Starbucks in drive to improve 'experience'

Howard Schultz, chief executive officer of Starbucks, on Wednesday announced a series of moves aimed at improving what he calls "the coffee experience" in its US stores, as part of his drive to......

Towards an 'idea' economy

Consider the idea of the evolution of the universe. Aristotle first said that there was some connection between the two heavenly bodies - the sun and the earth. Ptolemy postulated that the sun......

Barista to open 70 outlets by 2005

Sterling Group-controlled coffee chain Barista Coffee Company Ltd on Wednesday announced plans to open 60-70 outlets across the country in the next 10-12 months, as part of its expansion plans.The......

Starbucks groundwork on for debut

Starbucks, the world's largest coffee retailing chain, is brewing a local debut plan.Though a timeframe for the Indian foray is yet to be decided, sources close to the development said the US-based......

Umpire breaks his silence over Serena's outburst

Ramos indicated he was at peace with his decisions IMAGE: Serena Williams argues with tournament director Brian Earley and chair umpire Carlos Ramos. Photograph: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY......

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

IMAGE: Hope Solo, left, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 in Zurich, on January 7, 2013.. Photograph: Christof Koepsel/Getty Images US women's team goalkeeper......

Ronaldo, Mourinho in tax evasion row

One of the publications, the French investigative portal Mediapart, said Ronaldo and his Portuguese compatriot Mourinho had benefited from a tax optimisation system developed by their agent Jorge......