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
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
A new-age thirst for beverages is emerging as a key force in India's consumer goods marketBeverage industry in India: Indian companies are seeing strong growth in drinks like coffee, ready-to-drink options, and protein beverages....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.42 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
Psychology says people who can’t work without music or a familiar show playing in the background aren’t lazy but their brain is running a secret algorithm that needs a soundtrack to boot upMillions of people can't start a single task without pressing play first. Science finally explains why that's not a quirk, it's neuroscienc...
31 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Inside Amul’s new plan to sell everything from frozen pizza to protein shakesDairy giant Amul, which has touched a milestone Rs 1 lakh crore turnover in FY26, is making its boldest bet with its blue-and-red-ocean str...
21 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
As the desert advances in Morocco, women are scaling mountains to capture water from fogIn Morocco's Aït Baâmrane region, women once trekked for hours daily to fetch water. Now, giant mesh nets on Mt. Boutmezguida capture Atlan...
18 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Starbucks to cut 61 technology jobs in SeattleStarbucks is making headlines with the announcement of 61 tech job reductions at its Seattle HQ, signaling a pivotal phase in the company’s...
11 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
US stocks today: US markets slips ahead of Big Tech earnings, Fed rate decisionInvestors are adopting a cautious approach, keenly awaiting key earnings from major technology firms. The Federal Reserve's upcoming meetin...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- McDonald's drops new value menu; see the deals everyone’s rushing to grab
McDonald's has rolled out a new value menu, featuring over 10 items under $3, including breakfast options like Sausage McMuffins and lunch/...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Fed nominee Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures point to over $100 million in assetsKevin Warsh, the former Federal Reserve governor chosen by President Donald Trump to lead the central bank, has submitted financial disclos...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
$1,200 Starbucks bonus? New rewards program and payment change could save you moneyStarbucks is introducing a new $1,200 annual bonus program for shift supervisors and baristas, with payments starting this fall. This initi...
04 Apr, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Olive oil-infused coffee, anyone? Starbucks aims to capture Italian palate with new line of drinkStarbucks thinks this concoction may help it hit jackpot in Italian market
23 Feb, 2023, 04.43 PM IST
- Starbucks moving forward with MoU with Tata Coffee as government notifies 100 % FDI in single brand retail
US-based coffee giant Starbucks today said it is moving forward with the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Tata Coffee.
12 Jan, 2012, 05.38 PM IST
- Coffee retail giant Starbucks lobbies with US govt for India entry
American coffee retail giant Starbucks is lobbying hard with lawmakers and government officials in the US to facilitate its entry into the ...
10 Oct, 2011, 02.09 PM IST
- FHCL to set up coffee capsules production unit in India
Fresh & Honest Cafe Ltd (FHCL), a part of the Italian coffee giant Lavazza, is planning to set up a facility in India for the production of...
20 Sep, 2009, 02.40 PM IST