Those specialists who plan to obtain the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification can do it by taking the Certbolt 200-901: DevNet Associate (DEVASC) test. With the help of this exam, they can prove their proficiency and competence in automation and programmability, network access, network fundamentals, IP services, IP connectivity, and security fundamentals. To ace the test, the professionals need to get familiar with its important details. Let’s check them.
Target Audience and Prerequisites
The Certbolt 200-901 DEVASC exam does not have any official prerequisites. At the same time, the individuals should have the relevant skills in automation, software, and programmability. Moreover, they need to possess no less than 1 year of practical experience with software development. The intended audience for this certification test is System Integration Programmers, Network Designers, Network Automation Engineers, and Infrastructure Architects, among others.
Exam Overview
Cisco CCNA Practice Test 200-301 is a timed and proctored test delivered in a secured environment. The exam has the time frame of 2 hours and is given in the Japanese and English languages. The regular fee is $300. The individuals can take it at any center across the globe or online from the comfort of their houses and offices.
This Cisco exam assesses the skills of the specialists in various subject areas. They include:
Software Development and Design
Understanding and Utilizing APIs
Application Deployment and Security
Cisco Platforms
Infrastructure and Automation
Network Fundamentals
The applicants can get acquainted with these domains closer by exploring the exam blueprint. They may find it on the official webpage.
Preparation Ways
It is pretty important to select the relevant tools for your study process. With it, you can effectively prepare for this test. You may find a range of preparation options on the Cisco website. For example, you can consider the official training course, Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Certification Exam Core Platforms. It focuses on implementing network apps utilizing Cisco platforms as a ground. Moreover, it covers applying automation workflows in collaboration, security, network, and computing infrastructures. In addition, the course can give you practical experience in resolving the real-world issues utilizing various contemporary development tools.
On the other hand, if you like to control the pace and duration of the whole process, you can utilize various self-preparation options. For instance, exam dumps and practice tests are quite helpful resources for preparation. The individuals can utilize them to get acquainted with the domains and question patterns of Cisco 200-901.
Final Thoughts
200-901 DEVASC is a quite difficult test that requires thorough preparation. First of all, get conversant with its topics by utilizing the exam blueprint. It may help you find out your strong and weak points. After that, you can choose the appropriate preparation way. It may be the official training course or various self-preparation tools. In addition, you can consider using practice tests and exam dumps. When you are done with your preparation phase, you can finally try to nail the 200-901 test and obtain the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification.
If you have been lounging at home, bored out of your mind, chances are you have checked out Loki. Out of all the Marvel madness going on, Phase four seems to have really gotten it right with Loki. From more fleshed-out characters to plot twists too bizarre, nothing about Loki is predictable, quite like himself. So, before we get ready for the madness that will be Episode 5, here’s a long recap of it all. Beware; this article contains spoilers of the highest degree. Proceed with caution.
Until now, we have had four episodes of Loki, with just two more to go. The ride has been positively bumpy from the start, with twists and turns without expectation! Loki has managed to outdo all its predecessors in the TV series category of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And with every episode turning out better than the previous ones, the only way to go it seems is up. The series follows Loki, the God of Mischief’s prolific exploits through time, focusing on one specific instance. And if you haven’t watched the series yet, this shall be your final warning. There are huge spoilers ahead.
Episode One – The TVA.
The show begins where Avengers – Endgame left off Loki’s story. If you don’t remember, here’s a small revisit. Infinity War establishes that the Loki we see throughout the MCU dies at the hand of Thanos. So, that Loki’s story is over. However, in Endgame, the Avengers go on what is essentially a time heist and fail in one of their missions. In this mission, to paraphrase, Loki ends up getting the Tesseract. And when Endgame ended, we thought that that line of storytelling ended there. But guess what, it didn’t. Loki manages to get away with the Tesseract, but he isn’t alone. He is followed by these absurdly competent soldiers that seem to be intent on catching him. He makes it to Mongolia before he is captured and taken. Taken where exactly?
Well, he is brought to a place called the TVA – the Time Variance Authority. According to Ms. Minutes, the TVA oversees all the events going on in the universe. It also maintains the proper flow of time. The TVA classifies Loki as a Variant. A variant is someone who has disrupted the correct flow of time, and is to be ‘dealt with’. Everything is quite unclear, but its Marvel so you believe everything.
Mobius. M Mobius.
At this point, Loki is thrown in front of a judge, is very close to being ‘convicted’ for his crimes, and is saved by the bell by Mobius. Who is Mobius? Well, as far as we know at this point, he is an employee of the TVA sent out to investigate unforeseen happenings that disrupt the Sacred Timeline. And he seems to be very intent on talking to Loki. As a watcher, you start snowballing at this point. Nothing is familiar, the story is completely alien to what Marvel has released before, and you are just going with the flow. Mobius reveals to Loki that there is someone, who has been going around, killing soldiers of the TVA and stealing what is essentially their rewind buttons. When Loki asks, why he was being told all this, its revealed to him and us, that the killer, is another Loki.
End scene. And that’s episode one. Now onto Episode two.
The second episode is a bit of a filler episode. The story is, of course, vital to the plot. But along with that are scenes filled with quips and jokes that are reminiscent of the Loki that we started our journey with. Owen Wilson is wonderful as Mobius, and the camaraderie between him and Loki goes from a grudging partnership to a detective duo much like all the crime-fighting shows of the 90’s. They uncover the reason as to why they have been unable to track the other Loki’s locations until too late, and manage to figure out where they shall find them next.
It’s the year 2050 in a supermarket called Roxxcart, and a huge storm is about to decimate the market to the ground, leaving no survivors. Mobius, Loki, and a few of the other hunters make it there in time, and start looking for the rogue Loki. It turns out, this Loki has the power to enchant minds and has been possessing refugees in the market to place rewind buttons (actually called reset charges), all across the supermarket. What this intends to do, we do not know.
Our Loki manages to find the rogue Loki and elicits conversation. What follows is a reveal of the decades: The rogue Loki turns out to be a woman, blonde, and somebody with way more knowledge about what exactly is going on than Loki. As she triggers the charges and opens a portal to the TVA, our Loki runs after her, managing to make it in the nick of time. And yes, he does leave Mobius behind. This episode then ends here, with no mid or post credit scenes.
