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Rising debt level raises concern

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The increasing debt level in Mauritius is a matter of concern for the government. The Bank of Mauritius has indicated in its latest newsletter that the amount of debt during the month of December 2010 stood at Rs 19.6 billion. This figure includes Rs 3.4 billion as overdraft and Rs 14.2 billion as bank loans. [...]

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Thousands stranded in Thai floods

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Floods across southern Thailand killed at least 15 people and stranded around 15,000 tourists on storm-swept islands, officials said on Wednesday, as the navy’s aircraft carrier joined the rescue. Victims were either swept away by the rising waters, or buried in mudslides as the unseasonably wet weather deluged the homes and businesses of around a [...]

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Africa looks to India for IT success

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In Tanzania, where China is building mammoth infrastructure projects, India is scoring big with its prowess in IT as east Africa’s vibrant economy looks to New Delhi for training and capacity building that transforms the lives of ordinary people. “Tanzania should emulate the success of India in the IT sector. IT has a huge potential [...]

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Clarke to spearhead post Ponting, World Cup era for Aussies

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The divisive Michael Clarke began his reign as Australia’s new Test and one-day captain today by denying that former skipper Ricky Ponting’s presence in the side will cause problems. Long seen as heir-apparent, the stylish batsman, who turns 30 on Saturday, was appointed to one of the most coveted roles in Australian sport after Ponting [...]

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STUDY TIME

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One of the most common problems among students is procrastination. Even when they are under pressure to study, they can’t bring themselves to open their books, opting instead to spend time doing little chores, answering emails and checking their Facebook accounts. Then they panic just before the exams. Everyone knows procrastination can do serious harm [...]

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Vanilla to be highest foreign exchange earner

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Minister of Tourism and Leisure Nando Bodha said that the Vanilla Islands project could be the country’s main source of foreign currency. He was speaking at a press meet attended by Seychelles tourism board deputy CEO Elsia Grandcourt and Madagascar tourism office director Joel Randriamandrato in Port Louis on Wednesday. The project involves Mauritius, Madagascar, [...]

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Japan mulls reactor covers

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Workers at Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant plan to spray its grounds with a special resin to prevent further radioactivity being released, a nuclear safety agency official said on Wednesday. Faced with an unprecedented crisis, authorities are grappling to control four crippled reactors that have been leaking dangerous radiation after a March 11 earthquake [...]

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High voltage India shock Pakistan

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Disciplined bowling by India saw them beat Pakistan by 29 runs on Wednesday to set-up a World Cup final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Saturday. Pakistan, chasing 261 for victory, were dismissed for 231 with a ball to spare after all of India’s five bowlers took two wickets apiece. Misbah-ul-Haq, who top-scored for Pakistan [...]

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Marathi New Year marked on April 4

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Gudhi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, will be celebrated at the national level on April 4 at 10 am at the Espérance Marathi Ganoba Mandir at Quartier Millitaire. This announcement was made by the chairman of the Mauritius Marathi Mandali Federation (MMMF), Naroo Balraj, at a press briefing on Tuesday at Moka. Prayers and a [...]

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