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Browse Sethi, Aradhna 1-100 out of 121 article(s) next Title Type Date Words The new face of time: as always, Basel will be bursting with visitors from Switzerland and overseas who come to check out new watch trends at Baselworld. Here, we look at what to expect when browsing the latest models. Apr 1, 2008 1363 Hands on at Dior: "the notion of time has always been very important to me," says Dior Watches CEO Valerie Lachaux. Swiss News has more on a perfectionist in a precision craft. Feb 1, 2008 815 Thierry Stern--a class of his own: it's about emotions, about setting consistent standards and having a passion that keeps you going, says Thierry Stern, vice president and fourth-generation owner of the only independent family-owned watchmaker in Geneva--Patek Philippe. Dec 1, 2007 1126 Editing is a 'mixed bag'. Aug 1, 2007 228 Franc-ly speaking: the recent weakness of the Swiss franc is a window of opportunity to invest for the medium to long term, says Julius Baer's chief economist. Apr 1, 2007 756 Virtual shopping: buying virtually can be as much fun as going out shopping the real way. Drawn by convenience and the prospect of a bargain, the Swiss consumer is beginning to follow the trend. May 1, 2006 1192 A cure for what ails us: work, work and more work. Whether at home or at the office, we seem to exist as dormant volcanoes, ready to erupt at any time! The spa--a centre to heal the mind and body--seems a natural antidote. May 1, 2006 1251 From pearl to pen: remarks on her youthful appearance prompted her to write first book, Ageless. Swiss-based Armenian author Dalita Iskenderian Alex tells of her move from Armenia to Japan and then to the Alps. Mar 1, 2006 1069 Sun power: with rising oil prices and environmental concerns, solar power is being eyed as an alternative to fossil fuels and nuclear plants. Swiss News talks with Dr. Ayodhya N. Tiwari, head of a research group working on thin-film solar technology at ETH in Zurich and co-founder of a spin-off company now planning to bring the 'new solar' to market. Jan 1, 2006 1139 Insuring your future: Swiss News talks to Winterthur Versicherungen to find out more about insurances you need as an expatriate in Switzerland. The company that has remained almost untouched by Hurricane Katrina also talks of its new strategies and the year ahead. Dec 1, 2005 948 Soaring high on alternatives: Switzerland's Bertrand Piccard plans to fly around the world on a solar-powered flight in 2010. Swiss News gets the inside story from 'Solar Impulse' and looks at energy alternatives like solar power. Nov 1, 2005 1116 Rescue by air: if you're a patron of Rega you get medical assistance and a return flight to Switzerland--whether your emergency is a tsunami or hurricane, a health concern or an accident. Nov 1, 2005 1009 Safeguards for the future: the standard of living in Switzerland is certainly high, and the Swiss pension plan aims to ensure your future by requiring participation in retirement and insurance plans. Oct 1, 2005 1093 A Japanese island in the Alps: right here in Switzerland is a tiny land of kimonos, tepanyaki and other things Oriental. Swiss News checks out the Japanese School in Uster, where every subject is taught in Japanese. Sep 1, 2005 906 Travelling with kids: be it lakeside or Alpine, museum or walking trail, travelling in Switzerland with children can be full of fun and mostly-devoid of nasty surprises and challenges when you know where to go. Swiss News explores the great Swiss outdoors. Aug 1, 2005 1367 The business of consulting. Jul 1, 2005 617 Baby's day out: with a little one at home and no support from the extended family, pursuing a career or simply taking a break for some 'me-time' can be quite challenging. Thankfully, Switzerland has a system that takes care of your baby's needs while you are away. Jun 1, 2005 807 Online and connected: to make life in Switzerland a touch easier--to let off some steam and get the hang of living here and enjoying each moment--log on to one of the many discussion and information groups. May 1, 2005 1766 Managing wealth: how can you invest your money, other than bringing it to one or more banks? One answer could be what's known as a "multi manager". Here, Patrick Picenoni of Altrafin Ltd., tells Swiss News about the business he launched in Zurich four years ago. Apr 1, 2005 1124 Focus on funds: Swiss News follows up on what Switzerland's biggest financial trade fair this year, FONDS'05, has in store. Feb 1, 2005 966 Fun and fitness: when it comes to being fit and having fun at that, the Swiss are a fine community to learn from. And the new and happening place many Zurich locals are heading to is Milandia. Swiss News checks out this fitness