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The Indian truth behind the ruins of Takshasila

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        The truth behind the ruins of Takshasila Takshasila (Taxila ) was a vital Buddhist centre from the fifth century B.C. to the Sixth Century A.D. Takshasila illustrates the different stages in the development of a city on the Indus. It included the ancient Neolithic Saraikala mound, the Sirkap fortification (2nd century B.C.) and the town of Sirsukh (1st century A.D.). Central Asian, Persian and Greek influence can be witnessed at Takshasila. (Centre, 2023). Ancient Takshasila was situated at the pivotal junction of South Asia and Central Asia. The common association of the Huns with Takshasila has been the destroyer of the Buddhist structures at Takshasila. The name “Huns” has been associated with atrocities committed against select groups and vandalism, especially by Attila  in Europe. However, no reliable evidence exists of the Alkhan carrying out such atrocities and destruction in the outgoing fourth century. New archaeological research has revealed that this image does not
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Employees’ rights to livelihood must prevail over employers’ interests

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  I n India companies have started charging training fees from type rated pilots joining airlines. This training is not adding any skill or experience but they are statutory courses or DGCA mandated courses like the Operator's Conversion Course.  The OPC is not a specialised course imparted by the employer and the employee has not been done a special favour. Employers know that hiring new workers is only one challenging piece of the human resources puzzle. Equally vexing, especially now, is the effort to retain the employees they have — particularly those with skills and training — and prevent competitors from poaching them with better offers or bigger bonuses. Once employers get past “Why work here?” they need to constantly answer the question: “Why stay here?” Some airlines are trying short-term incentives such as signing bonuses, but that method has limited utility. Sure, these offers may get folks to sign that first contract. But a successful retention strategy requires smart i
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