Episode Three – Lamentis and a Singing Loki
Despite being a pivotal villain in the MCU, Loki was always shown as someone who created chaos and destruction and seemed to have no value for anyone. While this is an aspect of Loki’s character, a certain levity that possesses the actual personality was never explored before Loki the series. Loki, for the first time, is shown as someone who simply wants to cause mischief. And pain and destruction aren’t his motives, just byproducts sometimes.
This is especially poignant in Episode 3, where you see what is basically a stand-off woven into a comedy of errors between our Loki and the rogue. Oh and just to make things simpler, rogue Loki’s actual name is Sylvie. Loki and Sylvie manage to strike up something akin to friendship by the end of the episode, and almost make it out of the doomed planet. But they don’t. And the third episode ends with them giving up on leaving the planet. With episodes coming out once every week, the cliffhangers leave so much to speculation. And speculate we do. It is impossible to escape spoilers with this series, and I enjoy the hype and attention Loki is getting.
Episode 4 – A Nexus Event, Moping Mobius, and a Whole Lot of Stuff That Nobody Understands.
The episode starts with a young Sylvie being picked up from the steps of Asgard’s palace for no reason at all. She is then sent through the same process that we see our Loki go through in episode one. It’s heartbreaking to see the fear and confusion on her face. The little genius that she is, Sylvie manages to escape the hold of the hunter and makes it to onto a foreign land, forever running from then on. She is grown up when she meets Loki, and we are back to the present.
Loki and Sylvie share a moment of understanding, and right before the planet crashes into Lamentis-1, the TVA makes it to their location. Turns out, their brief ‘moment’, created a nexus event that could easily be picked up, regardless of any apocalypse. They are subsequently arrested, and taken to separate cells to be interrogated. A brief stand-off between Loki and Mobius leads to Loki telling Mobius that all of the TVA’s soldiers are just like him: variants.
At first, Mobius doesn’t believe him. But after noticing some odd behavior from his boss when asked questions about the Loki catastrophe, he decides to do some digging for himself. In the meantime, one of the hunters, that had previously been enchanted by Sylvie takes her back. Back to where, you ask? Back to Roxxcart. There she asks Sylvie if the memories from the enchantment were real, and she nods in affirmative. Sylvie then shows the Hunter a few more of their memories, and they make it back to the TVA.
The story after this is too convoluted for me to condense into a hundred words. The only things I can say are, don’t miss the mid-credits scene or you shall be a crying mess. Episode Five of Loki The Series comes out today and I can’t wait!! The comment section is a non-spoiler-free zone, so you could go crazy with your wildest theories!!
Have you ever given a shot at traveling alone? If not, give it a try and you will perceive a different sort of independence along with self-introspection. There might be a couple of misconceptions when it comes to traveling alone, for instance, forlornness and wretchedness. The flip side though is that it is exhilarating to spend some time with yourself, your own thoughts and opinions uninhibitedly.
Moreover, the realm is yours and you are the master of your choice of places when it comes to going solo. From peaceful breezy places to happening crowdy ones, you can explore more and go for voyaging all by yourself. In addition to it, some people even travel alone to expand their social circle and interact with more new individuals who are their ideal travel accomplices. So, have a look at some places that are ideal to go solo.
Here are some of the best travel destinations to go solo
South Korea
Where? Seoul
Nowadays, ample of us are quite obsessed with the Korean culture, people, food, etc., and yearn to visit the place at least once. Koreans are one of the most cooperative and kind people you would ever come across, accordingly, traveling alone would make you all the more acquainted with people speaking not fluent but comprehensible English. Korea is well-known for its Kimchi, Ramyeon, and other unique lip-smacking traditional side dishes. Wandering on the streets of Seoul, Jeju Island, Jeonju, the foodie capital, and many more should surely be visited during the solo trip. The affordable yet secured bus tours constitute the ideal way for sightseeing the scenic beauty of Seoul.
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Where? Ladakh
Exploring a venturous hill station all by themselves has been a dream for many. If you are looking forward to a solo trip in the land of snow beds, Leh is the perfect stop to your hunt. Do experience the 9-day Chadar Trek that involves trekking over the frozen rivers if you consider yourself a true voyager. Also, the Pangong Tso is a well-known lake that gets frozen during excessive winter days. However, the ideal time to plan a trip to the dream-like paradise is during the summers. Rafting and camping with fellow travelers on a solo trip can overcome the fuss of renting a taxi all alone as shared taxi charges are quite reasonable in Leh.
Udaipur
Where? Rajasthan
Most of us must have visited the City of Lakes once with our families but have you given a thought to exploring the picturesque city all by yourself? From the royal breakfast of ‘kachori and lassi’ to the vividly built palaces and not to forget, the rooftop cafes on the banks of lakes, Udaipur itself is an ideal companion. Known as the Venice of the East, it is renowned for ‘The Lake Palace’ which is a royal ancient palace situated in the middle of the Pichola lake on the island named Jag Niwas. Though turned into an elite and extremely expensive hotel , it can be visited for a quite affordable museum tour.
Thailand
Where? Bangkok
Being among the most affordable countries, Thailand is extremely tourist-friendly and popular for traveling alone. It is known for its tranquil beaches where you can wander by renting scooters, tuk-tuks, and even bicycles. Moreover, Thai beaches offer an enticing view and crystal clear water with long stretches of shoreline along both the Andaman Sea and Gulf Coast. Though a bit risky due to some creatures, the clean water allures you to swim underwater when visiting some of the best beaches, namely, Railay Beach, Haad Rin, and Nai Harn Beach in Phuket. Moreover, Thai massage, an ancient relaxing technique is a must to have a refreshing solo vacay in Thailand.
Who doesn’t long to visit the ‘City of Dreams’ and fulfill all their dreams? It is one of the most advanced and backpacking destinations in the country. The best opportunities to have fun alone in Mumbai include having delightful and spicy street food on the beachside like pav bhaji, bhelpuri, vada pav, etc. Also, sailing near the renowned Gateway of India is another venturous thing to do in Mumbai. Moreover, tourists can book a Bollywood tour in advance and visit the popular shooting places and studios during the tour. The city that never sleeps is absolutely safe for women and the people are cooperative as well. It is also an ideal place for youngsters in terms of job opportunities.
