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Araku Coffee will open in the US soon. ‘Starbucks? Are you kidding?’

Araku Coffee, organically grown by Adivasi farmers in Andhra Pradesh’s Araku Valley, has been developed for more than two decades. Its unique selling point—no middlemen.

Why does Zohran Mamdani want New Yorkers to boycott Starbucks?

The strike coincides with Starbucks’ busiest annual ‘Red Cup Day’ promotion. More than 1,000 baristas walked off the job, making it one of the largest labour actions in Starbucks history.

Starbucks was once progressive. It’s now approaching a dangerous spot in culture wars

Former CEO Howard Schultz once told shareholders those who opposed his support of same-sex marriage were free to invest elsewhere. But now, CEO Brian Niccol seems to be selling Starbucks as a place that just, well, sells coffee.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s commute to work isn’t just about coffee. It’s carbon hypocrisy

We’re expected to weigh carbon pros and cons of carpools & public transport, while the rich treat the sky as their personal playground. And we’re left to imbibe bits of paper straw with our coffee.

Boycotts, dip in sales — war in Gaza hits Starbucks, McDonald’s & Unilever business in West, SE Asia

Starbucks franchise operator in West Asia, North Africa confirmed layoffs as result of dip in sales affected by war in Gaza. McDonald’s & Unilever also saw sales decline in West, Southeast Asia.

Starbucks, Kalyan Jewellers, Pepsi — how big brands fell victim to ‘culture jamming’

In 'Fake News: Spot It, Stop It', Gaurav Sood explains what 'culture jamming' is and how big brands lost millions due to it.

Starbucks introduces smaller, cheaper Indian drinks to compete with domestic startups

The company is also planning products with domestic touches such as 'Indian-inspired' tea offerings, alongside expansion into smaller towns and cities.

Can Starbucks be Starbucks with social distancing? We’ll adapt, says CEO

Starbucks plans to rollout its “pickup” store concept, smaller-format stores without the usual tables and chairs that made the chain a popular place to sit, work and socialise.

Now, drink coffee without milk to cut your carbon footprint, Starbucks says

Dairy products are the biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions across its operations & supply chain, a Starbucks environmental assessment finds.

Starbucks’s new cashier-less stores could be good for both customers & employees

A Starbucks mobile order-only store will mean customers don't turn away walk-ins, and employees could get tipped more. But, it could also cut jobs.

On Camera

Where did Ramayana spend Rs 4000 cr budget? Ranbir Kapoor’s de-ageing or copycat rakshasas

The VFX effects are what you’d expect from a run-of-the-mill video game or a mediocre fantasy show. But a film that supposedly cost thousands of crores? The audience deserves more.

RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market

The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.