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2011 marks centenary of Qing defeat
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China. To celebrate the Chinese revolution, the Ministry of Arts and Culture organised an exhibition which centred on the achievements of Dr Sun Yat Sen who led the revolution to the end. Known as the Xinhai Revolution, [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Foreigners caught with Rs 9.5 m at airport
Two Mozambicans Dominique Alberto, 35, and Francisco Jacinto Cassa, 32 suspected of embezzling about Rs 9.5 million will appear in the District Court of Mahebourg on Monday morning. In the wake of the investigation, four Mauritians have also been arrested for assaulting the two suspects. If it were not for this assault which happened at [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Labour Party lashes out at Opposition for walk-out
The Labour Party (PTr) has condemned the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) for walking out during the debate on the Preliminary Enquiry (Amendment) Bill last Tuesday. Meeting the press on Saturday at PTr headquarters at Guy Rozemont Square on Saturday, the general secretary of the party Lormus Bundhoo, said that the leader of the Opposition, Paul [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
MBC welcomes fact finding committee
MBC director general Dan Callikan welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision to set up a fact finding committee to shed light on the circumstances which led to the dismissal of Rehana Ameer from the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), on December 2, 2010. In a press release, Callikan has given the assurance that the MBC will collaborate [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
2 killed on pedestrian crossings
The police are actively seeking a resident of Roche Brunes who is suspected of running over a sexagenarian who was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing in Beau Bassin on Sunday morning. Investigators have questioned the driver’s friend who was with him at the time of the accident. He told the police that the [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Tunisie: procès par contumace de Ben Ali
TUNIS (AFP)La Tunisie sapprête à juger lundi en son absence le président déchu Ben Ali qui, depuis son refuge en Arabie saoudite, a contesté vigoureusement les accusations et dénoncé un procès visant, selon lui, à "détourner lattention" des difficultés du pays.Lundi matin, devant un tribunal de première instance de Tunis, souvrira la première dune série dactions en justice intentées contre lancien homme fort de la Tunisie, son épouse Leïla Trabelsi et son entourage.La défense de lex-président a toutefois lintention de demander un report pour pouvoir bien préparer sa défense, a indiqué dimanche à lAFP un des avocats commis doffice, Me …
20 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Thomas Desvaux, 4e fois champion national de cyclisme
Thomas Desvaux a remporté ce dimanche sa quatrième victoire des Championnants nationaux de Cyclisme Orange 2011. C’est sous les applaudissements nourris de la communauté des cyclistes qu’il a franchi l’arrivée devant la mairie de Curepipe. Les trois premiers gagnants de chaque catégorie ont été récompensés par des trophées et des prix des sponsors dont Mauritius Telecom. Les classements : Elite (141 km) 1. Thomas Desvaux 2. Pascal Ladaub 3. Mike Chong Chin Juniors (106 km) 1. Olivier Lacourt 2. Sébastien Tyack 3. Stéphane Espiègle Cadets 1. Gabriel Mayer 2. William Labonne 3. Jordan Lebon Minimes (32 km) 1. Alexandre Mayer …
20 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Man beaten to death in north
The body of 35-year-old Pravin Jargoobarah was discovered at Goodlands on Sunday. Jargoobarah’s body bore several injuries and bruises. The police and emergency services were called to the scene but could only confirm that the victim was dead. The autopsy carried out by chief police medical officer Dr Sudesh Kumar Gungadin revealed that Jargoobarah died [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Iconic Marilyn Monroe dress sells for $4.6 million
LOS ANGELES (AFP)The legendary white dress seen billowing under Marilyn Monroe in an iconic image of 1950s Hollywood has sold at auction for $4.6 million, shattering estimates.The dress, worn by the star in the 1955 film "The Seven Year Itch," had been expected to fetch between one and two million dollars.But the sale Saturday, part of a collection of Hollywood memorabilia held by actress Debbie Reynolds, saw Monroe's "subway" dress -- now cream colored from age -- sold for $4.6 million (or $5,520,000, with added fees).The entire sale, which included other Monroe garbs, was valued at $22.8 million, Nancy Seltzer, …
20 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Vivek Oberoi all set to do an out and out love story
Vivek Oberoi is turning romantic again. He has recently signed an out and out love story where he would be playing the lead protagonist. The film is special for him since it would be almost a decade after Saathiya (2002) that he would be seen serenading his lady love. "It is a beautiful and meaningful love story that Vivek has just signed", informs a close associate of the actor, "After an intense Rakht Charitra and action oriented Prince, he wanted to dabble in different genres. This film is a step in that direction. It will be going on floors later …
20 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Vikram Bhatt opts out of Bhoot 2
Haunted 3D was by far the highest grossing horror film in India. Post the success of the film, director Vikram Bhatt was pretty kicked about making a sequel to RGV's Bhoot. The project announced just last week but the news is that Bhatt has opted out of it. Vikram Bhatt was initially slated to direct Bhoot 2; however Ram Gopal Varma quickly announced his version of the sequel titled BHHOOoo. Even though the producer of Bhoot, Nitin Manmohan had signed on Bhatt to direct the film, the filmmaker chose to opt out of the film. Speaking about this Bhatt says, …
