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Mauritius: The Paradise You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
The dramatic coastline of Mauritius from Maconde Viewpoint, where volcanic peaks meet pristine lagoons. Photo by Pooja Amritkar A week-long trip to Mauritius, I imagined myself lounging on the beach with a cocktail in hand and taking the...
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Sharjah Chamber strengthens investment cooperation with Africa during first-ever trade mission to Mauritius
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) concluded its first-ever official trade mission to the Republic of Mauritius, which was organised in collaboration with the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius from June 30 to July 3....

Shweta Tiwari shares snaps from her wildlife trip to Mauritius with kids Palak and Reyansh
Shweta Tiwari and her children, Palak and Reyansh, enjoyed a memorable wildlife getaway to Mauritius, exploring Casela Nature Park. The family immersed themselves in nature, feeding giraffes, interacting with tortoises, and playing with birds.

From Przewalski's horse to Edwards's pheasant: Prague Zoo at the cutting edge of wildlife protection
Jaroslav Šimek|Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International On a sunny spring day, I spoke to one key figure at the zoo, someone who is at the centre of a great deal of zoological work: Jaroslav Šimek, Prague Zoo's Deputy Director of...

PM Modi Receives 25Th Global Honour, Becomes First Foreign Leader To Be Conferred With 'The Order Of The Republic Of Trinidad & Tobago'
(MENAFN- IANS) Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday became the first foreign leader to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago', the highest civilian award of the Caribbean nation, during...

PM Modi Receives 25th Global Honour, Becomes First Foreign Leader Conferred With ‘The Order Of The Republic Of Trinidad & Tobago’ (VIDEO)
President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Kangaloo, conferred the award on Prime Minister Modi. | Port of Spain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday became the first foreign leader to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad &...

On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...

Foreign Secretary Misri In Mauritius To Showcase India's Commitment To Global South
(MENAFN- IANS) Mauritius, July 1 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, arrived in Mauritius Tuesday on a visit that aims at further strengthening the bilateral relationship which is characterised by deep and abiding bonds based on common...

Pension Reform: Lessons from the UK’s Welfare Cuts
Editorial The recent dramatic U-turn by the Labour government in the UK regarding its proposed Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reforms offers a potent and timely lesson for democratic societies struggling with the seemingly intractable problem...

Friendshoring Chemical Production to India - A Shift Toward Localized Manufacturing to Reduce Geopolitical Risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector
The global chemical industry has long been characterized by its reliance on extensive supply chains that span continents, with concentrated production in certain regions having lower labor costs, such as China and Southeast Asia. However, the...
Culture Summit Africa 2025 to spotlight the people behind Africa’s culture-led companies
10–11 September 2025 | The Tryst, Johannesburg Hosted by Happy Sandpit www.culturesummit.co.za Culture Summit Africa 2025 will bring together over 100 leaders in HR, transformation, people strategy and leadership for a bold two-day event focused...

To Save Nature, Make It Sacred
Credits Dimitris Xygalatas is an associate professor in anthropology and psychological sciences at the University of Connecticut. He is also the director of UConn’s Cognitive Science Program and Experimental Anthropology Lab. I In the mountainous...

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority appoints new Director
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 102 The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has announced the appointment of Avinash Teelock as its new Director, effective as from 30th May 2025. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA)...

KZN’s big push for international direct flights
There are plans afoot to strengthen efforts to establish direct international flights to Durban. The KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) and Durban's air route development committee, Durban Direct,...

Youth for Human Rights Holds Historic meeting with President of Mauritius to Champion Human Rights and Social Justice
Port Louis, Mauritius – Recently, representatives of Youth for Human Rights Mauritius were privileged to engage in a landmark dialogue with His Excellency Dharambeer Gokhool, President of Mauritius, at the State House in Port Louis. This...

From Kamla Susheila Persad-Bissessar to Kamala Harris: Indian-origin individuals who hold leadership positions in different countries
In an increasingly interconnected world, Indian-origin individuals are making waves far beyond their ancestral homeland. Whether rising to prime ministerial posts in Europe, steering global corporations in Silicon Valley, or shaping foreign policy...
Mauritius is facing water crisis: Harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help -research
AFRICA: MAURITIUS’S water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years. The...

Mauritius Unveils Budget 2025 with Focus on Growth Reforms
Steady Growth Forecast Amid Fiscal Reforms The Ministry of Finance (MoF), Mauritius forecasts a GDP growth rate of 3.9% in FY25 (FY2024/25) as per the recent Budget. This projection is more optimistic than the IMF growth projection, which stand at...

Update: Chris Bertish postpones historic pacific crossing after safety concerns
Update: 2 July 2025 South African ocean explorer Chris Bertish has made the difficult decision to delay his ambitious solo Pacific crossing until 2026, just days after setting sail on what was meant to be a record-breaking 2,800-nautical-mile...

Voices for Humanity Champions Human Rights in Mauritius with Manishwar Purmanund
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode...