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Power problems persist across India
Rahul Tandon Jul 31, 2012
In India, 600 million people lost power this morning. It's the second major blackout there in just two days.
India experiences massive power outages
Rahul Tandon Jul 31, 2012
Today blackouts in northern India spread to the eastern states, affecting half of the country's 1.2 billion people. Many office buildings are running on generators; More than a hundred trains were stranded in the summertime heat.
Peet's Coffee sold to German conglomerate
Tess Vigeland Jul 23, 2012
It had been rumored that Starbucks was interested in buying Peet's.
Indian factory experiences dangerous worker riots
Jeff Horwich Jul 20, 2012
Employee riots at India's largest car-maker -- Maruti -- have burned down part of the factory, shut down the plant and killed a human resources manager.
Chinese exports help boost economy over India
Christopher Werth Jul 18, 2012
It wasn't long ago that many thought India's growth rates could surpass those of its long-time rival, China. But China retains the upper hand in that relationship, thanks in part to its exports.
Economists share unofficial economic indicators
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 6, 2012
What baristas and tailors and over-educated sandwich-makers tell us about the economy.
Indian slum becomes hot property
Christopher Werth Jun 5, 2012
In Mumbai, the square-mile area known as Dharavi has a million residents and myriad small businesses, but authorities plan to redevelop the slum.
At Lulu's: No Wi-Fi for you!
Mark Herz May 18, 2012
Lulu DeCarrone was tired of laptoppers turning her New Haven coffee shop into a silent crypt, so she cut them off. And business has never been better.
Dunkin’ Donuts sets up shop in India
Bob Moon May 8, 2012
Dunkin’ Donuts launches a flagship outlet in New Delhi, with a full snack menu strategy. It aims to get a jump on Starbucks in India.
Facing water shortages, Indian farmers dig in
Jon Miller May 8, 2012
Fast-growing India is pumping itself dry. For the "water man," the solutions will come from the grassroots.
