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by Team, Namaste Switzerland | Sep 8, 2017 | Hues of Gold | 0 |

We launched ‘Namaste Switzerland on March 8, 2017, with our first issue ‘Colour me bright’. We...

My Story – Parul Chhaparia

by Guest Contributor | Sep 8, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Perspectives | 0 |

My Story’ shares the experiences of an Indian living in Switzerland. Meet Parul Chhaparia who has...

How to say “What is your name?”

by Maria de Conceicao | Sep 8, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Language corner | 0 |

There are four official languages in Switzerland. Here’s how to ask someone, “What is your name?”...

Blending the classical with the contemporary

by Shinta Simon | Sep 8, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Plays | 0 |

Classical dance that transcends conventional norms, and becomes relevant to audiences of our...

Brown butter pumpkin cupcakes with salted caramel topping

by Shinta Simon | Sep 8, 2017 | All year round, Autumn, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Want to get into the spirit of fall? There’s nothing quite like the humble yet versatile pumpkin...

Colors of Autumn

by Maria de Conceicao | Sep 8, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Photography | 0 |

Disclaimer: Photos in this column have been provided by the individuals...

Confident steps to a successful career – Rupa Mukerji

by Aradhna Sethi | Sep 8, 2017 | Entrepreneurs, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Rupa Mukerji is energetic and focussed. She shares her professional journey towards success with...

Basel’s Dabbawalas

by Guest Contributor | Sep 8, 2017 | Entrepreneurs, Hues of Gold, Restaurants | 0 |

Guru Joshi is an unlikely scientist-turned-entrepreneur whose Indian food stall is a big hit in...

Living her dream in India: Barbara Maim

by Keerthana Nagarajan | Sep 8, 2017 | Entrepreneurs, Hues of Gold | 1 |

Meet an entrepreneurial woman, who moved bag and baggage to India, to become a technology...

Swiss Kathak dancer – Priscilla Brülhart

by Sharanya Mageshwaran | Sep 8, 2017 | Art and culture, Hues of Gold | 0 |

The story of a Swiss dancer and her love for Kathak-an Indian classical dance form, her artistic...

Oeschinensee

by Maria de Conceicao | Sep 8, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Switzerland | 0 |

For an enjoyable easy hike with spectacular views of an alpine lake, Oeschinensee is at the top of...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #14:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Sep 11, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

India’s first planned city Chandigarh has a Swiss connection. The main architect involved in the...

Einige Todsünden (A few deadly sins) – Libertinism dealt with subtlety

by Sowgandhika Krishnan | Sep 15, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Plays | 0 |

Sowgandhika Krishnan reviews the dance drama, ‘Einige Todsünden’, an adaptation of the...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #15:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Sep 18, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

Prior to 2016, demonetisation in India was previously implemented in January 1946 and January...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #16:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Sep 25, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

The gas ‘Methane’ was first discovered and isolated by Alessandro Volta (between 1776 and 1778)...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #17:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Oct 2, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

Esther Victoria Abraham, the first winner of Miss India pageant was more famously known by her...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #18:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Oct 9, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

The League of God’s House, the League of the Ten Jurisdictions and the Grey League formed an...

DIY ‘Diya’ and ‘Agarbatti’ Holder for Diwali

by Guest Contributor | Oct 14, 2017 | DIY, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Make your own ‘diya’ and ‘agarbatti’ holder this Diwali. Sriprabha Kasthuri tells you how. With...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #19:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Oct 16, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

The Sanskrit version of Wikipedia is subtitled as ‘swatantravishwavigyaanakoshaha’....

Dress up your string lights this Diwali!

by Manasa Mukka | Oct 16, 2017 | DIY, Hues of Gold | 0 |

String lights are part of most of our festive decorations. Make them look more colourful and...

Easy Diwali Sweets

by Shinta Simon | Oct 18, 2017 | All year round, Autumn, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Celebrate this festive season with ‘mithai’ that can be made with locally available ingredients...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #20:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Oct 23, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

There are three main varieties of Appenzell cheese produced. Classic, aged 3-4 months comes with...

Swisspuja 2017

by Nayana Chakrabarti | Oct 23, 2017 | Events, Hues of Gold | 0 |

As the setting sun streaks brilliant vermillion across the sky and twilight beckons, the ‘dhaak*’...

Autumn Vibes

by Guest Contributor | Oct 25, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Photography | 0 |

Rachna Soni moved to Switzerland (Brugg, AG) only two...

Spooky or friendly – meet the Ghost!

by Aradhna Sethi | Oct 27, 2017 | DIY, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Bring out the artist in you – good, bad or ugly – this Halloween. Halloween is just around the...

Microgreens

by Guest Contributor | Oct 30, 2017 | DIY, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Have you been to a restaurant and ordered salads or starters and noticed mini colourful leaves...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #21:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Oct 30, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

During World War I, sandalwood from Mysore could not be exported to Europe. This excess reserve in...

DIY Bookmarks with your kids, make reading more fun!

by Chetana Parameswar | Nov 3, 2017 | DIY, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Bookmarks! We all as kids have had different kinds of bookmarks- A leaf from a tree which you...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #22:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Nov 6, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

Recently, Novartis got an approval by the US FDA for a living drug to cure cancer. It is...

Learning German: Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

by Keerthana Nagarajan | Nov 8, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Swiss life essentials | 0 |

In our last issue, we shared tips on life and settling in Switzerland. Continuing this journey,...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #23:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Nov 13, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

In 1977, the mathematical genius Shakuntala Devi published her study on homosexuality in India...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #24:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Nov 20, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

The Swiss canton Valais is made up of 13 districts, a fact that is reflected in the 13 stars that...

My Story – Subha Raj

by Guest Contributor | Nov 22, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Perspectives | 2 |

‘My Story’ shares the experiences of an Indian living in Switzerland. Meet Subha Raj,...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #25:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Nov 27, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmandaka, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri,...

Matter-of-Fact of the week #26:

by Rajan Thambehalli | Dec 4, 2017 | Hues of Gold, Qwizzeria | 0 |

The top-ranked billionaire in Switzerland, Ernesto Bertarelli has sporting connections. He founded...

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