Rostov-on-Don: Brazil’s bid for a sixth World Cup got off to a slow start as Switzerland withstood an early onslaught to snatch a 1-1 draw in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday. On the day when holders Germany were shocked 1-0 by Mexico, Brazil’s tag as pre-tournament favourites looked justified in a dominant first-half capped by Philippe Coutinho’s…
104-yr-old Australian scientist ends life in Switzerland
May 11, 2018Geneva: A 104-year-old Australian scientist, David Goodall, who travelled to Switzerland to end his life, committed assisted suicide yesterday, the Foundation which helped him die said. Goodall, who had been barred from seeking help to end his life in his home country, did not have a terminal illness but said his quality of life had…
A Swiss Souvenir
May 22, 2017By Girija Madhavan Tourists collect small souvenirs of their visit to enjoyable holiday spots. For me, our three-year sojourn in Switzerland is a treasured memory. It influenced my outlook and understanding of other cultures. In 1961, my husband was posted to the Indian Embassy in Bern, Switzerland. With our infant son we started from Mysore…
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