The 10 Most Successful Lawyers to Watch in 2023

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BEACON OF CHANGE: REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAY LEGAL INDUSTRY OPERATES…

Some people stand out as models of excellence in the fast-paced and constantly-evolving legal profession, breaking barriers and succeeding in extraordinary ways. As 2023 approaches, it is crucial to acknowledge and honor the extraordinary legal professionals who have proven to have excellent abilities, knowledge, and commitment in their corresponding disciplines.

ww have been picked by our editorial staff after thorough study. These people not only succeeded in their careers but also significantly altered the legal environment. Through groundbreaking legal maneuvers and successes in the courts, they have shown their abilities and gained the respect of both their peers and clients.

These attorneys demonstrate the diversity and depth of expertise available within the legal profession by representing a variety of legal specializations. They have continuously demonstrated great legal knowledge, a passion to justice, and an unrelenting commitment to the best interests of their clients. Their work acts as motivation for aspiring solicitors and a demonstration of the influence of knowledge, tenacity, and creativity in the legal industry.

We examine the lives and careers of these ten outstanding solicitors, illuminating the noteworthy cases they have supported, the legal landmarks they have attained, and the influence they have had on society as a whole. Their ground-breaking work helped to create legal precedents, impacted legislation, and established higher standards for legal brilliance.In this special issue, Banthia & Co. Advocates has managed to top our list of the most successful lawyers and we happened to highlight it as our cover story. Neelesh Banthia is the Founder & CEO of the company who has been steering it to greater heights with his visionary leadership. We hope his story will help you gain invaluable wisdom from the legal space.

In addition to identifying these solicitors to watch in 2023, we also recognise that the legal industry is always changing. A more linked and complicated world presents difficulties and possibilities, which call for legal brains that can adapt, develop, and come up with new ideas. The people included in this edition have shown not just remarkable legal knowledge, but also the capacity to survive and prosper in a constantly shifting environment.

With this read, we sincerely hope that may their journeys continue to inspire and shape the future of law, as they pave the way for a more just and equitable society.

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A key driving force behind

Craig Federighi APPLE’S WHOPPING GROWTH

Craig Federighi, also known as “Mr. Hair Force One himself”, oversees all major development, such as Mac, IOS, and IPadOS. He is positioned as Apple’s senior VP of software engineering. Craig carries an enthusiastic and funny nature, as we have seen his popular presentations at WWDC and other Apple Events. He has more stage time than others, including Tim Cook. In 2016, he reported, owning over 500,000 shares of Apple stock worth about US$180 million in 2020.

Away from the public functions, he is reportedly a great communicator in private. In 2013, the wall street journal said that Apple employees must consider him a responsive executive, someone who replies and reacts to internal emails. His profile has an impressive “rising star” reporting that he tries to build consensus within teams all across the company.

EARLY LIFE

Craig was born in 1969 in San Leandro, California. After holding an undergraduate degree from Acalanes High School in Lafayette, California, Craig attended the University, Of California, Berkeley, where he earned a bachelor’s degree from the electrical engineering and computer science branch. Also, he did his master in science stream from the same university. Craig got married in 2014. Now he has 4 children.

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CRAIG FEDERIGHI Engineer

CAREER

Craig Federighi was working with Steve Jobs at NeXT, where he led the development of the Enterprise Objects Framework (EOF) – it was a software tool for large companies by letting their regular computers connect to the enterprise database. In 1996, Craig started working with Apple when it acquired NeXT. Omni Group Co-founder Will Shipley was working with Steve Jobs at NeXT at the time, and later he wrote that he had not anticipated to like Craig Federighi.

In 2011, Will Shipley mentioned in the blog, “Incomes Federighi -the new guy- and he is like seven feet tall and gameshow-host handsome and he’s smiling like a used car salesman,” further, Shipley added, “I will admit it; I was prepared not to like him.”

company Ariba, where he was appointed as CTO (Chief Technology Officer).

By the time in 2009, he left Ariba and returned to Apple to work on macOS. His first physical appearance was at the WWDC event to give, what Craig called a sneak peek of MacOS X Snow Leopard.

In 2011, Craig Federighi succeeded Bertrand Serlet (Previous Vice President) as VP of Mac Software Engineering. In 2012, he was promoted as VP Of Mac software engineering at Apple.

As Craig’s responsibility increased within Apple, his stage time at events improved more quickly. He now looks more confident, enthusiastic, and calm while being on stage.

However, not all presentations went well. In 2017, when Craig was introducing Apple’s new face ID feature, it embarrassingly failed to work on the first attempt. Before the event, several people had used the new iPhone. This is why during the demonstration, the face ID asked for a passcode because of several failed attempts, later Craig explained. It’s really embarrassing even it was not a failure. However, Craig headed straight onto a backup phone without being worried.

In 1999, Craig quit Apple for corporate software

Craig Federighi is one the very few famous faces of Apple, who has been delivering such great products along with his teams. Apple has really great products, and when Craig introduces upcoming Apple products with his cheerful nature and explanation skill, it becomes more interesting to see.

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“You naturally expect a tall, handsome guy to be, well, kind of a jerk,” He said “Like his ideas are more important than yours. But what struck me so hard in that first meeting, so much so that it’s still in my head 17 years later, is that he was there to listen. And not just to passively listen – he wanted to make sure he understood what we were saying, yes, but also to get to the heart of it.”
“We are showing the way to the industry, to the customers, that they can demand more – they should expect more- about the protection of their privacy, and that we can move the industry into building things that better protect privacy”.
Craig Federighi once mentioned,

AK MYLSAMY & ASSOCIATES LLP

AKM: CARRYING FORWARD A LEGACY

COMPANY OVERVIEW

A full service corporate law firm, A K Mylsamy & Associates LLP provides unmatched litigation and advisory services to its clients. AKM is reputed for offering customized legal services and strategic advice to its clients that suit their legal needs and purposes. The firm promises consistency and long-term solutions in a timely and effective manner.

The singularity of the firm lies in the fact that it keeps itself abreast of the continuous transformations in the legal field and has an ability to assess the changes and their impacts. It evaluates the outcomes for its clients on the basis of the legal framework that is ever-shifting.

AKM is a unique blend of experience and expertise, with a commitment to maintain long-term relationships with the clients and add value to their operations through their well-researched strategies and services.

The areas of expertise for AKM LLP include Corporate, Commercial, and Civil law with a complete focus on mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, recoveries, insolvency and bankruptcy, litigation, arbitration and contracts and real estate.

Originally founded as a sole proprietorship, it became a partnership firm with the joining of Subathra Mylsamy. In 2010, the Firm formally became a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) with Mr. P. S Suman coming onboard. The firm is powered by an advisory board constituting a former Judge of the Madras High Court, Company Law Board, senior tax, finance and hospitality experts.

