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Can Neeraj Chopra repeat his magic in Lausanne Diamond League?

Can Neeraj Chopra repeat his magic in Lausanne Diamond League?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Nursing a long-standing groin injury, Chopra claimed a silver in the Paris Olympics on August 8 with a 89.45m throw

What went wrong for Brazil against Switzerland

What went wrong for Brazil against Switzerland

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Brazil's stuttering performance stemmed from anxiety at playing their first World Cup game, coach Tite said after their 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

Amazing cable railway rides in Switzerland

Amazing cable railway rides in Switzerland

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Switzerland offers some of the most exciting cable rides.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is a quick guide to the eight games which get underway on Saturday.

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were 'appalled' by a Swiss court's ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva.

Switzerland threatened with FIFA suspension

Switzerland threatened with FIFA suspension

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

FIFA have threatened to suspend Switzerland over the case involving first division club Sion, soccer's governing body said in a statement on Saturday.

Olympics: China's Sheng wins second gold; Ban triumphs

Olympics: China's Sheng wins second gold; Ban triumphs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

China's Sheng Lihao claimed his second gold of the Paris Olympics on Monday by winning the men's 10-metre air rifle event.

Competitiveness Index: India 43rd; Switzerland No 1

Competitiveness Index: India 43rd; Switzerland No 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

India maintained 43rd rank on an annual World Competitiveness Index compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD) that examined the impact of COVID-19 on economies around the world this year. The 64-nation list was led by Switzerland, while Sweden has moved up to the second position (from sixth last year), Denmark has lost one place to rank third, the Netherlands has retained its fourth place and Singapore has slipped to the fifth place (from first in 2020). At eighth, Taiwan reached the top-10 for the first time since the ranking began 33 years ago (moving up from 11th last year).

India's Yuki Bhambri wins ATP Swiss Open doubles title

India's Yuki Bhambri wins ATP Swiss Open doubles title

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivett clinched the men's doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament with a hard-fought win over Ugo Humbert and Fabrice Martin in the final in Gstaad

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Switzerland woos Indian investors

Switzerland woos Indian investors

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

In order to enhance the existing bilateral economic ties, Switzerland is now keen on attracting Indian investment into the country.

Italy struggle against Switzerland

Italy struggle against Switzerland

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Italy and Switzerland shared a scrappy 1-1 draw in a warm-up match before the World Cup

5 Films That Stunned Me!

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Mayur Sanap lists five films at MAMI 2024 that took his breath away.

Adani-Hindenburg row: Swiss authorities freeze $310 mn in fund

Adani-Hindenburg row: Swiss authorities freeze $310 mn in fund

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Swiss authorities have frozen more than $310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of money laundering allegations into Adani Group, US-based short seller Hindenburg Research claimed citing media report - a charge that the conglomerate vehemently denied. In a post on X, Hindenburg cited "newly released Swiss criminal records reported by Swiss media outlet" to state that "Swiss authorities have frozen more than $310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of a money laundering and securities forgery investigation into Adani, dating back as early as 2021."

Pix: Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta party in Switzerland

Pix: Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta party in Switzerland

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The soon to-be-wed couple threw a lavish, exclusive party for close family and friends.

India in 'very good position' to listen to Russia, Ukraine: German envoy

India in 'very good position' to listen to Russia, Ukraine: German envoy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Though he does not know what New Delhi is intending to do, Berlin would "welcome any engagement", he added.

Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16

Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Final positions in the six groups are still up for grabs which determine potential opponents in the knockout stage.

India pursuing DTAA with Switzerland

India pursuing DTAA with Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

India on Tuesday said it is actively pursuing enforcing the amended tax treaty with Switzerland soon so that information on bank deposits in that country can be obtained in specific cases, Minister of State for Finance S S Palanimanickam said.

England footballers treated to Ed Sheeran performance at Euro

England footballers treated to Ed Sheeran performance at Euro

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sheeran also visited the England team ahead of the Euro 2020 final in London which they lost to Italy in a penalty shootout.

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.

Switzerland remains largest offshore financial centre

Switzerland remains largest offshore financial centre

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Switzerland remains the 'biggest private banking financial centres for cross border wealth management' with assets worth over CHF 2.11 trillion ($2.2 trillion), as per the study conducted by the Swiss Bankers Association and the Boston Consulting Group.

Can England or Netherlands spark back to life in Euro semis?

Can England or Netherlands spark back to life in Euro semis?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Stumbling England and Netherlands get shot at redemption

Federer draws Switzerland level

Federer draws Switzerland level

Rediff.com11 Apr 2004

Extreme training: Horn's recipe for Indian hockey win

Extreme training: Horn's recipe for Indian hockey win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

As India prepare for their quarter-final match, it seems that Horn's boot-camp has had its desired effect.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Roman Polanski arrested in Switzerland

Roman Polanski arrested in Switzerland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

Roman Polanski, the Oscar-winning director, has been detained in Switzerland on a warrant that was issued in 1978 in the United States.

Jacqueline, Disha, Vidya party with Akash-Shloka in Switzerland

Jacqueline, Disha, Vidya party with Akash-Shloka in Switzerland

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The pre-wedding celebrations was a glitzy affair.

Black money: Gold imported via Switzerland under govt's scanner

Black money: Gold imported via Switzerland under govt's scanner

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

This year, India bought 27.7% of the gold exported by Switzerland; in Jan, this was only 15%.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Switzerland won their third Hopman Cup on Saturday as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic beat Germany's Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber 4-3(3), 4-2 in the deciding mixed doubles to secure a 2-1 victory in the final at the Perth Arena.

Hopman Cup: Sharp Federer gives Switzerland winning start

Hopman Cup: Sharp Federer gives Switzerland winning start

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Coming off a fruitful year which yielded two grand slam titles, world number two Federer looked fit and sharp while other members of tennis's 'Big Four' are grappling with injury issues.

PM Modi to visit Switzerland, Mexico next week

PM Modi to visit Switzerland, Mexico next week

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on an official visit to Switzerland and Mexico next week, the External Affairs Ministry announced on Monday.

The Big Change At Karan Johar's Dharma

The Big Change At Karan Johar's Dharma

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases.

Neeraj eyes redemption, vows to come back stronger

Neeraj eyes redemption, vows to come back stronger

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra admitted to falling short of his full potential in the Paris Olympics final, where he secured a silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters.

Gold imports doubled to record high of $10.06 bn in August

Gold imports doubled to record high of $10.06 bn in August

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Gold imports more than doubled in August to a record high of $10.06 billion, mainly on account of a drastic cut in customs duty and ongoing festive demand, according to the Commerce Ministry data. Gold imports stood at $4.93 billion in August 2023. On record high imports, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that the tariff rates on gold have been reduced drastically so that smuggling and other activities can come down.

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Switzerland offers India full cooperation on black money, tax evasion

Switzerland offers India full cooperation on black money, tax evasion

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

'Switzerland is a country which wants to be part of the international mainstream'.