Category: Society

Just as fear had forced our ancestors to congregate to face a common enemy, that of being overwhelmed by an awesome sight had forced them to come together

Alas, the world will always be a mixture of light and darkness. And so we have had our quota of all manner of upheavals throughout the past year

‘Banané’ was memorable; it lasted more than 48 hours, sometimes a week even. The 2nd of January was no less special — By Dr Rajagopal Soondron

Mayfair is the city’s “most exclusive” hotel, retail, gambling, and hedge-fund dominated financial district. In short, it’s where the money is — By Sean Carey     

We are really lucky that the vast majority of people in the working age group are not only in gainful employment, but are able to have, legally, a

We kept playing the Santa Claus game, unwilling to bow to the fact that our innocent, naïve childhood were drawing to a close — By Dr Rajagopal Soondron

Letter from New Delhi

If we modify our behaviours, then we reduce considerably the chances of being affected by such diseases like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, heart disease. But it’s a BIG IF

Living legends and charismatic figures, they arouse admiration, respect and love — By Nita Chicooree-Mercier

The man who discovered alcohol died centuries ago, but his spirit still lives on… and haunts us — By Dr Rajagopal Soondron

No one is safe from the drug menace, which affects all levels of society and all communities, so we cannot hide our heads ostrich-like in the sand — By

That was 30 years ago. 159 unfortunate people of 11 nationalities, including 2 Mauritians, lost their lives in that crash — By Dr Rajagopal Soondron

The ongoing investigations into the ramifications of the drug business in Mauritius might have started biting where most it matters

As a broad generalization, our maternal relatives may have proved to be more loving and interesting than those on the paternal side

De mon séjour à Londres En tant qu’étudiant à mi-temps Quelques noms de rues et de quartiers Sont restés gravés dans ma mémoire. D’abord un appartement à St