Leslie D'Monte, Mumbai

All stories by Leslie D'Monte, Mumbai

Bhagyashree Will Make You Fall In Love...
Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The actor promoted Sanjukta Dutta's latest line of Assamese saris and weaves.

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists
Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Before the signal turned green, the bridge came down along with people on it, said an...

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG
Rediff.com17 May 2016

Sales of refrigerators were higher this year versus last year.

Kingfisher has not deposited two years' TDS with govt
Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The list of negatives on Kingfisher Airlines is getting longer.

Bypassing you, products to reach your brain
Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Market research based on interviews or questionnaires to understand the consumer mind...

Onion prices dip by 45% in Nashik
Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

After government's measures like export ban and import from Pakistan, average wholesale...

Cognizant in talks to buy Genpact
Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Information technology services major Cognizant is at an advanced stage of negotiations...

IIM-A plans satellite campus near Hyderabad
Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has finally agreed to set up a...

3G to attract more users, handset prices to fall
Rediff.com21 May 2010

High payments may be justified if many more users come in and spend more, argue analysts.

'Maruti slipped up by not revealing recall'
Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava admitted the company had "slipped up" by not...

US to curb delay in entry of generic drugs
Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Indian pharmaceutical companies, which are increasingly choosing to settle patent...

How Airtel helps tax collectors, traffic police
Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Mobile applications will now take centre-stage as Bharti Airtel grows its business.

Indian websites flout guidelines for the disabled
Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

But government's draft National Policy for Electronic Accessibility offers some hope.

Shop till you drop, all at home
Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

TV moghuls are ramping up the home shopping segment as it sees 35 per cent annual...

Internet addict? Go to a detox centre!
Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

China has the world's largest online community with over 300 million users, many of who...

The secret behind Perfetti's success in India
Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Globally, Perfetti Van Melle ranks third in the confectionery sweepstakes after Mars...

Searching for a job online? Beware of hackers
Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

They also siphon money through 'work@home' schemes.

IBM set to make our planet smarter
Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

With innovative digital technology and powerful solutions, IBM is also ensuring that...

Tata does not need UK aid for JLR
Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Fraught four-month-long negotiation between Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover and the...

Weak rains may drain FMCG revival
Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

With the rural segment accounting for 60 per cent of sales for fast moving consumer...