How Kolkata Air Quality is a Cause of Concern and What We should Do
Amlan is not a fanatic on anything. He is moderate in his views in almost all subjects under the sun. Even in matters of politics and religion, he prefers to tread a middle path. He is doing his master’s in Environmental Studies from Calcutta University. Amlan is not only interested to receive his degree and…
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How More Women are Taking Major Decisions in Property Matters
“They always call us gharer lakshmi, but when it comes to property matters…” “But it is changing if you notice current trends.” These are the snippets of lunchtime conversations between two friends, Shreemoyee and Tanima, who work in a private bank. “Even for women working in the financial sector, it is not easy to impress…
What are the Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in a Gated Community
When Raj Sengupta came to Kolkata from his hometown Siliguri after he got a job in an IT company at Salt Lake, Sector 5, he started living in rent in a standalone building near Chinar Park. Commuting to his office was rather easy through New Town as traffic is smooth except for some occasional traffic…
Home Loan Interest Rate: Pros and Cons of Fixed vs Floating Rates
Sunita has always been weak in finance. Generally, she looks forward to a discussion with her friend Moonmoon when she can clarify her concepts. Sunita lives with her mother in a rented flat in Kolkata but of late, she planned to buy a flat in a gated community. Her mother is old and Sunita feels…
What are Some Creative Diwali Lighting Options for Your Home?
One week before Diwali, three gentlemen and a lady were discussing a matter of grave importance in one corner of the community hall of a prominent housing complex in Kolkata. They were visibly excited but were speaking in hushed, stressed tones. It seemed that they were highly agitated about some aspects of the impending Diwali….
Did You ever Think of the Benefits of Buying a Flat at Madhyamgram?
Neeta was tired. Very tired. She was returning home from her parental home, where she spent the Puja days, and she was already tired. After 5 days of a pleasant stay at Nagerbazar, Dum Dum, where her parents live, she was refreshed. But this long journey to return home at Barasat made her as tired…
Why Buying a Property is Considered Auspicious in Diwali
“Diwali or Kalipuja?” “Kalipuja in Kolkata.” “Why not both? We are as much local as cosmopolitan here.” “Well, we are, truly. Dhanteras to Diwali customs, we have adopted all of them.” The above is a conversation between two college friends before Diwali. As evident from their exchange of words, Kolkata now celebrates both Kalipuja and…
What You Must Know about Ancestral Property in India
“Shubho Bijoya, Baba, we have good news to share,” said Moonmoon, while her husband Raja, stooped down to touch his father-in-law’s feet. Puja is over. A thin veil of sadness is hanging over the city now, with every Bengali is connecting with their near and dear ones in every way possible, online and offline. On…
What is Special about Durga Puja in Kolkata Residential Complexes
There is something very special about Durga Puja. Whatever happens in the world, whether devastating flood or pandemic, Durga Puja is always magical for every Bengali. As soon as the monsoon rains start their departure and the sky becomes a mosaic of blue and white, every Bengali looks forward to the Pujas. The timeless appeal…