News for '-swiss'

Swiss Open badminton: Sindhu, Kashyap, Anand advance

Swiss Open badminton: Sindhu, Kashyap, Anand advance

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

India's leading shuttlers P V Sindhu, Parupalli Kashyap and Anand Pawar got off to winning starts in the singles event at the US $125,000 Swiss Grand Prix Gold tournament in Basel on Wednesday.

FIFA WC: Injured Neymar, Danilo to miss group stage

FIFA WC: Injured Neymar, Danilo to miss group stage

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"They will miss the next game for sure and we will be cautious as they will undergo treatment in order to try to get them in shape so they can play again in the World Cup."

RBI seeks details of banks' exposure to Adani Group

RBI seeks details of banks' exposure to Adani Group

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sought details about lenders' exposures to the Adani Group, banking sources said, a day after the conglomerate withdrew the Rs 20,000-crore follow on public offer (FPO) of its flagship firm Adani Enterprises amid the steep fall in its stock prices. On Wednesday, Swiss lender Credit Suisse stopped accepting bonds by Adani group companies as collaterals for margin lending. The going has been tough for the diversified conglomerate over the past week ever since US-based short seller Hindenburg Research levelled a slew of allegations about the group's operations, calling it the biggest corporate con ever.

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Rediff.com17 May 2023

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors scam that made Srichand Parmanand Hinduja famous, or rather infamous, back home. SP Hinduja, as he was known, died in London on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 87, a family spokesperson said. Born in a business family in Karachi, British India, he and his two younger brothers were accused of receiving payments totalling Rs 64 crore in illegal commissions to help Swedish gunmaker AB Bofors secure an Indian government contract.

SpiceJet not to wind up just yet; gets 3 weeks' reprieve

SpiceJet not to wind up just yet; gets 3 weeks' reprieve

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of senior advocate Harish Salve that SpiceJet would try to resolve the issue with the Swiss firm. "Senior counsel Harish Salve sought three weeks' time for trying to resolve the matter and Mr K V Vishwanathan (appearing for the Swiss firm) also agreed to the adjournment. "Meanwhile, the high court order is stayed for three weeks," the bench, also comprising justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli, ordered.

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour.'

PIX: Zverev beats Bautista Agut; Medvedev powers on

PIX: Zverev beats Bautista Agut; Medvedev powers on

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Alexander Zverev continued to rebuild his confidence on clay with a straight sets win over Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in the Monte Carlo Masters second round.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Swiss court convicts Briton, says Tatas paid bribe

Swiss court convicts Briton, says Tatas paid bribe

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

The bribes were paid by several international companies, including Errostaal of Germany and India's Tata as part of Abacha's 'system of systematic corruption, according to the Swiss sentencing order, a copy of which FT claims to have obtained.

Euro: Swiss not fazed after their French lesson at World Cup

Euro: Swiss not fazed after their French lesson at World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Switzerland have no fears coming into their game against hosts France on Sunday despite being thrashed 5-2 when they met two years ago at the World Cup in Brazil, coach Vladimir Petkovic said.

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Jehan Daruvala swept to a double podium finish in the Saudi Arabian round of the Formula 2 Championship, in Jeddah, on Monday.

Germany to buy data of tax offenders' Swiss a/cs

Germany to buy data of tax offenders' Swiss a/cs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

The German government will buy stolen data of about 1,500 German tax offenders holding secret bank accounts in Switzerland offered by an informer for Euro 2.5 million on lines of a similar deal two years back for account information from Liechtenstein.

Swiss govt won't take Novartis case to WTO

Swiss govt won't take Novartis case to WTO

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The government of Switzerland will not be taking up the allegation by Novartis that Indian patent law is incompatible with the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights agreement at the dispute settlement board of the WTO.

Swiss pull off shock 1-0 win over favourites Spain

Swiss pull off shock 1-0 win over favourites Spain

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Switzerland pulled off the biggest shock of the 2010 World Cup so far when they beat European champions Spain 1-0 on Wednesday, their first ever victory over their opponents in 19 games.

Swiss president on India visit from Nov 6

Swiss president on India visit from Nov 6

Rediff.com4 Nov 2003

During the visit, India and Switzerland will sign two agreements -- one on cooperation in disaster management and the other on cooperation in science and technology.

ISSF WC: Bhaker signs off with 25m pistol bronze

ISSF WC: Bhaker signs off with 25m pistol bronze

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

In the ranking match 1, Bhaker qualified for the medal round as the third qualifier with an aggregate for 14 points, along with Germany's Doreen Vennekamp (14 points), while Esha was eliminated.

Swiss Open: Another early exit for struggling Federer

Swiss Open: Another early exit for struggling Federer

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Top seed Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3, 6-4 defeat to Germany's Daniel Brands in his opening match at his home Swiss Open on Thursday - the latest setback for the former world number one.

Police hikes reward in Swiss diplomat rape case

Police hikes reward in Swiss diplomat rape case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

The reward for information on culprits to Rs 400,000 -- an eight fold increase.