Varanasi
Where? Uttar Pradesh
We all are well aware of the oldest city that is full of tranquility. Divided by names like Banaras, Kashi, Varanasi and associated with harmony, it is not just confined to being a city, it tends to become a part of your life. It is said that spending some time amidst the ghats of Banaras makes you forget all your sorrows. Also, wandering on the streets through those narrow alleys makes you explore the antiquity of the hideous city. From the unique chaat to chhola samosa and lemon tea, Kashi is all about its inexpensive and flavorsome street food. Solo girl travelers are recommended to travel in the morning as the city might get perilous during the night hours. Do visit this city absorbed in its culture and you’ll get acquainted with the fact that its legacy transcends time.
Venice
Where? Italy
We aforementioned the ‘Venice of the East’, but here let’s brief you about a solo trip to the real Venice, the ‘City of Canals’. Though misconceptualized as being bound to a romantic destination, this place is ideal for solo travelers. It is quite possible to meet the love of your life in Venice itself, isn’t it? Furthermore, the sunsets and breezy weather anyways make you feel exhilarating. Despite the fact that the accommodation might be expensive, it offers delectable as well as pocket-friendly pizzas and pasta. Gandola rides can be booked in advance and are highly recommended to have the blast of a lifetime. So, pinch-pennies for this one and have a good time with a bunch of unknown explorers and surely, lots of good Italian food.
Kutch
Where? Gujarat
It is situated around 80 km from Gujarat and is known for its grandeur sunsets. Known as the Tent City, this destination is ideal for solo travelers to have an exciting stay in the tents of Kutch. Spend your days on the Great White Rann popular for its camel riding during the winters and summers. You must have heard about the cultural Rann Festival where you get to relish the traditional folk dance along with the live concerts and talent shows. Affordable shopping is quite prominent on the streets of Kutch where you get access to beautiful handcrafted stuff. The Marwada painting and even the modish Bandhanis using the tie-dye technique are also famous. To conclude, Kutch is one of the most inexpensive places to travel alone and you should surely give it a try!
Potato is a vegetable that is cooked in numerous ways. Almost everyone likes eating potato. There are some dishes of potato that we usually eat in eateries. What if you could cook them at home? You can enjoy eating lip-smacking potato dishes whenever you want. There are some potato dishes which need easily available ingredients. Follow the recipes of those dishes.
Aloo Dum
This is a delicious Indian curry of potato cooked in a gravy of herbs and spices. You can eat it with poori, chapati, paratha or rice. It tastes the best with poori.
Ingredients –
Potato – Some, depending on the size
Water – As required for boiling potatoes and making gravy
Salt – According to taste
Cinnamon – A big piece
Cloves – Few
Cardamom – Few
Onion – 1
Tomato – 2
Ginger – A piece
Garlic – Few cloves
Chili – Few
Oil – 4 tablespoons
Turmeric powder – 2 teaspoons
Chili powder – 2 teaspoons
Cumin seeds (Jeera) – 2 teaspoons
Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon
Curd – Half cup
Kasuri Methi – 1 tablespoon
Garam Masala – 1 teaspoon
Method –
Boil potatoes in pressure cooker till they get cooked. Remove peels of potatoes and cut them in small pieces. Chop onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and chili.
Heat a pan and put 2 tablespoons oil in it. Add potato pieces and fry well. Put salt, turmeric powder and chili powder to it. Mix properly and saute for some time.
Remove fried potato pieces and keep them aside. Heat the same pan again and put 1 tablespoon oil in it. Add onion and saute for some time. Put ginger, garlic and chili.
Saute for few minutes and then add tomato. Saute for some time. Then cool down this fried mixture and transfer it to a blender. Make a fine paste from it and keep it aside.
Heat the same pan again and put 1 tablespoon oil in it. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and let them splutter. Put the prepared paste to it and saute for a minute.
Then add salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and Garam Masala. Mix well and cook till oil separates. Put curd and mix properly.
Then add water and mix well. Check the consistency of gravy and adjust the amount of water. Put Kasuri Methi and mix the gravy. Add fried potato pieces and mix well.
Cover the pan and simmer for some time so that potato absorbs the flavour of gravy. Remove cover and mix for few minutes. Serve it hot.
This is an appetizing snack of potato. You can eat it with any chutney or ketchup.
Ingredients –
Potato – Few, depending on the size
Water – As required for boiling potatoes and making batter
Salt – According to taste
Cornflour – 4 tablespoons
Garlic – Some cloves
Chili – Few
Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
Chili powder – 2 teaspoons
Maida (Refined flour or Plain flour) – Half cup
Oil – As needed for frying
Method –
Boil potatoes in pressure cooker till they get cooked. Remove peels of potatoes and mash them. Chop garlic and chili finely.
Take a large mixing bowl and put mashed potato, 2 tablespoons Cornflour, garlic, chili, salt, half teaspoon pepper powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder in it.
Mix very well and form a soft dough from it. Make sure that all the ingredients have combined with each other. Grease your palms with oil.
From the prepared dough, make small balls and keep them aside. Take another mixing bowl and put 2 tablespoons Cornflour, Maida, salt, half teaspoon pepper powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, water in it.
Check the consistency of batter. It should neither be thick nor thin. Put water accordingly. Dip all the small balls in this batter and coat them properly with batter.
Heat a pan and put sufficient oil in it. Put the batter coated balls in pan in the form of batches. Deep fry them till they turn crisp and dark. Remove them from pan.
Fry the remaining batter coated balls in this way. Serve the potato bites hot.
This is a tasty snack of potato. You can eat it with any chutney or ketchup.
Ingredients –
Potato – Few, depending on the size
Semolina (Rava or Suji) – 1 cup
Curd – Half cup
Ginger – A piece
Chili – Few
Salt – According to taste
Cornflour – Half cup
Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon
Chaat Masala – 1 teaspoon
Oil – As needed for frying
Method –
Boil potatoes in pressure cooker till they get cooked. Remove peels of potatoes and mash them. Chop ginger and chili finely.
Take a large mixing bowl and put semolina, curd in it. Let semolina soak for some time. Then add mashed potato, chili, ginger, salt, Chaat Masala, pepper powder and cumin powder to it.
Mix very well and form a dough from it. Make sure that all the ingredients have combined with each other. Grease your palms with oil.
From the prepared dough, make cylindrical shapes and keep them aside. Do not make too long cylindrical shapes as they may break while frying.
