COVER STORY

Indian institutes in Mauritius: What are their degrees really worth?

A crackdown on Indian universities opening branches in Mauritius by the University Grants Commission in India has become a political maelstrom, shaking confidence in these institutions. Lost in the cacophony are the fates of the local students enrolled in these institutions. What are the degrees they paid for worth? And how is it that an Indian problem became a Mauritian one?

INTERVIEW

Ram Seegobin: “This whole pundit saga has not shocked me.”

In light of the controversy surrounding the leasing of a portion of public land at Trou-aux-Beach to a Hindu pundit by the government and the ensuing protests, Weekly speaks to Ram Seegobin of Lalit for his view on the matter.

EDUCATION

Your weekly guide to studying abroad: The Americas

ISSUES

World Happiness Report 2013: What makes Mauritians happy?

The happiness verdict has fallen! Mauritius is no longer Africa’s happiest country, the United Nation’s newly-released World Happiness Report, revealed. Beaten by Angola, we are nonetheless still ranked 2nd in Africa and 67th (of 156) in the world. Weekly looks at the meaning of this verdict.

HEALTH

Hypnotherapy: Hype or help?

In a society where therapies appear left, right and centre to provide solutions for modern day health and lifestyle issues, Weekly investigates hypnotherapy and whether the plethora of myths surrounding the practice hold any ethical implications.

THIS IS MAURITIUS

The rise and fall of Mauritian football: Racism, riots and the grass

The Amicale case has grabbed national headlines. But one particular victim of the tragic events in 1999 receives little attention. Weekly explores the rise and sudden collapse of Mauritian football.

WHAT’S ON

iOS 7: The biggest shift since the original iPhone?

Weekly checks out the hype around the latest operating system upgrade from Apple.