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Seetharam lauds role of Hindi in uniting cultures, traditions
The High Commission of India held an award ceremony for Hindi Diwas at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC), Phoenix on Tuesday. Gevish Ramchurn, a Standard 6 student from Beau Vallon Government School, was awarded in the first category for his recital of works by poet Kabir Das. Deepesh Sharma, a Form 1 [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Savage rows I Ocean solo
British rower Roz Savage is the first woman to have rowed across the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Moreover, she did this in an eco-friendly boat. Her arrival in Mauritius marks the end of her eventful journey. She was given a warm welcome at the jetty by her mother Rita Savage, supporters and a team [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Memorial lecture pays tribute to Gandhi
To mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a memorial lecture was held on Tuesday at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka to pay tribute to the great soul who has become the symbol of non-violence in the world. Professor Mahendra Narain Karna, formerly professor of Sociology at North Eastern Hill University gave his 26th [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Belgians delegation explores investment opportunities
A delegation of 12 persons from the Belgian business community is presently in Mauritius to discover various investment opportunities in different sectors. Led by Professor Robert Wtterwulghe, honorary consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Belgium, the business delegation reached the country on October 1 and will be here till October 9. On Tuesday, they [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
AfrAsia registers 223 per cent profit
AfrAsia Bank recently announced its financial results for the year ending June 30, 2010. This is the bank’s fourth year of operation. The bank saw its net profits, as a group, increase by 223 per cent to reach Rs 124.4 million during their last financial year compared to Rs 38.5 million in 2009-10. According to [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM to meet at Bar Chacha
It is in leader of the Opposition Paul Berenger’s constituency that the Movement Militant Mauricien (MMM) has chosen to organise a public meeting. This will be held on October 14 at Bar Chacha, Rose Hill in preparation for the opening of the next Parliament session slated for October 19. The principal lieutenants of the party, [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
IBA hears Khamajeet’s complaint today
MP Dhiraj Khamajeet’s compliant against Radio Plus will be heard by the Complaints Committee of the Independent Broadcasting Corporation (IBA) on October 5. The IBA had received the complaint from Khamajeet’s attorney-at-law Jaykar Gujadhur on September 28. The second elected member for constituency No 9, Bon Accueil / Flacq had complained that a doctored and [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Jackson's doctor's girlfriend heard 'coughing'
LOS ANGELES (AFP)The waitress recalled how the following month she was told that LA detectives were trying to contact her. She called Murray to tell him about the interest from the LA Police Department (LAPD)."He told me, 'Why are they calling you? I'm so sorry they're contacting you'," she said, before giving her his lawyer's details, and telling her to call the attorney before getting back to the LAPD.The court also heard Tuesday from Nicole Alvarez, who was living with Murray and had a son by him in March 2009, and still lives with him in her apartment in Santa …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
L’AfrAsia Bank parraine le Golf Masters 2011
De gauche à droite: Patrice Legris Marketing and Sales Director de Ciel Properties, Vivek Rughoonundun Tourism and Promotion Manager de la MTPA, James Benoit CEO d’AfrAsia Bank, Tim Redman CEO de Ciel Properties Ltd, Marc Amelot directeur du Four Seasons Golf Club et Raj Beedasy PR and Events Manager d’Air Mauritius L’AfrAsia Golf Masters 2011 aura lieu du 13 au 17 décembre au Four Seasons Golf Club - Mauritius at Anahita. C’est ce qui a été annoncé lors d’une conférence de presse qui a eu lieu le mardi 4 octobre au siège de l’AfrAsia Bank. Ce tournoi, d’une dotation de …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – mercredi 05/10/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-10-05End Time: 20:15
05 Oct 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – mercredi 05/10/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-10-05End Time: 19:20
05 Oct 2011, MBC
News – Wednesday 05/10/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-10-05End Time: 18:50
05 Oct 2011, MBC
Samachar – Wednesday 05/10/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-10-05End Time: 18:25
05 Oct 2011, MBC
Live Chat: Rajeev Khandelwal on October 7 at 1530 hrs IST
After a superb career on the small screen, Rajeev Khandelwal made a smashing debut in Bollywood with Aamir. He then followed it up with yet another power-packed performance in Shaitan. Rajeev is now looking forward to his upcoming flick Soundtrack which releases this Friday. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Rajeev Khandelwal on Friday, October 7, at 1530 hrs IST. Don't miss!
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Esha Gupta signed opposite Emraan Hashmi for Jannat 2
Prachi Desai and Paoli Dam's loss is Miss India International winner 2007, Esha Gupta's gain. Esha Gupta's looks and sex appeal have helped her get the lead role in Vishesh Films Jannat 2, a sequel to the 2008 super hit film Jannat. The role in question is that of Emraan Hashmi's wife in Jannat 2 and the films director Kunal Deshmukh wanted someone bold and sensual for the role. Prachi Desai was signed on for the role but the makers of the film apparently re-considered their decision to cast Prachi in the lead role, on the pretext that she was …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Remo D'Souza hospitalized
Choreographer turned-director Remo D'Souza, fresh from his success of the film F.A.L.T.U is all set to make India's first 3D dance film. Unfortunately, Remo was admitted to Sanghvi Hospital in Andheri on Monday after he was detected with dengue. Though the choreographer- director is in hospital, sources say that he will be discharged in a few days. Remo made his debut as a choreographer with Bollywood Dreams and has gone on to work in films like Chameli, Dhoom, 36 China Town, Delhi Heights, Rock On and London Dreams.
04 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tour de Pékin: le cyclisme en pleine mondialisation
PEKIN (AFP)Le cyclisme franchit une étape capitale dans sa longue marche vers la mondialisation avec la première édition du Tour de Pékin, un évènement qui réunit de mercredi à dimanche les dix-huit premières équipes mondiales et une sélection chinoise.Au-delà de l'aspect sportif d'une course qui avantage les grands rouleurs, en raison d'un contre-la-montre de 11,3 kilomètres programmé en ouverture au Parc olympique de 2008, l'épreuve marque la volonté de l'Union cycliste internationale (UCI) d'ouvrir son sport à d'autres continents.Après l'Océanie (Tour Down Under, Australie) et l'Amérique (GP de Québec et de Montréal, Canada), l'Asie possède désormais une compétition inscrite d'emblée …
04 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Harman's long-delayed film gets new lease of life thanks to Genelia
It's My Life just got a new lease of life. Thanks to the favourable reports and response to Genelia D'Souza's performance in her new release Force, suddenly Harman Baweja's long-delayed release, It's My Life, has become an urgent issue with producer Boney Kapoor and director Anees Bazmee. According to very reliable sources, Genelia's success in Force is just the window that the producer and director were looking for to release It's My Life. The film is being spruced up big time. Says the source, "Genelia's is the third-most important role in It's My Life after Nana and Harman. Ways are …
04 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Caparros appointed Mallorca coach
MADRID (AFP)Joaquin Caparros was appointed coach of Primera Liga side Mallorca on Tuesday filling the void left by the departure of Michael Laudrup last week after he fell out with the club directors.The 55-year-old - who has recently ended a short but eventful five match spell with Swiss side Neuchatel Xamax - signed a contract which will see him through to the end of the season."What I want to do is to coach, it is a privilege that Mallorca have come to an agreement with me," said Caparros, whose appointment was only sealed after a six hour meeting of the …
04 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Pirated CDs and DVDs worth Rs 18 million seized
About 600,000 pirated CDs and DVDs with a street value of Rs 18 million have been seized so far by the Anti-Piracy Unit (APU).
04 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu