Pragati Siddhanti, an expat living in Basel, Switzerland talks about motherhood, travel and building the career while being a desi at heart.
Some brands are built around products; others are built around a philosophy. DERTIOK brings the two together, creating skincare rooted in self-care, confidence, conscious well-being, and a deeper connection with your body. In this edition of Beyond the Brand, we speak with Khaled Weidauer, founder of DERTIOK, about his journey to entrepreneurship, the experiences that shaped him, [...]
On 27 September 2026, Swiss citizens will head to the polls for two federal popular initiatives that deal with very different questions: how Switzerland defines and applies its neutrality, and how much food the country should produce domestically and how that food should be produced. The vote comes at a time when questions around Switzerland's international role, security [...]
On 14 June 2026, Switzerland went to the polls to decide on a proposal that could have fundamentally changed the country’s approach to population growth, immigration and its relationship with the European Union. The initiative, officially called the “No to a Switzerland with 10 million! (Sustainability Initiative)”, proposed keeping Switzerland’s permanent resident population below 10 million [...]
If there's one thing almost everyone notices after moving to Switzerland, it's how quickly everyday expenses can add up. Whether it's your first grocery shop, your monthly transport pass, or simply grabbing coffee on the go, the cost of living can feel overwhelming at first. I've had countless conversations with newcomers, students, professionals, and families [...]
Over the past 10 years of building My Swiss Story, one question has found its way into almost every conversation I've had. "How do you build a community?" It's a beautiful question, but it assumes there's a formula. There isn't. If there's one thing these ten years have taught me, it's this: building a community [...]