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How to Protect Yourself and Your Home from Coronavirus Infection?
How to Protect Yourself and Your Home from Coronavirus Infection?

As the President of his AOA (Apartment Owners Association) at one of the posh residential complexes in Kolkata, Pradeep Singh is having a busy time. As the number of coronavirus cases rises in India, and WHO (World Health Organisation) declaring this a pandemic, Pradeep is hurrying up with last-minute plans to keep his home and…

Hyderabad Property Market Trends (Jul – Dec 2019): Hottest Locations, Buying Preferences & More
Hyderabad Property Market Trends (Jul – Dec 2019): Hottest Locations, Buying Preferences & More

With the top metros like Delhi and Mumbai displaying limited price appreciation, Hyderabad, with its consistent mention among the top 10 fastest growing cities in the world, witnesses a continuous surge in housing demand, especially in the premium segment, in the budget bracket of Rs. 1-2 Crores. Keeping In line with Hyderabad’s steady growth in…

How to Buy Your Dream Home with the Help of EPFO
How to Buy Your Dream Home with the Help of EPFO

Rajiv was well placed in his career. Still, in his early thirties, he had achieved more than what most of his peers could not even dream of. But somehow, not owning a home was looked upon as a vital void in his otherwise successful life. He kept on postponing his plans of homeownership. His parent’s…

A Look at the Latest Trends of Housing Market in Kolkata (July-Dec 2019)
A Look at the Latest Trends of Housing Market in Kolkata (July-Dec 2019)

It’s a great time to be a homeowner. The current home loan rate is at its lowest standing at 7.90%. With a loan value amounting to Rs 30 lakh, this low interest rate for the affordable housing segment makes buying houses more financially logical rather than renting. The trends of the housing market in Kolkata…

The Thriving Industries of Hyderabad are Poised for Further Growth
The Thriving Industries of Hyderabad are Poised for Further Growth

Hyderabad may be the scion of a young state but since its inception, the city has been the industrial and commercial hub worth replicating by other states. Hyderabad has been primarily blessed with progressive reforms in industrial policies and government agencies. The city has evolved in a very short duration as the most preferred IT…

Is the Bengali Language Losing its Importance for the New Generation?
Is the Bengali Language Losing its Importance for the New Generation?

Doyel’s daughter, Diti was 3 years when the family had moved to Delhi. Diti was admitted to a Delhi school where she had to take up Hindi as her second language. As a thoroughbred “Bangali”, it was difficult for Doyel to digest the fact that her daughter will not learn Bengali as a language. “My…

Hyderabad Sports Culture is All Set to Nurture Top-Class Sportspersons
Hyderabad Sports Culture is All Set to Nurture Top-Class Sportspersons

Dr. Vasanth Kumar, a research professional, is quite happy that he chose Hyderabad out of the other metros to settle down. Not only it was a rich ground for his industry, but it also made his introvert daughter Sreeja find wings with a shuttle cork. While exploring the city in their initial days, the father-daughter…

The Importance of Determining the Fair Market Value of a Property
The Importance of Determining the Fair Market Value of a Property

You could be trying to buy your very first home or you could be the owner of a lucrative piece of real estate trying to sell it. In both cases, it is very important to determine the fair market value of your property. The correct calculation of the fair market value of a property and its…

The City of Joy is Also the Safest City in India to Live in
The City of Joy is Also the Safest City in India to Live in

Simanti Sen has had experiences of living in four different cities across the country, thanks to her father’s job, her higher education, and then her own career. However, the 36-year-old IT employee feels that though no place can be called entirely safe, it’s Kolkata that gives her the safest vibe. “No matter which city you…

Property Transfer through Gift Deed or a Will: Which is a Better Option?
Property Transfer through Gift Deed or a Will: Which is a Better Option?

Kriti Mehta, a 31-year-old fashion designer from Delhi, is starting her online boutique store to sell exclusive Indian ethnic wear for women. Kriti has arranged 40% of the funds needed to launch and promote the e-commerce platform, but she will require a loan for the remaining 60%. Kriti will not have any problem getting the…

One-Point Nod for Building Plans in Kolkata from 1st April 2020
One-Point Nod for Building Plans in Kolkata from 1st April 2020

Building laws in Kolkata are heading for an overhaul. In a bid to expedite the overall construction cycle in the city and to facilitate ease of doing business in the state, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has launched a one-point mechanism for sanctioning building plans. It is now mandatory for developers and landowners to get…

Budget 2020: Bets on the Long Term while Changing the Short Term
Budget 2020: Bets on the Long Term while Changing the Short Term

The Economic Survey, published on January 31, 2020, captured the sombre mood of the Indian economy as it warned that the GDP growth rate in the current year will slip to 5%. At the same time, it expressed hope that the GDP growth will pick up to 6 to 6.5% in Financial Year 2020-21. Let…