20 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Aftab Shivdasani's grandfather passes away
Aftab Shivdasani's grandfather passed away on Saturday, just a day after his latest film Bin Bulaye Baarati released. Aftab who returns to silver screen after two years with Bin Bulaye Baarati after the debacle Aao Wish Karein in 2009, was on his way to Ahmedabad to promot his latest venture when he got this heartbreaking news. Aftab was taken aback with this news and he immediately took a flight back to Mumbai to join his family in this sad time. The grief stricken Aftab tweeted, "My beloved Grandfather Shri Bhagwan Shivdasani just passed away. Rushing back to Mumbai, extremely saddened, …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
No more 'once upon a time' for Emraan Hashmi
It's confirmed. Emraan Hashmi won't be a part of the sequel to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. Though it was announced that Akshay Kumar would be stepping into the shoes of Dawood Ibrahim for this Milan Luthria film, there were speculations around Emraan having a part to play in the sequel. "It is going to be an entirely different cast for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2", informs a source, "There were murmurs around Emraan stepping into the film for a few days to shoot a few flashback sequences. However, these speculations have turned out to be baseless. …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
US beat Jamaica to reach Gold Cup semis
WASHINGTON (AFP)Second-half goals from Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey gave the United States a 2-0 victory over Jamaica Sunday and a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals.Jones struck in the 49th minute and Dempsey added the insurance goal in the 80th as the USA advanced to face either Panama or El Salvador, who meet later Sunday to complete the semi-final lineup in the regional championship for North and Central America and the Caribbean.German-born midfielder Jones, making his ninth appearance for the USA, fired a shot from outside the area that was deflected by Jamaican defender Jermaine Taylors outstretched leg …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Gulzar roped in to write lyrics for Yash Chopra's next
It's going to be a sheer poetry of romance with the new alliance. After the announcement of Yash Chopra's collaboration for his next directorial venture with music maestro AR Rahman, comes the news that Gulzar will join in to complete the musical ensemble. "Though he has been associated with Yash Raj Films earlier, this is the first time that I will be working alongside Gulzarbhai", said Yash Chopra. "I am looking forward to some brilliant poetry, which I am personally very fond of. It will also be a privilege working with the award winning pair of AR Rahman and Gulzarbhai …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Reportage d’Envoyé Spécial sur les fast food (video)
Voici le reportage d’Envoyé Spécial sur les fast food qui a fait pas mal de bruit après sa diffusion cette semaine. Pendant des semaines, une équipe d’Envoyé spécial a enquêté... Read more »
19 Jun 2011, KotZot
Championnats d'Europe d'athlétisme: la Russie toujours plus haut, vite et fort
STOCKHOLM (AFP)La Russie a conservé son titre de Championne d'Europe d'athlétisme par équipes, dimanche à Stockholm, devant l'Allemagne et l'Ukraine au terme d'une seconde journée de compétition marquée par la démonstration du Français Christophe Lemaitre sur 200 m dans le vent et le froid.Le déluge qui s'est abattu toute la journée sur le Stade olympique de Stockholm où se déroulèrent les Jeux de 1912, le froid (13°C) et les rafales de vent ont obligé les organisateurs à délocaliser dans une salle le concours de perche, dont la tenue était trop dangereuse en extérieur dans ces conditions météorologiques.Commencé avec beaucoup de …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Apollo Bramwell appoints two leading specialists
The leading healthcare provider in Mauritius, Apollo Bramwell Hospital, announces the appointment of two award-winning specialists as part of its commitment to continuously providing quality health care to patients. Dr.... Read more »
19 Jun 2011, KotZot
Syrie: des opposants forment un "Conseil national" face au régime
FRONTIERE TURCO-SYRIENNE (AFP)Des opposants syriens ont formé un "Conseil national" face au régime de Damas, a annoncé dimanche à la presse un groupe dopposants."Nous annonçons la création dun Conseil national pour mener la révolution syrienne, composé de toutes les communautés, et des représentants des forces politiques nationales à lintérieur et à lextérieur de la Syrie", a annoncé le groupe.Le porte-parole de ce groupe, Jamil Saïb, a précisé que ce "Conseil national" regroupe des opposants connus, notamment Abdallah Trad el Moulahim, qui est solidaire des opposants syriens réunis début juin à Antalya (Turquie), Mamoun el-Homsi, Cheikh Khaled al-Khalaf, Haitham el-Maleh, Souhair …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euro-2011 d'athlétisme: Lemaitre en 20.28 face au vent sur le 200 m
STOCKHOLM (AFP)Le Français Christophe Lemaitre a remporté le 200 mètres des Championnats d'Europe par équipes d'athlétisme en 20 sec 28/100es, face à un vent défavorable de 2,8 m/s et dans le froid, dimanche à Stockholm.Au lendemain d'un nouveau record national (9.95) sur 100 mètres, le triple champion d'Europe (100/200/4X100 m) a réalisé le 2e chrono de sa carrière, pas très loin de son record national de 20 sec 16, qu'il partage avec Gilles Quénéhervé."Faire ce chrono dans ces conditions, c'est de bon augure, surtout que ce n'est que ma 2e course sur la distance cette saison", a indiqué le Savoyard, …
19 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?