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Tanzania’s IIT Zanzibar to be first campus led by a woman
In a significant development, the Indian government announced last Thursday that the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus will be established overseas for the first time. The chosen location for this historic endeavour is the Tanzanian island city of Zanzibar. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the governments of India and Tanzania to facilitate this initiative. Adding another layer of significance to this milestone, it has been revealed that the inaugural IIT campus abroad will be led by a woman director. Officials confirmed that Preeti Aghalayam, an alumna of IIT-Madras and a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been appointed as the director-in-charge of the Zanzibar campus.
Read the original article here: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/first-indian-iit-campus-in-tanzania-to-be-led-by-woman-director-offering-courses-in-data-science-and-ai-101689012954487.html
Basketball Africa League Men’s and Women’s Select Teams to Compete in GLOBL JAM in Toronto, Canada July 12-16
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Canada Basketball have joined forces to announce the participation of two BAL Select Teams in the highly anticipated GLOBL JAM. This international basketball showcase, taking place at the prestigious Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Canada, will run from 12-16 July 2023. GLOBL JAM will bring together four U-23 women’s teams and four U-23 men’s teams from around the globe, creating an exciting competition for basketball enthusiasts.
Read the full information here: https://bal.africa-newsroom.com/press/basketball-africa-league-mens-and-womens-select-teams-to-compete-in-globl-jam-from-july-1216-in-toronto-canada?lang=en
Carnival Monday Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Carnival Monday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is deeply rooted in the country’s culture and traditions, combining African, European, and Caribbean influences. It is a time of revelry, music, dancing, vibrant costumes, and community spirit. On Carnival Monday, the streets of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines come alive with colourful processions, parades, and performances. Participants, known as masqueraders, don extravagant costumes adorned with feathers, sequins, and beads. They move to the rhythm of calypso, soca, and steelpan music, showcasing their choreographed dance routines and lively performances.
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