IIT Madras Alum Anand Varadarajan Named Starbucks CTO
Starbucks names Indian-origin tech veteran Anand Varadarajan as Executive VP & CTO. With 19 years at Amazon, he aims to boost the coffee giant's digital capabilities globally. Read more.
Starbucks names Indian-origin tech veteran Anand Varadarajan as Executive VP & CTO. With 19 years at Amazon, he aims to boost the coffee giant's digital capabilities globally. Read more.
Starbucks appoints Anand Varadarajan, an IIT Madras alumnus and ex-Amazon veteran, as its new Chief Technology Officer. He will lead the coffee chain's tech revamp starting January 19. Read more.
Starbucks names Anand Varadarajan, an IIT Madras alumnus and ex-Amazon veteran, as its new Chief Technology Officer. He will lead global tech ops from January 19. Read more.
Starbucks appoints Indian-origin Amazon veteran Anand Varadarajan as its new Chief Technology Officer. He joins the Executive Leadership Team and will report directly to CEO Brian Niccol. Read more about this major leadership change.
Anand Varadarajan, an Indian-origin Amazon veteran, has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer of Starbucks. Discover his career journey and the strategic implications for the global coffee chain.
Voters in Costi, Goa, participated in zilla panchayat polls after MLA Ganesh Gaonkar's assurance to fix a Portuguese-era bridge. They threaten to boycott the 2027 assembly elections if demands remain unmet. Read more.
Cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott launches a fierce critique of England's 'Bazball' approach after Ashes loss, urging coach change. Read his scathing analysis and proposed solutions.
Gujarati singer Kinjal Dave's engagement to businessman Dhruvin Shah leads to social boycott by Audichya Brahmin community. Her father and ex-fiancé Pavan Joshi react. Read the full story.
Lalit Dave breaks his silence on the inter-caste engagement backlash against daughter Kinjal Dave. Read his powerful message on self-respect and the community's boycott.
Starbucks names Anand Varadarajan, an IIT alumnus and former Amazon executive, as its new Chief Technology Officer. His appointment is key to CEO Brian Niccol's tech-driven store efficiency push. Read more.
Lawyers at Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpor staged massive protests after Acting Chief Justice scheduled hearings on a day traditionally boycotted for 48 years. They demand a permanent CJ.
Several gram panchayats in Telangana see zero nominations for sarpanch and ward member posts due to flawed reservation quotas, leading to stalled local democracy. Read about the impact and official concerns.
Karnataka assembly unanimously passes bill criminalising caste-based social boycott. New law allows police to act suo motu, with offenders facing up to 3 years jail. Read the full story.
Three Latin American authors pull out of Hay Festival Cartagena over invitation to Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, sparking a debate on neutrality in literary platforms. Read the full story.
Three Latin American authors withdraw from Colombia's Hay Festival over the invitation to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, sparking a debate on neutrality in literary platforms. Read the full story.
Chandigarh lawyers continue court boycott as Punjab & Haryana High Court takes suo motu notice of police inaction in an advocate's assault case. FIR finally registered after judicial intervention.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
Maharashtra opposition parties boycott CM's tea meeting, accusing govt of deliberately keeping Leader of Opposition posts vacant in both Houses. They call it an insult to democracy and constitutional norms. Read more.
Maharashtra's winter session begins with opposition boycott over agrarian crisis, unpaid compensation, and stalled loan waivers. Key issues include farmer suicides and crop damage. Read more.
Maharashtra's Winter Session commences on November 8 with no Leader of Opposition as the Opposition boycotts the CM's tea meeting over agrarian distress. Get the latest updates.
Punjab Congress announces boycott of upcoming panchayat elections after a party sarpanch was attacked in Amritsar. Demands arrest of culprits and security for candidates.
Congress boycotts district council elections in Amritsar's 3 constituencies, alleging police inaction after AAP workers attacked a sarpanch. Demands judicial probe.
Gudem village in Mancherial boycotts elections for 40+ years over ST seat reservations, leading to severe water scarcity, land devaluation, and job losses. Read how a political standstill cripples development.
Residents of Balugodu village in Sullia taluk announce election boycott, demanding roads, water, and land rights. Will authorities act before polls?
Karnataka cabinet clears a bill to criminalise social boycotts by caste panchayats. The proposed law includes up to 3 years in jail and a ₹1 lakh fine. Read more about this landmark move.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams issues executive orders targeting anti-Semitism and protests near houses of worship, weeks before Zohran Mamdani's inauguration. Read the full story.
Spain, Netherlands, Ireland & Slovenia pull out of Eurovision 2026 after EBU allows Israel to compete. Political discord overshadows music festival. Details inside.
A key parliamentary panel, dominated by BJP, will invite Opposition parties that boycotted it to discuss bills on removing PM and CMs. Get the latest details on this crucial development.
Karnataka Cabinet approves a strict law to combat social boycott, imposing fines up to Rs 1 lakh and 3 years imprisonment. Learn about the 19 prohibited practices.
Nearly 35 families in Paipra panchayat's S Valavu colony boycott local body elections, protesting 50 years of ignored promises for basic housing repairs. Read their story.