AKM LLP handpicks its team of lawyers, and trains and grooms them to be able to face courts and clients alike. The firm is constantly lookout for talented youngsters and guides them through the legal world by providing them with access

to resources and exposure to senior lawyers and the advisory board. It also provides physical and online subscriptions to resources of legal literature to help them learn and grow.

The credit to AKM’s organic growth through the years lies in its strict adherence to its core values, that are integrity, innovation, communication, teamwork, and collaboration.

WHAT SETS IT APART

AK Mylsamy has cultivated a unique space which enjoys goodwill and respect from its clients. The firm has achieved this through its commitment to operational excellence, integrity, and constant updation of knowledge and skill sets. With its ability to evaluate the implications of an ever-changing legal framework and help organizations recast strategies to stay relevant and maintain competitive advantage, the law firm has enjoyed a cordial relation with its competitors and clients alike.

The firm has not limited itself to providing transactional services to its clients. AKM has an innovative platform for disseminating legal knowledge, a one-of-a-kind research engine, www.ibccases.com. The website offers a comprehensive coverage of quality content within the fields of insolvency and bankruptcy. The always up-to-date database and advanced research tools on the platform serve from

laymen to law students to professional lawyers in delving deeper into this avenue. It also publishes a monthly legal newsletter called ‘The Law Tree’, which offers knowledge of the latest legal developments in a simple and creative manner. These initiatives, started knowledge sharing platforms, open up a portal that makes the law more accessible and easier for lawyers to better represent their clients.

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SUBATHRA MYLSAMY Partner
“Innovation has been the backbone of AKM. Quality has been the hallmark of services rendered by the Firm.”
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COMMITMENT TO ITS CLIENTS

AKM is devoted to providing exceptional legal services to its clients. To ensure their continued faith and guide them through the legal processes without a glitch, the team at AK Mylsamy promises consistency and accessibility. Being accessible to the lawyers, associates and clients reinforces their trust in the firm. The firm stays in touch with the client through the entire process, keeping the communication channels open at all times, providing them with every necessary detail and also involving them while brainstorming for solutions. This transparency results in forming customized solutions that are long lasting and fool proof.

They maintain a good rapport with the client and keep them updated of the relevant changes in the law or of compliance with the existing law. In addition to providing exceptional services, AKM reinforces its credibility by delivering reasonable client invoices.

The foremost value in the profession of law is to be able to guide people through the intricacies of the field. As a specialized and niche profession, it demands integrity and honesty. Lawyers have to place the interests of the clients above their own. To grow as a good lawyer, it is essential to create an honest relationship with an intention to add value that would go a long way. Ensuring accountability, maintaining client confidentiality, acting with honesty and integrity sets apart a lawyer from the rest. Earning the trust of the client is of utmost importance and this is achieved only when the lawyer acts with independence and with objective judgement of the requirement of the client. Specialization in an area of law makes you an expert and gives an edge with clients.

The firm has been in the business since 1964 and has become the favourite choice for legal services across generations of companies. It serves across a wide range of industries from commercial, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, educational to finance and related activities. Owing to its motive to provide customized solutions to its clients and maintain

long-term, healthy relationships with them, AKM LLP has proved itself a worthy and reliable legal aid provider.

AT ITS CORE

AK Mylsamy LLP has grown into a law firm that is recognised for its extraordinary legal services and its dedication to making legal resources widely and easily available. Having achieved tremendous goodwill and a satisfied clientele, the law firm strives to maintain it. Our illustrious Advisory Board members who have guided the firms’ reach great heights:

• (Former) Justice M. Jaichandren, former Judge of the Madras High Court with stellar experience in a range of cases – civil, criminal, labour, administrative and debt recovery. He is specialist in writs and Public interest litigations.

• Mr. S. Balasubramaniam, (former) Chairman CLB, a luminary in the field of corporate law and arbitration besides writing and editing books on corporate law which create professionals.

• Mr. K K Balu, (former) Vice Chairman of the CLB, a storehouse of experience and the think tank at AKM LLP on corporate laws, arbitration, banking, conciliation and mediation.

• Mr. P.Muthusamy (IRS) An Indian Revenue Officer who has an outstanding career spanning over 30 years in the area of Revenue. He has experience, expertise in Indirect tax, Customs, GATT, Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). He heads the Indirect tax & Foreign Trade practice at AKM.

• Mr. S. Ramanujam, (former) Executive Vice-President, Group Taxation of the UB Group, senior tax expert, an authority on mergers, de-mergers and restructuring.

• Mr. R S Mani, (former) group CEO of M.R Kodandaram group (member of MS Ramaiah group), expert in banking, finance and insolvency matters.

• Mr. Ashok Anantram, (former) Vice President of the ITC Hotels Limited who augments his experience in the hospitality sector to help AKM LLP provide sound legal advice to niche hospitality fraternity.

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With the able guidance of our advisory board members and driven by young dynamic partners, AKM LLP is indeed a rich and unique blend of experience and expertise.”

Bill Gates Person of the Month

One of the most influential and wealthy people in the world Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the largest software company in the world. He also founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the largest private charitable foundation in the world. He is also a prominent philanthropist, who has donated billions of dollars to various causes, such as global health, education, and climate change. He is widely regarded as a visionary and a leader in the fields of technology and innovation.

Bill Gates Childhood

Bill Gates took birth on October 28, 1955 in Seattle, Washington. He was an intensely competitive, inquisitive, and deep thinker as a child. His parents made the choice of enrolling him at Lakeside School, a private prep school. Gates quickly achieved success at Lakeside, where he established a strong foundation in a wide range of courses, including maths, science, English literature, and drama.

How Old is Bill Gates?

Bill Gates was born on October 28, 19551 which makes him 67 years old as of April 25th, 2023.

Bill Gates Career

Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft, the world’s largest software company, in 1975 with his friend Paul Allen. He led the company as its chairman and CEO until 2000, and remained as its chief software architect until 2006. He also served as the chairman of the board until 2014. Under his leadership, Microsoft developed many popular products such as Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Xbox, and Bing.

Gates is also known for his philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he co-chairs with his wife Melinda. The foundation focuses on improving global health, education, and poverty reduction. It has donated billions of dollars to various causes such as fighting malaria, polio, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and COVID-19. It also supports initiatives such as the Giving Pledge, which encourages wealthy individuals to donate most of their wealth to charity.

Gates has received many honors and awards for his achievements and contributions. He was named one of

the 100 most influential people of the 20th century by Time magazine in 1999, and one of the 100 most influential people of the 21st century by Time magazine in 2004 and 2005. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016, and the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005. He has also received honorary degrees from several universities around the world.

Bill Gates Wife

Bill Gates has been married to Melinda Gates, an American businesswoman and philanthropist, since 1994. Bill met her when she was working at Microsoft as a product manager. She left the company in 1996 to focus on raising their three children and pursuing their charitable interests. She is the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to improve global health and education, reduce poverty and inequality, and empower women and girls. She is also the founder of Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company that supports women’s economic empowerment in the United States.

