| 🎉🎂 *Happy Birthday to the amazing Smitha!* 🎉🎂 Smitha’s special day started in style with a lovely office decoration surprise by her thoughtful team at OneLink! 🎈🎊 The celebrations continued with a lavish birthday lunch at SushiMe, where she enjoyed delicious bites and great company. 🍣✨ That was followed by a decadent fondant chocolat-style cake paired with some heavenly ice cream - because one dessert just is not enough! 🍰🍦 And to top it all off, she received a beautiful white orchid - a perfect gift for someone who brings grace and calm to the office every day. 🌸🤍 Here’s to many more joyful milestones ahead, Smitha! 💐🎁 | | | | 🌸 Smiles a dash of pink - Celebrating Swati ! This week, CASS celebrated a special occasion - Swati’s Birthday! 🎂 Swati, known for her sweetness and effortless charm (with a smile that can brighten any day), enjoyed a lovely celebration. 🌸 True to her love for all things pink 💖, Swati was naturally curious to find out what was on the menu for lunch. CASS made sure to make it memorable, with a delicious surprise - briani, one of Swati’s absolute favorites. | | | 🎉 A small treat, a big Thank You! Yesterday, the INCE team decided to spread a little joy - and a lot of flavour - by treating their neighbours on the second floor to some delicious snacks and sweets (gâteaux piment, samoussas, tarte bananes, etc) 🌶️🥟 It was a simple yet heartfelt way to say thank you and celebrate the esprit de camaraderie that makes our work environment so special. Sharing food is one of the oldest (and tastiest!) traditions of connection, and this small gesture reminded us all of the importance of kindness, appreciation, and community spirit. To more moments of togetherness! 💛 | | | 🎯 The following job openings are currently available at ITL. If you would like to apply or refer someone, please email hr@intercontinentaltrust.com. Assistant Corporate Administrator Senior Corporate Administrator Registry Officer Supervisor fund Administration
| | | ♟️ Chess originated in India around the 5th - 6th century under the name Chaturanga, making it one of the oldest known board games in history. 🌍 The game spread from India to Persia, and after the Arab conquest of Persia, it became widely played across the Muslim world and later into Southern Europe. 💬 The word “checkmate” comes from the Persian “shah mat”, meaning “the king is defeated” or “the king is helpless.” 🏛️ The first modern chess tournament was held in London in 1851, won by German master Adolf Anderssen. ⏱️ Reliable timing mechanisms were introduced in 1861, helping formalise competitive play and tournament structure. 🌐 FIDE (the World Chess Federation) was founded on 20 July 1924 in Paris during the Summer Olympic Games. 📅 International Chess Day was officially launched in 1966 through UNESCO and is now celebrated in over 178 countries. 🏆 In 2019, the United Nations adopted a resolution officially recognising International Chess Day. 👥 A 2012 global survey estimated that 605 million adults around the world play chess regularly-making it one of the most widely played games in history. 🎲 Modern chess features a board of 64 squares (black and white or other contrasting colours) and 32 pieces (16 per player). It is played by amateurs and professionals alike, across all ages and backgrounds. | | | BIRTHDAYS/NEWCOMERS/LEAVERS |
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