Why Air Quality in Kolkata is Still a Worry in Most Areas
As December approaches, Subirbabu first became irregular and finally stopped his otherwise regular morning walk sessions at Rabindra Sarobar as air quality started deteriorating. Mrs. Roy in Salt Lake used to take an evening walk in the neighbourhood park. In the winter, her breathlessness worsens because of poor air quality and she avoids venturing out…
What You Must Know about the Common Area in Your Apartment Complex
In your gated apartment complex, the ‘common area’ is an indivisible area that is co-owned by every resident, and collectively maintained by every resident. The Apartment Act of a state as well as the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 help define and govern the common area in an apartment complex. What Constitute the…
Circle Rate, Market-Rate, and Tax Implications — All You Need to Know
Real estate is one of the most important pillars of the Indian economy. Also, the real estate industry supports many other industries and is a major job-creator. In the interest of the economy, the good performance of this industry is vital. Governments, both at the central and state level, are trying hard to boost demand…
Investment During Dhanteras — Options You Can Consider
Dhantrayodashi, popularly known as Dhanteras ushers in the Diwali celebration in India. Apart from the offerings of puja on this day, this day is traditionally considered auspicious for investment. The focus is, of course, investing in precious metals such as gold and silver. However, nowadays, investing in other assets is also gaining popularity. These days,…
What Are Some Festive Décor Ideas to Brighten up Your Home?
Diwali comes with a lot of hope, joy, and happiness for everyone in India. For thousands of years, the festival of lights is celebrated in India in spite of sporadic difficulties. This year, in spite of some difficulties, we are readying ourselves to prepare our homes to celebrate Diwali in the hope of ushering in…
Movies, Eating out, Travel — How Bengalis are Coping with the Altered Reality
Rana Sengupta and his small family, comprising his wife Sudeshna and their small daughter Turni are somewhat strained these days. The fear of Coronavirus has forced them to get cooped up in their flat at New Town, Kolkata. The absence of school and the interaction with friends is affecting Turni as days go by. Even…
Is the Worst Over for the Indian Economy? It Certainly Looks Like It
The Indian economy has been proven on many occasions to be extremely resilient to the vagaries of weather, war, myriad international factors, and now, even the global Covid-19 pandemic. In spite of massive initial disruptions as the pandemic started, India’s economy is back on its track. The signs are so strong that it is now…
My Home, My Pandal — A Reclusive Durga Puja This Year
Durga Puja, the once in a year mega festival in Kolkata never fails to rejuvenate, amaze, throw all reservations to the winds and join the 4-day-long extravaganza all over the city. Everyone in Kolkata avidly starts waiting for a full year for the next Puja as soon as Puja ends in a year. Durga Puja…
Santragachhi, Howrah — Close to Kolkata, Upcoming Real Estate Hotspot
There is an old saying that the western bank of the Ganges is as holy as Varanasi — ‘Gangar Poschim Kul, Varanasi Samatul’. In fact, Howrah is a much older city than Kolkata and in the recent past, has again come to focus. Howrah, especially the north-western area of Howrah, has seen increased development activities…