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Is Air Pollution in Kolkata on the Same Path as Delhi?

Is Air Pollution in Kolkata on the Same Path as Delhi?

While all eyes are trained at Delhi’s terrible air quality which is bringing down the average life expectancy of its residents by almost 10 years, air pollution in Kolkata is steadily giving stiff competition to the capital. The Air Quality Life Index or AQLI study developed by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute calculated…

Why is Hyderabad India’s Most Livable Metro City?

Why is Hyderabad India’s Most Livable Metro City?

When a Delhi-based couple, Vishal and Prerna first went to Hyderabad for a relative’s wedding, the spectacular city had worked its charm on them. They were enamoured by its old-world appeal while thoroughly enjoying its modern and upbeat vibe. Six months later, Vishal was thinking about a job change, and when a few good offers…

College Street – The Iconic Colony of Books of Kolkata

College Street – The Iconic Colony of Books of Kolkata

Even in the age of Kindles and digital media, the charm of books has not been lost. When it comes to Kolkata, books remain intertwined in the city’s cultural and social fabric. In fact, the City of Joy is one of the few book towns to feature in journalist Alex Johnson’s new book – “Book…

Fire Safety Measures in a High-Rise Building You Should Watch Out For

Fire Safety Measures in a High-Rise Building You Should Watch Out For

When Rashmi Mitra, a Kolkata-based fashion designer, decided to buy a new apartment for her parents, instead of simple flats, residential complexes were her preference. The wonderful amenities, high-end infrastructure, and the safety of living within a gated community — she wanted all of these. Yet, she was fazed by the possibility of fire hazards…

Why You Must Choose a Credible Real Estate Agent

Why You Must Choose a Credible Real Estate Agent

When Delhi-based businessman, Mehul Vashisht invested in a residential project in the vicinity of Hyderabad through an individual broker, he had no clue about the mistake he was making. Later, he realised that there were a lot of discrepancies about the project amenities and specifications promised by the broker from actual plan. Neither were there…

Kolkata South West to Develop Fast with New Infrastructure

Kolkata South West to Develop Fast with New Infrastructure

Kolkata South West has become the bright new spot in the city’s real estate landscape. Areas like Behala, Joka, Thakurpukur, Silpara, Haridevpur and Maheshtala have already turned into hot property markets, while localities like Batanagar and Budge Budge that lie deeper within the South-Western end of Kolkata are also witnessing brisk real estate activity. The…

Find Your Dream Home in the Lap of Luxury at GAR Amali, Hyderabad

Find Your Dream Home in the Lap of Luxury at GAR Amali, Hyderabad

Nestled in the famed Banjara Hills — Hyderabad’s and perhaps, even India’s one of the most upscale addresses — is the gorgeous GAR Amali, GAR Corporation’s most prestigious project. The residential complex is not just designed beautifully but is also one of those rare premium projects where lush greenery and state-of-the-art technology come together in…

10 Tips to Choose the Most Suitable Home Insurance

10 Tips to Choose the Most Suitable Home Insurance

When 42-year old IT professional, Debjani bought a new house, the company responsible for her car insurance offered her a significant discount for home insurance. Knowing them to be verified and reliable, Debjani went for it. Only later did she realise that she should have done her research better when she found out that she…

The Journey & Evolution of the Iconic Bengali Sweets

The Journey & Evolution of the Iconic Bengali Sweets

The City of Joy is well-known for its music, cinema, and delicious food, especially the mouth-watering sweets. In fact, it’s rather hard not to run into a sweet shop in almost every corner of the city, including the narrowest of the lanes. And, it’s equally hard to find a Bengali who is not in love…