Did you know? History’s shortest war, the Anglo-Zanzibar War, ended in just 38 minutesImagine a war so short it ends almost as soon as it begins. The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted just 38 minutes, yet it remains one of history’s ...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Claude McDonald: 'If hard work is the key to success, most people would...' Life lessons on mental peace, human nature and success by British soldier and diplomat. Here's meaning, relevanceQuote of the day by Claude McDonald highlights the message that many people avoid hard work even when they know it leads to success. The qu...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
India must pursue value-driven critical minerals diplomacy in AfricaGlobal energy chokepoints highlight India's need for mineral security. A new strategy focuses on deep partnerships in Africa. This involves...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Freddie Mercury: “Money may not buy happiness, but it can damn well give it!”“Money may not buy happiness, but it can damn well give it!” Freddie Mercury’s quote , reflects a realistic view of wealth and emotional we...
24 Mar, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Airtel Africa Foundation to offer fellowship to Zanzibar studentsThe Airtel Africa Foundation has launched a fellowship program for undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar. The program will support ...
10 Sep, 2024, 04.59 PM IST
IIT-Zanzibar: IIT-World to soon become a realityOpening of IIT campus in Zanzibar marks a new chapter in India's foreign policy, which recognises and leverages higher technical education ...
11 Nov, 2023, 12.18 AM IST
IIT Madras' Zanzibar campus inaugurated, 50 per cent students in first batch IndiansThe Zanzibar campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has admitted its first batch of students, with approximately 50% of ...
06 Nov, 2023, 10.32 PM IST
IIT-Madras' campus in Zanzibar to be inaugurated in early November, says Education Minister PradhanThe Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is set to inaugurate its offshore campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania in early November. This will...
10 Oct, 2023, 12.36 PM IST
First woman director of an IIT speaks about breaking the glass ceiling, new campus at Zanzibar and morePreeti Aghalyam was appointed the director-in-charge of the new IIT in Zanzibar. She has spent the past few months travelling to and from I...
16 Jul, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Preeti Aghalayam: Meet IITs' first woman head of campusPreeti Aghalayam, an IIT Madras alumni, is the first woman to be an IIT director. She is currently a professor in the Chemical Engineering ...
11 Jul, 2023, 08.50 PM IST
IIT-Madras' Zanzibar campus to start hiring, plans classes in OctoberIIT-Madras will bring in academic expertise and take charge of the admissions process while the Tanzania government will provide the financ...
10 Jul, 2023, 11.30 PM IST
India is not 'extractive economy' and is not pursuing 'narrow economic activities' in Africa: JaishankarIn a veiled attack on China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that, unlike some other countries, India is not "an extractive...
07 Jul, 2023, 02.12 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar attends reception onboard INS Trishul along with Zanzibar President"Attended a deck reception hosted onboard INS Trishul with the President of Zanzibar@DrHmwinyi. Welcomed the presence of the Speaker, Minis...
06 Jul, 2023, 05.09 PM IST
IIT to set up first overseas campus abroad in TanzaniaThe Ministry of Education, IIT Madras and the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar-Tanzania, signed a memorandum of unde...
06 Jul, 2023, 09.57 AM IST
India-Tanzania explore trade in national currenciesIndia and its economic partner in Africa— Tanzania have explored possibilities of opening an Indian SEZ in Tanzania and bilateral trade in ...
08 Oct, 2022, 05.25 PM IST
Air Tanzania likely to resume services to India from Nov: OfficialAir India and Air Tanzania had direct flights between the two countries but the operations were stopped in mid-1990s due to commercial reas...
18 Sep, 2018, 04.40 PM IST
Global Hospitals opens multi-speciality hospital in TanzaniaHyderabad-headquartered Global Hospitals today said it has forayed into East Africa by launching a 125-bed facility in Zanzibar, a semi-aut...
22 Apr, 2015, 11.07 PM IST