Make them in such a way that they do not break while frying. Take a plate and put Cornflour in it. Roll the cylindrical shapes in Cornflour for making them crisp.
They should absorb Cornflour. Heat a pan and put sufficient oil in it. Add potato fingers in batches to the pan. Deep fry them till they turn crisp and dark.
Remove them from pan. Fry the remaining potato fingers in this way. Serve them hot.
Aloo Suji Chilla
This is a delectable dish of potato and Semolina. It is an option for any meal of the day. You can eat it with any chutney or ketchup.
Ingredients –
Potato – Few, depending on the size
Semolina (Rava or Suji) – 1 cup
Ginger – A piece
Chili – Few
Salt – According to taste
Onion – 1
Tomato – 1
Coriander leaves – 1 tablespoon
Carom seeds (Ajwain) – 2 teaspoons
Chaat Masala – 1 teaspoon
Chili powder – 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds (Jeera) – 1 teaspoon
Oil – As needed for cooking
Method –
Grate potatoes and wash it so that the starch content gets removed. Chop onion, tomato, ginger and chili finely.
Take a large mixing bowl and put grated potatoes, chopped onion, tomato, ginger and chili. Add coriander leaves, salt, chaat masala, carom seeds, cumin seeds and chili powder to it.
Mix very well. Then add semolina and mix properly. Make the batter and keep it aside for some time. Check the consistency of batter, it should be thick.
Heat a pan and put sufficient oil in it. Take batter with the help of a big spoon and put it in the pan. Add more oil to it if required. Flip it so that both the sides get cooked.
Check whether both sides have cooked uniformly. Then remove from pan. Cook the remaining batter in this day. Serve them hot.
The age of technology has come and zoomed past us at a rate we couldn’t have fathomed. Mobile app development is no longer something only multinational corporations with the big money get to do. The smartphone industry is seeing a boom in application development, be it rudimentary or otherwise. We see more and more software-making platforms for even ordinary people to dabble in app development. This era of low-cost app development across all forms of computers is only possible due to platforms that make it easier for us to visualize our ideas. And as a result, helping us implement them. And one such platform is Xamarin. A cross-platform app development software, Xamarin allows you to create the mobile app that you want, on all the platforms there exist. Xamarin caters to every developers need, eliminating the cost of hiring an agency to create the app they want.
What Exactly Is Xamarin.forms? How Does It Work?
As mentioned above, Xamarin is a cross-platform app development software that makes it easier for you to make the same app on different systems. Xamarin helps you develop low cost applications for Windows, iOS and Android systems. However, the real question is, how exactly does Xamarin do this, and how does Xamarin.forms help?
We answer this question by starting from the beginning. Firstly, is Xamarin a software in on itself? Or does it rely on a pre-existing framework? Well, Xamarin is a software with a lot of its own admirable features, but at its core it is an extension of a .NET framework that is used to create any sort of applications. Xamarin uses this .NET framework and extends upon it to accomodate for low cost mobile app development. Secondly, how does Xamarin behave as a cross-platform software? Well, the answer to this one, is quite simple. Xamarin works on the language C#, and all code written on Xamarin is then abstracted to the system that the app is being developed on. C# on Xamarin works for Windows, iOS and Android.
Lastly, how does Xamarin.forms work? How does it help independent mobile app development? Well, Xamarin.forms is a feature of Xamarin that enables the user to share up to 90% of the code written in C# for abstraction on various systems. Originally, Xamarin only accommodated the sharing of business logic and independent code on the applications. However, due to the creation of Xamarin.forms, now common C# code is also up for sharing across all platforms. This reduces redundancy of code, and also frees up time on the app development life cycle.
Why Is Xamarin.Forms Better Than Other Cross-PlatformSoftwares?
Xamarin.forms boasts a lot of features that other cross-platforms do not have right now. Apart from being one of the most easy to use cross-platform app development softwares, it is affordable and once adept at, can also become a source of money for a developer. As a developer just starting out in mobile app development, Xamarin also makes it easy for you to create multiple application models. This is all because there is no need for you to spend time learning multiple languages for the app development. Though Android and iOS use different base languages in app development, Xamarin helps you create apps for both systems easily. All you need is a good knowledge in C# and XAML.
Other features of Xamarin.forms that set it apart from other cross platform softwares today are –
Complete binding for the SDKs
Xamarin.forms provides fully bound SDKs for both Android and iOS. These are strongly typed and easy to navigate, making it easier to use. Xamarin provides type checking during compile-time and development time. This reduces the number of runtime errors and makes for a higher quality application.
A Single Language For Multiple Platforms
As mentioned above, Xamarin.forms just needs a good knowledge of C# and XAML. The base C# code is then abstracted to fit the UI of all the different systems, reducing the time on the app development life cycle. This reduces redundancy and makes time for the developer to focus on the more platform specific features of the app.
Despite having more than 75% of its code shared across the three platforms, the look and feel achieved by Xamarin.forms on their respective systems is completely native. There are little to no details left behind and there is very little independent code needed.
Shared App Logic
Mentioned before, Xamarin.forms helps share almost 90% of the code written for the development of the app. On the other hand, Xamarin helps us share the logic to this code, making it easier to abstract the code for various platforms.
Better Suited For Tighter Budgets
Xamarin.forms is better suited for a tighter budget. Especially if you are an individual developing an app, and do not require pomp and show around it, Xamarin.forms is the best way to go. With little to no development cost, Xamarin.forms is the best software for the tight of budget.
Mobile Cross Platform Support
Xamarin.forms is all about support. It offers more than 90% of the code across all three platforms. It also provides you with a unified API across the platforms, greatly minimizing the time required for development and release.
Not All Sunny – Disadvantages to Using Xamarin.forms for App Development
While Xamarin.forms has many, many advantages, it goes without saying that there are some flaws. Still being rectified, some of the qualities that make Xamarin unique, are the same that make it discouraging to use in some cases.
Time Consuming UI development
While the app development life cycle of an application on Xamarin.forms is quite less, this is countered by the time taken for the platform-specific UI development. This means, that developers need to keep in mind that the base code that they are making, needs to be abstractable to all three platforms. And such code is time-consuming to make. And hence, the disadvantage to using it.
Due to the amount of code, and the shareability of the base code, the size of the file turns out to be larger than ideal, oft ranging between the 13 to 15 MB range.
Unavoidable Software Overheads
Though Xamarin.forms is built on the principle of making app development faster by using a shared code, the linking of the same code between the OS of the systems and the .NET frameworks, makes it more time consuming to download and initiate.
Trying Something Else On For Size – Alternatives to Xamarin.forms for App Development
Xamarin.forms may be one of the best when it comes to cross-platform app development softwares. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t find other softwares just like it out there, and try them out for size. Some softwares that we particularly liked were –
MAUI – Read more about MAUI – Multiple Application User Interface here.
We hope that today we could help you find the perfect fit for your cross-platform app development needs. With Xamarin.forms and its many features, creating, developing and releasing new applications has never seemed so easy. And we hope that today,we have opened up that path for you.
Architecture is a field that is constantly changing and developing. A profession as an architect has tremendous scope in our country. One can operate on the design & construction of houses and business enterprises. One can also join different fields of building places of shows & sports events, formulating unique illumination methods, creating landscapes, etc. An architect can discover the method of creation of complexes, industrial buildings, plazas, roadways construction, and civil construction by implementing their innovative concepts and logical skills.
The role of an architect demands engaging with clients to determine goals and specifications for constructions, direct workers who provide designs and reports, provide building blueprints, administer construction records and provide scaled illustrations, either with computer software or by hand.
People need places to reside, work, play, study, shop, and eat. Architects are capable of formulating ideas for these places. They operate on public or private projects and design both indoor and outdoor expanses. Architects can be employed to design anything from a single bedroom to a whole network of constructions.
Architects consider the purposes, specifications, and resources of a plan with clients. In some instances, architects present various predesign services, such as utility and environmental influence studies, locality choice, expense summaries, and design specifications. Architects generate conclusive construction designs after reviewing and matching the primary plan with clients. The architects’ drawings show the building’s form and features of its structure.
These drawings incorporate designs of the architectural arrangement; air-conditioning, heating, and ventilating modes; electrical arrangements; and plumbing. They utilize computer-aided drawing and planning and building knowledge modeling for producing plans and structure plans. Nevertheless, hand-drawing abilities are however expected, particularly at times of the conceptual steps of a plan and when an architect is present at a building site.
HOW TO JOIN ARCHITECTURE COURSE
To secure admission in reputed Architecture institutes, one must write the NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) exam. Architecture institutes conduct the admission process through this entrance exam. Arts stream candidates may utilize it to obtain admission to an Architecture institute. Candidate must have qualified 10+2 Schooling in any stream, with mathematics, from an accepted board. Candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% total marks in the board exam. This is the primary eligibility criteria- 10+2 passed with mathematics subject. Minimum score standards may vary from one institute to institute. Many institutes follow the merit-based admission method. Merit marks secured by students in the NATA exam and board exams are taken into account. Based on merit marks, seats are allocated to meritorious applicants.
The term of an undergraduate-level architecture program is 5 years. Architecture courses give both technical and functional knowledge of architecture. Higher-level architecture programs such as MArch and Ph.D. can also be done after BArch. Candidates require quality architecture entrance exams like JEE Main managed by CBSE or the National Aptitude Test in Architecture managed by the National Institute of Advanced Studies and Architecture. Aside from entrance exam marks, candidates with exceptional illustration skills, creativity, great aesthetic taste, and social knowledge are favored over any other applicants at the time of the admission process in any of the architecture courses.
As construction proceeds, architects may pay a visit to construction sites to guarantee that constructors understand the plan, adhere to the agenda, utilize the designated materials, and satisfy work quality criteria. The work is not finished till all construction is completed, expected tests are done, and building expenses are paid. They may also assist clients to get building proposals, preferred builders, and negotiate construction agreements.
NATA measures the aptitude of the candidate for a particular field of study, i.e. Architecture, by evaluation of cognitive skills, visual understanding, and artistic sensibility tests, logical argumentation, and analytical thinking skill, etc., besides the knowledge that the candidate has obtained over the preceding few years and is linked to the particular field of study.
ARCHITECTURE COURSES
Popular architecture courses in India include certificate course in interior design, certificate course in interior design, Diploma in an architectural assistantship, Diploma in Architecture Engineering, Diploma in Construction Technology (DCT), B Arch, B Plan, M Arch, M Plan, and Ph.D. The duration of the certificate courses ranges from 6 months to 1 year, Diploma and PG Diploma courses from 1 – 2 years, UG courses from 4 – 5 years, and Doctorate from 3 – 5 years.
Candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognized board for the Certificate, Diploma, and UG courses. Candidates for the PG courses should have passed an undergraduate course in architecture. Those who want to pursue the Doctorate course should have completed a master’s degree course in architecture.
STUDYING ARCHITECTURE ABROAD
From traditional to medieval to postmodernism, architectural influence appears in all corners of the globe. Gape at the Taj Mahal in Agra, stare at the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and gawk at the Opera House in Sydney. Several of the greatest countries to learn architecture provide quality courses, hands-on global experience, and individual perspectives. England has no limit when it comes to the diverse forms of architecture, from the Buckingham Palace to St George’s Hall to the Shard. Companies all over the world revere architectural degrees from England. Some of the best schools in England to consider architecture abroad are the University of Bath, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Sheffield. England’s architectural courses also give the best technical support and quality tools, and several organizations place England as the greatest country for architecture education.
China has numerous prime colleges to study architecture, which covers Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tsinghua University, and Tongji University. Several curricula focus on giving a solid base for students while highlighting human-centered construction within a global setting. Several of the architecture courses in Italy are considerably strong with foundational systems and hypotheses along with lab work and internships. Japanese architecture courses place special attention on creating structures that hold in mind the people who will be utilizing them.
The fast growth and development of the United Arab Emirates, along with being the safest country globally, also makes it an engaging place. Also, the bulk of the population speaks English, and many college courses are done in English.
SALARY OF AN ARCHITECT
While a trainee can anticipate getting anything within Rs. 1 Lakh to 1.5 Lakh per annum, the pay rises progressively with experience. An experienced architect can expect up to Rs. 5 Lakh per annum. Even in the field, the pays differ extensively, with private firms paying higher than the government sector to engage experienced architects. The need for domestic housing is simply going to grow as time progresses. As the supply side strives to keep up with the burgeoning market, it is reasonable to believe that the job possibilities and pay of architects would see further progress.
