A First-Timer’s Guide to Experiencing Christmas and New Year in Kolkata
When moving from the industrial suburbs of Asansol to the City of Joy, Riddhi was carrying amixed bag of emotions inside. He had visited Kolkata during his school and college days, mostlyfor the Durga puja revelry but those days were different.After bagging a plum job in an IT firm in New Town, relocating to Kolkata…
NK RealtorsAll You’d Want to Know About Property Mutation (In Kolkata and West Bengal)
Avirup, an IT professional in his early 30s, came across a property resale deal on an online platform, and it looked perfect for his needs. Located in Rajarhat, the flat was in reasonably good shape, and the seller seemed amiable. However, a little probe brought out the cat in the bag: unpaid property taxes. They…
Kolkata’s Business Revival: A City on the Rise
When Rounak, a software engineer in his mid-20s, received a job offer from a fintech start-up in Kolkata, he was hesitant. Having graduated and interned in Bengaluru, he viewed Kolkata’s job market and infrastructure as lacklustre. However, a month-long stay in his hometown to settle property matters began to change his perspective. Within a few…
What Can Kolkata Do to Reduce High Air Pollution Levels During the Winters?
It looked like a typical misty and lovely winter morning in Kolkata. Christmas is just a few days away. Nilesh was about to leave his Ballygunge circular road home around 5.30 for a morning stroll. After walking barely for 50 meters, an uncomfortable sensation stung his throat and his chest felt congested. An IT firm…
The Unique Gastronomic Culture of Kolkata – Where Every Bite Tells a Story
If one could characterise cities by their flavours, Kolkata would be sprawling and deliciously epic. It’s where culinary practices dance across centuries, where street food can be as worldly as a five-star restaurant, and where every community has its unique flavour narrative. Take the Gondhoraj Lime revolution, for instance—a culinary trend that was started by…
Connecting the City of Joy: Upcoming Infrastructure Projects That Will Boost Kolkata’s Connectivity
Kolkata’s infrastructure and transportation network have been witnessing major uplifts for a while now. Several high-profile infrastructure projects are taking shape in the city and the adjoining areas. At the same time, some much-awaited highways and expressways are nearing completion. The metro network in the city has also picked up pace after decades of sluggish…
Why do the Homebuyers of Kolkata prefer NK Realtors?
Mr. Subir Roy Chowdhury values rich legacy. He prefers to deal with old businesses that survived the test of time. Mr. Roy Chowdhury is the scion of an old family and values time-tested principles. When his son Subroto wanted to buy an apartment, he insisted that Subroto should deal only with such real estate intermediaries….
Buying Your First Home? Be Careful of These Extra Expenses
Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones in your life. A home bought with one’s own money gives a huge sense of achievement and unparalleled satisfaction to any first-time homebuyer. However, you usually know all the big expenses while buying your property. What usually misses the eye are the small expense…
Discover the Surprising Perks and Pitfalls of Owning a Second Home
Investments in equity and gold markets have worked remarkably well for Saugata Mitra. In the last 3-4 years he could get lucrative returns on his investments. A restaurateur by profession, Saugata always looks for promising investment opportunities. Saugata has been considering investing in properties for quite some time. Although he owns a swanky apartment where…