Kolkata Finally Decided to Optimize Water Usage
When Rajat came to Kolkata after some years in New Delhi, he was appalled at the gay abandon with which the citizens used water. Rajat is an officer in the Environment Ministry in the Union Government. He is also quite passionate about saving the environment. He is aware of the environmental challenges we are facing…
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How Christmas and New Year Celebrations Changed in Kolkata with Time
Subir Mukherjee has crossed half a century. Yes, he is now over 50 years of age. He belongs to a generation that witnessed the best of the last century and the overwhelming social change of the 21st century. On the last Sunday afternoon, sitting on his balcony and enjoying the winter afternoon sun, he went…
What is the reason for Kolkata AQI being among the highest in India?
“Do not forget to buy notun gurer sandesh, Shalu absolutely loves them.” Sharmila told her husband Akash while he was going to market on a Sunday. Winter has finally arrived in Kolkata. Kolkata loves its winter. It is the season of celebrations, fun, and frolic. And plum cakes, notun gur, and a variety of vegetables….
What You Wanted to Know about Married Women’s Property Rights in India
Nandini’s father was always very proud of their family traditions. He was ecstatic to get her married to a family of similar values. But these days, he often gets worried about her future. After all, the future is often uncertain, especially for a family of soldiers. A Tradition of Serving in the Army Nandini’s father…
Will We Witness a Stable Interest Rate Regime for Some Time?
Worldwide, interest rates are stable now. Although, the expectation that they would come down has not materialized so far. The good news is that inflation is not rising. It seems stable for now, although not coming down. Most central banks in the world are bracing up for interest rates to remain high for somewhat longer. …
Why Should People Purchase Flat In Newtown Kolkata?
Newtown looks like an island of well-laid-out structural symmetry in the otherwise chaotic culture of Kolkata. Buying a flat in Newtown Kolkata has its unique advantages. Moreover, Newtown is different in many ways. There are quite a few reasons why people are preferring to buy a home here. There are compelling advantages to doing so….
How to Choose an Apartment in Kolkata Based on the Amenities
Sujata was more confused than her husband Ranjan. They went to see a couple of under-construction residential complexes on a Sunday morning. They thought it would be fun but later on, under the hot mid-morning sun, they got rather tired. The usual drab construction site was not really pleasant to look at, and walking about…
Homebuyers are Upbeat in Property Purchase, Ignoring Interest Rate Hikes
Interest rates are cyclical; a lower interest rate regime lasts a few years and then is followed by a higher interest rate environment. We are currently living in a high-interest regime but it looks like this is going to end soon and interest rates will be revised downward soon. Homebuyers intuitively know this. They are…
How Online Property Search Has Made Property Buying Easier
Without the internet, Suparna is like a night owl out in bright daylight on a sunny day. She feels completely lost. She does a lot of work with the help of the Internet. She does her banking online, pays telephone, electricity bills, and taxes online. Her shopping is mostly done through internet-based apps these days….
What to Remember When You Buy a Residential Property in Kolkata
Buying a residential property in Kolkata is a defining moment is almost all homebuyers’ life. Usually, it involves the biggest risk-taking for many. Owning a home requires many considerations and sacrifices as well as a long financial commitment if the property is purchased with a home loan. Normally, the road between dreaming of a home…
How You Can Get a Longer Tenure Home Loan Easily Now
The property market in Kolkata is buoyant, even if the home loan interest rates are off the lowest point in a decade. However, there is a concern that the interest rates will be hiked further as the inflation monster is down but not out. The inflation rate is still at an elevated state in many…
How to Buy a Property in Kolkata Even If You are Living Abroad
“Shonar khoborta shunechhis to? (Have you heard the news about Shona?)” Kalyani shouted so loudly that Rajat moved his phone two inches away from his ear. For a moment, Rajat thought he was in Kolkata. In their large, cacophonous ancestral house at Kalighat. Their family has an enviable member count of 36. Rajat’s parents live…