Weekly: Headlines of the new edition

18 janvier 2014

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Weekly: Headlines of the new edition

COVER STORY

Politicising religion: Clerics, politicians and the media

The recent case of the arrest of a 58-year-old woman for hate speech on Facebook is a trend that’s worrying enough. But what of the act that provoked the ill-informed virtual outburst: that of a politician pandering to religious opinion? What are the roots of the mixing of politics and religion in Mauritius? How does it hamstring our politics? And is the media really innocent of fanning the flames?

INTERVIEW

Chit Dukhira: “As a councillor, your allegiance should be to your town, not to your party”

Weekly speaks to Chit Dukhira, expert in local authority administration, about who is responsible for the recent increase in trade fees. We also take the opportunity to talk about local government in general and how it could be made more democratic.

ISSUES

Prime ministerial cars: A bumpy ride

Over the past few weeks, the press has made mention of the prime minister’s new ride. This has sparked various comments on social media. Using taxpayers’ money for seemingly unjustified purchases of luxury goods has always raised societal concerns across most democracies. In Mauritius, the issue seems particularly intricate.

WHAT’S ON

From Facebook to Racebook? Social media as a breeding ground for racists

The Facebook user who was arrested this week after having posted a comment saying that the Tamil culture is “not Mauritian” might have been influenced by a global trend. A recent scientific study suggests that Facebook these days is used as a breeding ground for racists.

EDUCATION

Studying medicine: The push eastwards

There are few fields where post-graduation considerations are as important as in medicine. Hence, amongst Mauritian students at least – what happens after graduation is an equation that is equally – if not more – important as the actual studies themselves.

HEALTH

The Paleo diet: Can eating like a caveman be good?

The Caveman Diet developed in the 1970s is making a comeback in a big way. For its adherents, it’s a diet plan consistent with evolutionary biology while for others, it’s nothing more than a forced marriage between bad science and faddism. Does the ‘Caveman Diet’ make sense in today’s world?

THIS IS MAURITIUS

Drowning accidents in paradise: The dark side of beach life

Statistics show that drowning accidents are increasingly common in Mauritius. The year has barely started and yet, lagoons and swimming pools have already claimed eight lives in 2014. Weekly investigates.