The widespread attacks on Hindu Temples in Mauritius are refusing to stop. While the rest of the world was celebrating Bhaidooj festival on November 9th, the Mauritius Hindus on November 10th woke up to another attack on the sacred Hindu worship place at Mount Ory. Interestingly, in this attack again, nothing of value was stolen, […]
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Kali Temple attacked in Mauritius, statues smashed on the eve of Dhanteras (Pics inside)
While the Hindus in the rest of the world are celebrating Dhanteras and are gearing up for Diwali, Hindus of Mauritius woke up to yet another Kali Temple desecration. This time the desecration has been reported from Rose-Belle, Mauritius, and an FIR has been reportedly launched by the Bhakts. Window panes were found smashed by […]
Mauritius: Kali Mata Temple vandalized (Video and Pics)
When the Hindu community world over was busy in celebrating the Navratras, the Hindu community of Mauritius was aggrieved at another desecration of the Kali Temple. This time, the desecration has been reported from Kali Mata Mandir, Bon Air Road, Triolet, Mauritius. The desecration came to light after the devotees noticed that grease and paint […]
Naval officers from 16 Indian Ocean littoral countries to attend Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018
Towards fostering friendly relations with India’s maritime neighbours, the Indian Navy, through the Naval War College, Goa is hosting the ‘Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018’ on 16th October 2018. The event, which is a follow-on to the maiden Goa Maritime Conclave held in 2017, is likely to be attended by senior naval officers and representatives from […]
Sushma Swaraj oversees World Hindi Conference preparations in Mauritius
Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India visited Mauritius on 2-3 June 2018, en route to the meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in South Africa, to oversee the preparations of the next, 11th World Hindi Conference, organized jointly by Government of India and the Government of Mauritius, and to be held in Mauritius from 18-20 […]
Mauritius: Hotel tells employees not to wear ‘Tika’, stirs up protest
One of Mauritius’ finest 5 start hotel, The Residence Mauritius, is in a soup for asking an employee to not sport a ‘Tika’ for hygienic purposes. The staffer, however, received support from Hindu groups who plan to hold a prayer session on the beach near The Residence Mauritius on April 15th. As people woke up […]
Mauritius: 9 Goddess Kali Temples attacked
Mauritius woke up to the desecration of Hindu Temples on 30th October. On Sunday, 29th October, 9 Temples of Hindu Goddess Kali were attacked at night all over Mauritius. Animal parts and oil were spilled all over the place to desecrate the Temple premises. Hindu Youth Council of Mauritius condemned it calling the perpetrators ‘terrorists’ […]
India to execute social housing project in Hindu-majority Mauritius
NBCC, a Navratna construction major under the Ministry of Urban Development will execute a US $ 20 million (Rs.130 cr) social housing project in Mauritius. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed in New Delhi on March 20th, 2017, in the presence of Minister of Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu and the visiting […]
Emma Watson wishes India a very happy Holi (video)
Emma Watson or the Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger has wished India a very happy Holi this season! In a video she especially shot, she says: “Namaste India, wishing you a very Happy Holi! And don’t forget to see Beauty and the Beast, this March in cinemas near you.” Emma Watson is wishing you a happy […]