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Lux* celebrates new identity
Lux* Island Resorts (ex-Naiade) held its gala opening performance at Lux* Le Morne on Saturday, bringing together guests from at least 15 countries. Among the participants were journalists, ministers and bankers. The Tourism minister Michael Sik Yuen highlighted that the rebranding of Lux* is a global innovation. “Mauritius has a well deserved equation with quality [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
BUAV: stop cruel export of monkeys
The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) has launched an advertising campaign for Mauritius calling on residents and holidaymakers to help save monkeys from a cruel fate. The BUAV campaign intends to change this with its striking adverts revealing a dark secret of paradise island. The BUAV message is simple but powerful; like [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Larceny, work safety on parliamentary agenda
A theft at the diving store in compound of the Mobile Wing, Bramer Banking Corporation, safety at workplace on the agenda, use of methadone, additional security measures taken to improve the safety of tourists and the population during the holiday season, corruption, dividends paid to France Telecom, politician‘s speeches in religious gatherings, amongst others are [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Pick n Pay chief visits Mauritius
The founder of Pick n Pay, Raymond Ackerman, is in the country for a courtesy visit and he will be visiting Pick n Pay Bagatelle and Cascavelle. Raymond Ackerman graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Cape Town early 1950‘s. Motivated by his father who had established Ackermans in Cape Town, [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
MSM against postponing of elections
The leader of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) Pravind Jugnauth alleged in a press meet held on Saturday in Port Louis that relationship among the government members are going from bad to worse. He also spoke of the Local Government Bill which will be discussed on Tuesday. Jugnauth announced that they would come up with [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
PTR finds 2000 remake shameful
A remake of the MMM/MSM alliance of 2000 would be a national disgrace. This is what was said by the president of Labour Party, Patrick Assirvaden in a press meet held on Saturday in Port Louis. He also said that the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) should not take the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) under its [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
6.5 pc rise in external trade in Q 3: CSO
The central statistics office (CSO) published data on external trade for the third quarter of 2011 and it shows the value of international trade at Rs 56, 633 million. It is 6.5 per cent higher than the previous quarter and 11.2 higher in relation to the corresponding quarter of 2010. During the third quarter of [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Obama wants to know secret of Yo-Yo Ma's popularity
WASHINGTON (AFP)President Barack Obama said jokingly that he wanted to know the secret of American cellist Yo-Yo Ma's popularity as he hosted a White House reception for winners of the Kennedy Center awards."Maybe the most amazing thing about Yo-Yo Ma is that everybody likes him! You have got to give me some tips!" said Obama, who is running for a second presidential term.Yo-Yo Ma, 56, was born in France to a family of Chinese immigrants that later moved to the United States.Obama recalled that when the musician was just seven years old, he performed in the East Room of the …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sonu Nigam's 4 year old son Nevaan records his own version of 'Kolaveri Di'
'Why This Kolaveri Di' is certainly the flavour of the season, what with almost everyone hooked on to the song. Even Sonu Nigam's 4 year old son Nevaan seems to have jumped onto the Kolaveri bandwagon. Nevaan has recorded his own version of 'Kolaveri Di' and the video featured on YouTube has already become a rage. In less than a day, the video has already got over 83000 views. Nevaan sings the song in a very playful and innocent way which is surely to be liked by one and all. In case you still haven't heard the Milk version of …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – lundi 05/12/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-12-05End Time: 20:15
05 Dec 2011, MBC
Zurnal Kreol – lundi 05/12/11
Title: Zurnal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-12-05End Time: 20:15
05 Dec 2011, MBC
News Bulletin – Monday 05/12/11
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-12-05End Time: 18:50
05 Dec 2011, MBC
Samachar – Monday 05/12/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-12-05End Time: 18:25
05 Dec 2011, MBC
Vivek Oberoi's next renamed Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli
Vivek Oberoi's next which was initially titled Gyrah Chalis Ki Last Metro has since been renamed to Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli (KLPD). The film which is produced by Amit Chandra has been undergoing change for some time; even the star cast is modified and will include Mallika Sherawat. Incidentally, the film has been in the headlines off late as it was taken to be the sequel to the Sanjay Khanduri's 2007 sleeper hit Ek Challis Ki Last Local, with the name Gyrah Challis Ki Last Metro doing the rounds. However, the most interesting facet of the development of this film …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Wolves' McCarthy glad to put pressure on O'Neill
WOLVERHAMPTON, United Kingdom (AFP)Wolves manager Mick McCarthy admits he was delighted to have piled the pressure on new Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill after his side came from behind to beat the Black Cats 2-1 at Molineux.Kieran Richardson's goal early in the second half looked to have given the perfect welcome gift to former Aston Villa manager O'Neill, who was watching from the stands at Molineux ahead of his first day in charge on Monday.But Sunderland winger Sebastian Larsson saw his penalty saved by Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey before two goals in quick succession from Steven Fletcher gave Wolves a vital …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao blessed with baby boy
Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao have been blessed with a baby boy. The baby was born through IVF to a surrogate mother on December 1 at a private clinic in Mumbai. Due to certain medical complications, the couple was advised go for IVF-Surrogacy. Aamir and Kiran are but obviously delighted with the arrival of their new bundle of joy. We at Bollywood Hungama extend our heartfelt wishes to Aamir and Kiran on this joyous occasion.
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ligue 1: le PSG réagit enfin, Lyon se raccroche au bon wagon
PARIS (AFP)Le Paris SG a enfin réagi dimanche au Parc des Princes face au mal classé Auxerre (3-2), reprenant sa 2e place, laissée la veille à Lille, et ne laissant pas s'échapper Montpellier, qui reste à portée avec 3 points d'avance en tête, après la 16e journée de L1. Lyon s'est raccroché au wagon en se positionnant à la 4e place derrière ces trois équipes de tête, à la faveur de son succès contre Toulouse (3-2) à Gerland en clôture de cette journée.La quarté dans l'ordre est donc: Montpellier, 36 points, Paris SG, 33 points, Lille, 31 points et Lyon, …
04 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hrithik Roshan turns associate director for Krrish 2
Hrithik Roshan, who plays a superhero in Krrish 2, has decided to help his father Rakesh Roshan in the direction department. Hrithik is now going to be the associate director of the film. Hrithik has earlier been an assistant director to his father in films like Koyla and Karan Arjun and has always helped his father whenever they work together. The first schedule of the film started on December 1 at Filmistan Studios with Vivek Oberoi, Kangna Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra. Hrithik is not a part of the first schedule but instead of sitting idle at home, he decided to …
04 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le parti de Poutine en tête mais moins que prévu aux législatives russes
MOSCOU (AFP)Le parti Russie unie de Vladimir Poutine arrive en tête des législatives de dimanche mais pourrait perdre la majorité absolue, selon des sondages à la sortie des bureaux de vote cités par la télévision publique après la clôture d'un scrutin marqué par de multiples accusations de fraudes.Selon un sondage de l'institut Vtsiom cité par la chaîne Rossia-1 après la clôture du scrutin à 17H00 GMT, Russie unie obtient 48,5% des suffrages.Le parti au pouvoir pourrait cependant parvenir à garder sa majorité absolue en sièges grâce à un système complexe de répartition des voix lié au mode de scrutin proportionnel.L'un …
04 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Man City host United in FA Cup third round
LONDON (AFP)Holders Manchester City have been handed an explosive derby clash with bitter rivals Manchester United in Sunday's draw for the FA Cup third round.City defeated United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley en route to winning the competition last season and they will host Sir Alex Ferguson's side at Eastlands over the weekend of January 7/8.Roberto Mancini's side, who beat Stoke in the final to claim their first trophy in 35 years, are currently five points clear of reigning champions United in the Premier League as they seek to snatch the English title away from Old Trafford.The …
04 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?