Topic :   Michael Jackson dating Pamela Anderson?

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Pop legend Michael Jackson has been on a string of dates with Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson and the two have been secretly meeting in Malibu, according to a report.

"It was all arranged by their people in total secrecy, very cloak and dagger. Michael is such a private person. He gets nervous when he thinks people are following him around, so he chose somewhere neutral for their first date,” a source was quoted in the report on themirror.co.uk.


"They were very chatty. Pamela was being her usual flirty self and Michael seemed to be responding. They are such a strange couple but they seemed to really hit it off," the source added.

According to the source, Michael also plucked up the courage to ask Pamela out on a second date, which she was more than happy to accept.

"They went for a coffee at Country Mart in Malibu and looked very comfortable with each other. They chatted about Michael turning 50, his new album, their kids. He seemed genuinely interested in Pamela," the source said.

Michael turned 50 on Aug 29 and has three children while Pamela is 41 and has two children.

Topic :   Kareena and Saif are madly in love!

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Topic :   Britney Started Boozing at 13 and Lost Virginity at 14

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Britney Spears began drinking at the age of 13, lost virginity at 14 and then started drugs at the age of 15, according to the tell-all book by mum Lynne Spears.

Lynne has made some sensational revelations in her book due to release on September 16.

In her book Through the Storm, Lynne revealed that the 26-year-old singer began drinking at the age of 13, lost her virginity at 14, and then started taking drugs at 15.

The Toxic singer allegedly had her first drink after joining Disneys squeaky-clean Mickey Mouse Club.

Lynne also claims that the 14-year-old Britney then had sex with an 18-year-old high school in her home town of Kentwood, Louisiana soon after she quit the TV show.

She said that she regrets handing over control of Britneys career to managers and allowing her daughter to be promoted as a sex object in raunchy videos at such a young age.

As Britney pursued her career, Lynne let her 16-year-old daughter sleep with Justin Timberlake, despite claiming she was a virgin.

Lynne thought Britney was in love and Justin was good for her, the Sun quoted a source, as saying.

Britney was once caught with cocaine and cannabis on a private jet, when she was 16.

The book is set to deepen the rift between Britney and Lynne.

Topic :   I refused to pose for Playboy : Poonam Jhawer

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After making her debut in Bollywood opposite Suniel Shetty in Mohra, sensuous Poonam Jhawer was lost in the ocean of Hindi cinema.

However, she soon came back as an performer and singer and top of that THE YOUNGEST FILM PRODUCER And today, she is a singer, model, actress and a film maker. She will soon be seen on the silver screen in a country-girl avatar.

But this definitely doesn't mean that she won't be doing photo shoots any more. Poonam has recently done a very 'sensuous yet decent' photo shot which she says she took up to break free from the 'simple and sweet girl' image.

"I have recently done a very sensuous yet decent photo shoot. So far I have done hot and happening videos but for some reason people always had an impression that I am a very simple, innocent, perfect-for-sareers kind of girl.

And I wanted to break free from this image and for that I did this photo shoot. It is not at all vulgar or cheap. I had got an offer to do a photo shoot for playboy but I rejected it because it was a nude shoot and I an definitely not comfortable going nude in front of the camera, " she says.

And reportedly Poonam was all set to pose for Playboy Centrespread, a legendary magazine that is known to fascinate men all over the globe.

Sadly, the photo shoot that all the men have been waiting for has not come out yet. "Yes, it is true that I was offered to do and photo shoot for playboy. But I rejected the offer because it was a nude shooting and I am not comfortable with it.

Agents from Playboy had come to India and when they saw my photos they thought that they should sign a photo shoot with me. I met them and the moment they said it is a nude shoot I declined from doing it."

Poonam must have definitely lost out on a lot of money due to this. However she says she simply doesn't care about money. "I really don't care about how much they were ready to pay me for that. If I am not comfortable with something, then I don't even bother to ask about the amount, " she says.

Topic :   L’affaire lannate revient sur le tapis.

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Topic :   Reporter proposes to Charlize Theron

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Monster star Charlize Theron was embarrassed by a reporter at the Venice Film Festival in Italy when he asked the actress to marry him.

The Oscar winner was promoting her new film The Burning Plain at a press conference in Venice when the unnamed reporter plucked up courage to pop the question. He also quizzed her about sleeping arrangements, reports hollywood.com.


He asked: "I really like you so much and have a lot of respect for you, but I would like to marry you, and I have a question: which side (of the bed) do you prefer to sleep on?"

The quick-thinking actress replied: "The side that you are not on," before joking, "Security! Security! Security!"

She then added: "You are very cute, but you know my boyfriend will kill you."

Theron's is dating Irish actor Stuart Townsend.

She then further confused the world's press by stating, "I am married, I am taken, whatever."

Theron and Townsend have never officially wed, but the pair has always maintained they feel like a married couple.

Topic :   A two-day meeting on Climate Change and Trade

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A two-day stakeholder meeting on Climate Change and Trade started yesterday (Sept 02), at Le Morne Paradis hotel, at the initiative of the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development and the Commonwealth Secretariat in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.