Prannoy wins Malaysia Masters title, breaks jinx

Prannoy wins Malaysia Masters title, breaks jinx

Rediff.com28 May 2023

HS Prannoy secured his maiden BWF World Tour title

Blackmoney in Swiss account: Reveal names of 3 MPs, says Advani

Blackmoney in Swiss account: Reveal names of 3 MPs, says Advani

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Stating that the focus of Parliament's winter session is bound to be on black money, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Saturday asked the government to reveal names of three members of Parliament who figure in the income tax probe list in connection with the Swiss bank accounts.

Rudolf Elmer: The man who blew the whistle on Swiss banks

Rudolf Elmer: The man who blew the whistle on Swiss banks

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

A former employee of Swiss bank Julius Baer, Rudolf Elmer shot into limelight as a whistleblower in 2008.

After parting ways with Sindhu, Park Tae Sang takes responsibility

After parting ways with Sindhu, Park Tae Sang takes responsibility

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

After a string of disappointing results, PV Sindhu parted ways with coach Park Tae Sang

Swiss buy to have little impact on TCS earnings

Swiss buy to have little impact on TCS earnings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Tata Consultancy Services' proposed acquisition of Switzerland based TKS-Teknosoft is likely to expand the domestic IT major's banking software portfolio, but would not have any major impact on its earnings, analysts believe.

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

Satwik and Chirag at career-best in BWF world rankings

Satwik and Chirag at career-best in BWF world rankings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen continued to be the best-placed Indian at number seven while former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth gained a rung to the 11th position.

Miami Open: Federer in, Wawrinka out on mixed day for Swiss

Miami Open: Federer in, Wawrinka out on mixed day for Swiss

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Roger Federer survived a stern test from Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, while top-seeded Swiss compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka was eliminated on his birthday.

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Sitting courtside, Rafael Nadal cried as his great rival, Roger Federer, bid an emotional farewell to tennis at the Laver Cup on Friday, later saying an important part of him was also leaving the men's Tour with the retirement of the Swiss.

Ganga Vilas: World's Longest River Cruise

Ganga Vilas: World's Longest River Cruise

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The MV Ganga Vilas will traverse through 27 rivers over 52 days, covering over 3,200 km.

How TCS is helping clients digitise their work models

How TCS is helping clients digitise their work models

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Moving over 520,000 employees to a digital work model is no mean feat. Having done so, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is taking these learnings to help clients digitise their work models. Swiss Re is one such client. For the global information technology services firm with a headcount of 528,748 as of end-September, the shift to a single human resource (HR) platform started a few months before the pandemic started, when TCS moved its HR solutions to Microsoft's platform. Siva Ganesan, global head, Microsoft business unit, TCS, still remembers the early days when TCS embarked upon a move from an existing software platform to a digital medium for communications on a Microsoft Office platform.

No tax on $6.38 bn transaction with Adani Group, says Holcim

No tax on $6.38 bn transaction with Adani Group, says Holcim

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Swiss building material major Holcim has said its $6.38 billion deal with Asia's richest man Gautam Adani's group is tax-free. Holcim had on Sunday signed a binding agreement with the Adani Group to sell its business in India -- about a 63 per cent stake in Ambuja Cement, which owns a 54.53 stake in ACC (of which 4.48 per cent is direct shareholding). "So, according to our analysis, it is a tax-free transaction," Holcim CEO Jan Jenisch said while addressing investors after the deal on Monday." When asked about the tax implications, he said: "Never know if any complication arises, but we assume that we will get the 6.4 billion Swiss Francs as net proceeds." As per the deal, Adani Group will acquire Holcim's full stake in Ambuja Cement and ACC for CHF (Swiss franc) 6.4 billion ($6.38 billion).

Thomas Cup high marks phenomenal year for shuttlers

Thomas Cup high marks phenomenal year for shuttlers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The celebration of this historic feat was not yet over when Indian shuttlers scripted yet another jaw-dropping show in Birmingham, returning with six medals, including three golds, a silver and two bronze medals in August.

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Ronaldo, the first player to score in five World Cups, has only one goal in Qatar which came in Portugal's group opener against Ghana.

Will Neymar be fit to face South Korea?

Will Neymar be fit to face South Korea?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Neymar has suffered many issues with his right foot and underwent surgery four years ago for a fractured metatarsal.

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Portugal and Switzerland on Tuesday.

Black money case: Gold trader denies having Swiss bank account

Black money case: Gold trader denies having Swiss bank account

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Rajkot-based bullion trader Pankaj Lodhya, who has been named by the Centre in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court in the black money case, on Monday denied having a foreign bank account and said he was shocked to find his name in the list.

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.

365 Days On, Ukraine Stands Up To Putin

365 Days On, Ukraine Stands Up To Putin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Thousands of lives have been lost, large areas in Ukraine have been destroyed, but Vladimir Putin refuses to end a cruel and senseless war.