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage in May 20211. However, they still work together on their eponymous philanthropic foundation. Bill Gates stated in a year-end blog post for 2021 that his divorce from Melinda French Gates was one of his “personal low points” in recent years.

Bill Gates Net Worth

As of April 18th, 2023, Bill Gates’ net worth is estimated to be 110.64 billion USD. However, according to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth is $122 billion. Bill Gates is the second-wealthiest person across the world.

Bill Gates Children

Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, have three children. Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe are their names. Jennifer Gates, born on April 25, 1996, is 26 years old and has a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Stanford University. Bill and Melinda French Gates’ only son, Rory John Gates, was born on May 23, 1998. Phoebe Adele Gates, the youngest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, was born on September 14, 2002.

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Interesting Facts About Bill Gates

• He wrote his first software program, a tic-tac-toe game, at the age of 13.

• He also wrote a class scheduling program for his school and manipulated it to be in classes with more girls.

• In 1975, Gates dropped out of Harvard University to devote his full attention to Microsoft.

• Bill Gates’ SAT score was 1590 out of 1600.

• He aimed to become a billionaire by age 30.

• He ranks second in the world in terms of wealth and is the richest individual in America.

• He and his ex-wife run the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is one of the largest charitable

organizations in the world.

• Bill Gates co-founded software giant Microsoft Corporation in 1975 along with Paul Allen- his childhood friend. They wrote software for the Altair 8800 computer, which became the first commercially successful personal computer.

• Gates is an avid reader and is known to read about 50 books a year. He has recommended many books on his personal blog, Gates Notes.

• In his spare time, Gates enjoys playing bridge and tennis. He is also an enthusiast of puzzles and board games.

• Gates has written two books: “The Road Ahead” and “Business @ the Speed of Thought.”

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Your Regulatory, Advisory, Transactional Legal service Partner Krishnamurthy & Co.

When you are commencing or running a business, you have to deal with various legal compliance matters. One wrong step can lead you to legal complexities and other difficulties. Therefore, it’s extremely important to have a law firm on your side to guide you through the legal procedures and to safeguard you from various disputes.

AN OVERLAY OF THE COMPANY

Krishnamurthy & Co. (“K Law”) is one of the premier full-service law firms in India providing top-notch, comprehensive legal and regulatory advisory, transactional legal services, and dispute resolution support across a broad spectrum of practice areas and sectors. Established in 1999, K Law has, in a relatively short spell of just over two decades, transformed itself into a national player with a rapidly expanding practice footprint in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Projects, and Real Estate. The Firm now has a strength of 85+ accomplished and committed lawyers across offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai.

The Firm advises a vast range of diverse clients in structuring commercial transactions (both domestic and crossborder), obtaining governmental and regulatory approvals, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and implementing transactions in India. K Law also assists various domestic and international clients in relation to dispute resolution proceedings and represents them before various fora including courts, tribunals, and other judicial authorities across India. The services extend to aviation and defence, automotive, banks and financial institutions, wholesale and retail consumer brands, food and beverage, education, fintech, healthcare, hospitality, information technology,

infrastructure, energy, construction, manufacturing, information technology, and TMT.

The prime motive of the Firm is to nurture relations while delivering quality services to its clients. It is ensuring an edge over its peer organisations with the unmatched level of partner attention and involvement in each matter. The clientcentric and solution-oriented commercial approach towards delivering the finest services have made them stand out of the crowd effectively.

Ms Naina Krishna Murthy says, “You get a specialized, customized and tothe-point answer/redressal to your legal trouble/query. It is better to engage a law firm because it has got better exposure and better contacts. Even if the case requires the engagement of a senior counsel, firms can easily arrange it. A primary advantage of law firms is that they generally attract the most complex and challenging work. So, it becomes easy for the clients to get free from the legal formalities without wasting much

time. They get easy solutions for their problems from the experts of a law firm. Our clients and their interests are the top priorities for us. We ensure a great deal of value to them by swiftly assessing situations and providing practical and commercial solutions to their problems. At first, we identify and prioritiz e the issues and then provide innovative, appropriate and pragmatic solutions to accomplish the requisite outcomes!”

A GLANCE AT THE KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

K Law leverages a hybrid topology in order to meet both privacy as

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“As law firms are providing a service—most often in difficult times—transparency, trust, and commitment to providing quality service to their clients are essential. After all, clients are the lifeblood of a lawyer’s vocation. There are many great law firms out there, but having talked with former clients of them, many seem to be disenchanted with one particular aspect: the attitude of the lawyer — whether that be through lack of communication or the general attitude towards the client’s case. But K Law has made a difference in the scenario. Having a team of lawyers (unless the lawyer is a sole practitioner, of course) who believe in collegiality, who possess progressive attitudes and are accountable, are some traits one would expect for a law firm to hold in order to be considered ‘good’.”

well as availability requirements. By redundantly storing documents on its own geo dispersed servers, K Law keeps sensitive documents in the house while ensuring business continuity in case of a disaster. To ensure availability and security, K Law uses offerings from Microsoft’s cloud services for email storage, data loss prevention, records management, and security. Redundant high-speed fibre connectivity and VPN concatenation ensure that remote workers have the best access to firm resources during these trying times.

The Firm always seeks lawyers with brilliant and professional minds coupled with integrity. Also, ethical conduct and a client-centric mindset are significant criteria for them. K law values creative, dynamic and solution-oriented talents and steadfastly ensures continuous learning and development of its legal team. In this context, they ensure regular in-depth professional training to their lawyers.

K Law incessantly resonates with clients’ need and offers outstanding services by following the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and responsibility in delivering their commitments. Their high level of partner involvement and attention blended with value-optimization approach has bestowed them with a satisfied client-base.

Apart from this, the Management ensures a high level of transparency in their work culture. Any kind of office politics or negativity is absolutely intolerable and strictly discouraged. They ensure great comfort and a sense of job security to their employees which in turn, improves their performance and productivity effectively.

ABOUT THE KEY OFFICIAL

The Founder and Managing Partner, Naina Krishna Murthy is one of India’s most formidable legal advisors.

Incepting her brainchild in 1999 at Bengaluru, she has ensured that K Law became a major player in the Indian legal market.

Naina Has Been a Legal Practitioner for 24 years and proves her forte in corporate commercial law, specifically mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations and PE/VC investments. Alongside being a trusted legal advisor to some of the most renowned corporations in India, she is also a Board member of some leading organizations. She has been the Co-Chairman of Infosys Grievance Redressal Board for 5 years, as well.