Climate Change and Trade are key issues for developing countries. The aim of this forum is to help smaller developing countries to understand the opportunities, and challenges they face with regard to climate change and trade policy and to be informed about policy choices.

This two-day meeting, attended by foreign delegates as well as Mauritian counterparts will also act as a platform where participants will discuss issues related to climate change and trade which are at the forefront of debates on sustainable development.

The acting Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mr. Vasant Bunwaree, said that the meeting was held at an opportune time as Mauritius is already engaged in a national endeavour to develop Green Mauritius through the Maurice Ile Durable project. He further made a plea that though trade and climate change are being managed globally, additional efforts should be made to integrate climate change and trade so that both policies are mutually supportive.

The Minister added that global warming, trade and energy prices call for a fundamental review of the assumptions on which Mauritius has planned its economic development. Hence, the country will have to double the share of renewable sources of energy to produce electricity to around 40 percent within the next decade. And this is achievable by increasing the megawatts from renewable sources and the megawatts from energy savings, he said.

Topic :   SMEs Sector Is Promising For The Economy Says Minister Jeetah

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“Government is aware of the potential of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector as a major tool to reduce unemployment and accelerate economic growth.” stated the Minister of Industry, SMEs, Commerce and Cooperatives, Dr. Rajesh Jeetah, at a press conference yesterday.

Contributions of SMEs have been more significant to the Mauritian economy since the past few years. According to the census of economic activities for 2007, the gross output of the SME sector was Rs 72.9 billion compared to Rs 29.1 billion in 2002. The sector contributed up to 20 % of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and provided 40% total employment, that is employing 208 797 individuals.  The number of small production units has also increased from 74 928 in 2002 to 91 979 in 2007.

Government has committed itself to provide the necessary support and create a more conducive and business-friendly environment. A number of measures such as the introduction of the Business Facilitation Act 2006 and the simplification of bureaucratic red-tapes have been taken by the authorities to promote entrepreneurship.

Dr. Jeetah highlighted that the various measures put in place have been instrumental for the development of the SMEs sector in Mauritius. In its quest to encourage Mauritians to set up their own businesses, the Government has reviewed the SMEs support and financing programmes by improving the support framework for SMEs and expanded the range of financing instruments.

As yet another new financial facility, Government has invested nearly Rs500 million for the setting up of a Manufacturing Adjustment and SME Development Fund for improving competitiveness and facilitating the restructuring of enterprises.

The Minister also announced that two SMEs Park Villages at La Tour Koenig and Terre Rouge for light and medium industries will be operational by the end of this month.

Topic :   Abhi-Ash in the remake of Amit-Jaya’s 'Abhimaan'

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Now, this is called truly following in your parents' footsteps. According to industry insiders, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are set to recreate the magic once created by Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic, Abhimaan.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have been signed on for Rajeev Menon's next film, which is based on Abhimaan, where the sizzling chemistry between Amitabh and Jaya had once set the screen ablaze. The film will go on the floors in February 2009, and has music by A R Rahman.

Our source says, “Rajeev was very keen to make the film with Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. The film has the backdrop of music and both Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek are playing singers in the film. In fact, Aishwarya was so excited about the film that she immediately gave dates for the shooting.

The husband-wife duo is currently working on Mani Ratnam's film, Ravana, which is based on the Ramayana. After that, they will start shooting for Rajeev's film. Rajeev had earlier worked with Aishwarya Rai in Kandukondain Kandukondain, which released in 2000.”

When contacted, Rajeev Menon confirmed the news, saying, “Yes it is true that I am making a film with Abhishek and Aishwarya. I will be starting the film in February and A R Rahman has composed the music.”

When we asked him what his film is about, he said he was busy, and hung up.

Topic :   It's all glitter and gold for Sameera Reddy

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Topic :   Public officers exposed to the techniques of legislative drafting

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“With the integration of Mauritius in the international economy, there is mounting pressure for the adoption of new laws reflecting international standards, and policies cannot be devised in ignorance of international norms and practices.”

This statement was made by the Attorney General, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Mr. Rama Valayden, this morning (Sept 02), in Port Louis, at the opening of a two-day training programme on legislative drafting meant for officers of the administrative cadre of the Civil Service. He stressed the need for adequate communication so that policy makers are made fully aware of the implications of proposed legislative changes.

The Attorney General also added that officers of the administrative cadre are more exposed to the day-to-day business of a Ministry and are also better placed to assess a shortfall in the law. So, the instructing officer should be provided with the essential tools to give the drafter a clear and comprehensive picture of the legislation which needs to be reviewed.

For his part, the Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service, Mr. S.C.Seeballuck, highlighted that high quality legislation is not only one which can stand the test of time, but also one which can be effectively implemented and enforced. He emphasised that training and staff development is instrumental in enhancing professionalism in the public sector.

An initiative of the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms in collaboration with the Attorney General's Office, this two-day training programme aims at helping the participants to formulate legislative drafting instructions as well as guiding them on how to peruse draft legislation effectively. It will also sensitize the participants on the role of the instructing officer and the drafter.

This training programme is being conducted by Sir Victor Glover, former Chief Justice.

Topic :   Focus on HIV/AIDS, Drugs and Sexuality

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It is crucial that the youth be more responsible in their choices and in their everyday lives, said the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sylvio Tang Wah Hing.  The Minister was speaking yesterday(Sept 01) at the opening ceremony of a forum-debate on HIV/AIDS, Drugs and Sexuality held at the Municipality of Port Louis.

In his address, Minister Tang Wah Hing highlighted the importance of the three themes on the agenda and added that sensitisation campaigns should be ongoing so as to keep the youth better informed about such themes.  Moreover, the Minister made an appeal to parents whom he said should take out time for their children and talk freely about HIV/AIDS, drugs and sexuality. 

The forum-debate was organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund for secondary school students of the region of Port Louis.

The objective was to give an opportunity to young people to come forward and ask questions pertaining to HIV/AIDS, Drugs and Sexuality so that in the future they know what precautionary measures they will have to adopt.  This will also prevent them from being infected by the HIV/AIDS virus, becoming drug addicts and avoiding early pregnancy.

Around one hundred young people aged between 15 and 18 years attended the forum-debate.

Topic :   Wheat cultivation on trial in Mauritius

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The Minister of Agro Industry and Fisheries, Dr A. Boolell, visited this morning(Sept 01) the Crop Research Station of the Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU) in Réduit where research trials on 49 wheat varieties are being conducted.

The aim of those trials is to assess the feasibility of spring wheat production in Mauritius so as to reduce our imports and meet local demand for the commodity. The 49 varieties, imported from CIMMITY, an international research centre on wheat and maize based in Mexico, were sown on an area of 1,500m2 in April 2008 for testing under local conditions and selection. The criteria for selection are earliness, high grain yield and tolerance to major pests and diseases. To-date, three varieties have been harvested with a yield of five tons per hectare.

Dr Boolell commended the project, which, he said, has been a success story based on both intra and extra institutional cooperation among the Ministry, the Mauritius Sugar Industry and Research Institute, the State Trading Cooperation, the National Plant Protection Office, Les Moulins de la Concorde (LMLC) and other agricultural services. He stressed the need to find the means on how best to implement the actual project of wheat cultivation in different areas of Mauritius.

The minister said that the success of the pilot project could contribute to Mauritius benefiting from European Commission funding to sustain its new policies in the agricultural sector. He also recalled efforts to establish and encourage cooperation with regional partners such as Madagascar and Zambia and called for the setting up of a regional food consortium to make sure that investments on food commodities get fruitful returns. 

The next step of the pilot project on wheat cultivation will be the post harvest assessment where physical and chemical tests will be carried out in collaboration with LMLC to select varieties with the best baking characteristics. Then mechanisation of sowing and harvesting operations will be undertaken to determine the viability of large-scale wheat production.

Topic :   Naomi Watt finds sex scenes with women easier

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Naomi Watts finds sex scenes with women easier than with men.

The actress - who famously locked lips with actress Laura Harring in 2001 film 'Mulholland Drive' - admits starring in raunchy scenes with female co-stars is less scary than getting intimate with a man.

Naomi - who is reportedly expecting her second child with boyfriend Liev Schreiber said, "The easiest sex scene I have done was in Mulholland Drive because it was with another woman. There was no awkwardness. There was no sexual tension."


Naomi - who is renowned for her unique sense of style - also revealed she often returns clothes after she has worn them.

She added: "I keep the tags on for the first wear and then decide if I want to keep it."

The 39-year-old actress recently revealed she is "terrified" of working with Liev again.

She said: "We acted together in The Painted Veil in 2006, and we are looking for more things we can do together.

"It's terrifying though, because he's so, so good. We talk about all sorts of possible projects, then we laugh and say, 'Thank God no-one was around to hear that.' "

Topic :   Buyers galore for Veer Salman

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Salman Khan’s forthcoming film is in news for all the right reasons. The movie is written by the actor himself and this fact is an exciting factor in itself; and now we hear, there are buyers galore to buy the rights of the film.

Recently, the makers of the film received an offer of a whooping Rs 150 crore by a big corporate house.

It is a known fact that the film is being extravagantly shot on a humungous budget so much so that the producers have spent a huge Rs 3.5crore just on a song sequence.


It is believed that Salman is paying more attention to this film since it’s his debut as a writer.

It is also believed that coming clear of the casting couch controversy; Salman has finally managed to find a new girl to play his lead lady.

According to a unit hand the new dame is a look alike of Katrina Kaif. Not long ago, Salman worked with Aishwarya’s look alike in Lucky-No time for love .

Now, its Katrina’s look alike which will surely be an added attraction for the fans.

Topic :   Neha Dhupia re-invents herself

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