Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.
'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'
An error does not become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. Errors in your CIBIL credit report can become costly mistakes if you do not rectify them in time. So next time you get your CIBIL report, do not just see the score and tuck it away.
Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value.
A bad Cibil credit score can limit your borrowing options; however there are few other options which you can explore for credit.
Outright fear and lack of awareness can harm your CIBIL score
Celebrity stylists Pranay and Shounak open up about dressing up Vidya and other celebs.
If you ever face a situation where your card transaction is declined, it is advisable to call your bank and check with them for the cause. In most cases, unless it's a fraudulent issue, the problems will be resolved on the phone.
Credit cards, if used properly, can be a great way to build one's CIBIL score.
Who could have thought that credit card spending offers a peep not only into the financial health but also into the behaviour of a person!
Here's how you can plan better and pay smarter!
Whether it is the virtual world or the physical one using your credit card with a few precautions go a long way in keeping it safe. Be cautious and do not become a statistic in the growing credit card fraud!
Reward points should not be considered as a primary factor when choosing a card. Always remember these points should be considered as an auxiliary benefit you derive due to using your card or staying loyal; they should never become an inducement to spend more.
The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?
If your answer is yes, this is just what your need to read today.
Do you save to spend or spend to save? If you belong to the second category, reward points can only harm your financial health.
From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.
Your social media profile may soon be your ticket to a loan or a credit card, says Abhishek Agarwal
2019 had as many as 17 films in the Rs 100/200/300 crore clubs. What's even more remarkable is that 10 directors made their debut in this elite club, something totally unprecedented.
Here's why these Harry Potter characters will have the best or worst credit scores.
'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'
Until your home loan is sanctioned, some silly mistakes on your part before making the first move can derail the most important goal of your life.
Celebs cheered for their favourite designers at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.
In January, Visa's chief executive officer, Al Kelly, said during an earnings call that "there's been a burst of the balloon in valuations in the fintech world". Noting that the trend of lower valuations "is a helpful characteristic of the current environment", he added: "We will look for capabilities and management teams that will bring more value to Visa than we can bring ourselves." Data from KPMG's Pulse of Fintech H2'22 shows that global fintech investment - via mergers and acquisitions (M&As), private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms - at $164.1 billion in 2022, was down 31 per cent over the year before. Indian fintechs held up better during this timeframe, attracting $6 billion, or a fall of 24 per cent.
Vidya Balan *really* wants her new film Hamari Adhuri Kahani to do well.
Despite these advantages consider your options carefully and make a decision based on your abilities and your financial goals, says Abhishek Agarwal.
It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.
Only commitment and planning can help you reap the benefits of long-term investments, says Abhishek Agarwal
'I have wanted to act since I was seven. I wasn't confident enough.' 'I thought I didn't have the face, the body and the figure because back then, it was all about the body.' 'Now, the industry is changing.' 'People are noticing talent.' 'It has become more than someone just having a good body.'
What's a job got to do with your CIBIL score? Surprised? Well, here's the connection
Proper planning is absolutely essential when you are thinking of redoing your home, says Rajiv Raj
Lower interest rate, lower stamp duty and higher chances of loan application being accepted give women an edge over men when fulfilling purchase of their dream home
Just like optimum blood pressure, sugar and the likes are the measure of your physical health, a good CIBIL score is a measure of your financial health and you must do the needful to keep your CIBIL score at a satisfactory level.
You can still save a little more than you already are by changing a few spending habits.
Co-signing a loan is a huge responsibility and can impact you greatly. Here's what you need to know before your generous streak gets the better of you!
'This man changed the mindset of a generation.'
Here are 7 ways you can get out of debt after going on a great holiday!
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