The exemplary businesswoman has to been appointed as the external Ombudsman of SB Energy, a Softbank company. She has also served multiple organisations as a Director. She has been a Board Member of Bajaj Energy Ltd since 2019 and of IndoStar Capital Finance Ltd since 2018. Her efforts as a leading women entrepreneur in the business world have acclaimed multiple awards and accolades in her favour.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACCOLADES

For its transparency and reliability, K Law has been awarded many accolades. Here are some of its achievements in the last few years

• Recognized for its Real Estate practice by India Business Law

Journal at the Indian Law Firm Awards, 2019

• ‘Notable Firm’ for Corporate/M&A by Chambers & Partners AsiaPacific, 2019

• Recognized for its Corporate & Commercial practice by India Business Law Journal at the India Law Firm Awards, 2018

• Most Enterprising Law Firm - India, Legal League Awards 2017

• Ranked No 10 for M&A advisors in India by deal count by Venture Intelligence 2017

• Ranked No. 9 for PE advisors in India by deal count by Venture Intelligence, 2017

• Ranked No 7 for PE advisors in India by deal count by Venture Intelligence, 2016

• Most Dynamic Law Firm - India, APAC Insider 2016 Legal Awards

• One of only 4 Indian law firms to rank in APAC exits by deal count, Mergermarket Q3 2016

• Ranked No. 11 for M&A advisors in India by deal count by Venture Intelligence 2016

• Notable Firm for Corporate / M&A in India by Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific, 2016

• Ranked No. 7 for PE advisors in India by deal count by VCC Edge, 2016`

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NEVER PUT YOUR WALLET IN YOUR BACK POCKET, HERE IS WHY!

People most frequently carry their wallets in their back pockets, where they also keep their change. But many people now find themselves without access to their wallets at crucial times because of this seemingly harmless practise.

We’ve all made the mistake of putting our wallets in our back pockets, but doing so has some significant risks. You probably didn’t realise why you shouldn’t place your wallet in your back pocket until you read this piece.

Top 10 Reasons why you should never put your wallet in your back pocket

01. Over Time, This May Lead to Spine, Neck, and Back Problems:

When you keep your wallet in your back pocket, you could be damaging the vertebrae in your lower back; this may cause serious health issues that are hard to treat. Because our bodies weren’t made to carry around extra weight on its sides, it can be dangerous putting a wallet in your back pocket.

This is because shifting your weight on one side of your body can cause major health problems, especially in your spine and neck that are difficult to cure. A better option would be to find a place other than your back pocket for your wallet.

02. A Wallet Can affect Your Sitting Posture:

If you put your wallet in your back pocket, you could be damaging your posture. Doing this may take away the ability to maintain good posture and balance. Many people have been known to have problems with their spine and lower back because of this bad habit.

If you regularly put a wallet in your back pocket, it is only a matter of time before you start having severe issues with it. The best option is to avoid putting extra weight on your spine and neck as much as possible.

03. A Wallet Can Increase Your Risk of Hip and Knee Injuries:

Keeping your wallet in your back pocket can make you bend over more to compensate. This may cause severe issues with your hip and knee because it will disturb the natural curves of your legs and stretch out the ligaments.

This can cause strain to both sides of your legs, which is why it is a bad practice that should be avoided.

04. It Can Cause Your Pants to Fade:

When you have a wallet in your back pocket, it will rub against the material of your pants constantly. This can cause your pants to wear down and fade because of the friction created by this constant rubbing motion.

This is why it is better to avoid putting it in your back pocket, especially if you have expensive clothing that you want to look good for a long time. Always try to avoid putting extra weight on your back pockets as much as possible because they are not designed to carry around things like that.

05. It Can Lead to Rashes:

When you have a wallet in your back pocket, it can create friction on your skin that can lead to rashes. This is because the wallet’s material will rub against your skin and cause inflammation. This can lead to exposed nerves and an increased risk of developing a rash.

Avoid putting your wallet in your back pocket because it could lead to potential health issues that are hard to treat. Always ensure that whatever you put in your back pocket will not fall out or interfere with whatever you’re doing at that time. If it does, then be sure not to put anything else there either, because it will just be a mess.

06. A back pocket wallet is way easier to pickpocket:

Most people have wallets in their back pockets because it’s the most convenient place to store them. However, this is one of the worst places to put a wallet because pickpockets can easily reach into your pocket and take it without you even knowing.

They may be able to steal all of your credit cards and other important documents. That is why you should avoid putting anything small or big in your back pockets.

07. It Can Make You Feel Fat:

Most people who keep their wallets in their back pockets feel fat and chunky. That is because the wallet will hang from your back pocket and rub against your pants. This can cause you to feel embarrassed and uncomfortable, so you should avoid putting anything in your back pocket at all costs.

If you want to put anything small in your back pocket, try putting it in a different place. Your pants will not get damaged by this action, and you won’t have any problems that make you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.

08. It Can Put a Strain on Your Wallet:

If you put your wallet in your back pocket, this can put a strain on the material of your wallet and cause it to break or even tear. This is because the pouch where you keep your wallet will take up more space than it should, making it harder for the material to take the weight being put on it.

This may happen when you are climbing stairs or doing any other activity that causes a lot of weight to be placed on one side of your body. If this happens, then try and make sure that you only put something in your back pocket if it’s small enough not to cause problems in the long run.

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09. Wallet in back pocket causes back problems: Keeping your wallet in your back pocket is the wrong way to store money because it causes back problems. This is because the wallet’s weight will be on one side of your spine, which can lead to constant issues with the body. The best way to prevent these issues is by constantly trying to avoid putting anything heavy in your back pocket.

This applies even if you use a wallet designed to keep cash and cards in it because it could still lead to severe problems. Some people are used to having their wallets in their back pockets and only notice trouble in their back after years of such practice.

10. Wallet in the back pocket can cause spinal degeneration:

Because of its convenience, you should also be aware that it can cause spinal degeneration if you keep a wallet in your back pocket. This happens because the weight being put on one side of your spine in your back pocket can lead to pressure on specific nerves, which can cause a lot of issues.

Conclusion:

You should avoid putting anything heavy in your back pocket at all costs. If you want to put something small there, try and find a different place that’s not on the side of your pants, like using the other pockets or a handbag. It won’t adversely affect your wallet and will prevent many health concerns.

What you should do instead of keeping your wallet in your back pocket

If you want to prevent the risks of keeping a wallet in your back pocket, try to find a different place to put it. Some people put them in their front pocket, which is one of the best solutions because it prevents any problems.

It also makes it easy for you to take out the wallet when you need something, and it doesn’t interfere with whatever you’re doing. Other solutions are also to consider, like using a money clip or a bag to carry around your items. The size will be reduced, and this will cause less strain on the joints of your body.

In conclusion, there are many issues that can occur when you keep a wallet in your back pocket because of the strain it can put on your body. A wallet should be used to store items and documents like credit cards, debit cards, bank statements, etc. This is especially true if you keep your wallet in your back pocket because anything else could cause serious problems.

So, if you want to avoid the issues of keeping a wallet in your back pocket, try and find another place to put it at all costs. People use many other sites to keep their wallets, like putting them in their pants’ front or side pockets or using a bag to carry around their personal belongings.

