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Live in Rajarhat, Access the Best of New Town, Kolkata

Live in Rajarhat, Access the Best of New Town, Kolkata

Low whispers of her colleagues, blank stares, and a fuming boss have become a common sight for Aratrika Sengupta, an analyst with an IT company in New Town. This is the third time in a row that she has been late to office. Same is the case with her husband, Indranil who also works in…

How a Property under Joint Ownership Can be Impacted by Divorce

How a Property under Joint Ownership Can be Impacted by Divorce

Like most people, Ashutosh and Kaberi decided to buy a house after tying the knot. They joined forces and finances to pick a property in Kolkata that they could call their new home. Also, buying a home in joint ownership seemed like a wise decision because of the tax benefits both of them would enjoy….

One Year of Hyderabad Metro — a Unique Success Story

One Year of Hyderabad Metro — a Unique Success Story

Hyderabad resident and bank employee, T. Srinivas used to take a bus from Nagole to Ameerpet for work every day, which would take anywhere from an hour to 1.5 hours. He now covers the same stretch in about 40 minutes, all thanks to the Hyderabad Metro. Tens of thousands of passengers like Mr. Srinivas have…

The Future of Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations in Kolkata

The Future of Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations in Kolkata

Spotting electric cars on Indian streets is quite rare so far, but if everything goes according to plan, Kolkata could soon witness futuristic-looking, non-polluting electric vehicles plying on its roads. And, this could also contribute to cleaner air quality in the City of Joy. The question is — how ready is Kolkata for adopting electric…

Is Kolkata Staring at a Future Water Crisis Due to Groundwater Depletion?

Is Kolkata Staring at a Future Water Crisis Due to Groundwater Depletion?

Tollygunge resident, Rakhi Dasgupta is late for work as she had been running around since early morning to store water for drinking and cooking. Her apartment of six families has been facing water shortage for the last couple of days due to a possible snag in the pipeline that brings water to their reservoir. However,…

How You can Design a Weekend Home for Relaxation

How You can Design a Weekend Home for Relaxation

When college professor, Mithi and her banker husband, Argha bought their weekend home in Bolpur, it was one of the dreams come true for the Kolkata-based couple. They always wanted to live in a place tucked away in greenery, but their jobs didn’t allow them to do so. That’s when they decided to have their…

Reasons Why Golconda Fort is a Must-Visit When You’re In Hyderabad

Reasons Why Golconda Fort is a Must-Visit When You’re In Hyderabad

Whether you’re browsing a travel site or flipping through the pages of a travel magazine, any itinerary for Hyderabad will inevitably come with suggestions to visit Golconda Fort. But why? Spanning centuries, hosting several dynasties, rich in history and steeped in mystery, the Golconda Fort is every traveller’s delight. Every facet of the Golconda Fort…

How the Use of Drones are Going to Transform Our Lives

How the Use of Drones are Going to Transform Our Lives

Even a few years ago, drones were mostly a part of sci-fi books, films, and TV shows — at least for the majority of us. You could read about them or see them on reel, being used for surveillance, tracking someone or even killing. However, drones are now becoming a part of our real lives…

10 Major Technological Revolutions in the Construction Industry

10 Major Technological Revolutions in the Construction Industry

The construction industry has ushered in a new age of technology. The first industrial revolution used water and steam to mechanise production, the second brought in electricity to power the industry, the third introduced electronics, and information technology and now, riding on the wave of it is the fourth industrial revolution which is digital technology…