66th Year -- No. 3644 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 www.mauritiustimes.com facebook.com/mauritius.times 18 Pages - ePaper MAURITIUS TIMES l "The question of questions for the politicians should ever be-What type of social structure am I tending to produce? But this is a question he never entertains." -- Herbert Spencer

Interview : Rabin Bhujun, Journaliste ‘Ne soyons pas hypocrites. Tous les partis ‘mainstream’ dépassent allègrement le seuil autorisé par candidat’ ‘On ne se débarrassera pas si facilement de Ramgoolam. Il souffle d'ailleurs le chaud et le froid sur son retrait comme leader’ * Voir Pages 7-8-9 For some order out of the mess

There's no such thing as a free lunch… or a free shot At the end of the day, it always boils down By Anil Madan * See Page 4 to human behaviour. We are the ones who create our own mess Trump: A Counterview

Dr R Neerunjun Gopee * See Page 3 Par Nita Chicooree-Mercier * See Page 18 Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 www.mauritiustimes.com Edit Page facebook.com/mauritius.times 2

The Conversation Electoral Supervision What if the world he Electoral Supervisory Commission met These recommendations have also not been last Friday to take cognizance of a request by implemented. This should not come as a surprise. T‘Rezistans ek Alternativ’ (ReA) made in a let- Objectively, it is generally known that most parties was one country? ter addressed to the Electoral Commissioner on 11 that have been in power have tended to have January 2021, wherein ReA referred to ‘certain infor- recourse to different forms of abuse to defeat their mation in the public domain’. It called on the adversaries, as past electoral history would indicate. A psychologist on why we need to think Electoral Commissioner (EC) and the Electoral This is unfair and a heavy handicap for individual Supervision Commission (ESC) to carry out an candidates or opposing parties which consequently beyond borders investigation and to determine whether any ‘illegal need more resources to canvass their views. practice’has been committed by any candidates in Several ruling alliances have in the past left no stone “Research shows that when people feel insecure and anxious the last general elections, which might warrant a unturned to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat they become more concerned with identity values such as prosecution for an offence under the Representation which, in their heart of hearts, they knew was cer- nationalism, status and success” of the People Act. tain, because of the numberless cases of protests, critical law and order situations, allegations of cor- The Electoral Supervisory Commission recalls, here are count- ruption at the highest rung of the ladder, and their less different in its response to ReA, as made public in a commu- failures to refrain from peopling the government with niqué, that the functions of the Electoral Supervisory Tspecies on the party loyalists, transfuges, ill-qualified advisers at the surface of this planet. Commission/Electoral Commissioner, as set out in highest level and relatives. It is no wonder that there section 41 of the Constitution, do not extend to car- One of these is the has been no attempt to reform the system and to human race, which rying out investigations into a suspected criminal empower the institutions that would have allowed offence of illegal practice nor to determine whether has over seven billion them to perform the role for which they are meant – members. In one the facts might warrant a prosecution under the Act. when the status quo clearly serves their interest. In light of that limitation, the ESC has invited ReA, if sense, there are no it so wishes, to report such matters to the appro- At one time, the Indian Electoral Commission nations, just groups of priate law enforcement and investigatory authorities, took the bull by the horns because it was then humans inhabiting dif- if it is of the opinion that the information relating to headed by a man who meant business. Politicians ferent areas of the alleged electoral irregularities may have resulted in used to winning elections by capturing polling planet. In some any breach of the provisions of the Representation booths and by recourse to other corrupt practices till cases, there are natu- What if we came together instead then had to reckon with this new force and there was ral borders formed by of the People Act. of pulling apart? a complete changeover in India on how elections sea or mountains, but The ESC also recalls in its response to ReA its Photo - Pexels/Markus Spiske would be conducted henceforth. Not only did the often borders bet- representations regarding electoral expenses made Electoral Commissioner TN Seshan get the compul- ween nations are sim- to the Sachs Commission on Constitutional Reform sory use of the ID cards for voting established, the ply abstractions, imaginary boundaries established by agreement as far back as 2001. It adds that the Sachs system even embarked on electronic voting later. It or conflict. Commission’s recommendations, contained in para- was an institution that knew what its mission was graph 112 of its Report, that sought, amongst others, Rusty Schweikhart, a member of the 1969 Apollo 9 space mis- and was empowered to put matters right after to empower the ESC to apply to the Court seeking sion, explained how when he looked at the Earth from space, he decades of sloth and generalised anarchy. annulment of the election of a candidate who has experienced a profound shift in perspective. Like most of us, he was brought up to think in terms of countries with borders and dif- not adhered to the prescribed ceilings, have not More than ever, what with the delays and legal ferent nationalities, but seeing the world from this new angle been implemented. hurdles faced by unelected candidates who feel that changed his view. He felt “part of everyone and everything”. As he The ESC also draws attention to the recommen- there have been voting irregularities -- as evidenced described it: dations of the Select Committee on the Funding of by the cases entered after the last general election Political Parties, in its report dated October 2004, pending before the courts – bringing about the ‘You look down there and you can’t imagine how many borders which called for the revamping the Electoral required reforms in our laws and/or Constitution to and boundaries you cross, again and again and again, and you Supervisory Commission, with a view to deal with these emerging challenges has become a don’t even see them.’ matter of urgency. There is a restive generation - “receiving and making available for public Schweikhart’s perspective reminds us that we belong to the coming up that will not be prepared to accept the inspection, disclosable donations, and annual Earth rather than to a nation, and to a species rather than a na- status quo, which also results in contesting parties accounts reported to the Electoral Supervisory tionality. And although we might feel distinct and different, we all being shunted or shuttled from one institution to Commission by registered political parties; have a common source. Our species originally developed in eas- another thus further delaying determination of their tern Africa around 200,000 years ago and migrated out into the - “investigating the financial affairs of the political cases – and of justice, which is therefore justice rest of the world in a series of waves. If there was an ancestry parties to ensure compliance with disclosure denied. rules on party funding; and website that could trace our lineage back to the very beginning, we For how long? Indefinitely, as per existing proce- would find that we all have the same great-great (followed by - “receiving, scrutinizing and investigating dures. Time to leap to a more effective and perfor- many other “greats”) grandparents. accounts of general election expenditure by ming level that the contingencies are clamouring for. registered political parties and third parties.” How then do we explain nationalism? Why do humans sepa- rate themselves into groups and take on different national identi- ties? Maybe different groups are helpful in terms of organisation, [email protected] but that doesn’t explain why we feel different. Or why different Mauritius Times nations compete and fight with one another. Founder/Editor: Beekrumsing Ramlallah - Aug 1954-Sept 2000 Editor-in-chief: M. Ramlallah / Senior Editor: Dr RN Gopee www.mauritiustimes.com This epaper has been produced with the assistance of Steve Taylor, Senior Lecturer Doojesh Ramlallah, Sultana Kurmally and Kersley Ramsamy in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University

Pearl House 4th Floor Room 406 - Sir Virgil Naz Street, Port Louis facebook.com/mauritius.times Tel: 5-29 29301 Tel/Fax: 212 1313 * Cont. on page 12 Op-Ed Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 3 For some order out of the mess whole country.’ At the end of the day, it always boils down to human behaviour. The ignorant were the politi- cians indulging in vaccine politics, We are the ones who create our own mess one of whom said that he will not pop up on one’s apps, and which take the ‘BJP’ vaccine’, whereas the one has to waste precious time in other did not trust the scientists and deleting every so often. What a pity experts of his own country. That’s that we have to continue to wallow why Rajiv Malhotra, founder of the in such dirt when instead we ought Infinity Foundation, has to keep to have concentrated all our ener- harping on the need to decolonize Dr R Neerunjun Gopee gies on dealing with the impacts of minds in India. Further comments the pandemic in order to restore are superfluous. soundness and sanity in our lives, As regards the installation of ust as we were looking for- and prepare for a better future by ward to ending 2020 feeling Joe Biden, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dealing with the myriad problems in a memorandum signed by its Jrelatively free from the year- affecting all the productive sectors long tension due to the Covid pan- Chairman Mark A. Milley, General, concerning our health and liveli- U.S. Army, have undertaken that ‘on demic, ‘the shit hit the ceiling fan’ -- hoods. as the saying goes – and muck January 20, 2021, in accordance started to spray all around, spoiling Bringing, in other words, some If only outgoing President Donald Trump had been as smart a with the Constitution, confirmed by the social atmosphere. A succes- order out of the mess that we have “ politician as a businessman that he is supposed to be, he would the states and the courts, and certi- sion of as yet unexplained deaths found ourselves in, which is of have led by example in abiding by the rule of law and accepted defeat, fied by Congress, President-elect has led to revelations each one course driven by nothing less than agreed from the word go to exit gracefully from the White House, rallied Biden will be inaugurated and will murkier than the other. The legal the basest of human instincts that his forces, analysed the causes of his losing the election, addressed become our 46th Commander in battles that have been initiated look we are capable of. That’s why, the lacunae, and who knows that he would have roared back in 2024 by Chief’. when playing around in my mind set to be protracted. However, it is adding some more millions to the nearly 74 million that have voted for They had ‘witnessed actions with a title and a theme for this arti- hoped that they will be shorter-lived him in 2020 which was not a bad record after all…” inside the Capitol building that were – that is, that the truth(s) be esta- cle, I found that ‘mess’ was more inconsistent with the rule of law. The blished as soon as possible – and appropriate than ‘chaos’. Because, the poetic view of man’. ciency that obtains for the general rights of freedom of speech and not drag on for an indeterminate in nature, even in chaos there is Let me emphasise once more elections organised by the Electoral assembly do not give anyone the period as seems likely to be the logic, as Nobel Laureate Ilya Pri- that, alas, it is mess and not chaos Commission of India. In fact, a doc- right to resort to violence, sedition scenario for the pandemic, not gogine and acclaimed philosopher that this write-up is about. tor intervening on the rollout did and insurrection. Isabelle Stengers so beautifully make reference to the Electoral expected by best estimates to be Yet, I must concede that there is ‘As Service Members, we must demonstrated in their book ‘Order Commission’s model. From the fac- brought under control for at least a some light at the end of the tunnel embody the values and ideals of the Out of Chaos’, described as ‘a tories to the State storage facilities, few years. Not to speak of econo- after all. There are two major events Nation. We support and defend the sweeping critique of the discordant and distribution from there to the mic recovery and the longer lag that are on the radar currently: first, Constitution. Any act to disrupt the landscape of modern scientific vaccination points with their person- before our world gets back to the world’s largest anti-Covid vac- Constitutional process is not only knowledge… an exciting and nel trained and geared up for both another normal. cine rollout taking place in India; against our traditions, values, and administering the doses, observing second, the inauguration of Joe oath; it is against the law.’ before allowing the subjects to go, Poe Biden as President of the and establishing the protocol for If only outgoing President United States of America – though, reporting and treating of adverse Donald Trump had been as smart a one wonders whether it should be events – every aspect has been politician as a businessman that he the Dis-United States?, somewhat worked out to the last and least is supposed to be, he would have like reference was being made to detail. led by example in abiding by the the European Dis-Union or the Dis- rule of law and accepted defeat, United Kingdom when the full heat India is using two vaccines pro- agreed from the word go to exit of exiting the EU was on. In both duced locally: indigenously deve- gracefully from the White House, instances there are lessons that we loped Covaxin from Bharat Biotech rallied his forces, analysed the can learn from. in Hyderabad in collaboration with causes of his losing the election, As far as the rollout of vaccine in the Indian Council of Medical addressed the lacunae, and who The Indian authorities have deployed their logistics with the same reputed India is concerned, it has already Research (ICMR), and Covishield knows that he would have roared efficiency that obtains for the general elections organised by the Electoral “ achieved over 70% coverage out of from the Serum Institute of India in back in 2024 by adding some more Commission of India. In fact, a doctor intervening on the rollout did make the targeted 300,000 in three days Pune developed in partnership with millions to the nearly 74 million that reference to the Electoral Commission’s model. From the factories to the State (as of today), that is, 224000, which AstraZeneca/Oxford, UK. Both of storage facilities, and distribution from there to the vaccination points with their have voted for him in 2020 – which is considered as very good by the them have been approved for us by was not a bad record after all. personnel trained and geared up for both administering the doses, observing the regulatory authorities. before allowing the subjects to go, and establishing the protocol for reporting authorities, since elsewhere the But by his behaviour he messed and treating of adverse events – every aspect has been worked out comparable figure has been around As happened in other countries, up his chances to ever become the to the last and least detail…” 50%. Importantly, there have been in India too there were some con- President of the US again. 447 adverse reactions reported troversies raised, but as Dr Jacob When the new Covid variant accessible account of the philo- (mild, moderate, severe). More John, former head of the Centre for Point is, ever since these was discovered and found to be sophical implications of thermody- noteworthy still is that only one per- Advanced Research in Virology at ‘affairs’ erupted on the local scene, more infectious, this is what I read in namics… Prigogine and Stengers son has had to be admitted with a the Indian Council of Medical social media is full of all the sordid a US newspaper: ‘Human beha- bring contradictory philosophies of severe reaction and is currently sta- Research, underlined in an inter- details of the goings-on on a 24/7 vior drives transmission. Even time and chance into a novel and ble; two others didn’t have to be view, ‘The authorized regulator did basis. There is news reporting to without the new variant, the biggest ambitious synthesis’. And a re- admitted, and all the rest had only not decide on its own... It asked a keep people abreast of the relevant variable driving contagion is human viewer to extol it as ‘an ambitious mild reactions (nausea, vomiting) committee that had subject experts information that will help them follow behavior.’ (italics added) book which suggests that a new which settled promptly. who sat long hours and discussed developments in the cases, but no picture of the universe is emerging One cannot go into details here, at length the date provided to At the end of the day, it always one can deny that there is a surfeit from the study of thermodynamics, but suffice it to say that the Indian them... The people sitting on these boils down to human behaviour. We of all kinds of unwarranted com- and that this picture will heal the authorities have deployed their committees are not ignorant. They are the ones who create our own ments and speculations which breach between the scientific and logistics with the same reputed effi- are taking a tough decision for the mess. Breakfast with Bwana Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 4 jabbed, hanging around for fifteen to thirty minutes while waiting to see if there is a There's no such thing as possible anaphylactic or other reaction. Meanwhile, the suckers... er targets... are spewing aerosolized breath even if only under their masks. That's a formidable challenge. It's a free lunch… or a free shot going to take a long, long time to vacci- nate everyone. Let us keep in mind the foundation on which these new approaches rest. Dr Anthony Fauci, who has been recruited as a key adviser to the Biden Administration Anil Madan that will take charge soon, asserted that there's no plan to abandon the two-shot regimen. The Biden team is "not talking he op-ed in The about withholding and not giving the se- Washington Post cond dose," he said. "They are complete- Tappeared on ly committed to giving the second dose on January 3, suggesting that time. They feel that the importance of get- we skip the second shot or ting as many people as possible is worth "chaser" of the Covid-19 the risk." mRNA vaccine until more Media sources, including National supplies become available. Public Radio report that the Biden team is Specifically, the authors hopeful companies will be able to manu- Robert M. Wachter & facture more doses quickly: "We have Ashish K Jha wrote: “It’s faith that the manufacturers can produce time to change the plan; enough vaccines to ensure people can get namely, we should give their second doses in a timely manner, people a single vaccination while also getting more people their first now and defer their second dose," Biden's incoming press secretary shot until more doses of Jen Psaki said in a recent briefing. "The vaccine become available.” President-elect has said he will use the Wachter is chair of the Two doses more than doubles the logistical challenges of administering the vaccines. Photo - AP Defense Production Act as needed to help department of medicine at produce materials and whatever else is The problem that I see with all this if they’re immune, and will be at higher the University of California at San needed to ensure supply." rambling from so-called experts is that risk for infection and transmission. We Francisco. Ashish K. Jha is dean of the they really don't know what they are can’t fix this by telling them their first shot So, the Biden administration thinks it’s Brown University School of Public Health. talking about, but this doesn't stop them. is ineffective, because that will sabotage worth taking the risk according to Dr High positions, to be sure. But should we Pfizer and Moderna must have some rea- the entire vaccination push.” Fauci. I suppose if you have the blessing take this advice seriously? It appears that son for requiring two shots even if the ori- of the nation’s top epidemiologist on mat- President-elect Biden has decided to Anyhow, a more sensible discussion of ginal reason was nothing more than a ters of risk, you can justify anything. release all available supplies of Pfizer and vaccination logistics is that we will likely modern adaptation of The Shampoo Moderna vaccines and not hold back Algorithm - Lather, Rinse, Repeat. (I have enough for the “chaser” shot that has The problem now is that if we don't give the second shot, the primary read that Benjamin Cheever's novel The been shown to have 94% and 95% effi- Plagiarist, features a marketing executive “ response fades in (usually) days to weeks. In the recent Pfizer and cacy. who comes up with that direction to Moderna clinical trials, the second shot was given 3-4 weeks after the first, so any I've thought for a long time that Ashish increase the usage and hence resultant data on efficacy between shots tell us only efficacy at the narrow peak of the first Jha loves to be on TV. He seems to get a sales of shampoo but I've also read that wave of immunity. We know almost nothing about what will happen if people don't little glow on his face - almost as if he's this actually happened, perhaps at the get the second shot. They may remain effectively immune for years (like chicken facilities of the maker of Breck shampoo). been nominated Rudolph the Red-nosed pox or tetanus), or they may become susceptible again in weeks. It probably Reindeer. But don’t take my word on this. Here is won't be fully effective immunity…” what Dr Lewis Jacobson, Professor Well, I wonder if Dr Fauci appreciates Emeritus of Biological Sciences University -- Dr Lewis Jacobson, Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences University of Pittsburgh that Dr Jha may be trying to usurp his of Pittsburgh wrote: position as the Dean of Vaccines at the head of the Covid Sleigh. Oh, deer! “The problem now is that if we don’t give the second shot, the primary res- What's surprising to me is that they Dr Jha is not an epidemiologist or viro- ponse fades in (usually) days to weeks. In have to find a way to administer the shots didn't make an epi-Pen like device for self- logist. He is described as an internist and the recent Pfizer and Moderna clinical outside a hospital setting as hospital wor- vaccination and sell it along with a second academician in a Twitter profile. He has trials, the second shot was given 3-4 kers at all levels, are stretched thin and epi-Pen (the real kind, the price of which written articles on such varied subjects as weeks after the first, so any data on effi- stressed. Senator Joe Manchin's daughter raised to Use of electronic health records in US cacy between shots tell us only efficacy at Then there are the logistics involved. over $600 or so) in case of an allergic hospitals, Health care spending in the the narrow peak of the first wave of immu- You have to maintain social distancing of reaction. United States and other high-income nity. We know almost nothing about what six feet between the targets (okay, okay, I countries, Clinical supply shortages (this will happen if people don’t get the second know we shouldn't call people getting Remember that these are the same one about ventilators and PPE), Patients’ shot. They may remain effectively immune shots "targets" - I wonder if Target, the people who told us that a three-week perception of hospital care in the US, and for years (like chicken pox or tetanus), or Department Store calls its customers tar- lockdown would stop the spread of the so on. You get the idea. For all his appear- they may become susceptible again in gets?). That seems somehow illogical virus. ances on TV as an expert, he has no weeks. It probably won’t be fully effective because once you've been targeted, you expertise in virology or immunology. Dr Free enterprise. Just tells you there's immunity. start developing immunity. But, of course, no such thing as a free lunch or a free Wachter coined the term “Hospitalist” and it takes time. is often considered the father of the hospi- “And that brings us to the behavioural shot. talist field according to a publicity blurb on hazard. People who have had their one That's not all. You also have to keep Cheerz… the UCSF medicine website. (recommended!) shot will now behave as each target who has been "acquired" i.e. Bwana Spotlights Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5 A coronavirus patient admitted to hospital every 30 seconds in UK

coronavirus patient is admitted to those who have been waiting patient- August after collapsing on an internal Ahospital every 30 seconds in the ly for treatment." flight in Siberia. Several European UK as the pandemic continues to grip * * * laboratories later determined he had the NHS, the health service's chief been poisoned by a nerve agent of executive warned yesterday. Sir Russian opposition leader and the Novichok class, used in previous Simon Stevens said the NHS was in a Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny attacks linked with the Russian state. has been detained by police after perilous situation with 15,000 more * * * inpatients than there had been on returning to Moscow, five months Christmas Day. after a near-fatal nerve agent attack. The Office for National Statistics Footage showed Mr Navalny, 44, has said the UK economy shrank by Hospitals across the country have being met by police officers at pass- 2.6 per cent in November. This came been told to brace for a peak in cases port control minutes after landing in following increase of 0.6 per cent in in the coming weeks, with many the Russian capital. A statement from October and previous sixth consecu- intensive care units already short on beds, reports The Independent. But he also offered some hope, revealing that the vaccination programme was delivering 140 jabs per minute, while The legislation will pave the path for around 11 million Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said illegal immigrants to get US citizenship. Photo - NY Times the government aimed to offer a first vaccination to the entire adult popula- Joe Biden to introduce immediate tion by September. On the other hand, the coro- legislation to legalise 11 million navirus crisis overwhelming the NHS illegal immigrants has caused waiting lists for routine treatment to surge to the highest ne of the first rounds of business for US President- levels ever recorded, figures released Oelect Joe Biden will be to introduce a legislation last Thursday showed. More than 4.5 which will legalise 11 million illegal immigrants in the US million people are currently on the by reversing various Trump era policies, One America health service waiting list, while News Network has reported. almost 200,000 have been left Ambulance staff 'at breaking point' as new Covid patients admitted to hospitals. waiting more than a year for treat- Biden is expected to usher in the legislation imme- Photo - The Independent diately after assuming office on Friday (22 January). He is ment - a figure that stood at just 1,163 expected to send the same to the US Congress for less than a year ago. the state penitentiary service later tive months of growth. This is the first confirmed Mr Navalny had been drop since April, at the start of the approval on his first day. As hospitals are forced to free up detained "pending a court hearing on pandemic. Andrew Bailey, governor As per an Associated Press report, this legislation will intensive care beds for Covid-19 29 January". of the Bank of England, warned that pave the path for around 11 million illegal immigrants to patients, hundreds of cancer opera- the UK economy is facing its "darkest get US citizenship. This was part of a slew of electoral tions have been cancelled across A few moments before his arrest, hour" following a split among policy- promises made by Biden during his presidential run. If London with thousands waiting over Mr Navalny answered questions in makers about whether interest rates implemented this will be the first time when the US will the NHS target of 62 days for urgent front of a backdrop showing the red should be slashed below zero, to help provide such largescale citizenship to illegals after 1986 towers of the Kremlin. "This is the treatment. economic growth. The latest figures when the then President Ronald Regan had provided an best day of the last five months," he Professor Neil Mortensen, presi- was ahead of predictions of a 4.6 per amnesty for 3 million illegals. said. "I'm not afraid, because I know dent of the Royal College of I'm right. I'm not afraid of anything." cent decline for November but This potential move by the Biden administration will be Surgeons of England, said: "A huge, economists have warned that the UK in sharp contrast to the policies advocated by US hidden waiting list is building up Sunday was the first time the could face a double dip recession if President Donald Trump who is said to have toughened under lockdown. When we eventually Putin critic had set foot on Russian the current lockdown continues for border security and made asylum seeking harder, citing emerge from this crisis, we will need soil since being flown to Germany for any length of time. national