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A DEDICATED TEAM OF LEGAL EXPERTS MB ASSOCIATES

COMPANY OVERVIEW

MB Associates, founded by Ms. Mansi Bajaj, Adv., is a law firm that specializes in Medical Negligence cases and other healthcare related issues, Property Laws, Family & Matrimonial Laws, Banking & Insurance Laws, Labor & Employment Laws, Environment Laws, Education Laws, Transportation Laws, Intellectual Property Rights, and the list continues.

The singularity of the firm lies in the fact that it is a transparent and cost-effective law firm, working with utmost dedication and sincerity. Every team member is well qualified in their field of law.

The faith of the clients/ customers of MB Associates is ensured through its transparency and by keeping the client well informed about the proceedings of their case. It is very important to keep the clients in confidence and that can only be achieved through transparency. The firm specializes in medical negligence cases and other healthcare related issues, so a majority of their clients include hospitals, nursing homes and individual doctors.

Ms. Bajaj, who has been practicing law since 2008, states that, “I think as a lawyer, the foremost responsibility is to be honest and true to the profession. A lawyer should also be honest to his or her clients, to the Court and also to the colleagues. A lawyer is the Officer of the Court, and it is the foremost duty of a lawyer to be honest to the Court. A lawyer can contribute a lot to the society with his or her skill and talent, thus making the society a better place to live.”

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As is often said, “Honesty is the best policy”. Ms. Bajaj believes that the foremost value in her profession is the honesty of a lawyer, and honesty always pays. Give honest advice to your client, in their best interest. A legal advisor should always uphold the interest of the client by all fair, reasonable and honourable means, and not manipulate facts.

She started the firm with two employees, and now MB Associates has grown to a team of seven. They have established the firm’s name as far as medical negligence cases and other healthcare related issues are concerned. It conducted a conference titled “When the Hammer Shields the Healer” at India International Centre in the year 2018. The conference was attended by doctors and lawyers and was well appreciated. Ms. Bajaj started as an employee with one of the cancer hospitals in Delhi, and today her firm has an ever-expanding list of clients.

Ms. Bajaj represents many government organizations, Banks, Insurance Companies, Multi State Cooperative Societies, other private companies., and is also an external member of Internal Complaints Committee under Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act (POSH). She has also been appointed as Sole Arbitrator in several matters by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court.

Behind the Wheel

Everybody goes through a period of struggle. Being a first generation lawyer, which means no support system at the start of the journey, and no help with understanding the nuances of the profession, Ms. Bajaj had to face a number of challenges as well. She was fortunate in finding inspiration with Mr. Kailash Vasdev, Senior Advocate, whom she interned with before enrolling as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi in the year 2008. She then completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Management from AIIMA in the year 2008, and Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law & Ethics from NLU, Bangalore, after that.

By the time she entered the profession, Mansi was married and was blessed with a baby girl, and so it was a difficult decision to start working. With the push of both her families in the direction, she finally decided to work and after a lot of efforts and interviews, got her first job in one of the reputed cancer hospitals of Delhi.

“That was the best opportunity I could have ever got, which I am still enjoying. I used to keenly observe the panel lawyers, used to visit Courts diligently with them and learnt the nitty gritties of this profession,” she says.

Moving forward, with the support of some wonderful teachers in life she started her independent practice in 2009. Building an independent practice was an arduous task, however, with perseverance and a lot of hard

work, she reached a place in the profession, which is a matter of great satisfaction for her.

Along with building a striking career for herself, Mansi has also succeeded in being able to serve the society. She established a registered Charitable Trust called Sanrakshak Charitable Trust through which she gives her contributions for Cancer patients and needy children at Welfare Homes. The other aspiration she has is to be helpful in any manner for the cause of women, especially those who face sexual harassment at workplace.

A few words of wisdom from Ms Bajaj for upcoming lawyers:

As I said earlier, honesty is the best policy. Please be transparent and honest to your clients, to the Court, to the opponents and to your colleagues.

I strongly believe in the philosophy the more you learn, the more you earn. Do not practice because you want to earn. Practice because you want to learn. Once learning is there, money will pour in.

Hard work and passion towards work is the mantra in this profession. Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits. Always strive for the best. Burn the midnight oil to reach to the pinnacle. There is no shortcut to hard work.

I have seen many young lawyers who are fantastic at drafting but are not good communicators. Work on your communication skills. Half of the battle in Court is won if you are good at communication.

Last but not the least, have patience and faith in yourself. Please remember, if you are working with honesty and hard work, the sky’s the limit. Success will come your way, sooner or later. Even if it’s later, have patience and move ahead with faith.

Mansi Bajaj, Advocate, Founder of MB Associates Goals and Vision

In these times, technology plays a very important role in any organization. MB Associates uses legal software like Manupatra, SCC Online, etc for research. They also make sure the files are scanned so less paper is used in the office.

In the Corona times, the Courts are hearing matters through Video Conferencing, and MB Associates is well equipped to do so.

The long and short term goals of MB Associates coincide when they are consistently striving to better their legal services for client satisfaction resulting in a trusted and long term relationship with the clients. As a long term goal, Ms Bajaj wishes to start a Medico legal Society for the legal education of doctors and other healthcare professionals/ staff. The other goal is to expand the firm globally so that they are able to serve more and more people.

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NATHAN ANDERSON

Nathan Anderson is a well-known financial researcher and the founder of Hindenburg Research, a forensic financial research organization. He has recently been in the news for accusing Gautam Adani and the Adani Group of fraud.

He was born in the state of Connecticut, in the United States. His father taught at a university, and his other mother worked as a nurse. As a college student in Israel, he studied at Hebrew University and worked as a paramedic.

He worked with investment management companies when he first began his career in finance at FactSet Research Systems Inc. After that, he worked for a company that conducts financial research before starting to look into options for wealthy families to invest. His favourite pastime is fraud detection.

Nathan Anderson established Hindenburg Research in 2017, a company that conducts forensic financial research and evaluates derivatives, credit, and stocks. According to its website, Hindenburg looks for “man-made disasters” like as accounting problems, bad management, and secret related-party activity. The company makes its own investments.

Nathan Anderson net worth

Hindenburg owner Nathan Anderson’s official net worth is unknown, although it is estimated to be $5 million. Nathan is a Christian who is 38 years old.

Hindenburg Research Business Model

Hindenburg Research does an investigative report on a target company over a six-month period by studying public documents and internal corporate papers and interviewing employees. The information is subsequently distributed to Hindenburg’s limited partners, who, along with Hindenburg, take a short position in the target firm. If the target company’s share price falls, Hindenburg profits.

How old is Nathan Anderson?

Although Anderson’s precise birthdate is unknown to the general public, in early 2023, he was estimated to be 38 years old. Connecticut is where Anderson was raised. Anderson recalls trying to persuade a rabbi on a business podcast that the Book of Genesis was incompatible with the current theory of evolution.

