Miselaine Duval is a popular television and theatre artiste. She is also the  founder and administrator of Karavann Komiko. She is now busy preparing for the “Festival du Rire” (laughter festival) 2010 to be held  at Octave Wiehé auditorium, in Reduit,  from September 1to 5.
By Prabha Bhatoo

Ameena Peeroo is in her sixties. She is the resident manager of Apson Home, which she also calls ‘The home for those in distress.’ 
By Prabha Bhatoo

She loves nature and everything that it offers, even the throwaways, which she collects and turns into things of beauty—a feast for the eyes.
By Prabha Bhatoo

Stephanie Ip Lamusse is the first Mauritian woman to occupy the position of Chief Risk Officer at HSBC Bank.  She has been in the team for twelve years working both in the domestic and offshore markets.
By Prabha Bhatoo

Françoise Labelle is not just a politician.  She is also known as a social worker who cares for the needy and downtrodden in society.  News on Sunday met her in action.

Marie Naomi Anastasia Adisagam

Marie Naomi Anastasia Adisagam is a painter.  At the age of 19, this former student of Forest Side SSS, is quite popular among her peers.  Her solo exhibition at the Malcolm de Chazal gallery is attracting many visitors.

Lina Myte

Lina Myte is 24 years old. She is a Sweden beauty, a student in Journalism and Media Production from the University of Linnueus. She is currently in Mauritius for her internship.

Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakhim

Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakhim, pro vice-chancellor at the University of Mauritius, says both parents and the educational institutions have a crucial role to play in the character and career moulding of a child.

She has chosen Interior Architecture as her prospective career. Though it is an uncommon field for women, she is all set to face the challenges it might pose.

She is in the trade union movement since the last fifteen years. And she says the  movement has grown more receptive towards having women as equal fighters for the welfare of employees.

She features in the list of persons having been conferred the President’s Badge of Honour for voluntary work, on Independence Day 2010. This is no less than a milestone to this  old lady who has never been to school.

International Women's Day was commemorated on Monday, a day on which stress was laid on the  role of woman in the proper flow of human lives and shaping of the society. Uma Sooben-Arnauld, president of the NGO Joie de Vivre Universelle, thinks this day is special in itself. It celebrates and honours the woman.

She believes that woman entrepreneurship is one of the best means leading to the woman's emancipation and independence.

She is young and very dynamic and is among those who think that it is high time for  more young girls to get involved in politics.

Inspired by finery worn by African tribes, she set out to create her own jewels sixteen years ago. Today, she is a well-known creator of costume jewellery, accessories and clothing.