park. Feb 1, 2005 860 It's not just words: it isn't unusual to face a language barrier at work. That's when translators come to the rescue. But theirs is not a simple job of language conversion. Much more goes into the business of translation and interpretation. Swiss News finds out. Jan 1, 2005 2511 Born in Switzerland--thankfully! Everyone talks of high medical insurance premiums in Switzerland. However, when it comes to basic facilities, life here is worth every penny and more. Dec 1, 2004 1280 Owning property: what are the legalities and formalities of buying real estate in Switzerland? Swiss News gets some answers from legal expert Gabrielle Grether. Aug 1, 2004 1586 Making the move: Swiss News looked at the psychological and practical concerns of relocating in the last edition. We now bring you the nitty-gritty of organising the actual physical move. Aug 1, 2004 1744 Shifting residence and moving home: relocation--it's not just about moving to a new place, but more about making a fresh start and integrating into the new system to make your house a home. Jul 1, 2004 1414 Battling a world of words: an interesting book that highlights more than just the difference between Deutsch and Schweizerduetsch is 'Die Schweizermacher'. Swiss News talks to the two non-Swiss writers of this unconventional Swiss-German tutorial book. Jul 1, 2004 2950 Mmm ... another candy please. Jun 1, 2004 1470 Making a 'Splash'! Creating waves in the world of cars is auto designer Frank M. Rinderknecht. Here' looking at him and his Splash. May 1, 2004 546 A passion to write: from the hustle-bustle of working as a journalist for international news media, Dinah Lee Kung has moved to being a Swiss-based English language novelist. May 1, 2004 1694 Blog on! Carry on blogging. It's fun, it's easy, it has a serious side and it's legal. Swiss News finds out more about blogging and it's impact on society. Apr 1, 2004 1253 Managing hospitality: honing your skills to perfection is pretty much what braces you to face professional life. Higher education and international experience helps you do just that. Swiss News analyses the professional aspect of the hospitality arena. Apr 1, 2004 1719 Life--as she sees it: Eugenia A. Burgo paints what she sees. But what she sees is usually larger than life, making her art so vibrant. Swiss News finds out more about how an artist's mind work. Mar 1, 2004 1074 Go buy a car! Believe it or not, this is one country where buying a car is not difficult at all! Read on to get the details. Mar 1, 2004 1540 Designing her dreams: designer and exporter of garments Smita Suchde, now based in Zurich, has come a long way--both professionally and geographically. Feb 1, 2004 1789 Get fit for life! Be it winter, summer, autumn or spring--fitness is the mantra of the season! Swiss News delves into the latest wends that many adhere to. Feb 1, 2004 1581 Taxes explained: it's around this time of the year that most of us make our tax saving and expenditure plans for the New Year. Tax expert Gaby J. Mueller explains the basics of filing returns. Jan 1, 2004 2074 Tales from the deep blue lakes: Switzerland--the land of mountains and lakes. Sure enough, these lakes, ever so clear and blue, have life forms in them and a story to tell. Swiss News listens in. Jan 1, 2004 1176 No more political 'magic': Swiss News attempts to decipher--in simple terms--the changing face of the Swiss political system. Dec 1, 2003 1374 Aiming to be corruption-free: Switzerland ranks among the top 10 least corrupt countries in the world. Yet, says global watchdog Transparency Switzerland, steps can be taken to weed out the flaw all together. Dec 1, 2003 2001 Beautiful Bianca wows Switzerland: what goes into the making of Miss Switzerland? What is in store for Bianca Sissing--Miss Switzerland 2003/04? Swiss News gets the details. Nov 1, 2003 1226 Plan your finances: living in Switzerland is more than just about earning. The Swiss social security system is a well thought out plan that can bring in a lot of benefits if understood clearly. We take a closer look at the structure. Oct 1, 2003 2434 Information at your fingertips: whether you are a foreigner in Switzerland or a Swiss abroad, swissinfo is set to keep you informed of the goings on in the national and international arena concerning Switzerland. Not just in one, but nine languages! Oct 1, 2003 1052 Taking charge: her work brought her from New York City to Zurich. Delighted by the opportunity of actually having a family-work life balance, Susan Kish decided to turn entrepreneur and make the safe borders of Switzerland home. Oct 1, 2003 1480 The heat is on: the countdown has begun. The Alpine glaciers and the permafrost are heating up rapidly. Weather conditions have been