Tips to Verify Your Flat Purchase Documents on Your Own
Winter has been playing truant this season in Kolkata. Intermittent low-pressure weather pattern formation ensured temperature remained elevated, and cold spells came occasionally. We do not really enjoy winter if there is not much cold. In spite of snowfalls in Darjeeling, Sikkim, and the Himalayan region in general, Kolkata did not experience many shivers. And…
Everything You Wanted to Know about Mortgage Loans
Indian economy is quite upbeat in the recent period. Most of the sectors are doing reasonably well considering the unusual times we are going through. India is one of the few countries in the world which is demonstrating growth of its economy. Presently contributing 6-7% to the country’s total Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the real…
What You Must Know about Wood before You Order Your Furniture
Sanchita had always dreamt of a nice cosy apartment since her marriage with Rajat. After staying in a rental flat for a few years, they mustered enough courage and sufficient money to take the plunge of buying their own flat. Both Rajat and Sanchita shared their imagination with each other about how their flat would…
How Social Media are Transforming Property Sale and Purchase
Dr. Suthirtha Chatterjee just doesn’t have time to surf Google. Although he also has a Facebook account, he rarely finds time to log in and surf. Dr. Chatterjee is an extremely busy surgeon in Kolkata. Generally, his day starts early in the morning and ends late at night. His reputation as a highly-skilled surgeon is…
The Rich Tradition of Christmas and New Year Celebrations in Kolkata
Since Amrita came down to Kolkata with her parents when she was only 6 years old, the Midnight Mass at the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral had always fascinated her. The well-dressed crowd from all faiths and denominations, the sonorous voice of the Bishop, and the warm environment on a cold December night never failed to…
How to Save Long Term Capital Gains Tax on Sale of House Property
If you decide to sell a property in India, you must look at the calendar first. If you fail to do so, you may end up paying a hefty tax. Let us delve deeper. If you sell your property within two tears of purchasing it, any profit from the sale is treated as short term…
Why it is Important to Opt for Home Loan Insurance after You Take a Home Loan
The season of festivals as we know it in India is over. In Kolkata, Durga Puja is the festival and when it is over, everyone becomes morose and looks forward to the next year. Of course, there is Diwali, and Kali Puja. And Jagaddhtri Puja also takes place selectively at some localities. But no festival…
Botanica — A Unique Living Experience Amidst Nature
Apurba loves to travel. In the midst of nature, he discovers himself, finds his own solace. Walking in the mountain paths among the greenery all around, or just sitting on the carpet of grass relaxes his mind, and he can push away all the stress and tension of a high-pressure marketing job at an MNC….
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…