Nathan Anderson graduated from the University of Connecticut. He got a degree in international business from there. He studied at Hebrew University while driving ambulances in Israel between March 2004 and January 2005.

He is eligible for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and the Chartered Financial Analyst designations in the field of finance. (CFA).

He started out in the finance industry at FactSet Research Systems Inc. In a later interview with the Wall Street Journal, he summarised his observations by saying: “I realised they were doing a lot of routine analysis, there was a lot of conformity.” He then agreed to work examining prospective assets for private wealth management services for affluent people. After this first encounter, he established ClaritySpring, his first business.

Hindenburg research track record Nikola report

The Nikola Corporation was the subject of a report by Hindenburg Research in September 2020 that contained accusations that it was “an intricate fraud built on dozens of lies” and that Trevor Milton, the company’s founder, was mostly to blame for the fraudulent activities. After the story was made public, Nikola’s stock fell by 40%, and a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation was started. Although Milton at first denied the accusations, he subsequently gave up his post as Executive Chairman and was convicted of wire and securities fraud. According to Nikola, they “incurred significant expenses as a result of the regulatory and legal matters relating to the Hindenburg Report,” as of November 2020.

Clover Health report and Chamath Palihapitiya

In February 2021, Hindenburg published a report on the Medicare Advantage plan Clover Health, alleging that the business failed to alert investors to the fact that it was under investigation by the Department of Justice. According to the report, billionaire stock promoter and businessman Chamath Palihapitiya deceived investors when taking the company public through a special purpose acquisition company by failing to perform his due diligence. There are no short or long positions in Clover, as stated by Hindenburg. Immediately after the report’s publication, Clover Health denied the allegations and added that it had received a notification from the SEC.

Hindenburg Research Report on Adani Group

Hindenburg stated in January 2023 that it has short positions in the Adani Group of India and expressed debt and accounting concerns. Research by Hindenburg claims that the Indian behemoth Adani Group “has engaged over a period of decades in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme.” A few times following the report’s publication, the share prices of Adani Group firms fell drastically. The Adani Group was urged to file a lawsuit by Hindenburg, according to a follow-up article published by The Guardian.

Hindenburg Report on Block`

Hindenburg’s study focuses mostly on Block’s Cash App, a peer-topeer (P2P) mobile payment tool that enables users to send, receive, and invest money fast. It was introduced in 2013 to compete with other mobile payment apps like PayPal and Venmo, according to Forbes.

In contrast to banks, Cash App is a financial platform. It offers debit cards and banking services via its bank partners, according to the news source.

Hindenburg claims to have spoken with former Block workers who believed that 40% to 70% of the Cash App accounts they assessed were false, involved in fraud, or were additional accounts linked to a single user.

Block, according to the complaint, “disguises the number of users on the Cash App platform by reporting false metrics for ‘transacting active’ activity that include fake and duplicate accounts.” Block can and should provide investors with an estimate of the number of unique users of the Cash App.

The website, according to the short seller’s claim, has been used to assist illegal operations like sex trafficking and fraud.

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JOACHIM & JANSON

Protecting your business fortune by protecting your Intellectual Property Rights

Joachim & Janson was established in the year 2002. It is an Intellectual Property law office which best serves those Entrepreneurs who are excited about building their fortune or business around their valuable intellectual property assets so that nobody messes with it or rips them off their Brands, Trade names, Logos, Taglines, Inventions, Designs, Trade secrets, Software, Literary and Artistic Works.

Speaking to Business Connect Anup Joachim- the chief IP attorney says “As a service provider we always have to ensure that we explain our services, provide proper advice and give our best service at reasonable rates. Secondly, I make sure that we are available to them and lastly we do our work promptly and meet the timelines.”

Joachim & Janson though being headquartered in Cochin, Kerala have been successful in providing high-quality intellectual property legal services to several thousand companies spread across the globe.

“As early as in 2006 we were invited to be listed in the Asia Pacific Legal 500” recalls Anup.

WHY IS IT CRUCIAL TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS?

Your IP rights are so important because they:

• make your business different from competitors

• are an important revenue stream when sold or licensed

• bring something new and different for customers

• is your brand image

• can be used as security for loans

You will be surprised at how many strands of your business can be protected. Starting with your brand name, your logo, the specific designs, any inventions, the works of creative or intellectual effort or trademarks that distinguish your business in the market can all be types of IP.

As per India Business Law Journal, April 2013 Joachim & Janson was mentioned as one among “50 Indian law firms that International lP owners and their legal advisers should know about”. Many magazines have mentioned the company as one amongst the “25 most promising IP, Copyright, Patent & Trademark Consultants in India -2016” and “Best Full-Service IP Law firm -India 2017” by Acquisition International Magazine, UK; India’s 10 most reliable law firms, 2020, etc.

Our success rate has been over 70%-90% during the last 18 years. We have been able to network and work with leading IP & Corporate law offices in over 175 countries,” says Anup.

We had a conversation with Anup Joachim- the chief IP attorney at Joachim & Janson to know more about the services, strategies, and style of working. Have a read.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR LAW OFFICE COMPARED TO YOUR COMPETITORS?

We consider our clients’ business and their IP assets as our own and ensure that no supervision or follow-up is needed from their end. We hear our clients and provide services that suit their requirements. We provide high-quality legal services that are at par with the best IP law firms and charge only very reasonable rates that can be afforded even by an SSI.We also provide many innovative

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services that are not available from any other law offices not only in India but across the globe. For eg., We offer over 45 different services for trademarks alone. This helps our clients to get every possible Intellectual property service under one roof in every growth stage. All our staff is highly qualified. We also have client relationship officers to help our clients.

WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN IP LAWYER?

Advocate or an IP lawyer is an officer of Justice and as such he is expected to help the court in delivering justice. As an IP advisor, I counsel my clients about their legal rights and obligations and suggest courses of action in business and personal matters. I represent my clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters. I have to communicate with my clients, colleagues, examiners, registrars, controllers, judges, and others involved in the case. Besides this, I need to conduct IP research and analysis of legal problems, interpret IP laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses, present facts in writing and verbally to my clients or others, and argue on behalf of my clients and prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, and deeds

WHAT ARE THE ETHICS AND VALUES YOU FOLLOW AS AN IP LAWYER?

It is an ethical responsibility of any lawyer to put his client’s interest before anyone else’s’. As an IP lawyer, I try to maintain utmost confidentiality regarding the client’s intellectual property matters and make sure my clients’ IP assets are safe. I refuse to take up new clients whose matters conflict with the interests of my existing clients.

My charges are reasonable and are more or less the same for micro, small, medium, and large entities, and at times, some clients may find it difficult to pay for the services however we go that extra mile to make sure that there is a positive outcome. I make sure that I am always available to my clients and my staff. and I also follow the code of conduct laid down by the Bar Council of India.

EVERYBODY GOES THROUGH A PERIOD OF STRUGGLE, AS A LAWYER WHAT WERE THE STRUGGLES YOU FACED, AND HOW THEY SHAPED YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY?

