Casting direction is a fairly new profession in the film world. In this episode of BTS Stars, casting director Aditya Surana explains how he finds the right actor for films and TV shows. He explains how the process is different for films than for television. The process also gets tedious when you have to narrate the same role to 40-45 actors before one is finalised. Dive into interesting tidbits and behind-the-scenes insights into this fascinating profession in showbiz.
02 October,2024 02:38 PM IST
At one point of time, 60 years was the base retirement age. But times have changed now and youngsters want to retire by their 30’s. FIRE method has emerged as a very famous tool to achieve that. Choose FIRE to RETIRE! This has been the mantra given by many finance gurus when it comes to early retirement. But will this really work for you? In this episode of Money Matters, SEBI Registered financial advisor Kalpesh Ashar in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor breaks the myth of the FIRE strategy and where it is flawed when it comes to retirement planning. Take a look.
22 September,2024 08:42 AM IST
Have you been struggling to have a good night’s rest? If this is true, you are not alone. According to the studies, one in four Indians is affected. The overall estimate for the prevalence of insomnia was 25.7 per cent. If you are one among them, worry not. In this interview, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor spoke to Krishna Melnattur, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Biology, Ashoka University on how to improve sleep quality. Professor talks about the elements of a good quality sleep and how to have one. Take a look.
10 September,2024 07:53 PM IST
Think twice before swiping right! Mid-day's dating app scam expose has brought to the forefront one of the murkiest nexus between some young girls and a few Mumbai nightclubs who are implicating men to shell out hefty bills. Following the complaints by Mid-day readers, a sting operation conducted by Mid-day reporters Samiullah Khan and Shirish Vaktania has exposed manipulative techniques being used by nightclubs to bring business through a well-curated plan by their PR. In this episode of Mid-day explains, we bring to you what this expose is all about and went behind the scenes of this Mid-day sting operation.
01 September,2024 12:00 PM IST
Mutual Funds are considered to be one of the most popular investment avenues. If you have been planning to invest in Mutual Funds and wondering about its implication on your taxes, worry not. In this episode of Money Matters, Kamal Jeswani - Certified Financial Success Coach talks about the implications on taxes of the Mutual Fund investments and the best ways to saves taxes through Mutual Funds. Take a look.
27 August,2024 06:35 PM IST
Are you someone just on the verge of beginning your investing journey? Are you planning to enter the rewarding yet risky world of investments and don’t know where to begin? Worry not. In this episode of Money Matters, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor speaks to SEBI registered Investment Advisor Kavitha Menon who gives a step-by-step guide to Investing for beginners. Kavitha explores how one can enter the investment market, the importance of emergency funds, safe investment options, and how to grow your money through investments. Investing can be rewarding but if done in the right way. Watch the video and begin investing now.
01 August,2024 01:21 PM IST
The Union Budget 2024 was announced on 23rd July by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. While the budget touched upon varied sectors of priorities for the government, it has raised several questions for the middle class. Are the taxes simplified enough? Will the standard deductions given matter much? What should be the right approach to investing? In the episode of Money Matters, Certified Financial Planner and SEBI Registered Investment Advisor Kalpesh Ashar in conversation with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explains various aspects of personal finance related to this year’s budget. From the widening of the tax slabs, raising STT on F&O, and raising taxes on Capital Gains to the new pension scheme for minors, in this video Kalpesh Ashar busts the myth and explains how these reforms can impact you.
24 July,2024 07:05 PM IST
Mutual Funds Investing is one of the most popular options for investing. Be it for growing wealth or saving taxes, they have been one of the most sought-after by investors in recent times. But only a few know how to invest in the right ones. In this episode of Money Matters, Certified Financial Planner Kamal Jeswani in conversation with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, talks about what is mutual fund, how to invest, how to select and when to sell. No matter if you are a beginner who is looking to begin investing or you are already an investor looking to grow your wealth, this video will help you invest in the right way.
11 July,2024 01:14 PM IST
In June, investors lost huge sums when the election speculation toyed with the share markets. While market volatility is something the investors can't avoid, managing market volatility is something that can be learnt. Have you been struggling to deal with market volatility? Are you looking to make smart investments to grow your wealth? In this episode of Money Matters, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor speaks to SEBI registered Investment Advisor Kavitha Menon who dives into the most common investment mistakes that derails from financial goals, how to manage market volatility and assessing risk capability for greater returns and avoiding loses. Watch this special episode on Investing for beginners and know the key to smart investments.
02 July,2024 06:30 PM IST
PM Modi recently took charge as the Prime Minister of India for the third time and investors are keeping close watch on the first 100 days of the Modi government. What sectors are bound to thrive and what instruments will help investors survive - is a big question on the minds of the investors. In this episode of Money Matters, SEBI registered Investment advisor and financial planner Kavitha Menon in conversation with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, reveals the upcoming investment trends, sectors to watch out for and the key to making wealth in the long term and the short-term in a well-planned way.
27 June,2024 07:05 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