PROJECTED JOB GROWTH
The profession of architecture is predicted to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, more gradual than the standard for all occupations. Architects are required to make designs and drawings for the installation and restoration of houses, offices, retail stores, and other constructions. Several school communities and colleges are expected to build new amenities or refurbish existing ones. In summation, demand is required for more healthcare amenities as the population ages and as more people use healthcare settings.
Search for architects with an awareness of “green design,” also called the sustainable plan, is foreseen to continue. Architects should be required to create buildings and structures that efficiently use sources, such as energy and water conservancy; decrease waste and pollution; and implement environmentally friendly design, specs, and supplies. With a large fraction of students finishing with degrees in architecture, a strong match for internships and employment is anticipated.
The employment of architects is completely tied to the activity of the architecture industry. Consequently, these workers may experience years of lay-off when there is a slowdown in demands for new designs or when the overall level of production falls.
CONCLUSION
Architecture is one of the most established and esteemed professions all around the world. It is a career that expands our minds to be proactive and productive. Functioning hours for Architectural companies are normally 8 to 10 hours. It is better to know the terms and not hours that count in this field. A person working 10 hours in an office may not be an important player different than a person who has a concept of the project. Skill development is yet a new word in India that finds recognition in this field. Architecture has no limits. It is an emblem of knowledge. Everything starts from scratch here in architecture studies.
When you want to teach Japanese online, you will need to meet specific qualifications first. You will need to have the proper education and certification and understand the best platforms for you to teach on and how to have the best relationship with your students. If you cannot get along with people, they will not want to learn from you and go to someone else and ruin your reputation. Once this happens, you will have to fight hard to get that reputation back. Avoid these mistakes by being prepared from the start.
Certification Is Debated
To become a tutor, most people think that you need certification to become an online tutor. That is not necessarily true. It depends on the platform that you want to work for. You will find that you will only be required to have a high school diploma if you are tutoring elementary students or junior high students. If you are coaching high school students, adults, or work in a school setting (even if it’s online), you will be required to have advanced education and certification. Those two advances give you professional credibility and allow you better work opportunities. One of the most popular recommendations for accreditation is the National Tutoring Association. An important note to keep in mind is that the higher you go for tutoring in education (tutoring college students, learning associations, etc.), the more tutor training and the higher GPA you will need. In some instances, you will need to obtain a bachelor’s degree. If you’re looking for a place to start your tutoring career, see more here.
The Proper Platform Is Key When You Want To Be A Teacher In Japanese
Understanding the proper platform to teach from is vital as well. The reason for that is if you want to be able to help people effectively, choosing the wrong forum isn’t going to help you. Instead, it’s going to hurt you, and you could end up with a bad reputation. Finding the right platform means you have to be discerning and use your best judgment. Finding the best requires that you look at the site’s reviews, the reputation, the student base, and look at how well known they are. If you see that the reputation is horrible and reviews say that the tutors don’t treat their students well, find another platform. While you would be the teacher, different students wouldn’t want to try because of the site you would be working for.
Now You Are Ready
Now that you know two of the most important areas of becoming an online teacher, you can become one yourself. After getting the proper certification and choosing a platform, you can get organized and begin planning your lessons. From here, you need to be active in developing a relationship with your students and showing them that you are all in. Work hard, be patient, and show them that you care about their success. In turn, they will place their loyalty with you and recommend you as a qualified tutor to others that need it.
Every child dreams of securing a position in the Indian Air Force. It is a matter of pride and respect for each individual who gets selected in the Indian Air Force. Indian Air Force is one of the main air arms in the country and its foremost role is to shield the country against external attack in the air. Fighter planes and aircraft are the major components of the Air Force as their mission is to protect the sky. Hence, the entire duties of the Airforce are regarded with the flying of the aircraft and the pilot is the leading air force officer.
It is a very diverse and inspiring profession. Apart from flying one has to handle hundreds of personnel on base camp, express high-level approaches and tactics. During calamities and emergencies, they step further and carry food and essential supplies. If all the above-mentioned commitments, gives you an adrenaline rush then a career as an Air Force Officer is the right option for you.
It is the world’s fourth-largest air force. It has a base in Tajikistan and retains a world record for saving the most number of non-combatants during a natural calamity. These are only a few of the many accomplishments which tell us about the prowess and ability of this wing of the Indian Armed Forces – we are, of course, speaking about the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The IAF has engaged in several significant combats and landmark missions. With responsibilities and circumstances that test one’s bravery, valor, courage, and never-say-die spirit every day, a job in the Indian Air Force is considered extremely prestigious and fulfilling.
HOW TO BE A PART OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE?
AFTER CLASS 10:
IAF recruits for numerous civilian posts like Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Shorthand typist, Content Assistant (Material Assistant), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Watchman, Cook, Carpenter, Messenger, Gardener, Fitter, Vendor, Barber, Tin, and Copper Smith, Mechanic, Tailor, Painter, etc.
To get selected for these posts, the candidates should have passed 10th class or having a diploma in the concerned field to get selected. In some posts, eligibility is limited to 10th class only while in some others, ITI is required. More preference is given to applicants who have passed class 12th.
AFTER CLASS 12:
The aspirants can enter the IAF after passing class 12th also. All men, who have passed the exam of class 12th, may enter National Defence Academy (NDA) by clearing the penned exam and SSB interview. The candidates join the IAF after their training. UPSC conducts the exam for NDA biyearly.
AFTER GRADUATION:
Graduates can also join any branch of the IAF avoiding the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam which is administered by the UPSC biyearly. The applicants can also appear in the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) to join the IAF. Post the selection process, the candidates get training at one of the IAF training institutes, and then they are approved and posted as Officers.
After finishing the post-graduation, the candidates can join the technical or ground duty branches. It is easy to enter the IAF if the applicants qualify in Aeronautical Engineering or Electronics.