security. sustained investment to treat all emergency medical treatment in Seychelles re-opens to any tourist who has received the Covid-19 vaccine he traveller must also produce a nega- tions had been administered since the Ttive PCR test taken within the prior 72 programme rolled out five days ago. hours (Marco Verch, Flickr) Photo License: According to the head of the National CC BY 2.0 Technical Working Group for Covid-19 Seychelles last Thursday re-opened vaccination, Kathleen Cecile, the pro- its doors to visitors from anywhere in the gramme started slow, but by Wednesday world as long as they have taken both 938 individuals took the vaccine, bringing doses of the Covid-19 vaccination, said a the campaign close to its target of 1,000 top tourism official. doses per day. In addition to the vaccine, the traveller Cecile said to date there have been no must also produce a negative PCR test reports of serious adverse side effects on taken within the prior 72 hours, the any person. Minister for Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde told a press conference, reports Seychelles declared ready to re-welcome tourists. Photo- Google The Sinopharm vaccine is being given Seychelles News Agency. to 18-year-olds up to 60-year-olds in the "We hope that this will open up the By mid-March visitors to the islands will island nation. There are all told 50,000 Tourists to the island nation must tourism industry for the locals primarily for only need to produce a negative PCR test doses of the vaccines donated by the provide proof of the vaccination through an as the country would have vaccinated 70 United Arab Emirates government which authenticate certificate. With all these, in the small hotels who are struggling on La percent of its local population, achieving will cover 25,000 individuals in Seychelles. order, the visitor will not need to go into Digue, Praslin and also on Mahe. And also quarantine upon arrival in the 115-island provide the kick that our economy despe- herd immunity. Indian Ocean archipelago. rately needs," explained Radegonde. As of Thursday, nearly 2000 vaccina- * More on Page 6 Spotlights Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6 Coronavirus: India launches massive vaccination drive Egypt unveils ancient vaccine during this phase," the government said in a press release. treasures that “rewrite India plans to vaccinate around 300 million people with two doses in history” the next six to eight months. Modi gypt on Sunday unveiled ancient treasures found at himself was not due to be getting Ethe Saqqara archaeological site near Cairo, including vaccinated on Saturday, and has sarcophagi over 3000 years old, a discovery that "rewrites stated that politicians will not be history", according to famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass. considered in the priority category. Saqqara is a vast necropolis of the ancient What are the major hurdles? Egyptian capital of Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Logistics for the vaccination drive Site home to more than a dozen pyramids, ancient were worked out during several trial monasteries, and animal burial sites. runs conducted by government staff throughout the country. The vaccines need to be stored at low temperatures at all times, which will be more challenging as the ndian Prime Minister Narendra (AIIMS), New Delhi for the launch. summer months are approaching. Modi has launched the "world's I What is the plan? India has readied cooling apparatus largest" vaccination drive on for storage, including 45,000 ice-lined Saturday campaign in a video Around 30 million healthcare and refrigerators, 41,000 deep freezers address to the nation, starting with designated frontline workers, such as and 300 solar refrigerators. healthcare and frontline workers. The sanitation and security workers, will government has defended the Indian- be the first to receive the vaccine. The prime minister was also made Covaxin jab. The next in line are Indians above the expected to launch Co-WIN, an Workers excavate a site at Egypt's Saqqara necropolis age of 50, or those considered as online digital platform to track south of Cairo. Photo - c.ndtvimg.com "Normally, it takes many years to high-risk individuals due to pre- vaccines, storage, and individuals make a vaccine but in such a short A team headed by Hawass made the finds near the existing medical conditions. who have received the vaccine, as a span of time, not one, but two 'Made pyramid of King Teti, the first pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty tool for program managers who are in India' vaccines are ready," Modi "This vaccination program is of the Old Kingdom, reports AFP. based on the principles of priority conducting vaccination sessions. said in a livestreamed speech. More than 50 wooden sarcophagi dating to the New groups to be vaccinated and health- Earlier, Health Minister Harsh Indians will be receiving either Kingdom (16th century BC to 11th century BC) were care workers, both in government Vardhan tweeted he would be joining Oxford University/AstraZeneca's found in a burial shaft, Hawass told AFP on Sunday. the prime minister, doctors, and and private sectors including ICDS Covishield vaccine or Indian pharma- potential vaccine beneficiaries at the (Integrated Child Development ceutical company Bharat Biotech's "This discovery re-writes the history of Saqqara and All India Institute of Medical Sciences Services) workers, will receive the Covaxin. more specifically the history of the New Kingdom, which began 3000 years ago," he said. Hawass said his team had discovered a total of 22 Britain to host first G7 summit of Biden era in June shafts, including one containing a "soldier, with his battle axe resting beside him". ritain will host a G7 summit in June, the government A stone sarcophagus was also found, he added, as Bsaid Friday, announcing what will be the first face-to- well as "a papyrus around five metres long containing the face meeting of the group since the start of Joe Biden's 17th chapter of the book of the dead... masks, wooden US presidency. boats, games the ancient Egyptians used to play". Outgoing US President Donald Trump was forced to "It is a rare and new discovery because most of the cancel last year's meeting of the G7 -- the world's most artefacts we found are dated back to the New Kingdom, advanced economies -- due to the coronavirus pandemic. whereas in Saqqara, it's usually more around 500 BC," he Individual leaders have yet to confirm their atten- added. dance, but the summit is scheduled to take place on June A number of objects were displayed to the press on 11-13 in Carbis Bay, a coastal town in Cornwall, south- Sunday, while excavations of the site are ongoing. west England. "Seventy percent (of the new area) is still to be The global response to Covid-19 and climate change explored," he added. are expected to rank high on the agenda at the group's Egypt's tourism and antiquities ministry had first in-person meeting in nearly two years, reports AFP. announced Saturday "major discoveries" at Saqqara, "As the most prominent grouping of democratic where there has been a flurry of excavations in recent countries, the G7 has long been the catalyst for decisive years. international action to tackle the greatest challenges we The ministry said the team had also discovered the face," British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a state- Britain to host first G7 Summit of Biden era in June. "funerary temple of Queen Nearit, the wife of King Teti". ment. Photo - c.ndtvimg.com The Saqqara site is also home to the step pyramid of "Coronavirus is doubtless the most destructive force and more prosperous". Djoser, one of the earliest built in ancient Egypt. we have seen for generations," he added, saying it was "only right that we approach the challenge of building back Britain, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7 Later this year, and after several delays, authorities better by uniting with a spirit of openness to create a in 2021, has invited leaders from Australia, India and hope to inaugurate a new museum -- the Grand Egyptian better future". South Korea to attend as guest countries. Museum -- at the Giza plateau, home to the famed Giza pyramids. Leaders and ministers from the seven nations -- Britain also takes over the presidency of the UN Egypt hopes archaeological discoveries will spur Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Security Council in February, and Johnson has signalled tourism, a sector which has suffered multiple shocks, from United States -- have met virtually in recent months. he is seeking to boost the UK's international presence as it embarks on a new path post-Brexit. a 2011 uprising to today's coronavirus pandemic. Johnson's office said he would use the summit to pro- mote a green recovery from the pandemic, encouraging Britain definitively ended its 40-year membership of G7 members to unite to "make the future fairer, greener the European Union in December. Compiled by Doojesh Ramlallah Interview Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 7 ‘Ne soyons pas hypocrites. Tous les partis mainstream dépassent allègrement le seuil autorisé par candidat’

Face au matraquage médiatique en lien avec les affaires Kistnen, et les déclarations des 'Avengers' et de l'opposition, l'atmosphère n'est pas à la détente. D'ailleurs, le ministre mentor lui-même est sorti de l'ombre pour passer sur les ondes. Toutefois, si cela faisait partie d'un exercice de communication, alors certains parlent de mauvaise stratégie ou de stratégie incompréhensible. En parallèle, les informations sont inquiétantes à propos de nos institutions régies par des règlements archaïques, démodés et inadaptés dans le monde contemporain. Rabin Bhujun nous donne son avis.

Mauritius Times: 'Nous ne sommes plus au bord du précipice, mais bien au On sait que le MMM - et fond de l'abîme,' a déclaré Antoine “ Bérenger lui-même - ne Domingue dans une interview accordée veut pas que Ramgoolam soit à Défi Plus récemment. On ne sait pas présenté comme le Premier si c'est aussi le sentiment - à la fois de ministre de l'alliance de colère mais aussi d'impuissance - l'opposition. On comprend donc partagé par la grande majorité des que les mauves souhaitent que Mauriciens, devant l'étalage des détails cet élément du package électoral par rapport à toutes ces affaires de contrats, de mort d'hommes dans des soit acquis et annoncé circonstances mystérieuses qui ont publiquement avant de jeter tout dominé l'actualité depuis quelques leur poids derrière cette alliance. temps. Qu'en pensez-vous ? Mais je soupçonne qu'on Rabin Bhujun: Me Domingue va peut- ne se débarrassera pas si être vite en besogne. C'est presque facilement de Ramgoolam…” encourageant d'entendre qu'on a touché le fond car on ne peut alors qu'espérer Bruneau Laurette apparaît remonter. Mais ne sous-estimons pas la “plutôt comme un donneur de capacité de ceux qui ont le destin du pays voix professionnel maintenant ; en main. Ne sous-estimons pas leur tique de SAJ? D'abord, l'impression qu'il * Toutefois, Sir Anerood Jugnauth a capacité à faire pire. C'est ce qui se passe c'est l'insoumis de service face accourt au secours de son fils. Que dirait- raison sur un point : le droit de tout quand on s'enivre d'un cocktail d'arro- aux dérives réelles du pouvoir. on des qualités de leader de Solskjær s'il citoyen, y compris du ministre gance, d'infaillibilité et de cynisme élec- C'est sympathique. C'est demandait à Ferguson de répondre à sa Sawmynaden à la présomption d'inno- toral. Quand on transcrit, dans le contexte romantique. Mais c'est un peu place à la suite de plusieurs mauvais cence jusqu'à ce que leur culpabilité mauricien, la politique pratiquée par court. Et certainement pas matchs de Manchester United? Ensuite, soit prouvée. Il n'existe, à ce stade, Trump: 'Us and our people against them'. révolutionnaire! Il y a aussi son dans sa forme, l'exercice n'a rien de aucune preuve confirmée et suffisante spontané, l'ancien patron du MSM se pour écarter la présomption d'inno- Il y a, en effet, un climat d'inquiétude - attitude. Déjà en août, il n'avait forçant à lire péniblement un script qu'on cence, non ? une absence de sérénité - qui s'installe pas apprécié que l'Eglise lui a probablement demandé de suivre à la durablement. L'économie tourne au ralenti Quand j'ai écouté ce propos de SAJ, je maintienne un évènement - prévu lettre. Enfin, sur le fond, SAJ nous sert du ; les Mauriciens devinent - sans mettre des n'ai pu m'empêcher de penser à Ivan de longue date - le jour de la sous-SAJ. Diminué, le vieux roublard mots sur ce sentiment - que 2021 ne sera Collendavelloo. L'ancien numéro deux du marche. Il avait obtenu qu'on le manque de panache, a perdu son sens de probablement pas bien meilleure que Gouvernement a dû apprécier l'ironie de la répartie. S'il se voulait persuasif, 2020. J'ai un tel sentiment pour la pre- décale. Depuis, j'ai l'impression l'attachement de l'ancien ministre Mentor à l'ancien mentor n'a séduit que ceux qui mière fois : il ne fait pas bon vivre à que Laurette, selon notre la présomption d'innocence. Aucune étaient déjà convaincus. Autant dire donc Maurice ces temps-ci. L'herbe n'est pas expression locale, inn gagn charge provisoire ni formelle ne pèse que l'exercice est raté. plus verte ailleurs, je l'admets aussi volon- grander lakour…” contre Yogida Sawmynaden. C'est aussi le tiers. Pour en revenir à votre question, j'ai cas pour Ivan Collendavelloo dans l'affaire l'impression que ceux qui conseillent le Burmeister & Wain. Néanmoins, le colistier * La démarche de l'ancien Premier nement ? Premier ministre sont surtout mal inspirés. du Premier ministre reste en place alors ministre, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, de sor- Vous parlez de "démarche" de SAJ, S'ils ont estimé, avec raison, que le mood que le partenaire d'alliance de Jugnauth a tir de son mutisme pour défendre le mais rien ne dit que l'initiative a été la dans le pays se détériore, le PR Stunt été forcé de démissionner. Pourquoi deux gouvernement dirigé par Pravind sienne. Depuis la campagne des législa- auquel ils ont eu recours a été particulière- poids deux mesures ? Est-ce parce que Jugnauth et le ministre Sawmynaden, tives de 2019, l'ancien Premier ministre est ment mal pensé. Depuis peu, l'équipe de Sawmynaden est un ami et un allié dans une interview accordée au Défi une sorte d'accessoire soigneusement communicants du Premier ministre reçoit indispensable ? Ou alors est-ce que Quotidien et à la MBC, traduit un senti- rangé ; qu'on sort dans un seul but: Tenir l'aide de personnes qui défendent l'affaire Burmeister & Wain était une ment d'inquiétude au sein du pouvoir. un discours balisé sur un ton particulier d'habitude, dit-on, l'intérêt de gros clients aubaine à saisir pour mettre Pensez-vous qu'on est arrivé au point dans l'optique de rassurer ou de galvani- du privé. Malgré l'apport de cette Collendavelloo à l'écart ? où le cours des événements commence ser une partie de la population. perspective externe, on nous a servi la à échapper au contrôle du Gouver- Or, qu'a-t-on retenu de la sortie média- soupe indigeste habituelle. * Suite en page 8 Interview Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 8 ‘Sawmynaden reste en place alors que Collendavelloo a été forcé de démissionner. Pourquoi deux poids deux mesures? Est-ce parce que Sawmynaden est un ami et un allié indispensable?’ douter, vu la relation quasi servile qu'ils mal la RPA et le First Schedule de notre entretiennent avec certaines sources et Constitution. Mais il y a pire: ce procès qu'ils ont volontiers accepté de trans- permanent qu'on intente - pour des raisons former en super héros en les appelant les bassement politiciennes - à ces deux insti- "Avengers" dans leurs reportages et tutions depuis les dernières législatives. comptes-rendus. Le dégât est déjà fait et il est durable. Nous n'avons, toutefois, pas affaire à On ne se permettrait pas de critiquer un des super héros, mais bien à des humains juge ou la Cour suprême sur le ton qu'on très faillibles qui faisaient avant-hier des utilise envers le Commissaire électoral car baisemains à leur leader et espéraient hier le délit d'outrage à la Cour existe. D'une être repêchés par le pouvoir en place. certaine manière toutefois, la Commission D'autres critiquent aujourd'hui ceux qu'ils électorale est une institution aussi impor- auraient continué à encenser s'ils avaient tante que nos tribunaux; étant responsable obtenu une investiture lors des dernières d'un pan crucial de notre vie démocratique législatives. Quelques-uns sont peut-être : l'organisation des élections. Elle fait frustrés de ne pas avoir été dûment désormais l'objet de critiques intempes- reconnus et récompensés pour services tives et une partie des Mauriciens com- rendus lors de la campagne électorale de mence à penser qu'elles sont toutes justi- 2019. Ne parlons pas de celui qui fait fiées. désormais l'acteur-clown dans une vidéo Oui, il y a eu des couacs lors des qui circule sur WhatsApp. Je me demande dernières législatives: deux bulletins de ce que le Bar Council pense de cela ! vote se sont retrouvés dans la nature, des Les motivations politiques sont Mauriciens ont découvert qu'ils ne sont omniprésentes au sein de ce groupe pas sur la liste électorale alors qu'ils * Suite de la page 7 d'avocats. Néanmoins, le travail qu'ils avaient voté précédemment. Le système Par enchantement, abattent demeure utile : aider la justice à peut être amélioré mais la Commission électorale a l'obligation d'opérer dans un Pour ce qui est de la présomption les rubriques établir la vérité sur ce qui s'est passé dans “ cadre juridique dépassé et archaïque. Irfan d'innocence, vous avez raison, dans un les affaires Kistnen est une mission "confidentielles" parlent Rahman a donc raison de laisser entendre Etat de droit, tout le monde y a droit. Même d'intérêt public. Il faut juste ne jamais voir que notre loi électorale est dépassée. Ce la personne accusée du crime le plus désormais toutes d'un poulain du en eux des super héros désintéressés. Ils n'est pas la première fois qu'il dit cela. atroce. Toutefois, l'affaire de l'emploi fictif sont des politiciens avant tout… dans Ceux qui lisent le rapport Sachs se m'interpelle. Le fait que la mort suspecte leader des rouges. C'est étonnant certains cas, de piètres politiciens, rendront d'ailleurs compte qu'on répète la de Soopramanien Kistnen ait été traitée que la relève semble ainsi servie d'ailleurs. même chose depuis 19 ans! avec tant de légèreté par la police suscite sur un plateau alors que le MMM * Il n'y a pas que l'affaire de meurtre aussi des interrogations légitimes. Mais je de Soopramanien Kistnen, il y a aussi * Revenons à l'enquête policière… ne cède pas non plus à la tentation de lier ne veut pas entendre parler de l'affaire encore plus grave des 'Kistnen La police demandera sans doute à une demi-douzaine de décès à une cons- Ramgoolam comme futur Premier Papers' qui feraient état des dépenses ReA de porter plainte en bonne et due piration tentaculaire sur fond politique. électorales des élus au No. 8 en novem- forme, de soutenir ses dires par des * Quelle opinion faites-vous, en tant ministre en cas de victoire. Cela bre 2019, documents authentifiés par éléments de preuve. ReA se base pour qu'ancien journaliste, de la couverture ne m'étonnerait pas qu'on utilise un certain "Jules". Le Commissaire l'heure sur des photocopies d'un carnet de et des enquêtes menées par la presse électoral aurait déclaré au dirigeant de comptes. Il faut encore trouver l'original; sur l'affaire Kistnen et aussi sur l'impli- un poulain comme un appât dans Resistans ek Alternativ que "la loi là en certifier l'origine et l'authenticité puis cation 'pro bono' des avocats dits une pêche au requin. Histoire de pas bon !", et la Electoral Supervisory établir avec précision quelles dépenses 'Avengers' dans cette affaire? Antoine Commission, de son côté, a demandé à ont été effectuées durant la campagne Domingue disait dans l'interview de donner à croire que le la police d'enquêter sur les allégations électorale du MSM à Moka/Quartier- Défi Plus qu'un avocat ne devrait out- changement s'effectuera…” de pratiques électorales illégales. Militaire en 2019; par qui et pour qui. Ce repasser son mandat d'avocat… on ne Attendez-vous à ce que la police fasse n'est pas une enquête aussi simple qu'on peut pas utiliser les intérêts d'une m'inquiètent dans la couverture média- diligence? ne le pense. Les enquêteurs seraient-ils cliente pour promouvoir ses visées tique. Le Commissaire électoral a offert ce disposés à se tuer à la tâche…? 'politiques'… D'une part, l'affaire semble tranchée qu'on pourrait appeler une token victory à Pour conclure sur les dépenses Même si mon activité principale est pour un certain nombre de médias qui Rezistans ek Alternativ (ReA). Or, le électorales, ne soyons pas hypocrites. désormais le conseil aux chefs d'entre- présentent les arguments presque exclu- Commissaire électoral ou l'ESC auraient Tous les partis mainstream dépassent prise et le media training, j'écris de temps sivement dans une perspective à charge. tout à fait pu renvoyer ReA à la police en allègrement le seuil autorisé par candidat. à autre pour des journaux étrangers. Je D'autre part, ces médias sont nourris au leur demandant d'aller consigner une Les leaders politiques l'admettent resterai toujours journaliste dans l'âme. biberon par les avocats dont nous parlons. plainte en bonne et due forme car, aux volontiers en privé, voire on record, Commençons par la presse. Les jour- Alors que le journaliste a pour obligation termes de la 'Representation of the People comme Ramgoolam lors d'un entretien nalistes sont dans leur droit et ils obéissent de prendre du recul par rapport à ses Act' (RPA), ni l'un ni l'autre n'a la capacité qu'il m'avait accordé en 2015. Mais ils sont à leur obligation professionnelle en enquê- sources. De questionner leur motivation. d'agir dans ce cas de figure. incapables de s'entendre pour faire tant sur les différents aspects de cette De flairer et d'éviter toute tentative de Dans le sillage des "Kistnen Papers", évoluer le cadre légal régissant le finance- affaire. Elle est d'intérêt public. Toutefois, manipulation. Est-ce que les "enquêteurs" de nouvelles critiques ont plu à l'égard de ment des partis politiques et les dépenses ils sont aussi tenus à un certain équilibre de la presse prennent suffisamment de l'ESC et de la Commission électorale. électorales. dans leur approche. Or, deux choses précautions dans ce sens? On peut en Quelque part, c'est parce qu'on connaît * Suite en page 9 Interview Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 9 'On ne se débarrassera pas si facilement de Ramgoolam. Il souffle d'ailleurs le chaud et le froid sur son retrait comme leader'

* Suite de la page 8 urbain, les mauves et les bleus sont con- damnés à travailler ensemble pour réussir face aux moyens de la machine orange. * Il n'y a pas que l'affaire Kistnen qui nous l'a démontré, cela dure depuis des L'entente harmonieuse MMM-Parti tra- mois déjà : le temps que certaines insti- vailliste est, elle, loin d'être acquise ! tutions ou départements au sein de ces Paul Bérenger est un livre ouvert. institutions, censées appliquer les lois, Lisons-le. Récemment, il nous a donné à pour mener certaines enquêtes comprendre que c'est le leadership de considérées délicates, paraît-il - et Ramgoolam qui pose problème. Qu'a dit le poursuivre celles-ci 'to their logical leader du MMM? Qu'il faut d'abord conclusion'… Comment réagissez- défricher et sceller les termes d'une vous à cela ? entente PTr-MMM-PMSD pour les législa- Si vous faites allusion à la Commission tives pour ensuite déboucher sur les anticorruption, je partage votre ressenti, modalités d'une collaboration formelle lors qui est aussi celui du grand public. des municipales à venir. On sait que le L'institution a été démonétisée et trans- MMM - et Bérenger lui-même - ne veut pas formée en un outil politique sous les gou- que Ramgoolam soit présenté comme le vernements successifs de Ramgoolam et Premier ministre de l'alliance de l'opposi- des deux Jugnauth. On a comme l'impres- tion. On comprend donc que les mauves sion que les intérêts de l'ICAC et ceux du souhaitent que cet élément du package pouvoir sont alignés. Dans le cas du électoral soit acquis et annoncé publique- Commissaire électoral, nous avons la ment avant de jeter tout leur poids derrière bonne personne à la tête d'une institution cette alliance. opérant dans un cadre juridique dépassé. prêtes qui chantent et ceux qui s'affirment Mais je soupçonne qu'on ne se débar- Pour l'ICAC, le cadre juridique est plutôt Les motivations politiques sont dans l'action pour devoir aussi s'inquiéter rassera pas si facilement de Ramgoolam. bon, mais l'institution est incapable d'incar- “ omniprésentes au sein de ce d'un nouveau messie. Il souffle d'ailleurs le chaud et le froid sur ner une image d'impartialité. Pour certains, son retrait comme leader. Je note ainsi c'est néanmoins un certificat de compé- groupe d'avocats d'Avengers. * L'opposition elle-même, ou plus que, par enchantement, les rubriques tence, qui ouvre peut-être même droit à un Néanmoins, le travail qu'ils précisément 'L'Entente' PTr, MMM et "confidentielles" parlent désormais toutes renouvellement de contrat ! abattent demeure utile : aider la PMSD paraît être encore à ses balbu- d'un poulain du leader des rouges. C'est tiements. Pour réussir un rassemble- * Par ailleurs, si l'opposition a été justice à établir la vérité sur ce qui étonnant que la relève semble ainsi servie plus discrète et même plus mesurée ment qu'organiseront ces partis, Navin sur un plateau alors que le MMM ne veut dans ses interventions par rapport aux s'est passé dans les affaires Kistnen Ramgoolam pense que "chacun devrait pas entendre parler de Ramgoolam affaires Kistnen, on a vu Bruneau est une mission d'intérêt public. Il mettre son égo de côté" et, en ce qui comme futur Premier ministre en cas de concerne les municipales, il a déclaré Laurette encore une fois, après faut juste ne jamais voir en eux des victoire. Cela ne m'étonnerait pas qu'on quelques mois d'hibernation depuis que "l'opposition ne doit pas être utilise un poulain comme un appât dans ses rassemblements à Port Louis et à super héros désintéressés. Ils sont divisée". Soit la conviction n'y est pas une pêche au requin. Histoire de donner à Mahebourg, au-devant des attroupe- des politiciens avant tout… au sein de l'Entente, soit on butte sur la croire que le changement s'effectuera. ments devant le tribunal de district de dans certains cas, de piètres question fondamentale - le leadership Mais on pêche aussi souvent avec des Port Louis lors des comparutions du de cette 'Entente'. Votre opinion ? leurres ! politiciens, d'ailleurs…” ministre Sawmynaden. Quelle analyse Déjà, je dois avouer que je m'étais En tous cas, du côté d'Angus Road, on faites-vous de l'agenda de M. Laurette ? trompé sur une chose : L'entente MMM- souhaite ardemment que la pêche de Quelques jours après la manifestation Aucune charge provisoire ni PMSD se passe bien mieux que je ne Ramgoolam réussisse. Un Ramgoolam monstre du 29 août 2020, je posais la formelle ne pèse contre l'aurais cru. Elle est mue par les jeunes, présenté comme Premier ministre question du " What next ? " du mouvement “ qui ne sont pas paralysés par les demeure, à ce jour, l'un des principaux de Bruneau Laurette, quitte à passer pour Yogida Sawmynaden. C'est aussi le rancœurs historiques. La raison dicte gages de réussite aux législatives pour un rabat-joie dans le climat d'excitation et cas pour Ivan Collendavelloo dans aussi cette entente précise car, en milieu Pravind Jugnauth. d'espoir d'alors. J'attends toujours de l'affaire Burmeister & Wain. comprendre ce que cette saute d'humeur collective a accouché en termes d'initia- Néanmoins, le colistier du Premier tives et d'organisation cohérentes. ministre reste en place alors que le Bruneau Laurette apparaît plutôt partenaire d'alliance de Jugnauth a comme un donneur de voix professionnel été forcé de démissionner. Pourquoi maintenant ; c'est l'insoumis de service face aux dérives réelles du pouvoir. C'est deux poids deux mesures ? Est-ce sympathique. C'est romantique. Mais c'est parce que Sawmynaden est un ami un peu court. Et certainement pas révolu- et un allié indispensable ? …” tionnaire ! Il y a aussi son attitude. Déjà en août, il n'avait pas apprécié que l'Eglise maintienne un évènement - prévu de de son action. longue date - le jour de la marche. Il avait Je trouve que le Vicaire général Labour obtenu qu'on le décale. Depuis, j'ai a envoyé un signal fort et clair de la volon- l'impression que Laurette, selon notre té de l'Eglise de ne pas se laisser instru- expression locale, inn gagn grander mentaliser ou embrigader dans un combat lakour, croyant, par exemple, qu'il pourrait dont on connaît seulement le slogan et pas faire de la Cathédrale St Louis - pas que vraiment les tenants et aboutissants. du parvis apparemment - une succursale L'Eglise a déjà assez à faire avec ses History Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10 From the Pages of History - MT 60 Years Ago 4th Year No 156 MAURITIUS TIMES Friday 2 August 1957

