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…
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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…
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…