Once class 12th results are out and the school is over, it is time to make the strategies for higher education and think over what to do next. With numerous options available today, students often get confused in choosing a relevant career path for them. Many of the students might have already had plans for their future in place but for some the confusion still persists.

Here are some tips to keep in mind while choosing the most relevant career path.

>Know your interests

Before jumping on to look for the available options in the science, commerce or humanities stream, it is extremely important to consider your interests. If you don’t want to spend your time at job/work counting your days then look for the career which best suits and aligns with your interests and abilities. Deciding out of peer pressure or family pressure might not turn out to be beneficial in long run.

>Choose the right course

These days there are a number of ways to pursue the same course such as degree course, diploma course, correspondence mode, online mode and distance mode of education. By getting to know about the course structure, syllabus and methodology of teaching you can pick up the course which suits your needs.

>Look out for future scope and opportunities

It might happen that your interests direct you to your preferred career path but not a viable career. In order to overcome this major hurdle, you need to search for and know about the future scope and opportunities available for that particular field in your country and abroad.

>Maintain a balance between college preference and course of study

A college preference might be as important as the preferred course but a balance between the two is more important. A good college offering your preferred course is a steal deal. However, if things don’t go as per your will, consider the course above the college brand. Because it is only the course that is going to decide your future prospects and not the college’s brand value.

>Have a plan B

Just in case you doubt losing the opportunity to grab your preference of course or college always have a plan B. It would not only save your time from being wasted but also let you to explore other options. Who knows the unexplored opportunities come with hidden but favourable outcomes for you.

In times like today, health has become the primary concern for all. Good immunity proportionates healthy living which comes from eating the right food in the right amount. Superfoods are the go-to food items for strong immunity and good health.

Superfoods are high in nutrition having very few calorie count. They contain high value of vitamins, minerals and naturally occuring antioxidants which keep your body disease-free and make you healthier. When taken in the right quantity in your diet, superfoods can improve heart health and increase energy level in the body, detox the body, regulate metabolism, lower body cholestrol, reduce cardiovascular disease risks and also help in weight reduction.

>Green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetable are a great source of many nutrients that boost our immunity such as vitamin A, C, E and K, calcium, iron, fibre, zinc, potassium, magnesium etc. The fibres and nutrients present in green leafy vegetables are found useful in preventing heart diseases, type-2 diabetes and certain chronic diseases. Some well known green leafy vegetables include kale, spinach, beet greens, watercress etc.

>Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits are rich source of vitamin C and B6, ribloflavin, calcium, magnesium and a variety of phytochemicals. These nutrients are responsible for improved gastrointestinal function and vascular protection. Also, consuming citrus fruits reduces risk of diabetes, cancer and neurological diseases. Examples of citrus fruits are orange, sweet lime, tangerine, kinnow,pomelo etc.

>Berries and cherries

Berries are rich in vitamin C, minerals, manganese and antioxidants and are also low in calories. They also contain flavonoids which are responsible for protection of body cells. Similar to berries, cherries are a great source of antioxidants which help in protection against viruses. Potassium rich berries are also good for improved blood pressure.

>Turmeric

Known for its antibacterial properties, turmeric is a very commonly found and well known ingredient in Indian households. It is rich in proteins, carbohydrates and minerals like manganese, potassium and phosphorous. Scientifically proven health benefits of turmeric include prevention of heart diseases, cancer, Alzheimer’s and prevent symptoms of depression and arthritis.

>Honey

Honey, which is often considered a substitute of sugar, is a rich source of ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid, niacin and riboflavin and minerals like iron, copper, zin, calcium, phosphorous etc. It is also rich in antioxidants and helps regulate blood pressure and has benefits on heart health.

>Yogurt

Yogurt provides to the body good amount of vitamin B12, minerals like calcium, riboflavin, phosphorous etc and proteins. The fermentation process used to make yogurt makes it healthier than milk and easy to digest which cause the nutrients to get absorbed by the body more easily and quickly. This not just improves digestive health but also helps in weight management, strengthens immunity and prevents bone diseases like osteoporosis.

Forced migration can be described as mass movement of people of a particular area out of threat to their lives and livelihoods. People unwilling to leave their home towns and countries are forced to migrate to nearby, or sometimes far away, cities, towns and countries to have access to better facilities.

In context to Uttarakhand, forced migration or distressed migration has arisen as one of the major issues in recent times. In particular, male-specific outmigration has become a trend in the hills. The people have been migrating not just to seek better employment but also to have access to better healthcare and educational facilities. The educated ones are the first to leave as they get good opportunities in the cities and settle there forever. However, the elderly population is not yet ready to leave their home land because of the affection and attachment to the place.

More than 5 lakh people have migrated from Uttarakhand within the last 10 years. According to 2011 census, a total of 1,18,961 people from 6,338 village panchayats have migrated out of Uttarakhand permanently, while 3,83,726 people have migrated in search of work and prefer to visit their native places in the hills frequently. Out of 16,500 villages in Uttarakhand, 734 have become ghost villages. Also, there are 664 villages with negligible population and 3,900 other villages in the state that have a population of 50 or less.

The state of Uttarakhand was formed in the year 2000 after separation from Uttar Pradesh to ensure development in the hilly region. Though the purpose doesn’t seem to be served yet. Well structured roads and good health facilities continue as the basic requirements of the people. The lack of educational facilities is also among the majors reasons of migration.

Moreover, the decreased fertility of soil is a major concern for the locals affecting the agricultural productivity. Since it is an ecologically fragile state prone to natural disasters with half of the population’s workforce on farm, scope for other employment opportunities reduces.

Changing time brings along changes in basic needs which might not be fulfilled by the traditional methods and style of Uttarakhand. It proves to be a major cause of the shift. People now prefer to settle in the cities permanently in order to enjoy the relaxing life and lucrative opportunities offered there as compared to their home towns in the hills where the daily routine is tough and hectic and a decent livelihood has become a challenge.

Joe Biden’s statement was at odds with the long-held US policy known as “strategic ambiguity,” where Washington helps build Taiwan’s defenses but does not explicitly promise to come to the island’s help.

Baltimore, United States: 

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the United States would come to the defense of Taiwan if the island were attacked by China, which considers it part of its territory.

“Yes,” he responded when asked in a CNN town hall about defending Taiwan. “We have a commitment to that.”

Biden’s statement was at odds with the long-held US policy known as “strategic ambiguity,” where Washington helps build Taiwan’s defenses but does not explicitly promise to come to the island’s help.

He made a similar pledge in August during an interview with ABC, insisting that the United States would always defend key allies, including Taiwan, despite the withdrawal from Afghanistan in the face of the victorious Taliban.

Biden said the United States made a “sacred commitment” to defend NATO allies in Canada and Europe and it’s the “same with Japan, same with South Korea, same with Taiwan.”