l Nothing in the world is more haughty than a man of moderate capacity when once raised to power. -- Baron Wessenburg In 1955, the primary school enrolment of the children of Unequal Educational Opportunity in Mauritius primary school age was 67 per cent. That is, for every 67 chil- dren enrolled at primary school, there were 33 not enrolled. n the House of Out of the 33 per cent not enrolled, how many were from the Commons on July 16, Indo-Mauritian section of the population? And how many IMrs Joyce Butler were from the other groups? An answer to these questions (Labour MP for Wood would show the disparity in the educational facilities avail- Green) asked what propor- able to the Indo-Mauritians and others. So would details of tion of the total number of secondary school scholarship winners divided according to Indian children at school in race. In education, as in almost everything else in Mauritius, Mauritius failed the Sixth a small minority takes the plums and the Coloured and Indo- Standard examination in the Mauritian proletariat is left with the droppings. years 1954-57. The reply, Much more light needs to be shed on the activities of the given by Mr John Profumo, Education Department; much more detail ought to be avail- was that the information is able about the facilities actually provided for the children of not available; the lists of can- the various ethnic groups. I hope the Minister of Education didates give no indication of will see that his Department is more forthcoming than it has Peter Ibbotson religion or race. Mrs Butler, been under Crown Colony regime. The apologists for the who had been briefed by Mr Department will probably say that there is so much work to Education in the 1950s Seetanah, Secretary of the do that additional work would throw the Department even Mauritius League (he lives at 54, Clarence Road, London the General Population sends one in four of its children to a more in arrears. To that I point out that the Deputy Director of No 22, in Mrs Butler's cons-tituency) pursued the matter in a secondary school. With 47,757 children in primary schools Education ought to give his full-time attention to his supplementary question: she asked if the Colonial Secretary and only 5453 in secondary, the Indo-Mauritians have only Department; if he were not every now and then being divert- was aware "that a conside-rable number of Indian chil- one in nine of their children at secondary schools. ed to be a PRO to some or other VIP, or to act as liaison offi- dren fail this examination because of the great difficulty Why is this? I suggest it is because of the unequal facili- cer to a visiting commission of experts, the Department might they have in mastering the French language?" She urged ties for education available for the children of the different function more efficiently. There is nothing against Mr Ardill per- that the recommendation of the Ward Report be carried out communities. By and large, the General Population are urban sonally; it is merely that he should devote all his time to the job that basic instruction should be in the children's mother dwellers; the Indo-Mauritians are, also by and large, village to which he was appointed. tongue, and that French be no longer compulsory in the dwellers. Educational facilities are better in the towns than in There is another aspect of education to which the examination. the villages. When it comes to the secondary schools, Education Minister should give his attention. Since the num- Mr Profumo said he had recently been in Mauritius, but entrance scholarship examination, the big schools in the ber of pupils eager to have secondary education is always "was not made aware of this difficulty in any way". He did towns organise special scholarship classes; urban children higher than the number of places available in Government, not believe that "there is any reason to think that the Indo- have an immediate advantage over their less fortunate rural Aided and Unaided schools, many go to private secondary Mauritians are suffering more than other children." brethren who cannot go to a scholarship class which does not schools and colleges. Some of these are of good standing If Mr Profumo believes that, he will believe anything exist in their village school. and standard; but others are shams, mere pretences. Parents (including, no doubt, the optimistic figures relating to unem- The standard of the French paper in the primary schools make great sacrifices to pay the fees for their children to ployment supplied by the Labour Department). Of course scholarship examination is too high for a 12-year-old who has attend these schools, with the hope that the child will get a Indo-Mauritian children are at a disadvantage in the Standard had to learn French as a foreign language (as the Indo- School Certificate, or GCE, with the five passes necessary to Six examination. French is a compulsory subject in which the Mauritian children have). Its standard is very little below that of get a Government job. But what happens? Too often, all the candidates have to get at least 33 per cent; and to the Indo- the GCE ordinary level, in fact. The French paper should be pupil has to show at the end of his private secondary school Mauritians it is a foreign language. So is English. Thus, an abolished as a compulsory subject, and the candidate should career is a GGE in French only. Indo-Mauritian child has to master two foreign languages in be examined in his or her mother tongue. That way, the Indo- Look at last year's GCE results. order to compete in the Six Standard examination. And for a Mauritians and the General Population would be on an equal At Curepipe, 123 candidates passed the GCE, getting 221 child of 12, this is a difficult task. Much fairer as an examina- footing as regards their language examination: each would be passes between them. 61, nearly half, passed in French only; tion requirement would be English compulsory for all, with a examined in a mother tongue and a foreign language (for 103 altogether passed in French. Only 4 had five or more second examination in the candidate's mother tongue. Some English is a foreign language to Indo-Mauritians, Franco- passes, and only three of these had the necessary five for candidates would thus offer French, others Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Mauritians and Coloureds). Mr Profumo, in denying that there Government employment. Telegu, Chinese, etc. The beneficial effect of having lan- is any educational disadvantage for the Indo-Mauritian chil- At Port Louis, 139 candidates totalled 228 passes. 116 of guages other than French, to non-French speaking children dren, is talking out of the back of his neck. as a Sixth Standard examination subject, would be revealed the 139 had passes in French, and of these 70 passed in in a raising of the standard of these other languages; and with And why is the information that Mrs Butler asked for not French only. Only one candidate had five passes or more; the a better basis in the primary school, more future teachers of available? The Education Department knows, and publishes five necessary for a Government job. annually the number of children according to race in the va- Oriental languages would be forthcoming. At Rose Hill, 91 successful candidates totalled 138 rious types of school; it can, when collecting from head tea- passes; 70 of the 91 passed in French, and 45 of these 70 chers the figures on which the statistics are based, also col- Indo-Mauritian children are at a disadvantage when it passed in French only. One candidate at Rose Hill had five or lect the number of children in each form or standard accor- comes to entering a secondary school. The proportion of more passes, but they were not the five needed to qualify him ding to race. And it would be no great matter to collect the Indo-Mauritian children at secondary schools is lower than the for a Government post. proportion of children from the General Population. In 1954 racial distribution of candidates and successes by race; just (the latest year for which the annual report of the Education as it would be no great difficulty to collect (and publish in the Thus out of 353 candidates who passed the GCE in any Department is available), there were 25,140 children from the annual report) figures showing the numbers entering the subject, 176 (or half) passed in French only. A further 113 General Population at Government, Aided and Unaided pri- Government, Aided and Unaided secondary schools each passed in French and at least one other subject. And between mary schools. From the Indo-Mauritian population, there were year, divided according to race. By the way, does not the them, the 353 candidates totalled only 587 passes. 47,757 children; nearly twice as many. But at the Attendance Register show the religion of each child? Another These figures of success in the GCE do not inspire confi- Government, Aided and Unaided secondary schools there batch of figures that the Department should publish relates to dence in the private secondary schools, for it is their students were 6,276 pupils from the General Population as against the number of scholarship winners (also divided according to who sat for the GCE under analysis. Yet many of these stu- only 5,453 from the Indo-Mauritian population. That is, with race) entering each secondary school each year. Or, if it dents would, given proper education in a proper school, have nearly twice as many children in the primary schools, the Indo- would be too much trouble to give each secondary school achieved better results than this. Something must be done, Mauritian population had only nine-tenths the number of chil- separately, then an overall figure showing the total number of and done quickly, to extend the availability of secondary edu- dren in the secondary schools. The figures show that, with scholarship winners divided according to race should be cation in Government and Aided schools, and to enquire into 25,140 children in primary schools and 6,276 in secondary, included in the annual report. the standards of the private secondary schools. Technology Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 11 WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal: Where do you go for secure messaging? Signal and Telegram have emerged as leading alternatives steeply now, the company is looking at -- Karan Kamble - Swaraj different ways to generate revenue starting he world's go-to messaging app for this year. Either way, says Pavel Durov, Tyears, WhatsApp, has landed in the "Most users will hardly notice any change". soup on its own accord after a recent One of the ideas is to add additional privacy policy update suggested more features to Telegram that will be paid for by sharing of app data with parent company premium users. Facebook in the future. The implication of Telegram states that among its top Facebook acquiring and using private priorities are "protecting... private conver- message content to pursue targeted sations from snooping third parties, such advertising has stoked concerns among as officials, employers, etc." and "protec- the app's users, who number in two billion ting... personal data from third parties, as of October 2020, and has led them in such as marketers, advertisers, etc." search of a more secure, trustworthy alter- These two areas invite worry in case of the native. continued use of WhatsApp. On 12 January, WhatsApp did come However, there is a difference between back with a clarification. The company said Telegram and Signal, and probably that the policy update did not affect the significantly so. Unlike Signal, not all privacy of messages shared with friends or Zoe Kleinman of BBC reports that American whistle-blower and privacy Telegram chats have end-to-end encryp- family and that "end-to-end encryption" still WhatsApp has extended the deadline advocate Edward Snowden, who tweeted tion. Only the secret chats have end-to- applied to private messages. by which its two billion users must in 2015 that he used Signal every day. end encryption while the regular chats End-to-end encryption means that the either accept its updated terms and He returned recently with a similar have end-to-server encryption. messages passed between sender and conditions or stop using the service. message about Signal on Twitter after a receiver are coded so as to be unreadable user asked, "Do we really trust signal?" 'Telegram is an idea' for everyone except the two parties in The original cut-off date was 8 Endorsements have also come from Can Telegram be compelled to part question. The encryption is there to ensure February, but users now have until 15 Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey. no one is able to eavesdrop on conversa- ways with user data for whatever May to take action. Technology entrepreneur Elon Musk reason, say, by governments? tions occurring over texts. (Tesla, SpaceX) too put his weight behind The detailed company FAQ explains: Stating the case, WhatsApp head Will Naturally, WhatsApp users are strug- Signal. And a host of Indian technology Cathcart took to Twitter to say: "With end- entrepreneurs have done the same. "...Telegram uses a distributed infra- gling with doubts about how secure structure. Cloud chat data is stored in to-end encryption, we cannot see your Signal is supported by the United WhatsApp messenger really is. It doesn't multiple data centres around the globe private chats or calls, and neither can States-based non-profit organisation help that Facebook's data-collection that are controlled by different legal Facebook. We're committed to this Signal Technology Foundation. It is a hunger is already well known to the public. entities spread across different jurisdic- technology and committed to defending it privacy-focused, open-source project that This is quite a sticky situation. tions. The relevant decryption keys are globally." runs on grants and donations. There aren't But concerned folks aren't hanging split into parts and are never kept in the The update, though, is set to affect any advertisements on the app and it is back. Many have already embarked on a same place as the data they protect. As WhatsApp communications occurring available to use free of charge. New users search, nay pursuit, of WhatsApp alterna- a result, several court orders from between individuals and businesses. only need to provide a contact number. tives. And so far, two apps have made different jurisdictions are required to Considering the direction that WhatsApp is incredible gains in attention, traffic, and The open-source nature of Signal force us to give up any data." taking, sending messages to businesses is downloads - Telegram and Signal. means that the software can be copied or expected to increase in the future anyway. Because of this feature, it would be a On Google Play, Signal sits at the top downloaded by others, especially experts, In that case, the clarification may not be inviting scrutiny in the interest of security. really hard ask to get Telegram to dis- with "Telegram" at eighth in the list of close data. And even then, secret chats enough to calm people's nerves. Security researcher Moxie Marlinspike "Top free" apps, while in the "Trending" using end-to-end encryption would not WhatsApp explains: "Messaging with and roboticist Stuart Anderson kick-started category, they are one and two respective- be disclosed in any case since they will businesses is different than messaging ly (as of 13 January). the early versions of Signal (WhatsApp with your family or friends. Some large leave no trace on the company servers. On 7 January, Signal reported a delay co-founder Brian Acton got involved later, businesses need to use hosting services Telegram also challenges anyone in delivery of verification codes "across in 