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Why Mauritius Is The Perfect Wedding Destination?
If you have your heart set on getting married abroad, maybe with a backdrop of a beautiful palm-fringed, white sand beach, then you will have plenty to think about. As with any wedding, there are certain things that need to be organised before the big day and if you put in all the right planning, [...]
11 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Live Chat: Giselle Monteiro on April 12 at 1600 hrs IST
Giselle Monteiro- the Brazilian beauty- took everyone by surprise when she effortlessly portrayed the role of a Punjabi kudi 'Harleen Kaur' in Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal. She is now looking forward to the release of her second film Always Kabhi Kabhi directed by Roshan Abbas and produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment. Bollywood Hungama gives you all a chance to have a live video chat with Giselle Monteiro on Tuesday, April 12, at 1600 hrs IST. Don't miss!
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tusshar and Riteish confirmed for Kya Kool Hai Hum 2
After years of dilly-dallying, sequel of Kya Kool Hai Hum is finally happening. Also, the film's lead pair of Tusshar Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh would be reuniting again for this adult comedy which was the surprise success of 2005. "Ever since Kya Kool Hai Hum turned into a success, producer Ekta Kapoor and her brother Tusshar Kapoor were keen to bring the sequel on floor", informs a trade source, "However they were unable to crack the right idea. The original director Sangeeth Sivan did try to work around a few subjects but eventually all concerned people could never get on …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
"This is not a passing phase, it's a movement" - Kher pledges support to Hazare
Anupam Kher is jubilant now that Anna Hazare has won his fight to bring the government around. "This is the greatest victory for Indian democracy since independence," said Anupam joyously. "But this is just the beginning. I am ready to carry on the fight as one of Anna Saab's soldiers even if it requires me to cancel my other commitments." Last week Anupam Kher was shooting in Pune for a Marathi film when he suddenly announced he had to leave for Delhi. Everyone at the shooting thought there was a family emergency... but no. On an impulse, he decided to …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Golf: départ moyen de McIlroy, départ canon de Woods au Masters d'Augusta
AUGUSTA (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Le Nord-Irlandais Rory McIlroy, qui comptait quatre coups d'avance dimanche avant le dernier tour du Masters d'Augusta, a pris un départ moyen mais restait provisoirement seul en tête malgré la pression mise par le Sud-Africain Charl Schwartzel et Tiger Woods.Alors que McIlroy enchaînait bogey-par-par-par aux quatre premiers trous, Woods a lui signé un départ canon avec quatre birdies, un bogey et un eagle sur les huit premiers trous pour revenir à la 2e place provisoire, à un seul coup du jeune McIlroy, qui est en tête de l'épreuve depuis le premier tour jeudi.Woods partageait la 2e place provisoire …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Elizabeth Taylor's jewels to be auctioned
WASHINGTON (AFP)Film icon Elizabeth Taylor's collection of jewelry, artwork, clothing, and memorabilia will be sold at auction, according to Christie's auction house.Taylor died last month at the age of 79 after suffering congestive heart failure.Christie's said it reached an agreement with Taylor's family to sell the items in a series of auctions to be announced later this spring, according to a statement Saturday.Taylor over many years and marriages had amassed one of the world's most impressive jewelry collections. In 2002, she published a book entitled "Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry."
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
FA's Brooking backs Rooney ban
LONDON (AFP)Sir Trevor Brooking, the English FA's director of football development, insists Manchester United star Wayne Rooney deserved his two-match ban for swearing.Rooney missed United's Premier League win over Fulham and will also sit out next Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley after he swore into a television camera during his side's 4-2 victory at West Ham last weekend.The decision to ban Rooney for his F-word rant was criticised by United manager Sir Alex Ferguson but Brooking, a former West Ham and England midfielder, is adamant the FA had to show that offensive behaviour is not acceptable.Brooking …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tennis: les Français en terrain miné sur la terre battue de Monte Carlo
MONTE CARLO (AFP)Les meilleurs Français avancent en terrain miné à Monte Carlo, non seulement parce qu'ils sont tous dans la moitié de tableau de Rafael Nadal mais aussi parce que la terre battue continue à être la surface qui leur pose le plus de problèmes.Au printemps, tous les espoirs sont permis mais pour le tennis français, la période qui a commencé en Principauté dimanche et se terminera à Roland-Garros début juin n'annonce généralement rien de bon.Richard Gasquet a bien gagné le tournoi de Nice l'année dernière. Mais dans les trois Masters 1000 sur terre battue - Monte Carlo, Rome et …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Nouveaux combats dans Abidjan, appel à une intervention de l'ONU et Paris
ABIDJAN (AFP)Des tirs à l'arme lourde ont repris dimanche près du palais présidentiel dans Abidjan, après l'appel lancé par les avocats d'Alassane Ouattara, le président reconnu par la communauté internationale, demandant à l'ONU et à Paris de "neutraliser" les forces de Laurent Gbagbo. "Ca a commencé vers 12H30 (locales et GMT) dans notre zone et ça a repris quelques minutes vers 14H00. On a entendu de fortes détonations d'armes lourdes et des armes automatiques. On ne sait pas ce qui se passe," a déclaré une habitante du quartier du Plateau (centre), où se trouve le palais."Il y a eu des …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Transat Bénodet: Morvan en tête devant Lunven et Rivet
BÉNODET (Finistère) (AFP)Le navigateur Gildas Morvan sur Cercle Vert, suivi de Nicolas Lunven (Generali) et Frédéric Rivet (Vendée 1), emmenait dimanche peu avant 16H00 la flottille de 17 voiliers monotypes engagés dans la première transat en solitaire Bénodet-Martinique, au large de Bénodet.Le skipper de Générali, Nicolas Lunven, vainqueur de la solitaire du Figaro en 2009, avait temporairement pris la tête de la course qui a débuté par un parcours autour de trois bouées et dont le coup d'envoi a été donné à 12H00 GMT (14H00 heure française) au large de Bénodet (Finistère).La voile numéro 9 du Figaro Bénéteau du skipper …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Arsenal sink Blackpool to keep title bid alive
LONDON (AFP)Arsenal got their challenge for the Premier League title back on track with a 3-1 win against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Sunday.Arsene Wenger's side closed within seven points of leaders Manchester United as first half goals from Abou Diaby and Emmanuel Eboue and a late strike from Robin van Persie clinched their first win in four league games.The Gunners will still believe they can catch United as they have a game in hand on Sir Alex Ferguson's side, who also have to travel to the Emirates Stadium for a potentially decisive clash on May 1.Blackpool's fourth defeat in …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Portugal: le PS resserre les rangs autour de Socrates avant la bataille
LISBONNE (AFP)Unis dans l'adversité, les socialistes portugais ont fait taire ce week-end toutes dissensions et rivalités lors de leur congrès, faisant bloc autour de leur chef José Socrates, Premier ministre démissionnaire qui veut croire à la victoire aux législatives du 5 juin.Sur les 1.751 délégués inscrits, seuls deux ont voté contre la motion "Défendre le Portugal, Construire l'avenir" présentée par le secrétaire-général sortant.L'hymne choisi par José Socrates --The Battle, extrait du film "Gladiator"--, avait dès le début donné le ton de ce congrès, prévu de longue date bien avant la démission du gouvernement socialiste, le 23 mars, et a fortiori …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Navin Ramgoolam Creates Controversy Between Mauritius And Reunion Island
The population of Reunion is rising against the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, after the remarks made by the latter on Wednesday, April 6, at Arsenal. Navin Ramgoolam was speaking on that day at a function. At one point he had made it clear to the assistance he does not want a nation to [...]
10 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Un réseau de prostitution de Mauriciennes opère en France
La Brigade de répression du proxénétisme, anciennement connue comme la Brigade des mœurs, enquête sur un vaste réseau de proxénétisme opérant dans différentes régions de l’hexagone. Ce réseau opérerait en... Read more »
10 Apr 2011, KotZot
Redknapp reveals failed Ferdinand bid
LONDON (AFP)Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp revealed on Sunday that he failed in a bid to sign England defender Rio Ferdinand from Manchester United before the start of the season.Redknapp gave Ferdinand his professional debut when the pair were together at West Ham and he made a cheeky bid to bring the centre-back to White Hart Lane as he looked to add leadership to his squad ahead of Tottenham's first Champions League campaign.United boss Sir Alex Ferguson refused to consider the deal however and Ferdinand remains one of his team's key performers, as he showed with an imperious display in the …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Murdoch paper prints phone-hacking apology
LONDON (AFP)On Tuesday, its chief reporter Neville Thurlbeck and a former news editor Ian Edmondson were arrested on suspicion of having unlawfully intercepted mobile phone voicemail messages.The controversy has dogged the paper for the past few years.In 2007, the initial police investigation led to the News of the World's royal correspondent Clive Goodman and a private investigator being jailed.They had hacked into the mobile phone messages of Princes William and Harry to obtain information for use in stories.A steady stream of fresh allegations and criticism of the original probe prompted London's Metropolitan Police to reopen their investigation in January.That move …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le Premier ministre japonais aux sinistrés: "nous ne vous abandonnerons pas"
ISHINOMAKI (Japon) (AFP)A une centaine de kilomètres au sud, la centrale nucléaire de Fukushima continue de donner des signes d'inquiétude un mois quasiment jour pour jour après qu'une vague de 14 mètres de haut a dévasté ses installations électriques et ses circuits de refroidissement.Les techniciens de l'opérateur Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) se sont activés pour terminer dimanche le déversement dans la mer de 11.500 tonnes d'eau faiblement radioactive afin de faire de la place dans des cuves pour évacuer une eau plus polluée. Cette initiative controversée avait provoqué l'inquiétude des voisins de la Chine, dont la Chine et la Corée …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Japon: Le gouverneur de Tokyo réélu après une campagne axée sur l'énergie
TOKYO (AFP)Le gouverneur de Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara, 78 ans, célèbre pour son franc-parler et ses positions nationalistes, a été réélu dimanche pour un quatrième mandat à la tête d'une des plus grandes métropoles du monde.M. Ishihara avait choisi d'axer sa campagne sur les économies d'énergie, nécessaires dans la région de Tokyo du fait de la mise hors service des réacteurs de Fukushima, qui alimentaient en partie la capitale.En le réélisant, les Tokyoïtes ont probablement jugé que cet homme d'expérience était le mieux placé pour faire face à ces défis."A partir de maintenant, le Japon va vivre des temps difficiles", a …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Juve beat Genoa to keep Champions hopes alive
ROME (AFP)Juventus twice hit back from behind to beat Genoa 3-2 in Turin on Sunday and keep alive their faint hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.Genoa took the lead through a Leonardo Bonucci own goal and a strike from Antonio Floro Flores but Juve hit back through a Marco Rossi own goal and then Alessandro Matri.And Luca Toni proved the Juve hero seven minutes from time with only his second goal for the club since joining from Genoa in January.The result leaves Juve five points behind Udinese in the crucial fourth spot, although a win for Lazio later …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Big Network Of Young Mauritian Prostitutes Operating In France
The Police of France is investigating on a network of Prostitutes operating in various regions of France. This network operates online to get clients for escort girls coming from Eastern Europe, the Balkans and West Africa. Among these young women, there are also Mauritian. On these sites, escort girls, who sell very explicit with both [...]
10 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot