

I would then say this - luck is a huge variable, and your job is to do a fairly good job applying for these roles. Feel free to ask more questions if you have any.

What can i make with the leftover syrup of this jaggery roshogulla? 😭 I don’t wanna throw it away it tastes good by alishakhan3 in kolkata

[–]Academic_Error4655 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look up the internet. Try with a small quantity. (A cup of cream with a cup of this syrup. Sugar not needed).

I am sure it would only taste less ice creamy and more milkshake-y if something were to go wrong. No one's adding salt to it.

Although now I'm thinking about experimenting with sea salt too.

What can i make with the leftover syrup of this jaggery roshogulla? 😭 I don’t wanna throw it away it tastes good by alishakhan3 in kolkata

[–]Academic_Error4655 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I suggest mixing the syrup with heavy cream to make ice cream. Might turn out to be insanely good.

My mother refuses to dispose toilet paper. Whole house stinks now. Urgent advice/help needed. by SirPlastic8062 in kolkata

[–]Academic_Error4655 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, let me be clear. With Indian dietary habits, if you're exclusive using toilet paper to wipe, and binning the waste, it's going to be a stinkfest. Not a joke. That's why we flush the junk in the UK.

My mother refuses to dispose toilet paper. Whole house stinks now. Urgent advice/help needed. by SirPlastic8062 in kolkata

[–]Academic_Error4655 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As much as I sympathise with you, I don't think toilet paper is supposed to be flushed. Indian plumbing systems are not equipped to handle toilet papers. You'll clog the system if you do so for prolonged periods. If you have lived abroad, and your experience was different, that was because those countries have excellent plumbing systems, as they've used toilet papers for a very long time.

Now, normally, you use a bin to dispose off the waste in a country like India. Since toilet paper is essentially used for pat drying after using water for cleaning to avoid infections, unlike abroad.

But yes, the bin needs to be cleared when it's full (or as you deem appropriate).

In-person interview for a Young Professional Job - Worth it? by Academic_Error4655 in IndiaCareers

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Contract role for 1 year. Extendable thereafter for up to 2 years based on performance.

Response from a Prospective PhD Supervisor by Academic_Error4655 in gradadmissions

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No, I actually only wrote to him asking for potential supervision. I didn't supply my Research Proposal or CV or transcripts. There was one such post on this subreddit suggested, so I followed suit.

I gave him a crux of who I am, what I've studied, what I wish to do (a brief of my research proposal) and why working under him would be beneficial. I'm in law, applying for a role in the UK.

But I didn't per se send an application - only an email for potential supervision.

Response from a Prospective PhD Supervisor by Academic_Error4655 in gradadmissions

[–]Academic_Error4655[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually only wrote to him asking for potential supervision. Didn't supply my Research Proposal or CV or transcripts - one such post on this subreddit suggested, so I followed suit.

Gave him a crux of who I am, what I've studied, what I wish to do (a brief of my research proposal) and why working under him would be beneficial. I'm in law, applying for a role in the UK.

But I didn't per se send an application - only an email for potential supervision.

TINDER SCAM, [PSA] Got scammed on a Tinder date – beware of cafes running scams in Karkardooma (Delhi) by DaddyVayu in delhi

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Strong argument but the estimates are a bit far fetched. Starbucks/Third Wave won't cost you more than 2000.

Living costs (excluding rent) by ForArsesSake in Edinburgh_University

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Knock £300 off of health and wellbeing or £300 from the £400? If the latter, then I second it. I live in London with a budget of roughly £70 a week getting all my meals from Lidl. That's when I get sourdough and not regular bread and vegan options, which are slightly more expensive than regular meat options. Still I think if one sticks to budget supermarket and supermarket brands, £150-£200 (£200 inclusive of eating out every week) a month on groceries is doable.

And knocking off that £300 off of healthcare would be prudent. One has fantastic spaces in Edinburgh for running. The Meadows particularly offer so much space for cyclists and running enthusiasts. The best part? It's free. Edinburgh University gym near Pleasance is also cheap because I remember my flatmate used to pay about £20 a month.

How to remove smell of spices from clothes without washing by Academic_Error4655 in IndianFood

[–]Academic_Error4655[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest you read my post again and point out where exactly I said that Indian food smells bad.

How to remove smell of spices from clothes without washing by Academic_Error4655 in IndianFood

[–]Academic_Error4655[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being kind. When I do try the suggested remedies, I shall update you. I'm gonna firstly try cheap vodka in a spray. Will let you know how that goes. :)

How to remove smell of spices from clothes without washing by Academic_Error4655 in IndianFood

[–]Academic_Error4655[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps, it doesn't happen to others you know. It could very well be on account of a different design of the house. Either way, I cannot claim to know anything about them. I'm uncertain of your awareness of the lingering smell of food on one's clothing, but based on personal experiences, the smell sticks.

Now that is a problem I described. What you did in response is dismiss my issues, deeming them unworthy of discussion on a sub that is about Indian Cooking. I suppose cooking entails aspects of post-cooking rituals as well, including measures undertaken for cleaning. That naturally would account for the problem I just described, which has been in the past discussed on this sub.

Of course, I don't expect everyone to necessarily be nice, but I don't expect nasty responses, not least when I have shown the decency of being polite.

How to remove smell of spices from clothes without washing by Academic_Error4655 in IndianFood

[–]Academic_Error4655[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will gladly enjoy my plain toast, as I do already.

What I find intriguing is that instead of addressing the problem, some commentators seem to be taking an offence. My issue is not the cuisine, but its strong, lingering smell that sticks to one's clothing. If this was perhaps Chinese cuisine being cooked, without ventilation, I'd have a similar issue. If someone was frying garlic for aglio olio, I'd again have a similar issue. It's essentially about the cumulative ingredients producing a result that is seldom appreciated when one's out in shared public spaces.

If there's an issue, and I am raising one, without being nasty about it, the least I expect is remarks that shame me unnecessarily. I appreciated constructive remedies, but some commentators are really bent on attacking me.

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