India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran Chinnakannan Sivasankaran On August 26, the Supreme Court of Seychelles declared Chinnakannan Sivasankaran, better......

Delhi's Carnation Hospitality buys Barista Coffee chain

Italian coffee brand Lavazza today announced exit from coffee shop business in India by selling its Barista brand to Carnation Hospitality. The company, however, will continue to supply coffee to......

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Taking a leaf out of the marketing and distribution manual of archrival Cafe Coffee Day, Tata Starbucks, the joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages, is considering......

Starbucks effect: Barista ropes in Rina Dhaka

Within days of Seattle-based caf chain Starbucks entering India, Barista Lavazza is jazzing up its look and feel with a designer touch. Revamped menus and menu-cards, uniforms and store interiors......