Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtainSince the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutio...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Tata Consumer Products to add 50-100 Starbucks outlets annually; sees potential for 8,000 unitsTata Starbucks aims for massive expansion in India, with plans to reach 8,000 stores. The coffee chain is now profitable at the operating l...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Gen Z's love for cold coffee has brands chasing beverage boomIndia's younger consumers are embracing cold coffee as an everyday drink. Brands like Nestle, HUL, and Tata Starbucks are expanding their o...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
"I don't hire Indians": Indian-origin restaurant owner in Texas says her 7 Monk’s Cafe has "almost no Indian staff", internet calls it 'casual racism'A Texas restaurant owner has gone viral for her unique hiring approach. 7 Monk's Cafe Texas, serving Indian and Mediterranean food, intenti...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Zepto Q4FY26 revenue up 75% at Rs 7,498 crore, narrows loss to Rs 1,538 croreQuick commerce firm Zepto reported a 75% revenue surge to Rs 7,498 crore in Q4 FY26, while narrowing its loss to Rs 1,539 crore. The compan...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
How to make poverty disappear: Never mind trickle-down effect, or the rising tide that'll lift all boatsIn a provocative article, the writer proposes an extreme measure to combat poverty: the complete elimination of the poor. While this radica...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Chitale vs Starbucks: Pune traveller shares how local heroes are challenging foreign brandsA viral video from Pune International Airport showcases local Maharashtrian brands like Chitale Bandhu and Ganesh Bhel standing alongside g...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
$47 frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs): How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychologyStarbucks faces challenges and needs a new strategy. The article suggests introducing very expensive items to make regular coffees appear c...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
In Bengaluru, this 26-year-old wasn't just studying English, he was executing master plan to build his dream café. A doctor is charmed by how easily he convinced him to visit his homelandA 26-year-old barista from Nagaland is building a café in Bengaluru. Whilst studying English literature, he is also running a side hustle. ...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robotics is South Korea's next big sector, points to 'some suprises'He was talking to reporters after arriving at Gimpo airport in South Korea on a flight from Taiwan.He was talking to reporters after arri...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
The great food delivery reset: How small restaurants are challenging commission-driven delivery modelsIndia's booming food delivery sector faces a growing challenge as independent restaurants question the sustainability of high commission fe...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Clean rules put auto parts cos on a whole new growth pathIndia's auto component sector is set for a growth spurt. New rules for cleaner, safer, and fuel-efficient vehicles are boosting demand for ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
RCB on the ground, ₹2.1 lakh bill on the table & 6,200 peak orders in a minute on the app: India's IPL food obsession revealedIPL 2026 fueled a massive surge in food delivery and restaurant bookings across India. Swiggy reported significant jumps in orders and rese...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Bars, cafes step up to the crease with offers on IPL final nightDespite rising costs, restaurants and bars saw a surge in business during the IPL final. Bengaluru outlets reported full bookings, with som...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
'Cubicles to cliffs': Bengaluru woman quits unfulfilling corporate job; finds peace serving chai to strangers at her Himalayan cafeA Bengaluru woman who left her corporate career behind to start a new chapter in the mountains has gone viral after sharing a glimpse of he...
31 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST