Autism in Mauritius: World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April

Discover the unique challenges faced by families and individuals with autism in Mauritius. And learn how you can make a difference in their lives.

Being diagnosed with autism can be a challenge for individuals and families all over the world, and sometimes even more so in places like Mauritius, where not much is known about the condition. While it’s an increasingly talked-about topic worldwide, certain aspects of care still remain undiscovered partially because autism symptoms differ from one person to another.

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5 Things Mauritius Should Learn from India in 2023

As two neighbouring countries in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius and India have much to learn from one another. Here’s a look at five key lessons Mauritius should learn from India – the world’s largest democracy and top emerging economy.

While there are vast differences between their histories and economies, both countries can take inspiration from each other’s strengths for mutual benefit. By understanding what works best for India – which has decades of experience as a global power – Mauritians can bring innovative developments back home for our own country’s growth! From embracing diversity and developing digital infrastructure to establishing more female-friendly policies, these are all areas of vital importance where we can gain insights from our neighbour across the sea.

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The Business of Minding Our Own Business, Explained

The world we live in today has been through thousands of years of evolution, and so has mankind. Like many things, we have missed learning an essential aspect of human behaviour – minding our own business. For no rhyme or reason, we love to find out what’s happening in other people’s lives and derive some sort of pleasure from it.

There can be positive or negative reasons why people like to interfere in other people’s lives. Sometimes they want to help. Some people may see themselves as helpful or supportive, and they may genuinely believe they are doing someone a favour by offering advice or trying to solve their problems. This is because they want to feel needed or essential. Some people may get a sense of satisfaction or fulfilment from being able to help others, and they may think that they are more needed or important if they can offer assistance.

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The Brutal Truths About Crypto Scams on Instagram

This article will explore some of the most common crypto scams on Instagram, how to spot them, and what you can do to protect yourself. By familiarizing yourself with these scams, you can help keep your hard-earned money safe and out of the hands of criminals.

Cryptocurrency scams are becoming more and more common on Instagram. Many scammers will pose as celebrities or well-known figures in the cryptocurrency community to try and trick people into sending them money. They may also create fake cryptocurrency giveaway schemes to get people to send them money or personal information. Cryptocurrency scams on Instagram are a new rage. These come with the promise of free tokens or secret insider tips on how to get rich quickly from Bitcoin or another altcoin. While many of these are just laughable attempts at getting your personal information to steal personal identity and data, some are more convincing than others.  But one that stands out is the Bitcoin giveaway scam. The premise is simple: An account promises to give you a certain amount of Bitcoin if you send them a small amount as a fee to claim the ‘free’ cryptocurrency.

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10 Most Famous Examples of Fake News

It is difficult to think that just a few years ago, the term ‘fake news’, which was made famous during the 2016 US presidential election cycle, was rarely used. This article lists the 10 most famous examples of fake news.

Fake news is depicted as untrue news articles that lack verifiable data, sources, or quotes and are entirely made up. Fake news can be in the form of news satire, news parody, fabrication, manipulation, advertising, and propaganda.

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The Ultimate Guide to Fake News

Fake news has existed for a long time and is nothing new. The advent of social networking sites has aggravated the concern over fake news, spreading more quickly and widely. This article gives you the ultimate guide to fake news.

Fake news is a genuinely global issue and has grown to play a significant role in any discussion about media. Being a terrible outcome of the digital era, bogus news has existed much longer than accurate news and has caused great harm.

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5 Best Coaching Certifications To Become The Ultimate Coach

Nowadays, coaching is gradually becoming a bigger business than it was before. Many individuals are becoming coaches. This article lists the 5 best coaching certifications to become the ultimate coach.

A coach is someone who helps people achieves their goals. A coach can be someone who helps you with your career, your health, or your personal life. A coach can help you improve your performance, make better decisions, and achieve your goals. A coach is trained to help people achieve their potential.

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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”.

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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.

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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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A Team of Young People from Mauritius at the World Robotics Competition

Seven young people will represent Mauritius at the FIRST Global Challenge, the world robotics competition to be held in Geneva from 13 to 16 October 2022.

The FIRST Global Mauritius team, composed of five secondary school students and two young mentors (below 22 years old), has been selected to participate in the international Olympic-style robotics competition that takes place every year in a different country and to which one team from each country in the world is invited.

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FIRST Global Mauritius Addressing Climate Change

FIRST Global Mauritius is proud to continue expanding our educational opportunities to youth worldwide. The New Technology Experience is a means for the student community to stay current with cutting-edge technology.

In 2021, we introduced the concept with the CubeSat Prototype Challenge. This year, the initiative is tied to the Carbon Capture theme. Carbon Countermeasures takes FIRST Global teams beyond the robotics game as they research and develop their own solutions to combat climate change.

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The Best Advantages of Personal Coaching

There is immense importance of personal coaching in a being’s life. Most of the time, personal coaching is imperative for one to be successful and become a better person.

Coaching develops our knowledge and confidence, helps to discover our skills, is self-dependent and provides stability in life. The importance of coaching is evident when it comes to being self-dependent. Being self-dependent is presented to be the ability to take control over your life, be motivated from within and be able to take care of yourself. It helps us build opinions and have points of view on things in life.

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Everything You Need to Know about Robotics Team Mauritius’ Chelsy Tow

Hello, my name is Chelsy Madison Tow nam. I’m 15 years old. I study at Loreto College of Port Louis and am in grade 9. I’m part of the YUVA’s Robotics Team Mauritius, participating in the FIRST Global Challenge 2022.

I’m very introverted and have a lot of difficulties communicating with others, making it hard for me to make new friends. Fortunately, when I joined YUVA Mauritius, my teammates were friendly to me, making it easy for me to get to know each of them. Also, getting used to a new environment takes me a lot of time.

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The Most Popular Social Issues in Mauritius

With an approximate population of 1.3 million recorded in 2020, many Mauritians face daily challenges ranging from poverty, unemployment, corruption, and much more. It has not always been easy for the population of Mauritius. Some still live in awful conditions. This article illustrates the most popular social issues in Mauritius.

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