2018). After years of development as who claims that messages on the app to manage their communication. Which is several providers because so many new separate technology services, can be deciphered to enter a competi- why we're giving businesses the option to people are trying to join Signal right "RedPhone" encrypted voice calling app tion and prove it - they stand to win use secure hosting services from now...". They resolved the problem within a and "TextSecure" encrypted texting $300,000. Facebook to manage WhatsApp chats with day and were ready for the surge. programme, Signal was unified and their customers, answer questions, and For its part, Telegram kept taking digs released in November 2015. Telegram is now a leading candidate send helpful information like purchase openly at WhatsApp. The cheeky social Soon, technology giants Facebook, along with Signal for the messaging app receipts." media work has kept Twitterati entertained. Google, and Microsoft were using the switch after the WhatsApp exodus. "But whether you communicate with a WhatsApp Alternatives Signal "Signal Protocol", the term for Signal On 12 January, Pavel Durov repor- business by phone, email, or WhatsApp, it technology enabling end-to-end encryption ted on his Telegram channel that the app can see what you're saying and may use and Telegram and made available for use by other busi- had surpassed 500 million monthly that information for its own marketing pur- Like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram nesses. active users in the first week of January poses, which may include advertising on can be used to send text messages and Telegram is a popular alternative to and as many as 25 million new users Facebook," the clarification says, adding make voice or video calls - either between WhatsApp and Signal. It was launched for had joined in the last 72 hours alone. that "conversations with businesses that two persons or in a group. Instant iOS and Android two months apart in 2013. He also reiterated his message from are choosing to use hosting services from messaging staples like emojis and stickers The platform has been supported all these a 2018 post: "Unlike other popular apps, Facebook" will be clearly labelled. are available and quite a few features are years by the Durov brothers, Pavel and Telegram doesn't have shareholders or shared. But the significant difference The challenge for users now is that, Nikolai, entrepreneur and programmer advertisers to report to. We don't do comes from the extent of privacy accorded besides having to contend with a change respectively. deals with marketers, data miners or with each app. in the terms of service, they have to either Pavel has taken care of the company government agencies." agree with the policy or disagree. If they Signal has been carrying the reputation expenses since the beginning by digging aren't on board with the new policy update, of being a secure messaging platform for "For us, Telegram is an idea; it is the into his personal savings. But as Telegram idea that everyone on this planet has a the only option available to them is years. This recognition has stood on the has grown, and will likely grow more deleting the app. shoulders of high-profile backers such as right to be free." The Conversation Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 12 What if the world was Tree of Knowledge one country? 10 Steps to Making * Cont. from page 2 ment or a diagnosis of cancer. I some- Change Easier times refer to these people as “shifters”, The psychological theory of “terror ma- since they appear to shift up to a higher nagement” offers one clue. This theory, level of human development. They yourself a period of time to reconcile your which has been validated by many stu- Madisyn Taylor undergo a dramatic form of “post- feelings. This can make big changes feel dies, shows that when people are made traumatic growth”. Their lives become less extreme. to feel insecure and anxious, they tend 1. Begin by making small changes or richer, more fulfilling and meaningful. to become more concerned with na- break up large-scale changes into more They have a new sense of appreciation, 9. No matter how large or difficult a tionalism, status and success. We seem manageable increments. This can make a heightened awareness of their sur- change is, you will eventually adapt to to have an impulse to cling to labels of you feel better about handling the changes roundings, a wider sense of perspective these new circumstances. Remember that identity to defend ourselves against you are about to make while making you and more intimate and authentic rela- regardless of how great the change, all the insecurity. There has, however, been more comfortable with change in general. tionships. new that it brings will eventually weave criticism of the theory by some psycho- 2. Mentally link changes to established itself into the right places in your life. As I report in my book, ‘The Leap’, logists who believe it overlooks wider daily rituals. This one of the common traits of “shifters” is factors that contribute to human beha- can make changes that they no longer define themselves in viour. like taking on a new terms of nationality, religion or ideology. That said, the theory could go some habit, starting a They no longer feel they are American way to help explain why nationalism new job, or adapt- or British, or a Muslim or a Jew. They grows in times of crisis and uncertainty. ing to a new home feel the same kinship with all human Poverty and economic instability often happen much more beings. If they have any sense of identi- lead to increased nationalism and to smoothly. For ty at all, it’s as global citizens, members ethnic conflict. An increased sense of example, if you of the human race and inhabitants of the insecurity brings a stronger need for want to begin medi- planet Earth – beyond tating at home, try nationality or border. weaving it into your Shifters lose the need morning routine. for group identity because they no longer 3. Going with feel separate and so the flow can help have no sense of you accept change fragility and insecurity. instead of resisting Why we need it. If you stay flexi- ble, you will be able to ride out change 10. If you're trying to change a pattern trans-nationalism without too much turbulence. of behavior or navigate your way through a In my view, then, all life change, don't assume that it has to be 4. When a change feels most stressful, easy. Wanting to cry or being moody nationalistic enterprises relief can often be found in finding the – such as “America during a period of change is natural. Then good that it brings. An illness, a financial again, don't assume that making a change First” or Brexit – are loss, or a broken relationship can seem Shifters report feeling more connected to the world and highly problematic, as needs to be hard. Sometimes, changes like the end of the world, yet they also can are meant to be that easy. less focussed on their individual identity. they are based on an- be blessings in disguise. Pixabay/Pexels xiety and insecurity, so inevitably create dis- 5. Remember that all change involves cord and division. And a degree of learning. If you find change conceptual labels to strengthen our since nationalism contravenes the particularly stressful, try to keep in mind sense of identity. We also feel the essential reality of human nature and that after this period of transformation has impulse to gain security through the human origins, such enterprises always passed, you will be a wiser person for it. feeling of belonging to a group with turn out to be temporary. It’s impossible 6. Remember that upheaval and confu- shared beliefs and conventions. to override the fundamental intercon- sion are often natural parts of change. nectedness of the human race. At some On this basis then it’s likely that peo- While we can anticipate certain elements point, it always reasserts itself. ple who feel the strongest sense of se- that a change might bring, it is impossible paration and the highest levels of inse- Like the world itself, our most se- to know everything that will happen in curity and anxiety, are the most prone to rious problems have no borders. advance. Be prepared for unexpected nationalism, racism and to fundamenta- Problems like the Covid-19 pandemic surprises, and the winds of change won't list religion. and climate change affect us collective- easily knock you over. ly and so can only be solved collective- 7. Don't feel like you have to cope with Beyond nationalism ly – from a trans-nationalist approach. changing circumstances or the stress of One pertinent finding from my own Such issues can only be properly solved making a change on your own. Talk about research as a psychologist is that peo- by viewing humans as one species, what's going on for you with a friend or ple who experience high levels of well- without borders or boundaries. write about it in a journal. Sharing your being (together with a strong sense of Ultimately, nationalism is a psycho- feelings can give you a sense of relief connection to others, or to the world in logical aberration. We owe it our ances- while helping you find the strength to carry general) don’t tend to have a sense of tors and to our descendants – and to on. group identity. the Earth itself – to move beyond it. I have studied many people who 8. Give yourself time to accept any have undergone profound personal changes that you face. And as change transformation following intense psy- Steve Taylor, happens, recognize that you may need chological turmoil, such as bereave- Leeds Beckett University time to adjust to your new situation. 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taken your medication regularly. According to our database, you purchased only a box of 30 A story from the Upanishads cholesterol tablets once at Lloyds Pharmacy, 4 months ago. Caller: I bought more from another pharmacy. The Fakir & the King Google: That doesn't show on your credit nce upon a time, there was a great impressed by your austere lifestyle card statement. Ofakir (an ascetic) who lived a and minimum needs. Your life was an Caller: I paid in cash. simple life. He ate whatever he found, example of renunciation. But what I Google: But you did not withdraw enough drank water from the nearby river and now see is totally the opposite. You Ordering a Pizza cash according to your bank meditated under the tree in the forest seem to be enjoying every material statement. on the outskirts of a town. Word spread pleasure there is. So what is the Caller: I have other sources of cash. and the king of the province came to difference between you and me?" in 2022 Google: That doesn't show on your latest know about the fakir. The fakir smiled and said, "I was waiting for you to ask me this question Caller: Is this Pizza Hut? tax returns, unless you bought He decided to meet the fakir. The them using an undeclared income king was so impressed with the fakir's but I will answer you tomorrow Google: No sir, it's Google Pizza. source, which is against the law! unpretentious demeanour that he morning." The next morning the fakir Caller: I must have dialled a wrong Caller: What the hell! invited the fakir to live with him in the appeared before the king wearing his number, sorry. Google: I'm sorry sir, we use such palace. old tattered clothes. Google: No sir, Google bought Pizza Hut information only with the sole The fakir agreed readily, which The fakir said, "I am leaving for an last month. intention of helping you. surprised the king; he was expecting unknown destination. If you really want Caller: OK. I would like to order a pizza. Caller: Enough already! I'm sick to death that the fakir will have to be persuaded the answer, you will have to leave your Google: Do you want your usual, sir? of Google, Facebook, Twitter, a lot to accept the invitation. palace, your family, your kingdom and Caller: My usual? You know me? WhatsApp and all the others. I'm Nevertheless, the king took him along accompany me." Google: According to our caller ID data going to an island without the and made lavish arrangements for his The king was stunned. He said, sheet, the last 12 times you called internet, TV, where there is no stay. "You know, I can't do that!" you ordered an extra-large pizza phone service and no one to The ascetic settled down quickly The fakir smiled and replied, "Yes, I with three cheeses, sausage, watch me or spy on me. and started enjoying all the luxuries of know. And that is the difference pepperoni, mushrooms and meat Google: I understand sir, but you need to the palace - imperial clothes, royal between you and me. I can leave all balls on a thick crust. renew your passport first. It food and a life of absolute comfort. pleasures and comforts whenever I Caller: Super! That's what I'll have. expired 6 weeks ago... There was a not a trace of self-denial. want because I am not attached to Google: May I suggest that this time you Welcome to the future. Soon, the king started suspecting that them. You are. I hope you have your order a pizza with ricotta, arugula, * * * perhaps he was being hoodwinked by answer now." the fakir. sun-dried tomatoes and olives on A man gets on a bus and sits next to a It dawned on the king that the fakir a whole wheat gluten-free thin young mother with a child. The mother is try- But he kept his thoughts to himself was indeed great. He pleaded him to crust? ing to get her fussy son to breastfeed, but in and continued to observe the man. Six stay on but the fakir had made up his Caller: What? I don't want a vegetarian vain. She tries for a few more minutes, but months on, the fakir was still enjoying mind. As he was leaving, he said to the pizza! the baby is still very fussy. Finally she gets his stay and didn't seem to mind this king, "Remember, what you hold on to, Google: Your cholesterol is not good, sir. frustrated and tells her baby, "You need to majestic life one bit. holds you. And since I hold on to noth- ing, I have nothing to renounce. I am Caller: How the hell do you know that? start soon or I'll give your milk to this man sit- By now the king had become ting here." convinced that the fakir had only been forever free." Google: Well, we cross-referenced your pretending in the forest. He decided to Detachment is the opposite of home phone number with your She continues to try to get her baby to confront him. On meeting the fakir, the attachment, not the opposite of enjoy- medical records. We have the start feeding and finally in a stern tone she ment. result of your blood tests for the says, "It's the last warning, you need to stop king said, "When I first met you, I was last 7 years. being fussy, or I'll give your milk to this man sitting here." Caller: Okay, but I do not want your rotten vegetarian pizza! I already take The man finally gets exasperated and he medication for my cholesterol. says, "Lady, you need to make up your mind... I was supposed to get off the bus Google: Excuse me sir, but you have not three stops back."