As an Intellectual Property Attorney my most challenging task was to educate or convince the people regarding their Intellectual property rights. Most entrepreneurs were not aware of Trademark, Patent, Copyright, and Design protection and most of them still do not know even after all these years. People are not taught IPR in schools or colleges. Law professionals in India have restrictions to reach out to people who might need Intellectual property services. Since we are based out of Kerala, we have geographical limitations and have less exposure in comparison to law offices based in Delhi and Mumbai. By providing extra ordinary services we have overcome our limitations. Our services are in high demand from clients across the globe.

GIVE US AN IDEA OF YOUR CLIENTELE.

Our clientele comprises Individuals, Micro, Small, Medium and Large scale industries, Research organizations, Colleges and Universities, Law firms, Societies and Trusts.

HOW DO YOU SERVE SOCIETY?

Law is an instrument of social change and Lawyers are expected to serve the society. Everyone has a duty to give back to society. I believe that the only life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

I am the Co -Founder of the Kerala Urban Development Society (KUDS), Founder of Association of Young & Progressive Indian Citizens (AYPIC), and Co-Founder of Centre for Advanced Research in Urbanism (CARUS).

GIVE

SOME BUSINESS TIPS TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WANT TO PLACE THEIR FOOT IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL WORLD.

As a legal professional who has served the business community for a long term, I would urge you to find a problem and its solution by thinking out of the box, take the plunge when a suitable idea strikes you, protect the idea, believe in it, work on it with passion and without losing focus until you succeed.

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KNOW THE SECRETS OF

COLD SHOWER, MEDITATION, FASTING; WORLD’S FITTEST CEOS

In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to prioritize work over personal health and wellness. However, many successful CEOs have found a way to balance their professional responsibilities with a dedication to fitness. These leaders understand that maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help them stay focused, productive, and resilient. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fitness secrets of six of the fittest CEOs. From daily workouts to mindful meditation, these executives share their tips for staying in top physical and mental shape. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or just looking for inspiration to improve your own fitness routine, these insights are sure to inspire you.

Nitin Kamath is the co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, India’s largest online brokerage firm. He is also a fitness enthusiast who has undergone a remarkable body transformation during the lockdown.

Nitin Kamath shared his before and after pictures on Twitter in February 2021, revealing that he had lost 7 kg of fat and gained muscle mass in six months. He attributed his success to three factors: waking up early, having an early dinner, and following a keto diet with sugar-free sweets. He also thanked two food services that helped him with his meal plans.

Nitin Kamath is not the only fit CEO in the world. He is inspired by other successful entrepreneurs who lead a healthy lifestyle, such as Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Anil Ambani, and Jack Dorsey. He believes that staying in shape is important for energy, focus, and productivity. He also encourages his employees to take up fitness challenges and rewards them with bonuses and lucky draws.

Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs in the world. He is the founder and CEO of Facebook, the social media giant that has over 2.8 billion monthly active users. But how does he stay fit and healthy while running such a massive company?

According to his own posts on Facebook, Zuckerberg likes to exercise regularly and challenge himself with different goals. In 2016, he set a goal to run 365 miles in a year, which he achieved in less than six months. He also shared his running routes and encouraged others to join him. In 2017, he challenged himself to visit every US state and meet people from different backgrounds and communities.

Zuckerberg also follows a healthy diet and avoids eating processed foods and sugar. He once revealed that he only eats meat from animals that he kills himself, as a way to be more mindful of his food choices and the environment. He also drinks a lot of water and green tea, and avoids alcohol and caffeine.

1. Nitin Kamath 2. Mark Zuckerberg
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Anil Ambani is a well-known Indian businessman and the chairman of Reliance Group. He is also known for his fitness and health-conscious lifestyle. Here are some of the secrets behind his fitness regime:

He wakes up early and does yoga and meditation for an hour every day. He believes that these practices help him calm his mind and improve his focus.

Anil follows a strict vegetarian diet and avoids junk food, alcohol and tobacco. He eats small portions of food throughout the day and drinks plenty of water to stay hydrated. He exercises regularly and enjoys running, cycling and swimming. He has participated in several marathons and triathlons around the world. He says that these activities challenge him physically and mentally and keep him motivated. He also takes care of his mental health and avoids stress and negativity. He reads books, listens to music and spends time with his family and friends. He says that these hobbies help him relax and recharge his energy.

Jack Dorsey is the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. He is also known for his fitness habits, which include fasting, meditation, and cold showers.

Dorsey has said that he only eats one meal a day, usually dinner, and sometimes skips food entirely on weekends. He claims that this helps him stay focused and energized. He also meditates for two hours every day, using an app called Headspace. He says that meditation helps him calm his mind and deal with stress.

Another habit that Dorsey has adopted is taking cold showers every morning. He says that this boosts his immune system and makes him feel more alert. He also walks five miles to work every day, listening to podcasts or audiobooks along the way. He says that walking helps him clear his head and get some exercise. Certainly, he is one of the top 10 fittest entrepreneurs in the world.

Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple, one of the most valuable companies in the world. But he is not only a successful business leader, he is also a fitness enthusiast and one of the top 10 fittest CEOs in the world. He wakes up at 4 a.m. every day and works out for an hour before heading to the office. He also wears an Apple Watch and tracks his activity, heart rate, and sleep quality. He believes that fitness is essential for his physical and mental health, and he encourages his employees and customers to follow his example. He once said, “The most important thing for me is to exercise every day. It keeps my mind sharp and gives me energy.”

Sergey Brin is one of the co-founders of Google and a billionaire entrepreneur. He is also known for his passion for fitness and health and one of the top 10 fittest founders in the world.

Brin likes to mix up his workouts and try new things. He has practiced yoga, parkour, gymnastics, acrobatics, and even high-flying trapeze. He believes that these activities help him develop strength, flexibility, balance, and creativity.

Brin also follows a healthy diet that is low in sugar and processed foods. He avoids meat and dairy products and prefers plant-based foods. He drinks green tea and water instead of soda or coffee.

Brin’s fitness philosophy is to have fun and challenge himself. He says that fitness is not only good for the body but also for the mind and soul. He encourages everyone to find their own way of staying fit and happy.

3. Anil Ambani 4. Jack Dorsey 5. Tim Cook 6. Sergey Brin
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JYOTI SRIVASTAVA CEO

For any lawyer, legal research is very crucial for handling cases, irrespective of the nature of the practice. There are two types of laws in the Indian Legal systemStatutory law and Case laws based. The Statutory law includes articles and sections on which, the overall principle of justice delivering system depends. On the other hand, the Case laws based are an evolution of the statutes that are adjudicated by the courts while acknowledging the legal principles. So, to enhance the efficacy of the justice delivery system and support the legal practitioners in India, ‘Case Law Search Engines’ prove to be very instrumental infrastructure.

