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Switzerland’s own Bollywood ambassador

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Switzerland s own Bollywood ambassador

Who above all others deserves credit for bringing Bollywood to Switzerland and embedding the Alpine nation into the Indian consciousness? Listen to find out.

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I cover food and agribusiness and have a special interest in sustainable supply chains, food safety and quality, as well emerging players and trends in the food industry. A background in forestry and conservation biology led me down the path of environmental advocacy. Journalism and Switzerland made me a neutral observer who holds companies accountable for their actions.

Anand Chandrasekhar, swissinfo.ch
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