The gruesome rape and murder of the young doctor in Kolkata has deeply affected us all. We as a nation have repeatedly failed to protect our daughters, sisters and now the young doctor. There have been calls to overhaul the judicial system and institute quick and stringent punishment to the perpetrators of such crime. Parents…
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Facing the Faucet conundrum in Switzerland
Usually, one does not worry about faucets during short international trips. A bucket (balti) and mug can be managed at most hotels, airbnbs and homes. It does become an issue when one happens to shift abroad for a longer duration. In our case, we relocated to Switzerland, a country like many more in the rest…
Story of my Swiss Driving License
Recently, I became the proud owner of the lifelong Swiss Driving License. The process of procuring one, however, was not easy. Back in India, I learned how to drive by the time I was 12-years old, courtesy drivers who worked for my father. Of course, all of them were not so easygoing and cool. But…
I am, therefore I run in Switzerland
Diet, exercise, health care, clean air and water are big factors that make the Swiss among the longest living populations in the world. Having lived in Switzerland for over nine months now, one does get a sense of the importance attached to exercise in the country. During winter months everybody is skiing and during summer…
A low cost five-star retreat
It is height of summer in north India. With schools shutting for annual vacations, everybody is headed to the hills. Traffic jams for Shimla begin at Delhi; one has to walk from Dehradun for any reasonable chance to make it to Mussoorie Meanwhile auto air conditioners are being re-checked and replaced to prepare for the…
Siddharth Srivastava 