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Starbucks' Howard Schultz speaks as then vice chairman of Tata Global Beverages RK Krishnakumar watches during a news conference at the country's first newly-inaugurated Starbucks outlet in Mumbai.(Punit Paranjpe/AFP)
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How Ratan Tata once moved Starbucks founder Howard Schultz to tears: ‘So much wisdom and insight’

Howard Schultz, the founder of global coffeehouse chain Starbucks was once, moved to tears by former Tata Sons Chairperson Ratan Tata’s speech on the opening…

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A worker puts away patio furniture at a Starbucks Corp drive-through location in Oceanside, California, U,S. May 29, 2018 (Mike Blake/Reuters)
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Starbucks sued again for third time for allegedly stealing coffee-flavored lipstick and lipgloss concept of Balmuccino

Starbucks has been sued for a third time by a company that accused the coffee chain of stealing its concept for coffee-flavored lipstick and lip…

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Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan takes over as Starbucks CEO

Indian-origin executive Laxman Narasimhan on Monday officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of global coffee giant Starbucks, joining the growing cohort of business…

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