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Jeetah attributes success to people
The Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP) celebrated its 35th anniversary at the InterContinental Resort, Balaclava on July 22. The event was attended by Shakeel Mohamed, minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment and Rajesh Jeetah, minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology. The AHRP code of professional practice was also launched on this [...]
25 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
St Cecile residents deplore poor living conditions
Residents of St Cecile, Riche Terre will hold a protest walk soon to make their problems known. Some 80 families of the area are living in inhuman conditions. Contacted over the phone, Eliezer Francois, their spokesperson criticised the authorities’ inaction and apathy towards their problems. They recently staged a demonstration in front of the Government [...]
25 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM students showcase innovative fashion ideas
Final year students from the 2009 batch of the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Textile Technology at the University of Mauritius, put their creativity on display on July 24. This was for the fashion show, Le Boulevard des Stylistes, held at the Auditorium Octave Wiehe, UoM at Réduit. Twenty students from the faculty came up [...]
25 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Bunwaree lauds role of credit union
On Saturday, a workshop on the contribution of financial institutions in promoting education was organised at Manisha Hotel, Flic en Flac. The minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree, who was present at the event, welcomed this initiative of the Primary School Teacher’s Cooperative Credit Union (PSTCCU). “The workshop is an opportunity for participants [...]
25 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Over 450 youth take part in rally against drug abuse at L’Escalier
More than 450 youth attended a rally at L’Escalier on Sunday to raise awareness on problems related to drug abuse. The event was organised in partnership with Omnicane Foundation, ENL Foundation, the non-governmental organisation Leadership Empowerment Action Development (LEAD) and the Non State Actor-Sustainable Inclusive Development of the United Nations Development Programme. The rally was [...]
25 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Artwork portrays glimpses of past
The Mauritius Museums Council is currently hosting the exhibition Le Mirage by local artist Noël Hubert Maillard. The opening was held on July 21 in the presence of Senedhun Jagranee, president of the National Art Gallery and Gorah Beebeejaun, president of the Mauritius Museum. Noël Hubert Maillard sculptures are mainly done on wood. He has [...]
25 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Singapore team to hold workshop
A team of consultants from the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, the Public Utilities Board and CH2M Hill, is in Mauritius for talks with key players operating in the water sector. The discussions will focus on the implementation of the Integrated Water Management project in Mauritius for which the contract was awarded to three firms. The consultants [...]
25 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Bérenger criticises PM’s absence at critical time
The arrest of the minister of Health and Quality of Life, Maya Hanoomanjee, was the main topic of discussion at the Mouvement Militant Mauricien’s weekly press conference at The Link Hotel, Ebène, on Saturday. “A minister who has been arrested, charged and then released on bail should resign,” said MMM leader Paul Bérenger. “The fact [...]
25 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Accident : deux des 10 blessés dans un état critique
Le nombre d’accidents sur nos routes ne cesse d’augmenter de jour en jour.
25 Jul 2011, motors.mega.mu
Shiamak Davar gets doctorate from Middlesex University London
Indian contemporary dance choreographer, Shiamak Davar, has been presented with an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University, London. Shiamak is well known for changing the choreography of Hindi cinema and is the first Indian to bring contemporary jazz and western forms of dances to thousands in India through his school SDIPA, which is the first of its kind. He began his Bollywood journey with Yash Chopra's Dil To Pagal Hai for which he won the National Film Award for Best Choreographer. He also choreographed the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and Delhi and the successful Bollywood tour and 'The Unforgettable Tour' starring …
25 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Salman to co-produce sequels to Chillar Party
They say when Salman Khan decides to do some thing, he puts his heart and soul into it. Well the same is the case with the film Chillar Party. The film, which released earlier this month, opened to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that Salman is keen on producing not one but two sequels to the film. Speaking to Vikas Bahl, we are told, "Chillar Party opened so well that we have decided to make 2 sequels to the film. Like before, Salman will be co-producing the film along with UTV. But right …
25 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Balotelli gets into row with City manager Mancini
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Mario Balotelli's failed trick shot sparked a heated row with manager Roberto Mancini that took the lustre off Manchester City's penalty shootout win over the Los Angeles Galaxy.The Italian striker with a hot-headed reputation scored the lone goal in regulation for City but was relegated to the showers by the time the teams went to a penalty shootout to decide the exhibition match.Mancini was incensed after Balotelli broke in on the Galaxy goal in the 28th minute and then turned backwards and tried to hit a ball into the net with the back of his foot. The ball …
25 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Grand Prix Moto des Etats-Unis: victoire de Stoner
MONTEREY (Etats-Unis) (AFP)L'Australien Casey Stoner (Honda) a remporté dimanche le Grand Prix des Etats-Unis de Moto GP sur le circuit de Laguna Seca (Californie), devant les Espagnols Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) et Dani Pedrosa (Honda).Il s'est imposé en 43 min 52 sec 145/1000, avec plus de cinq secondes d'avance sur Lorenzo, et conforte ainsi sa première place au championnat du monde, avec 193 points.
