Dan Goldman banned from NYC coffee café Poetica after “we don’t serve genocide enablers” message goes viralA Brooklyn coffee shop, Poetica Coffee, is under federal investigation for refunding Congressman Dan Goldman's order and publicly criticizi...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
From Rs 5 to Rs 25: Mumbai’s 30-year-old stall draws long queues for oversized vada pavs. How a humble milk bar transformed into an iconic city hotspotAram Vada Pav, a Mumbai institution, has become a culinary landmark, drawing crowds with its generously sized, perfectly fried potato fritt...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Banks, USPS, stock market, stores and restaurant hoursJuneteenth, a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in the US. This year, many services are affected. Post offices and banks are closed...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Psychology says people who automatically push their chair in when they leave a table often show these 7 personality traitsA simple act like pushing in a chair after use reveals a deeper personality trait: conscientiousness. This trait, linked to self-regulation...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employeesStarbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Clay Craft India IPO: Check GMP, price band, subscription and other detailsThe IPO is being offered in a price band of Rs 193-203 per share. At the upper end of the band, the company is valued at around Rs 417.6 cr...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Air India adds lower-cost ‘Basic’ fare on domestic flights; free meals not includedAir India has launched a new 'Basic' fare for economy class passengers on certain domestic routes. This option offers a lower price for tra...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
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
Psychology says people who skip self-checkout aren't inefficient; they may be holding onto a small social need the machine quietly erasedSmall, everyday interactions with acquaintances significantly boost happiness and belonging, research reveals. Even brief, warm exchanges w...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
One man spent Rs 18 lakh on coffee at a cafe and stayed broke. Another spent Rs 4.5 lakh only and ended up with Rs 47 lakhA Pune cafe owner's story highlights a powerful financial lesson. One customer spent heavily on expensive items, remaining broke. Another c...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Mongolian proverb of the Day: "Wise men talk about ideas, intellectuals about facts, and the ordinary man..." Powerful life lessons on maturity and wisdomMongolian proverb of the Day: The Mongolian proverb highlights three conversation levels: ideas, facts, and daily routines. It motivates pe...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM 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
$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
The $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 psychology.
05 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST