Switzerland

Roger Federer maintains top spot in ATP rankings

Roger Federer got No.1 position for the first time since October 29, 2012 

Feb 26, 2018, 15:41 PM IST

Breaks, lighter schedules can help players improve: Roger Federer

Federer, who stormed to his 20th major title at the Australian Open last month, says he understands the demands of the sport after playing a full schedule for over 15 years and believes that players can improve from intervals.

Feb 13, 2018, 18:23 PM IST

Fire & Ice: Virender Sehwag, Shahid Afridi spice it up on Lake St Moritz

 At his prime, Virender Sehwag never had "surface tension". Now at 40, with spectacles and a big bald patch, it still does not matter.

Feb 08, 2018, 19:42 PM IST

Rahul takes another dig at PM, asks how much black money was brought back from Switzerland

PM Modi on Tuesday had talked about 'serious' challenges and 'grave concerns' facing the world in his address at the WEF.

Jan 24, 2018, 19:09 PM IST

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

It was Federer's second Hopman Cup triumph after victory in 2001 alongside then world number one Martina Hingis. 

Jan 06, 2018, 20:55 PM IST

Severe storm batters western Europe; 1 dead, 15 injured

A violent storm packing winds up to 160 kph battered parts of western Europe on Thursday, derailing trains, toppling trees and halting flights.

Jan 04, 2018, 08:40 AM IST

Sharp Roger Federer gives Switzerland winning start at Hopman Cup

Roger Federer dismissed Japan’s Yuichi Sugita 6-4, 6-3 in just over an hour on Saturday.

Dec 30, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Two decades of Roger Federer, and still going strong

In the gone year, Federer took his Grand Slam tally to 19 with a fifth Australian Open title and a record eighth Wimbledon. He will embark upon his 21st professional season with the Hopman Cup in Perth.

Dec 29, 2017, 14:31 PM IST

Dwayne Bravo, Abdul Razzaq to take part in St. Moritz Ice Cricket 2018

The unique two-day event is set against the serene and breath-taking backdrop of the Swiss mountains and will host two matches during the two days.

Dec 27, 2017, 18:16 PM IST

Christmas 2017: International weekend getaways that will leave you spellbound

Check out these famous destinations to travel this Christmas.

Dec 13, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Spain climb two places, India static at 105th in FIFA rankings

India drew with Myanmar 2-2 at home in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers during this ranking period.

Nov 23, 2017, 19:15 PM IST

Virender Sehwag, Shoaib Akhtar to resume their rivalry on ice

Sehwag is not new to playing exhibition games outside India. He played the MCL in Dubai and was also part of Cricket.

Nov 22, 2017, 19:59 PM IST

Baloch leader Mehran Marri detained at Zurich airport with family

Mehran Marri, a key leader of the Balochistan struggle, has been detained by the Swiss authorities at the Zurich airport.

Nov 16, 2017, 23:49 PM IST

Switzerland secure 2018 FIFA World Cup spot edging out Northern Ireland

Switzerland held off Northern Ireland to seal a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a 0-0 second-leg draw on Sunday that secured a 1-0 aggregate play-off victory.

Nov 13, 2017, 10:31 AM IST

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Northern Ireland fume in defeat, Croatia cruise

Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill said he was "staggered and bewildered" by a controversial penalty decision that gave Switzerland a 1-0 win in their World Cup play-off first leg on Thursday.

Nov 10, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

World's most expensive whiskey sold to Chinese drinker is declared 'fake'

The bottle was originally bought 25 years ago for a "five-figure sum.

Nov 04, 2017, 18:33 PM IST

Free stay at 5-star hotel. That's what Tourism Minister KJ Alphons offered to Swiss couple attacked in Agra

A Swiss couple, who was attacked at Fatehpur Sikri earlier this month have been offered a free two-night stay at a five-star hotel in the national capital as a "token of concern" by Tourism Minister KJ Alphons.

Nov 01, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

Swiss couple assault: India is very safe for tourists, defends Alphons

Following the attack on a Swiss couple in Agra, Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons defended India saying that the country is a very safe destination for tourists.

Oct 28, 2017, 07:09 AM IST

Attack on Swiss couple: Three minors among five arrested, Centre seeks report

Five including three minors have been arrested on Thursday in connection with the assault of a Swiss couple who had visited India for a trip, said Uttar Pradesh Home Secretary, Bhagwan Swarup.

Oct 27, 2017, 07:54 AM IST

Swiss couple chased and thrashed in Agra; Sushma Swaraj intervenes

The couple, hailing from Lausanne in Switzerland, was chased and badly thrashed by a group of youths in Fatehpur Sikri on Sunday.

Oct 26, 2017, 10:24 AM IST