24 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Farah Khan pledges her eyes
Following in the footsteps of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Raveena Tandon and Rani Mukherjee, is ace choreographer and director Farah Khan who has now pledged her eyes. Farah had been contemplating about organ donation for a while, but it was only when she came in contact with Miss India Ankita Shorey that she decided to finally take the plunge. Ankita has been actively promoting the eye donation initiative and is also now one of the brand ambassadors of the Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI) Farah was impressed by Ankita's dedication towards the noble cause and felt like being …
24 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Stuntman sues Suniel Shetty for Rs. 1 crore
Stuntmen in Bollywood are the ones who are usually far off from the spotlight, well not in this case. Stuntman Puran Chauhan has accused Suniel Shetty of non payment of dues to the tune of Rs. 1 crore for his expertise used in the 2007 film The Little Godfather. Post the filing of the complaint, the Delhi High Court has summoned Shetty to appear before the bench on October 19. While on the other hand, a spokesperson from Shetty's production house claims that Purna's claims are based on forged documents.
24 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sunidhi and Shandar to lend their voices for Meena Kumari's poetry
The golden age of cinema has long gone giving way to a much more modernized method of film making and story telling. However, memories of the past remain and these exact memories penned down by yesteryear actress Meena Kumari are soon to be launched as audio and video CDs. Sunidhi Chauhan and Shandar Amrohi will soon be seen lending their voice to poems by Meena Kumari. The entire concept was developed by Kamal Amrohi's son Shandar and Reena Roy's sister Barkha featuring many poems written by the yesteryear actress. Meena Kumari and her husband Kamal Amrohi had developed strong differences, …
24 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Chavez says he is free of cancer after treatment in Cuba
CARACAS (AFP)To lawmakers he described the chemotherapy as the "second stage of this slow and complex process of recovery."Though the National Assembly unanimously approved his travel request, needed for the president to leave the country for more than five days, opposition leaders insisted it was unconstitutional for Chavez to continue to exercise executive authority from Cuba.Critics of the president have demanded more details about his cancer, as well as answers to why he cannot be treated in Venezuela, where authorities say they have created a quality health care system.The Venezuelan government has not explained the extent of Chavez's cancer or …
24 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tour de France: le Tour à Evans, la dernière étape à Cavendish
PARIS (France) (AFP) Cadel Evans (BMC) a remporté pour la première fois le Tour de France, dimanche sur les Champs-Elysées à Paris, au terme de la 20e étape gagnée au sprint par le Britannique Mark Cavendish (HTC).Evans, 34 ans, est le premier Australien vainqueur du Tour depuis la création de l'épreuve en 1903.Le doyen des lauréats (depuis les années 1920) a battu les Luxembourgeois Andy et Frank Schleck, deux frères qui sont présents pour la première fois ensemble sur le podium final.Déjà deuxième en 2009 et 2010 derrière l'Espagnol Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck s'est incliné finalement de 1 min 34 …
24 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
De Jong reveals City contract talks have stalled
LONDON (AFP)Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong revealed on Sunday that talks over a new contract with the Premier League club have broken down.De Jong has only two years to run on his current deal and the Holland international had hoped to sign a contract extension before the start of the new season.The 26-year-old has established himself as one of City's key figures since joining from Hamburg two years ago, but he is frustrated the club's hierarchy have opted to halt negotiations."There's no update on my contract because talks have stopped," he told The People."Maybe something will happen again when …
24 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Vent de folie à New York pour les premières unions homosexuelles
NEW YORK (AFP)La ville de New York a commencé dimanche à célébrer ses premières unions homosexuelles dans une ambiance survoltée par le record d'affluence prévu: pas moins de 823 cérémonies attendues en un jour pour l'entrée en vigueur de la loi autorisant les mariages du même sexe.A l'ouverture des bureaux de l'état civil à 8H30 (12H30 GMT), les candidats au mariage faisaient déjà la queue par centaines sous le soleil de plomb qui frappe la métropole américaine depuis plus jours."Nous sommes arrivées à 4H30 du matin. Il faisait encore noir et tout était silencieux. Et puis le soleil s'est levé …
24 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?