Why You Must Buy a Home Now Ignoring Covid-19
Rabi, Sumita, and their 14-year-old daughter have been living in a small rented home in Kolkata for a few years now. Both of them are doctors and work in a hospital close to EM Bypass. In fact, their home is conveniently located near Kasba, and their workplaces are within easy reach. Even their daughter’s school…
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How You Can Create a More Efficient Kitchen in the Current Situation
In the small family of Subir and Jayati there was always the traditional Indian division of labour. Subir was the bread-earner, while Jayati was truly the homemaker in every way. Once in a while, Subir tried to try his hand in the kitchen but the resultant displeasure of Jayati after he made a mess of…
Vishwakarma Puja — the Celebration which Kicks off the Pujas in Kolkata
It was not so long ago when ‘bho katta’ sound started to arouse everyone in Kolkata since the early morning on the day of Vishwakarma Puja. The fun of flying a kite and competing with a neighbour in it was an awesome entertainment for the young and old alike. The romance with petkati and chandial…
Hyderabad Property Market is Ruled by the Power of 3
Our study of the Hyderabad property market during the January-June period of the current year has shown up interesting insights. In spite of the lockdown and Covid-19 related complications, there is enough interest in property investment. The demand data of the Hyderabad property market has revealed that it is ruled by the power of 3…
Affordable Homes, South Kolkata Rule Kolkata Property Market (Jan-Jun 2020)
Kolkata property market took a knock as lockdown started in Kolkata. The fear of uncertainty gripped all economic activities. The economic commentators’ consensus view was that property purchases will see a massive reduction in demand, as conserving cash would be the mantra for everyone. But as it happens more often than not, the consensus view…
How Should You Prioritise the Amenities in the Post-Covid New Normal
In the post-Covid world, our priorities are set to change in many ways. Subir and Anamika Chatterjee, a middle-aged couple realized it when they started searching for a new flat in Kolkata. Their only daughter is pursuing higher studies in Chennai. Now in her last semester, she has already bagged a couple of job offers…
Why Real Estate Investment will be in Greater Favour Going Forward
Real estate investment was never highly preferred by investment advisor Sumit Agarwal but the Covid-19 pandemic changed everything. Relatively safe investment options like a bond, FD has a very poor return on investment in a situation where the interest rate has nosedived. Most of his clients find it very difficult to accept the gut-wrenching volatility…
Missing the Office and Social Life? Take Care of Your Mental Health
“Hitting lives and livelihoods, the pandemic is causing fear, anxiety, depression, and stress among people. Social distancing, isolation, and coping with perpetually evolving and changing information about the virus has both triggered and aggravated existing and pre-existing mental health conditions that need urgent attention,” Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region, said….
Online Education is Fast Changing Education with Far-Reaching Impact
Once upon a time, education meant interactive learning in a classroom. Although the required technology for online education has been available for quite some time now, yet the adoption isn’t very high. So when Soham, a student of class 9 in a Kolkata school learned that his school would adopt online education because the school…
How to Make Your Home Free of Mosquitoes and Dengue this Monsoon
Monsoon is arguably one of the most beautiful and beneficial seasons in India. However, dengue-related cases generally go up during the monsoon, especially in some areas of Kolkata. With the onset of the monsoon season, it is also time to prepare your home against the menace of dengue. With mosquito-borne diseases on the rise, it…
How to Add a Co-owner to a Property and What are the Benefits
Dr. Sunil Mehta got married after thoroughly establishing himself as a cardiac surgeon in Kolkata. He is an extremely busy man and depends on his wife to manage most of his financial affairs. After a few years of marriage, Sunil decided to make his wife a co-owner of their apartment in New Town. Sunil was…
How First-time Homebuyers be Ready to Tide over any Financial Crisis
Anjan Sengupta and his wife currently live in a rented apartment with their 6-year-old daughter. The area is growing with quite a few upcoming residential complexes and Anjan’s wife is particularly keen to buy a flat nearby as her parental home is quite close. Their daughter’s school is also conveniently in the same locality. Anjan…