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India's economy slows down
Jeremy Hobson Aug 31, 2012
We got word from India this morning that the economy there is dragging. It grew at a rate of just 5.5 percent last quarter, which was the slowest pace in three years.
India's 'Demographic Dividend' only good if there's growth
Christopher Werth Aug 30, 2012
India has a much younger population than many developed countries, but this “demographic dividend” is a only a good thing when young people can find work.
India announces plans to launch Mars orbiter in 2013
Jeff Horwich Aug 16, 2012
But after the recent massive power outages in the country, some Indians are concerned that the money should be invested in infrastructure instead.
Buying coffee, and giving up some privacy
John Moe Aug 9, 2012
The new deal between Starbucks and Square signals a new era of baristas knowing who you are before you enter the store.
Is Starbucks moving toward a cashless future?
Queena Kim Aug 9, 2012
Mobile payment firm Square will begin processing all credit and debit transactions at Starbucks. Could it signal the beginning of the end of cash?
Starbucks gets Square for payments
Heidi N. Moore Aug 8, 2012
Startup Square gets a caffeine boost by providing mobile payments for Starbucks customers. The deal also includes credit card processing.
India more tolerant of power losses than China would be
Rob Schmitz Aug 1, 2012
Indian electricity bosses are less accountable than their Chinese counterparts even though India is a democracy and China a one-party state.
What India must do to have a modern power grid
Scott Tong Jul 31, 2012
India needs many more generating plants to keep up with exploding demand for electricity, but the distribution system is so corrupt that investors are reluctant to put money in new plants.
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.