The entry in the Meteorological Branch is conceivable only after post-graduation in any stream which includes:
Science
Arithmetics
Statistics
Geography
Computer Applications
Biological Science
Applied Physics
Earth science
Meteorology
Agricultural Meteorology
Ecology & Environment
Geo-physics
Environmental Biology
A minimum of 50% scores in entirety in all the papers put together (Provided that Maths and Physics are the subjects at Graduation Level, with a minimum of 55% marks in both) is required.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Indian Air Force (IAF) has welcomed online applications for the job of Airmen in Group ‘X’ Trades as well as Group ‘Y’ Trades. Selections in the IAF Group X and Y Trades are arranged by the Central Airman Selection Board (CASB) which selects Airmen through All India Selection Tests (AIST) and Recruitment Assemblies. For AIST, announcements are placed in the Employment Times and applicants need to give their applications to the CASB.
The suitable candidates will get admit cards for the AIST. Dates for the Recruitment Assemblies are issued in publications. Applicants are expected to appear at the rally venue with the necessary documents. The eligibility differs as per the Group of trade. Group ‘X’ Airmen for Technical Trades require a 10+2 with PCM or a Diploma in Engineering from an identified institute. For Group ‘X’ Education Instructor Trade, applicants need a Graduation and a B. Ed. / Two years training experience. For Group ‘Y’ Trades (police, defense, etc.), applicants require a 10+2 or equivalent in Science, Arts, or Commerce
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS OF INDIAN AIR FORCE
The applicant must be bodily and psychologically fit to perform duties in any part of the world, environment, and ground. Weight should be proportionate to height and age with a minimum chest expansion range of five centimeters. Candidates should have healthy hearing i.e. able to hear constrained murmur from a range of six meters by each ear distinctly. Applicants ought to have strong gums, a healthy set of teeth, and a minimum of fourteen dental points. Candidates should be of normal morphology without loss of any appendages. He should be free from all transmittable diseases & skin infirmities. Candidate must be physically and mentally fit to perform duty in any part of the world, in any weather and region.
Permanent body tattoos are not allowed, however tattoos only on the inner face of the forearms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back part of the hand/reverse side of the palm, and Tribals with tattoos which are as per traditional Cultures of their tribes may be admitted. Nevertheless, the right to determine the acceptability /unacceptability of the candidate rests with the Selection Centre. Applicants with permanent body tattoos are to present two photos (close up and distinct view) with details of the size and nature of the Tattoo.
BRANCHES OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE
The IAF has the following branches. These are:
Flying Branch: Flying Branch includes Pilots. Both men and women can become pilots. The people in this branch fly the aircraft during operations and actions. The different kinds of pilots are Fighter Pilot, Helicopter Pilot, and Transport Pilot.
Ground Duty Branch: Ground Duty Branch deals with the command tower and meteorological offices. The Officers coordinate with the pilots and keep them notified of the weather conditions. The two different branches of Ground Duty are:
Ground Duty (Technical Branch): Technical Branch is involved with the aircraft and equipments.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branch): Non-Technical Branch includes the Logistics, Records, Education, Administration, and Medical & Dental Branch.
SALARY OF INDIAN AIR FORCE OFFICERS
The Indian Air Force provides a job with extensive pay and perks. The Air Force Officers get the deserved promotions in their profession as they go forward with their duties. The work is difficult, and with the promotion, the difficulty becomes bigger.
The Indian Air Force gives excellent pay along with a job filled with possibilities. Apart from loyalty, nationalism, and honor; the IAF takes care of its employees with excellent salaries and other perks. The work offers difficulties, but it also offers due payments. The IAF Officers start to earn even before their Commission from the IAF. During the final year of their training, they will start earning a pay of Rs. 21,000 per month.
An Indian Airforce officer qualifies to get Flying and Technical Allowance based on his branch. Initially, the recruited candidates are qualified for a monthly stipend of ₹ 56,100. Candidates further receive additional allowances for transport and their children’s education.
PROMOTIONS BASED ON SENIORITY AND MERIT
Promotions higher than the rank of Wing Commander are based on seniority and merit. An Officer of the Flying Branch will become suitable for consideration to the rank of Group Captain after finishing 16 years of duty.
Ground Duty Officers, who are non-flyers, will be considered for Group Captain Rank post 18 years of duty. He will face Promotion Board No. 1, controlled by the Air Officer in Charge Personnel (AOP).
Further promotions to the rank of Air Commodore and Air Vice Marshal come under the No. 2 Promotion Board of which the Vice Chief is the directing officer.
CONCLUSION
Serving in the Indian Air Force (IAF) is about being amid supersonic jets, state-of-the-art technology, and the most excellent of the people. Air Force gives the most advanced facilities and provides an unequaled way of life and builds an atmosphere, where the greatest in-person comes out.
The different job openings available with Indian Air Force comprise both technical and non-technical branches. Equipped in diversified areas and circumstances one is ready for all the hurdles that the fast-paced life in the Air Force has in store.
Competitive FPS games can be considered the origins of competitive online gaming. From the LAN parties that were once held in the basements of early organizers to full-fledged arena tournaments today, there is always something for someone in this vast genre.
With so many FPS games popping up today, what to choose from when you want to play a game that is both challenging and fun at the same time. Since the time of the classic Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to new challengers like Valorant, the gameplay and mechanics of every FPS game has allowed them to become distinguished enough from each other to provide a unique experience.
Here is a list of some of the best FPS games you can try in 2021.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends is considered one of the best FPS games out there today. Respawn Entertainment’s entry title has offered players a gem that they keep on improving with time to keep the content and gameplay fresh for their players.
One of the best features of Apex is the ranked mode. Apex Legends offers dynamic ranks which allow players to track their progress through visual MMR markers.
The gunplay and overall speed of the game make it one of the best competitive FPS games out there today. As of 2021, Apex legends has also been dubbed one of the best Battle Royale games in a poll done by IGN. If you’re looking for a fast-paced FPS with amazing characters and features, Apex Legends just might be the game for you.
Call of Duty: Warzone
An FPS list and no call of duty game? Sounds kind of impossible in this day and age. Warzone was the first proper entry that Call of Duty made in the Battle Royale genre, and what an entry it was. With the simultaneous release of Modern Warfare, the game garnered a lot of attention and incorporated fast-paced gunplay and hyper movements and abilities.
With the Battle Royale Genre being the topmost played genre in games today, Warzone introduced everyone’s classic favorite FPS in a new light and created one of the best FPS experiences available online today.
Valorant
Valorant, although a younger game compared to the ones mentioned above, is still a tough contender in the FPS competitive genre. Riot Games took some of the best elements of CS:GO and Overwatch to create a game that is both fun and competitive.