absurd this summer. What next? Swiss News finds out. Sep 1, 2003 2069 A long long night! It's time again for the annual 'Die Lange Nacht der Museen' or all-night museums. Swiss News delves into four-year-old concept of attracting more museum veterans and novices. Sep 1, 2003 1203 Play, learn and grow together: Gymboree provides for healthy interaction between parents and children in a new environment--a boon to young parents in Switzerland, who are still trying to come to grips with the "how to" and "when and what" of bringing up baby. Sep 1, 2003 1250 Meet the South African ambassador: Patricia Nozipho January-Bardill is well in control of her duties as the Ambassador of South Africa to Switzerland. She talks of the Iraq war, the economy, racism and more. Aug 1, 2003 1479 Coffee break! From having legendary tales woven around it to being used as a base or an additive in new forms of beverages and confections, from being a one-land secret to turning into a large-scale trade item, coffee has come a long way. Tips on how to get the best from your cup and interesting facts. Aug 1, 2003 1983 Hear it in English. (Feature). Jul 1, 2003 1933 Integrated arts blossom in Verbier. (Feature). Jul 1, 2003 917 Picking up the pieces. Jun 1, 2003 1229 Mystery man. Interview Jun 1, 2003 1367 SARS: killing timepieces. Jun 1, 2003 1121 Is lady luck with you tonight? Jun 1, 2003 1628 Logitech gets innovative. (Financial News). Brief Article Jun 1, 2003 114 Migros profit drops. (Financial News). Brief Article Jun 1, 2003 85 Coop profit grows. (Financial News). Brief Article Jun 1, 2003 46 Credit cancelled. (Financial News). Brief Article Jun 1, 2003 239 Credit Suisse returns to profit. (Financial News). Brief Article Jun 1, 2003 199 Lower sales at Bon Appetit. (Financial News). Brief Article Jun 1, 2003 158 Winterthur to sell US unit. (Financial News). Brief Article Jun 1, 2003 57 Kuehne & Nagel: acquisition. (Financial News). Brief Article Jun 1, 2003 48 Setting up home. May 1, 2003 1599 Unaxis posts loss. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 143 Swatch: lower profits. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 131 Profit-plunge at Swisscom. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 82 Swiss Re posts loss. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 60 Tamedia profits. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 47 Swiss: action plan. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 97 Ascom: narrow loss in 2002. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 107 Zurich sells Indian asset business. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 123 Kuoni back in profit. (Financial News). Brief Article May 1, 2003 138 Strokes of concern. (Art & Culture). May 1, 2003 1261 The myths of secrecy. Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 1314 Roche: record loss. (Financial News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 182 Swiss and Japan Airlines. (Financial News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 85 Bon Appetit looks ahead. (Financial News). Apr 1, 2003 142 Centerpulse reorganizes Spine-Tech. (Financial News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 62 Nestle posts record profits. (Financial News). Apr 1, 2003 117 Actelion targets profit. (Financial News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 74 Abb's lows. (Financial News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 72 Clariant lays off 1,700. (Financial News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 65 Givaudan profits down. (Financial News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 55 Callebaut expands. (Financial News). Brief Article Apr 1, 2003 66 Hands up! Apr 1, 2003 1506 Made in Switzerland. Industry Overview Mar 1, 2003 1781 Vrroom! Mar 1, 2003 1370 Swisscom sees growth. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 75 UBS sheds more jobs. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 74 Swatch: FY figures as expected. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 104 Berna Biotech: lower sales. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 92 Unique to hike fees. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 134 Nestle buys Movenpick, Powwow. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 111 Heads roll at Bank of Vaud. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 82 SGS: out of the red. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 70 ASCOM: 500 more lay-offs. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 59 Novartis posts profits. (Financial News). Brief Article Mar 1, 2003 140 Eat at snails' pace. Mar 1, 2003 1629 Setting the stage. (Art & Culture). Feb 1, 2003 1678

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