October, 2022

Ethnicity in Mauritius: Too Good to Be True?

This article covers ethnicity in Mauritius, and the history behind the multitude of ethnic groups that exist, the mixing and sharing of culture, living together and a reflection on identity.

Mauritius has a history of events that have led to what it is today. The people of Mauritius, which includes people of different ethnic origins, coexist and contribute to the country’s development. Moreover, this facet of multi-ethnicity gives Mauritius its image of a “rainbow country”.

The Fascinating History of the French Language in India

There has been a rise in the number of Indians learning foreign languages post-Independence, thanks to globalisation. This article discusses the fascinating history of the French language in India.

The Ultimate Guide to Corruption in Politics in Mauritius

Mauritius is not exempted from corruption in politics. The cases disclosed by the Mauritian press involving politicians, state officials, or decision-makers speak for themselves.

Corruption is an immoral act that is detrimental to the smooth running of a country, especially at higher levels, such as in politics and the public sector. It is the source of many problems, such as increasing inequality, injustice, lack of meritocracy, waste of resources, and damage to the country’s image.

STEM Education: Thank You for Bringing the World Together!

We did it! Thank you to all those who supported Team Mauritius as our young team members competed in the sixth edition of FIRST Global’s international event. STEM Education has a platform to call home!

Despite the many challenges teams faced, youth from around the world came together to celebrate the beauty of STEM innovation, collaboration and working together to make our world a better place. Check out the photos and videos below for a taste of the excitement!

What do Senior Citizens Think of Life Coaching?

In life coaching, fundamentally, the coach is helping the individual to improve their life performance: in other words, allowing them to learn. There is a vast difference between teaching someone and helping them to learn. But have you ever wondered what senior citizens think of life coaching?

While there are many different coaching models, here we are not considering the ‘coach as expert’ but the coach as a facilitator of learning. Coaching is a process that aims to improve performance and focuses on the ‘here and now’ rather than on the distant past or future. Coaching is a process that enables learning and development to occur and, thus, performance to improve. To be successful, a coach requires knowledge and understanding of the process and the variety of styles, skills, and techniques appropriate to the context in which coaching takes place.

10 Brutal Truths About Disadvantages of Life Coaching

Coaches often have the knowledge and expertise to help professionals overcome personal obstacles and meet professional goals. But have you ever wondered about the disadvantages of life coaching?

Coaching is a method of achieving set goals. You can hire a coach to help you refine your skills and reach your ambitions, and a company that values career growth may work with a coach to help its team members develop professionally. Through dialogue, the coach helps the coachee correctly set a goal, find the best way to achieve the goal and reveal the hidden inner potential in a person. The coach does not say how to achieve success but asks questions through which the client himself finds the solution to his tasks.

Top 10 Advantages of Life Coaching Worth Reading Right Now

Coaching refers to a method of training, counselling, or instructing an individual or a group on how to develop skills to enhance their productivity or overcome a performance problem. This article looks at the top 10 advantages of life coaching.

Coaching is a practice where a qualified professional helps employees understand their goals and further their careers. They may help these individuals understand their short-term and long-term objectives. Coaching methods and models generally include close observation, accountability and feedback on progress and performance. Coaching has been known to boost confidence, improve work performance, and build effective communication skills. The benefits can be even more vast and specific to an individual.

The Best Approach to French Private Tuition in Mumbai

There are many benefits of opting for French private tuition in Mumbai. There are hundreds of French Language teachers in Mumbai. But the best French Language Teacher in Mumbai remains French Classes in Mumbai.

French (français) belongs to the Romance branch of the Indo-European language family. Like all Romance languages, it developed from Vulgar Latin and was spoken by the Roman invaders. Before the Roman invasion of what is France today, the territory was inhabited by a Celtic people whom the Romans called Gauls. The language of the Gauls had little impact on French.

Fascinating Facts About Gender in Mauritian Politics

The topic of gender in Mauritian politics is not new. Indeed, many, or even most countries, do not fail to address how gender affects politics.

In Mauritius, it is still being discussed, especially to find explanations for the weak involvement of women in politics. We are talking about how one’s experience and political participation can differ depending on one’s gender.

7 Young Mauritians in Geneva for International Robotics Competition

Geneva is hosting the FIRST Global Challenge from 13 to 16 October 2022 at Palexpo, an international Olympic-style robotics competition. 7 young Mauritians reached Geneva yesterday to participate in this international robotics competition.

This is the 6th edition and the first event in Europe that will bring together future leaders in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in a collaborative competition that aims to find solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. The event will be open to the public, but no advance tickets will be available.

Fascinating Facts About Women in Politics in Mauritius

Women in Mauritius make up more than half of the population, yet we see very few women in politics or the national assembly. Women are still more educated and free to participate in politics, so why the under-representation? To understand the situation better, it is necessary to look at the elements contributing to this problem.

Men dominate politics, but it is not exclusively a male domain. To say today that politics is a field only for men would be an outdated statement. Women are just as capable as men of being political and contributing to the good of society. Indeed, we live in a modern world where women are successful in education, are independent, and some laws enforce their rights, but this does not mean that the number of women in politics has increased. In Mauritius, the men hold power and make the decisions. It is the patriarchal culture that affects the position of women politicians.

The Ultimate Diwali Celebration in India Checklist

Diwali celebration in India is a massive festival for Hindus. This year, Diwali is being celebrated on Monday, 24 October.

Diwali is also known as Deepawali or Divali. Deepawali combines two words Deep or Diyas and aawali or row. Deepavali means a row or series of deeps or diyas. Diwali is celebrated in India and abroad by Hindus and other non-Hindu communities who reside there. Besides Hindus, other communities like Jain, Newar Buddhist, Sikh, etc., also celebrate Diwali. Diwali comes in October or November. According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on Amavasya means dark night or no moon night in Kartika month.

The Ultimate Guide to Diwali Celebration in Mauritius

This year, the Diwali celebration in Mauritius is on Monday, 24 October. Hindus in Mauritius celebrate Diwali in their unique style and traditions.

Like other nations, Mauritius also has many Indians and other communities celebrating the festival of lights. Diwali is a public holiday on a multi-cultural island. Firecrackers, Diyas, Rangolis, and other traditions are overwhelmingly followed in the nation, with more than 50% of the population of Hindus. Diwali preparations start well before the day of the festival. Mauritian Hindus begin by doing a thorough cleaning of their house. They then decorate their homes with strings of lights, like Christmas lights. They buy new clothes to wear for this special occasion and start preparing traditional Diwali sweets.

Top 5 Mauritian Politicians in History

This article ranks the top Mauritian politicians in history. These politicians have left their mark in Mauritius and still maintain status and are still discussed in the present.

These politicians have dominated the political scene, and their careers speak volumes about their dedication to politics. It is important to remember that politics in Mauritius is not a smooth-running environment where politicians are often criticized and face many controversies. Therefore, this list is based on the impact and degree of influence these politicians have had or still have.

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Youth United in Voluntary Action

Month: October 2022