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Ecotherapy explores how quality nature time eases stress, anxiety, and depression. A 2015 study found people who take nature walks have lower activity in the parts of the brain where negative thoughts can spool. Start with a stroll close to home or an easy trail for about a half- hour several times a week. If you're game, build up to longer-term "forest bathing" (the Japanese take on nature immersion). It works if you take a friend, too. Find nature stand-ins Even if you're stuck inside or the weather's crummy, natural stimuli can Simple steps you can take to build a have a similar calming effect. A study found that it can lift your spirits to listen to nature sounds and even just look at pictures of pretty outdoor settings or “happiness habit” dream destinations. Researchers think it's the literal "outside" focus that can bust a ometimes you need a mental lift. There The fastest ticket out of a bad mood is with fast and lasting results. One study mental funk by taking your mind off nega- Sare some simple steps you can take to still the simplest: a riveting read. Studies looked at young adults with diets rich in tive things. build a "happiness habit" that may help get have linked reading to improvements in fruits, veggies, and lean meats over just a There's an app for it you through a tough spell. depression symptoms, as well as mental few weeks. They reported less depression In the ever-evolving world of electronic These pick-me-ups aren't meant to flexibility and brain function. Make sure it's than a group that didn't eat as well. Studies mental health tools, you never need an replace treatment for serious depression, a pleasure read -- not the news, your com- have shown that the Mediterranean diet, appointment. An app on your smartphone acute anxiety, or other clinical issues. If puter manual, or even your latest book which counts grains and olive oil as can't diagnose or treat a condition like you need help, tell your doctor or a trusted club pick. Find a book you've wanted to staples, can ease depression in older depression or anxiety. But it may make you check out or a juicy magazine. Sock away friend or family member. adults. (Exercise and sharing meals are aware of your emotions, which can help at least 30 minutes every day to read in key parts of this diet, too.) Curb clutter you manage them. You can download peace. Try acupressure uplifting podcasts, audiobooks, and apps It just sits there doing nothing. And Pet a furry friend To practice this ancient Chinese for pick-me-ups while you drive, wait in that's the problem. Studies have found that In one study, college students who healing art, you press certain spots on line, or take a walk. when you're surrounded by stuff, the chilled for just 10 minutes with a good- your body to release tension. It can lessen Keep up your support system visual chaos goes straight to your brain. It natured dog or cat had sharply lowered anxiety and improve your blood flow. Try distracts you and gets in the way of your When you feel down, it's easy to think cortisol, a major stress hormone. Many this simple move called yin tang, which ability to process info. Other research has others should know how you feel. But you college campuses have started "pet-to-de- refers to the middle point between your need to be the one to keep the lines open. shown a cluttered home amp up the stress stress" programs. You don't need to be in eyebrows. Sit back and relax. Place your hormone cortisol, especially in women. Make time for friends and family. Offer to school to get these warm fuzzies, though. thumb or forefinger between your brows. help them out when you can -- some Make a plan right now to banish or sort Spend extra quality time with your own pet, Press in small, gentle circles for 5 to 10 your clutter. Then call a charity to set a research suggests it can be more uplifting or volunteer at a shelter or adoption event minutes. Repeat several times during the to give support than to get it. And while date for pickup. to make some new furry friends to cuddle day.? some experts say it's best to meet up in Buy yourself something nice and play with. Find your flow person, don't hesitate to draw on electron- It doesn't have to be a spree for fancy Catch a groovy beat "Flow" is your state of mind when you ic tools like Skype, online chat, and texts to electronics or a new designer wardrobe. Yes, classical music can relax you and do something that challenges and fulfills stay close if needed. Sure, the something nice can perk you up ease tension. But what if your listening you, without too much pressure on your Find something funny for the moment. But research shows the tastes are more high-energy? An Italian performance. Note the highlights of your Whether you get tickled by silly videos real magic of so-called retail therapy is the study found quick tempos can help calm day or week. When did you feel "in the of people falling down, witty British come- sense of control you have over your you, too. It just happens when the music zone"? Hint: Passive entertainment like dy, or a friend who tells hilarious stories, environment when you make your own stops. After listening to fast-paced songs, bingeing a TV show or playing computer find the things that make you laugh. Humor choices. So, try a little smart shopping to the subjects' blood pressures and heart games aren't flow. Think dancing, cooking, essay books, funny podcasts, or jokes help snap you out of short-term sadness. rate mellowed. So, whether your jam is painting, even housecleaning -- pursuits from magazines are great sources, too. Just make sure your picks fit your budget, Mozart or classic rock, crank it up. that absorb you and put your worries Studies show laughter -- and the distrac- too. Pile a power plate aside. Make plenty of time for them. tion it brings -- is one of the best mood Ticket to read A healthy dish can banish the blues, Walk in nature lifters around. Keep your legs strong with regular exercise like walking young. In addition, the so-called Bone hen we are old, our feet must walking, is very important* 70% of human activity and burning of Fertilizer Calcium will sooner or later be Walways remain strong. The whole body weight/load remains energy in one's life is done by the two feet. lost with the passage of time, making the Among the signs of longevity, as and rest on the legs. Both legs together have 50% of the elderly more prone to bone fractures, summarized by the US Magazine The foot is a kind of pillar, bearing the nerves of the human body, 50% of the which can easily trigger a series of com- 'Prevention', strong leg muscles are listed weight of the human body. Interestingly, blood vessels and 50% of the blood plications. on the top, as the most important and 50% of a person's bones and 50% of the flowing through them. It is the large Exercising the legs is never too late, essential one. muscles are in the two legs. The largest circulatory network that connects the even after the age of 60 years. If you do not move your legs for two and strongest joints and bones of the body. Only by strengthening the legs, one weeks, your leg strength will weaken. human body are also in the legs. Aging starts from the feet upwards. can prevent further aging. As our leg muscles weaken, it will take Strong bones, strong muscles, and As a person gets older, the accuracy Please walk for at least 30-40 minutes a long time to recover, even if we do flexible joints form the "Iron Triangle" that and speed of transmission of instructions daily to ensure that your legs receive rehabilitation and exercises later. carries the most important load on the between the brain and the legs sufficient exercise and your leg muscles Therefore, regular exercise like human body. decreases, unlike when a person is remain healthy. Entertainment Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 15 Salman Khan exempted from appearing in court Sushant Singh Rajput's regarding the blackbuck poaching case sister shares handwritten received acquittal from the case, but it looks like things note by late actor have not ended entirely. Salman Khan was asked to appear before the court on 'I think I spent 30 years of my life, trying to Saturday, January 16 for a hearing, but his lawyer has become something,' late star wrote sought exemption from the hearing knowing full-well the current condition of the pandemic. While the court has exempted him again, Salman Khan is expected to appear before the court on February 6 with regards to the matter. The Sessions Judge Devendra Kachhwaha has given him an exemption for the second time. He was also expected to be present at the hearing on December 1, 2020. Citing the pandemic as the reason for his absence, this will mark the 17th hearing that he has missed out on since the case was transferred to the sessions court back in April 2018. alman Khan had been accused of hunting for black- Along with Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, Sbucks during the shoot of Hum Saath Saath Hain, and Sonali Bendre were accused of the same charges but back in 1998. While the other actors have been acquitted, had been acquitted while the former had to spend 3 days there has been a petition challenging Salman Khan's trial in jail before getting bail. Salman Khan has now applied court order of imprisonment of 5 years. The actor had against the petition in the sessions court. 5 strong women-oriented films of 2021

n a year that is destined to dominated by the dudes, Chadha has given her all, and then some more, to Madam Isome strong women-oriented films will also make their Prime Minister. One of her co-stars from the film told me, way into theatres and the OTT platform, reports Subhash "It's a showcase for her. We men are mere props." About K. Jha of Bollywood Hungama. Read on: time! Women have played props in Hindi cinema for decades. To be released on January 22. 3. Deepika Padukone in Shakun Batra's untitled ate Bollywood actor film: LSushant Singh Rajput Although Batra's film has Siddharth Chaturvedi and was known for being an Ananya Pandey in the cast, this is Deepika Padukone's introspective individual show all the way. In fact, it has been learnt that the film and this is reflected in a was written specially for her since producer Karan Johar handwritten note his wanted to work with her for the longest time. Deepika sister has shared on rejected everything Karan offered her until this came Instagram. along. She is one female actor who commands as much The 'Kai Po Che!' star footage and moolah as the male superstars. died on June 14 at the age of 34 from suspected 1. Kajol in 'Tribhanga' suicide and Shweta Singh Kirti often makes posts remem- Kajol has done the maximum number of bering her brother, reports Gulf News. The note that Kirti author-backed roles in recent times, from Dushman in posted was captioned, "Written by bhai [brother]...The 1998 to Helicopter Eela in 2015. In Tribhanga, Kajol has thought so profound #foreversushant", and saw the actor the luxury of being the produce. She also has a very contempla-ting his life and achievements. talented woman Renukha Shahane to direct her. The last "I think I spent 30 years of my life, trying to become time Kajol was directed by a woman -it was Tanuja something. I wanted to become good at things," he wrote. Chandra in Dushman-was also the first time. In Tribhanga, "I wanted to become good at tennis and school and she will be joined by two other very talented actresses. grades. And everything, I viewed in that perspective. I am But make no mistake. This is Kajol's film all the way. To be not ok the way I am but if I got good at things... I realised released on 15 January on Netflix. I had the game wrong." "Because the game was always to find out what I 4. Alia Bhatt in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' already was," he concluded. From the first frame to last, Alia lords over the Rajput's sudden death in Mumbai came as a shock to proceedings of this Sanjay Leela Bhansali film like a fans and led to a major upheaval in the Hindi film queen. Bhansali has earlier done magic with heroine- industry. oriented subjects in Khamoshi (Manisha Koirala), Black (Rani Mukerji) and Padmaavat (Deepika Padukone). Rajput was known for starring in films such as 'MS Even Devdas was more the ladies Madhuri Dixit and Dhoni: The Untold Story' and 'Detective Byomkesh Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's film. The film is touted to be Bakshy!'. His final film, released posthumously, was the released around Diwali. romantic drama 'Dil Bechara'. 5. Taapsee Pannu in 'Rashmi Rocket' Taapsee returns to the forefront playing a sprinter from Cinema Sirsa - Castel Gujarat who rises from running around the gullies of Kutch 2. Richa Chadha in 'Madam Prime Minister' New Tamil Movie: 'MASTER' to national and international racetracks. Akarsh Khurana Featuring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi Playing the woman from a weaker section of society directs this sports film to be released in the second-half of Thursday 21 Jan to Wednesday 27 January who rises to the ranks of the state Chief Minister Richa 2021. 13:00 & 19.30 Entertainment Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 16 Mouni Roy to tie the knot with Dubai Mohit talks about his Covid experience based banker Suraj Nambiar? and urges people to be vigiliant 021 has started on a good note for many He is relieved that his pregnant wife tested negative. "It is all 2celebrities and one of them is Varun Dhawan who is all set to walk down the about us taking care as Covid is still contagious" aisle this month. The Student of the Year star will be tying the knot ast week, Mohit Malik tested positive with his childhood sweetheart Lfor Covid-19 after he returned from Natasha Dalal on 24th January his birthday celebration in Alibaug. The at Alibaug. And it seems like actor announced on Instagram about popular television actress Mouni being positive and that he was relieved Roy too has joined this band- that his pregnant wife, Addite Malik, is wagon. As per the latest report, the not, reports Hindustan Times. Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev actress, who He shares, "Since the past three had spent the lockdown in Dubai with her days, the fever is frequent as is body sister, is head over heels in love with Dubai- ache. Though I am getting better every based banker Suraj Nambiar. Not just this, the day but it's still a long way to go. During duo might soon get married. the day, sometimes, I feel okay and According to The Times of India, Mouni is very sometimes, I feel horribly unwell. It is a close to Suraj's parents and is thinking to take her relief that Addite tested negative. I think relationship to the next level. The leading daily quoted a people are taking it lightly. Logon ko lag source close to the development as saying, "Her comfort raha hai ke vaccine aa gaya and Covid level with his parents will be one of the major factors in chala gaya. But that is not true. We precipitating her decision." For the unversed, the should not get lax and maintain the Naagin star has sparked off her dating rumours with same level of precautions, hygiene and the Dubai-based banker multiple times. Despite sanitisation that we did earlier." being often spotted with him, Mouni has been The Kulfi Kumar Bajewala actor very tight-lipped about her relationship. began experiencing symptoms two days Back in 2019, the Gold actress rubbished after his return from Alibaug and got the rumours of dating Suraj Nambiar and said tested. All his friends, who accompanied she needs to meet the right person and wants the Maliks, tested negative, except the actor. He has isolated himself in one room while to focus on her career. She told Mumbai his wife is in another room. Mirror, "People who matter know I'm single. But "I was not lenient at all and took all the precautions but I don't know where it came I need to meet the right person, I can't just pick from. I want to tell people not to take Covid lightly. Please wear a mask, maintain social someone and start dating. At the moment I'm distance and sanitise. It is important for the next few months. In fact, a few days ago, I grateful for this window (movies) that has opened in lost someone I knew closely and personally and we all have to take care as Covid is still my life. I don't think I should throw it away by not giving contagious. The government is doing a good job with handling the pandemic but it also my 100 percent to it." comes down to every individual and our responsibility to be alert. There are so many On the work front, Mouni Roy will next be seen in people who don't believe Corona is real and feel it is a scam or they won't get it," he Brahmastra that also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. says. Replacements may be common on television, but there are some actors who were never replaced. Here's a look at them... ctors being replaced (sometimes character was shown to die in an air crash Aovernight) in TV shows is not a new and the makers did not replace him. phenomenon. At times, actors quit the Vivian Dsena - Character: Harman show themselves or have creative differences with makers and are replaced TV show: 'Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki' with another actor. Because, after all, the Vivian gained huge popularity for show must go on… However, in the past playing the feisty Harman, who falls in love few years, certain actors, who are so with a transgender in the TV show. synonymous with their characters, have However, when the show went for a time not been replaced despite quitting the leap in august 2019, the actor decided to shows. The makers have either decided to quit. He did not want to play a father on change the storyline, opt for a time leap or screen, and the makers decided to not simply shift the focus from the actor who replace him and moved the focus on the quit to something else entirely. show for eight long years, shocked people Mohnish Bahl's character Dr Shashank with her decision to quit in 2016 after Gupta from the original series 'Sanjivani' younger cast. While there are several examples of saying that she wanted to pursue other (2002-2005) was much-loved by audi- actors quitting TV shows and not being Meghna Malik - Character: Ammaji projects. At that time, the actress in an ences. The actor reprised the role in 2019, replaced for a variety of reasons, Tanvi TV show: 'Laado 2' interview to BT had said, "I have done but quit after creative differences with the Trived of TNN bring you some of small everything that a bahu could do in the makers. Mohnish said, "When this show Meghna's powerful portrayal of Ammaji screen's most iconic characters, who were show. It is time now to explore newer started in August 2019, my track was going in the first season of 'Laado' won her huge never replaced. Instead, the makers avenues." Hina's character Akshara was well, but things changed later. I discussed appreciation and fame, but the actress, decided to change the story line or wait not replaced in the show and the makers it with the makers and we tried exploring who was part of the second season interminably for them to return. Read on… decided to take a time leap and move the new angles, but they didn't materialise. An decided to quit the show citing unprofes- Hina Khan - Character: Akshara spotlight to a fresh new cast. actor can creatively enhance his character sional behaviour and ruining the brand of TV show: 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlataa Hai' Mohnish Bahl - Character: Dr if there is clarity in the track or if he is given the show. Her character was killed in the Hina Khan, who became synonymous Shashank Gupta the script much in advance, which unfortu- show and the makers did not replace the with the character of Akshara in the TV TV show: 'Sanjivani' nately was not the case." Mohnish's character. Watch’s On Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 15

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Jeudi 21 Jan - Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Jeudi 21 Jan - 15.20 Star: Leander Paes, Sudhanshu Pandey, Priyanshu Chatterjee 20.25 Manisha Koirala Carnet Hebdo Mauritius Times Tuesday, January 19, 2021 18 tune with his plan for geopolitics and peace in the Middle East. It was nothing of Trump: A Counterview a sudden impulsive erratic decision coming from the hat of an irresponsible president, as portrayed in the media. It had been a carefully prepared strategy which his son-in-law and top advisor Jared Kushner put in place for six months with Saudi Crown Prince at Riyad, with the two protagonists in their early thirties becoming buddies, sipping tea together and dis- cussing late into the night - something which no seasoned experienced American politician could have achieved. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Trump car- ried out his geopolitical strategy in the Middle-East, which he deemed would Nita Chicooree-Mercier bring peace in the region. After the UAE, Sudan, Bahrain and Morocco mended ties Are media accountable to any insti- with Israel. Sophisticated high-tech planes tution? Are they free to distort information, were sold to Qatar together with the tech- peddle false news and indulge in partisan nology, surprisingly. Lately, Saudi Arabia politics in all impunity? A relentless resumed ties with Qatar. How the Gulf witch-hunt targeting President Trump state will conduct itself in the near future before the 2016 election and throughout remains to be seen. If anything, the whole his term of office has been carried out by strategy is to bring peace in the Middle- East and promote trade in the region in a mainstream leftist American newspapers "However much social networks contribute to promote free expression of ideas and and television channels. Their views are long-term win-win situation. Joe Biden is opinions worldwide, the current display of authoritarian rule on free speech targeting the likely to follow the same policy. translated in several languages and broad- US president is likely to be counter-productive, promote the Trump brand, push for a Witch-hunt and permanent mudsling- cast by media across the world. In a high- privately-owned Trump media platform, drive supporters to yearn for continuity in the ly connected and wired world overflooded ing by every means went on and on in the Trump dynasty with daughter Ivanka in the lead role…" Photo - Getty Images with round-the-clock news, everyone has media, and Trump's achievements were an opinion on any topic hitting the head- ly put at the door of the allies and the belittled and ignored. The initial 'populist' lines. Opinion on the election of the new Are media accountable to any Trump administration, the latter going a label stuck on Trump bars mainstream president widely rested on hearsay and institution? Are they free to step further by branding the AKP as a media from being rational and fair in its “ assessment of the president's achieve- views peddled by media. Why not wait and distort information, peddle false terrorist organisation in a bid to spare see what achievements he can be credited Turkey of any reprisals. Cynicism and ments. It is quite worrying in a country with before prophesying doom? news and indulge in partisan realpolitik was at its peak with Turkey where a cancel culture is gaining ground. Anti-Trump protesters went on ram- politics in all impunity? A relentless fighting both against and with Islamic State Media outlets drifted away from what their page on his swearing-in ceremony day in a witch-hunt targeting President soldiers. prime duty was supposed to be. Print media and private-owned television chan- well-orchestrated mass protest in the Trump's straightforward style embar- Trump before the 2016 election and nels like CNN fed the public trend of 'likes' streets of Washington hardly meeting with rassed political and media opponents, and 'dislikes' devoid of deep thinking, a disapproval in the media. He was throughout his term of office has entertained and rejoiced his supporters. In populist strategy in itself, misleading and portrayed as an irresponsible unstable been carried out by mainstream an interview during 2016 electoral cam- ill-informing the world public in the man who could recklessly push the button paign he moved away from the language leftist American newspapers and process. Trump is not a paragon of refined and trigger a nuclear war, amid other sins of diplomacy, spoke out his mind frankly by television channels. Their views language and diplomatic niceties, he is the that he was said to embody. Personal stating that 'We are not innocent.' Unlike odd man in American politics who delivers attacks included mockery of his facial are translated in several languages EU allies, he did not treat Russia as a the goods nevertheless, something which features, which was a total lack of ele- and broadcast by media pariah state, engaged like no other US gance and respect. embarrasses rivals and media. An abuse across the world…" president with the North Korean leader, of power currently taken to higher level by What followed at all levels was far from offering an amusing picture of the towering being the work of an amateur or a mental- a social network communication boss in President Trump did not start any war, figure of Trump patting young Kim Jung Un ly deranged leader. China was probably silencing the President of the US amounts but avoided to embark on what could have on the shoulder in a typical American used as a scapegoat for internal failures to an unelected authoritarian entity within a been devastating for Iran. Hilary Clinton patronizing style. In 2017 he addressed a for years, but whereas spineless EU state and on the world stage. It is the overtly declared her intention to declare clearly worded warning to Pakistan on the leaders had been complaining about extreme end-product of biased print media war on Iran if she was elected in 2016. fight against terrorism. His envoy to the China's unfair trade practices, Trump took editorialist lines 'regulating' and Amid conflicts in the war zone of Syria, UN, Nicky Haley put on a bright perfor- on China without any more ado, changed 'moderating' public comments at will, a Trump ordered a fighter jet to head mance at UN sessions, and called the bluff rules and gave a boost to the economy self-proclaimed judge on freedom of towards Teheran and destroy its military of a number of nations that systematically which resulted in the highest level of job speech, a caricature of print media infrastructure, but changed his mind ten opposed US moves to confront state-spon- creation in the past 50 years.This is what bosses, imposing big tech rules with a minutes before the plane was due to reach sored terrorism. 'I saved his a…', he con- mattered to citizens, and he even won over monstrous grin on the world stage. its target for the simple reason that he was cluded, on sparing Saudi Crown Prince the hearts of Democrat voters. 3 million However much social networks con- informed that 150 people would lose their MBS of US anger and a CIA probe after migrants were sent back home at the tribute to promote free expression of ideas lives in Iran. News of chemical attack by the sordid assassination at Saudi embassy Mexican border during Obama's term of and opinions worldwide, the current dis- the Syrian president led to an immediate in Turkey. He bristled at 'CNN bas…' on office, 1 million by Trump administration. play of authoritarian rule on free speech destruction of airport infrastructure at television. Without beating about the bush, The ban on visas to asylum seekers and targeting the US president is likely to be Damas. Last year, Iranian army chief was he directly took on Nigerain president visitors from countries hostile to US counter-productive, promote the Trump drone attacked for sporadically targeting some time back by asking: 'Why are you political, economic and geopolitical brand, push for a privately-owned Trump Saudi oil tanks. President Trump restored interests led leftist media to denounce 'a persecuting Christians in Nigeria?' media platform, drive supporters to yearn US presence and prestige in hot spots like Muslim ban', and portrayed Trump as a Far from being a 'populist' clown, he for continuity in the Trump dynasty with Syria after the Obama presidency pulled racist just as Indian PM was demonized for dealt squarely and seriously with anyone daughter Ivanka in the lead role. Right away from it, tarnished the image of the CAA law in western media. The three trying to thwart US interests and mess with now, demonizing Trump may fuel U.S as a superpower, leaving Russia and Furies, female Congresswomen of the his policies in any way. His decision to increasing violence in supporters who Iran free to intervene. Blame for unscrupu- Democratic Party raised an outcry. recognize Jerusalem as the capital of opine that the president has been unfairly lously letting down the Kurds can be equal- Israel and move US embassy there was in treated by media follies.