Several hours of brainstorming for preparation of any case requires legal professionals to get enlightened on various relevant case laws. All of which requires a thorough law research pursuit. It is impossible to memorize innumerable cases, and conducting precise research regarding any issue is quite a toiling task from the diverse material dispensed all over the internet. There are numerous online portals that offer legal research information, but yet the same may have their own challenges in terms of scale and depth of the research approach. Chiselling its way in this domain and acknowledging the gap to offer the content-oriented ground work for the masses, Indian Law Watch is pioneering the field with its out of the box offering.

As law research, news and analysis organisation, Indian Law Watch founded in the year 2015 and is constantly striving to establish itself as a legal information superhighway. In its five years into the journey, Indian Law Watch constantly interacts with law colleges, law students, lawyers, law firms, corporates, legal organisations, individuals & professionals via its online portal. In our endeavour to deliver excellent quality content, which is prepared by a dedicated in-house legal team and external legal professionals associated with our organisation who are constantly contributing to the authentic researchbased content. The online portal hosts content that is drafted after profound legal research. Under the auspices of Jyoti Srivastava, the CEO, Indian Law Watch is scaling new heights.

WHAT IS THEIR DIFFERENTIATING FACTOR?

Jyoti steadfastly elucidates that law is quite a vast domain where a single entity cannot encompass for all the deliverables, and when it comes to news and analysis segment, the complexity of the subject is inexplicable. Her endeavours are never converged on to entering any kind of competition, with the parallel organisations, instead, she unbiasedly respects the work of the peer organisations. In terms of USP, the team Indian Law Watch is carving a niche in the legal news analysis, research segment by enriching the content with law-research based information to benefit the masses from within the legal domain or beyond. Acknowledging the fact that law is an ever-expanding subject, the management of the organisation ensures to conduct the regular internal learning programs to enhance the team’s efficiency. There is a constant endeavour by the organisation towards augmenting the team’s skills on knowledge of legal principles and fostering a culture that promotes learning and professional development.

The exclusive content offered by the organisation is the product of independent research work. Indian Law Watch has bagged accolades in its favor for its exemplary work by references to its research work in leading newspaper daily. While developing any subject-specific content, the team

ensures the post is conveyed in such a way that it can be beneficial and useful to corporates, legal professionals or ordinary readers alike. The sole initiatives are aligned towards innovating the online portal as a tool which is beneficial and adds value to the diverse reader base.

As a lawyer, Jyoti encountered struggle at the very onset of her career voyage. When asked about what makes her forge ahead with the intense dedication and determination, she states that optimism is her impeccable tool to keep going always. Jyoti was a civil service aspirant, who cleared her prelims exam while pursuing law, struggling her ways in the initial stages of her journey, but her indomitable spirit proved instrumental in overcoming the odds and chiselled her own way to success.

WORK ETHICS AND VALUES AT A GLANCE

For Jyoti, success is nothing but a few key disciplinary actions that are practised on a regular basis. She firmly believes that it is of utmost importance to maintain high standards and consistencyof hardwork in your domain of performance. Her team conducts the operations with the same ethics to deliver the best-in-class content with immense integrity to the readers. The dedicated team ensures to empower people and organizations by offering verifiable accurate information on various developments in law. The operations of the organisation are all about ensuring excellence via their actions. Apart from focussing on the growth of the organisation, the management also offers equal opportunities to the team for their growth in terms of career outlooks.

A TOKEN OF ADVICE TO THE BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS

Indian Law Watch has envisioned to expand its reach in the near future. For the entrepreneurial world, the dynamo, Jyoti Srivastava would like to convey some words of wisdom. She elucidates that to be successful, one must leave no stone unturned to work harder and should be adamant for relentless efforts for one’s goals. As an aspiring entrepreneur, one must know the significance of persistence while chasing one’s dreams. As a well know quote says- “Choose the job you love and you will never have to work even for a day in your life.”, and it will automatically steer your focus on your goals unwaveringly. In order to attain success, not only one should have self-determination, positive attitude in building our goals but one must alsoensure self-assessment as to how we can through our work better serve the society.

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The Thrill is Here: 2023 BMW M40i

Launches in India at INR 86.50 Lakh; Racing from 0-100 Kmph in 4.9 Seconds

2023 BMW X3 M40i

- Design

The first-ever BMW X3 M40i showcases an exterior design that emphasizes sportiness and the distinctive “X-ness” of the vehicle. Its notable features include the BMW M kidney grille with M double grille bars in high-gloss black and an M logo. The front is equipped with adaptive LED headlights featuring a Matrix function. The M Shadow Line lights add a dark tint around the headlamps. The aerodynamically optimized M exterior mirrors in high-gloss black, black chrome free-form tailpipe trims, and the striking “Two Teeth” design contribute to its distinctive appearance. The BMW X3 M40i also features the M High Gloss Shadow Line with extended features, including high-gloss black finishes for the window graphics, roof rails, frame, and bars of the BMW kidney grille. It comes standard with 20-inch M light alloy wheels and offers M Sport brakes with red brake calipers as an option.

2023 BMW X3 M40i - Cabin

The interior features an M interior trim finish with Carbon Fibre accents. It includes an M leather steering wheel with multifunction and contrast stitching in M colors. The 6 o’clock

spoke on the steering wheel adds a sporty touch. The M Seat belts contribute to the powerful look of the car’s interiors. Other notable features include a panoramic glass roof and Welcome Light Carpet. Ambient Lighting with six dimmable designs sets the mood. The car also offers electroplated controls and 3-zone automatic climate control with extended options. Additionally, there is a 464W Harmon Kardon sound system with 16 speakers

2023 BMW X3 M40i Performance

The first-ever BMW X3 M40i is equipped with the M TwinPower Turbo three-litre six-cylinder engine, ensuring exceptional and efficient mobility. This in-line petrol engine generates an output of 360hp and 500 Nm, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in just 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/hr. Its eight-speed automatic Steptronic sport transmission guarantees smooth gear shifts. The X3 M40i also features automatic differential brakes (ADB) with electronic differential locks as standard, along with a 50:50 weight distribution for supreme dynamics. With the Driving Experience Control switch, you can choose from various driving modes such as COMFORT, ECO PRO, SPORT, and SPORT+ to suit your preferences. Experience the innovation and performance of the X3 M40i firsthand.

BMW has launched the 2023 BMW X3 M40i in India, priced at INR 86.50 lakh. This exclusive vehicle will be produced in limited quantities and can only be reserved through the BMW Online Shop. As of today, Indian customers can acquire the first-ever BMW X3 M40i, which arrives in the country as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) model.

The BMW X3 M40i boasts an array of sporty features that truly captivate. It seamlessly combines dynamic prowess, comfort, and efficiency, all while maintaining a high level of practicality for everyday use. Its striking exterior design, coupled with an electrified engine for enhanced fuel efficiency, and exceptional handling capabilities, showcases the impressive performance that lies at the core of the BMW X3 M40i.

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