Quote of the Day by Margaret Mead: “It is easier to change a man's religion than to change...”- American cultural anthropologist's striking observation about why food habits are so hard to change, our relationship with food and changing eating habitsThe quote of the Day by Margaret Mead “It is easier to change a man's religion than to change his diet” explores the meaning behind the Ame...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
State governments need to see the economic potential of golf course, says PGTI CEO Amandeep JohlGolf courses present a remarkable opportunity for state governments to enhance their economies. By investing in more golfing facilities, re...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
As Luckin expands globally, can China’s coffee brand succeed where its soft power has struggled?China’s coffee boom is helping Luckin overtake Starbucks, with its low prices, app-based convenience and local flavours driving rapid growt...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
In 1998, a war photographer inherited a cattle ranch stripped of its rainforest; over the next 20 years, he and his wife planted 2 million trees by hand, brought back the dried-up springs, and turned it into a protected nature reservePhotographer Sebastião Salgado and his wife restored a barren family farm in Brazil. They planted over two million trees, transforming the ...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Psychology of generosity: The person who always insists on picking up the tab isn't only being generous; a 2008 study found that spending on others lifted happiness more than spending on yourselfResearch indicates spending money on others fosters greater happiness than personal purchases. Studies involving surveys and real bonuses s...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
In 1983, Howard Schultz Visited Italy and Observed Espresso Bar Culture: That Experience Shaped Starbucks Into a Global BrandHoward Schultz's 1983 Italian journey revealed a new way to experience coffee. Espresso bars were social hubs, not just places to buy drink...
02 May, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Word of the day: Crema – Understanding the rich layer on your coffee, origin, and why it matters in espressoCrema meaning: A golden-brown froth atop espresso, known as 'crema,' signifies a quality brew. This natural foam, formed by pressurized hot...
12 Mar, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Speaking Hindi, eating vegetarian: What an American mom embraced about life in India and what she didn’tAn American mother of four living in India shares her journey of adapting to a new culture. She embraces local habits like bucket baths and...
05 Jan, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
National Coffee Day 2025: Freebies, deals and discounts brewing at Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, and moreNational Coffee Day deals and discounts: National Coffee Day 2025, set for Monday, September 29, will see major coffee chains across the Un...
29 Sep, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
September 2025 U.S. holidays: Federal days off, key observances, and quirky celebrations aheadSeptember 2025 is more than just the back-to-school month — it brings one federal holiday, a handful of solemn national observances, and do...
02 Sep, 2025, 08.20 PM IST
Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato... the tender tyranny of coffee codesOnce upon a time, coffee - just a tad more extravagant than humble tea - was the preserve of special occasions in the bustling college cant...
30 Aug, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
Laura Loomer criticises Indian immigrants, then turns to app built by Indians for donations; CEO respondsLaura Loomer, a far-right political activist, faced widespread ridicule after asking for donations through "Buy Me a Coffee," an app create...
30 Dec, 2024, 12.03 PM IST
Hot coffee can lower health risks of high-fat dietsCaffeine decreased the accumulation of lipids in adipose cells by 20-41 per cent.
23 Dec, 2019, 07.01 PM IST
View: One of the main reasons why Indian-Americans are subjected to racial abuse in USIndian Americans are being treated less and less like people, and more and more as living jokes and memes; to be made fun of and ridiculed.
07 May, 2017, 10.07 AM IST
Whitebread's withdrawal from Premier Inn will not impact Costa Coffee"The withdrawal does not in any way impact Costa Coffee’s India business. Our association with Costa Coffee remain unchanged,” Ravi Jaipuri...
14 Jul, 2016, 04.01 AM IST
- Asian coffee demand to outstrip Europe
The global coffee industry, so long dependent on growth in developed markets like the US and Europe, could see a tectonic shift in demand w...
09 Oct, 2009, 04.18 AM IST
- Stirrings of a bevolution
Caffeine junkies never had so much choice. From elitist espressos to a South American brew imbued with a nationalistic fervour, Javaheads t...
09 Aug, 2006, 01.34 AM IST