General Mauritius
What do you think about the LED billboards on our roads?
Unless you have serious eye-sight problems, you can’t have missed those 3 huge LED billboards at strategic locations on the motorway, namely both entrances to Port Louis and at Phoenix. Since their installation a couple of...
26 Aug 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Finally, a decrease in price of petroleum products (August 2014)
According to my records, the price of the petroleum products haven’t changed since March 2013. And I just learnt that the prices have finally been reviewed today. So, as usual, here are the new price updates : Essence...
22 Aug 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
What do you think of taxing people differently based on their incomes?
Yo everyone! Welcome again to the blog! I know that I have started to post at irregular frequencies since some time but let me reassure you : Finding new and interesting topics to discuss on the blog is...
12 Aug 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
President Obama & PM Navin… 5 years later…
Navin's meeting with the US President Obama has once more time been captured on camera yesterday during his visit to the United States to attend the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and uploaded by the US Department of State has been published on their official Flickr account, just like 5 years ago.
06 Aug 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Tablet restrictions to be removed because of the incompetency to secure them!
Sometimes, you need to end the week with a good joke! Nothing better than today's statement by Mr Vasant Bunwaree.
27 Jun 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Political game frustrates youngsters
Today's headlines on "News on Sunday" is short and clear but yet, says a lot. I just hope that the concerned persons get the message which we, youngsters, who are neither part of their "pti copains" network nor benefit from any of their privileges .
13 Jun 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Win up to Rs 25, 000 with a mesmerizing shot of Mauritius!
You have one or several wonderful shots of our island and you need some cash? Enter these shots in the photo contest held by Identical Pictures till the 15th June 2014 and win up to Rs25,000 cash and other prizes of Rs1,500 if your photo is selected!
09 Jun 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
[Guest post] Alarming number of young graduates without a job
It goes without saying that our country has a real problem due to the persistent increase in unemployment among youngsters. Through this guest article, I wanted to express my feelings, share my observations and views about the limited job opportunities in our island. I have gone through so many bad times during the past months and probably many among you have similar experiences too.
28 May 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Don’t bother about the ICTA Permit when importing mobile phones for personal use
In March 2014, the ICTA published a communique to inform the public about the existing regulations which will henceforth be more strictly enforced. But today, I am hereby confirming this fact : No permits (TAC) is needed to clear out of the customs if you are importing mobile phones for personal use.
16 May 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
The problems with the “free” college tablets (Part 1 & 2)
Right from the beginning, I was completely and I'm strongly against this decision of the government of giving away free tablets to the college students. Several problems have been reported till today and now, even insurance companies don't want to insure those tablets!
14 May 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Why doesn’t engaging into politics appeal to me?
I personally heard several persons complaining the disinterest of the younger generation in politics. Here's what I think about this topic.
19 Apr 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
A dengue story on April Fools’ Day
On the 12th January 2014, the authorities were already busy fumigating in Triolet. But the official outbreak of the dengue fever was revealed only a few weeks ago... Happy April Fools' Day!
01 Apr 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
The free college tablets won’t have access to Facebook, among others
Bad news for college students eligible for the free tablets announced long time back as in this previous article. A press article today states that the tablets won't have access to certain web sites without any pedagogical usefulness or relevance, for example Facebook.
18 Mar 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
46th independence anniversary celebrations at Anjalay Stadium
It is sad to say that the Independence and Republic anniversary celebrations are kinda becoming boring with the same show over and over again. Nothing really new could be seen this evening. Here's a short post with lots of pictures
12 Mar 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
[Online shopping] – Existing ICTA regulations more strictly enforced henceforth
Most online shopping addicts have been surprised by the ICTA's Communique published yesterday. I must admit that I was confused too and I immediately mailed ICTA so that I could get in touch with someone before I post anything on my blog. Without getting any reply to my mail, I gave them a call today...
07 Mar 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Sick February 2014
For the past 30 minutes, I have been struggling to write this post, starting over again and again while trying to think how to share that feeling I have right now. That feeling of how badly Mauritius has been doing not only during this month but since the first days of the year itself.
26 Feb 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Never, never tear a bank note, even if it’s your money…
If you always believed that the money in your pockets belong to you, you are completely right. But, be careful, the money might be yours but not the bank note!
09 Feb 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Upgrading 11 villages to towns – What do you think?
If you read yesterday's edition of l'express, you probably came across the article entitled " Onze villages transformés en villes : le projet relancé?". As mentioned, 11 villages might be upgraded to the status of "Town" soon if everything goes on smoothly on the administrative procedures.
04 Feb 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Fluorescent jackets : Government reviews its decision after protest
By reviewing the new regulation forcing motorcycle riders to wear fluorescent jackets during both day and night since the 1st January 2014, the government has once more shown that decisions are taken haphazardly and that the population still hold some power!
07 Jan 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Talk of the town : Terre Rouge – Verdun Link Road
Officially accessible to the public since a few days, the Terre Rouge Verdun Link Road is probably the talk of the town right now. This 24Km long road will definitely be beneficial to those who unnecessarily needed to go through the capital daily. Great job!
07 Dec 2013, Yashvin, pages of my life