Valorant took the weapon and economy system from CS:GO and incorporated Overwatch’s roles and abilities alongside it to create the perfect mix of an FPS 5v5 experience. If you have a knack for team-based FPS games, then Valorant might just be the game for you.
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I bet the scalding weather is becoming nearly unbearable for everyone, agreed? Though the thunderstorms broke the stifling heat to some extent, we are due for more scorching summer days in the coming months. Each of us yearns to leave all our work, enjoy a reprieve, visit a place with an affinity to cold and experience the snowy weather. Moreover, cold places in India are relatively reasonable, picturesque, and enchanting.
Many individuals sequester themselves to get away with snowfall but few embrace the adventures it brings along. So, let’s have a look at the chilly places that can be your perfect companion during exorbitantly heated days.
Here are the snow-laden places that are ideal tourist destinations.
Leh Ladakh
Frozen Lake
Where?- Jammu and Kashmir
Do you consider yourself a true adventurer? Not if you haven’t experienced the challenging 9-day Chadar Trek that involves trekking over the frozen rivers. Also, the Pangong Tso is a well-known lake that gets frozen during excessive winter days. January and February are the months with heavenly snowfall in Ladakh, with temperatures dropping much below the freezing point which is why it is difficult to drive on the snow-bedded roads. But it does not refrain us from traveling, does it? However, the ideal time to visit this dream-like paradise is during the summers for rafting and camping.
Gulmarg
Where?- Jammu and Kashmir
Are you a skiing enthusiast? If yes, do not miss this one. Fully snow-laden during the winters calls for skiing over the highest ski lift in the world! Along with skiing, adventure sports like snowboarding, trekking, and cable rides are also attraction points. Also, you can get a scenic view of the highest mountain peak in India, Mount Kanchenjunga here. Known as the ‘meadow of flowers ‘, Gulmarg is the land of alluring blossoms that can bless your eyes during the moderate seasons.
Auli
Gandola Cable Car
Where?- Uttarakhand
Who knew that a small, less-known hill station could offer one of the best snow experiences in India? Right from snow-covered meadows to adventure sport activities, this place remains an attractive tourist spot throughout the year. The skiing on the snowy slopes of the peaks of the Himalayas makes it all the more adventurous. Additionally, one of the best cable chair lift known as Gondola present in Auli is the second highest and the longest cable car ride in Asia. It is a must-visit place for a great snowfall experience.
Being the most preferred honeymoon destination of our forefathers, couples used to dream of building snowmen and snow houses with their partners in this exquisite place. Ample fun activities like fishing, hiking, trekking, etc. are accessible here. Traveling on horseback is even interesting and gives retro vibes as there is no railway station or airport nearby. Furthermore, it gives you a more panoramic view and time to explore the beauty of the place.
Manali
Manali Winter Carnival
Where?- Himachal Pradesh
If you wish to celebrate New Year at a hill station, Manali should surely top your list. Himachal welcomes New Year with the Manali Winter Carnival that constitutes massive activities, for instance, fashion shows, talent hunts, food festivals, dances, plays, musical performances, adventure sports, and so forth. Also, January is the best time to get acquainted with the pleasant weather and beauty of the hill station. To experience heavy snowfall, do not forget to visit Rohtang Pass situated near the Leh-Manali Highway.
Shimla
Where?- Himachal Pradesh
Renowned as the ‘Queen of Hills’, Shimla is known for its blanketed snowfall. The town is located on the top of hills with a snow-laden picturesque view. Known as the Switzerland of the East, Kufri has been recorded to experience the highest snowfall in Shimla every year that makes the mountains look like a snow blanket. Further, Mashobra is another place with snow-covered peaks and trees. Shimla consists of some great street shopping markets like mall road, lower bazaar, etc. A trip to Shimla is reasonable yet adventurous and one should surely visit it during winters.
Mussoorie
Where?- Uttarakhand
Another ‘Queen of Hills’ lays in blankets of snow right after heavy rainfall. People huddle around bonfires and enjoy camping during the snowfall. Mountain biking, rock climbing, river crossing, and rafting are some exciting activities to be a part of during snowfall. One of the most thrilling yet venturesome paragliding begins from Dhanaulti to Mussoorie Lake. However, there are various paragliding spots with different heights. Adequate skating rings are present and the most terrific and unique experience is the open-air skating.
Nainital
Snow View Point
Where?- Uttarakhand
What better than enjoying eating Maggi while watching it snow? The most preferred time to experience the heavy snowfall and misty environment of Nainital is from November to February. Snow View Point is the best area to get a scenic view of the snowfall and catching the glittering snowflakes. A closer view of the point enables you to get a glimpse of the Himalayan range along with the three peaks, namely, Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Nanda Kot. An aerial cable car is connected to give a mesmerizing view of the town.
Dalhousie
Paragliding across the valley
Where?- Himachal Pradesh
The most famous place to experience snowfall is Ganji Pahari and as the name suggests, it is known for the complete absence of flora on the hill. A thick coat of snow covers it during winters and is a great location for trekking to enjoy the sunrise and the sunset while passing through beautiful villages on the slopes. The most thrilling activity offered by Dalhousie is Paragliding across the open valleys during winters. It gives a whole new thrilling experience, especially during snowy weather.
Almora
Almora Zero Point
Where?- Uttarakhand
Have you ever laid your eyes upon a peak at zenith that is equally beautiful during the sunrise as well as the sunset? The Zero Point in Binsar, Almora is one such unique and rare spot that gives a 360-degree view of the Himalayan ranges consisting of the Kedarnath Peak and Shivling. The snowfall in Almora is so heavy that it tends to create hindrances in the adventurous activities but off-beat explorers would enjoy it to the fullest. This hilly area amidst the mighty yet majestic Himalayas is known as the land of snow along with the divinity of various sun temples. It is truly a get-away from the scorching weather.
Lava
Snow Nest
Where?- West Bengal
Birdwatching is so mesmerizing here that it is known as the ‘snow nest’. It is covered with pine trees, all sorts of birds, and butterflies, making it the perfect destination for nature admirers. The combination of snow and nature makes you feel refreshed and makes it the epitome of pacification. However, the roads are tricky but it provides a good opportunity for trekking and is one of the cheapest snowfall places in India. Do not expect luxurious hotels and an ostentatious environment but go for it if you enjoy being in nature’s lap.
