Are the Citizens Adequately Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Kolkata?
As cyclone Fani was battering the coasts of Odisha recently, gusty winds and rains hit Kolkata leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in several areas. The monsoons are soon going to arrive and if you are a resident of the city of joy, you know what it means for any natural disaster in Kolkata. Even…
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The Rise and Success Stories of Women Entrepreneurship in Hyderabad
Jeyashree Sridhar. The name might not ring any bells but the woman behind this name is an important personality in the world of women entrepreneurship. Why? Because 20 years ago this woman under the guidance of her mother-in-law and with the support of just five other women began a small business initiative that today, boasts…
Why 2019 has Turned out to be the Best Time to Buy a Property
Hyderabad-based businessman, Rajnish Tripathi has been tinkering with the thought of buying a property since December last year. He wanted to make sure that he invested when the time was right. It was when his friend and tax consultant, Senthil Srinivasan, convinced him that the property prices are more affordable now than at any time…
How Landscape Architecture is Reshaping Housing Complexes
Investment banker, Asim Zaveri and his wife, Anju picked a plush apartment in a sprawling gated community set on Banjara Hills, when they moved to Hyderabad from Mumbai. The Zaveris were won over by the vast stretches of planned lawns, impeccably landscaped avenues, and rows of gorgeous flowering trees — an abundance of lush greenery…
Things You Should Know about Reduced GST on Real Estate
For three generations, real estate has traditionally been a favoured choice of investment for Mumbai’s Jain family. The family’s youngest member, Navneet Jain, 32, also has property investments in major metro cities across the country. Speaking about the changes that GST has brought to the real estate sector, Navneet says that the revolutionary tax reform…
Is Renting Furniture a Good Idea for First-Time Homebuyers?
Aditi had her heart set on the fabric upholstered dining table for six but Shayon was dead against it. ‘Aditi, I understand that it is trendy and fabulous looking but imagine investing in this now. Let’s make do with our old one until the financials get settled a bit,’ he said. Although it made sense,…
How You Can Make Your Home Ready for Summer
Nearly four months ago, school teacher, Shruti Rana moved to Chennai with her newly-wedded husband, Vivek. As a girl born and brought up in hills of Nainital, the scorching and humid Chennai summer has caught her in surprise. Every day, their cosy 3-bedroom-apartment in Thiruvanmiyur becomes a prison of hell by midday and sadly, there’s…
Treat Your Kids to These Fun Activities in Hyderabad This Summer
Summer is almost here and the mornings are finally going to be easy, thought Malini, a Hyderabad-based homemaker and mother of 9-year old, Ayaan. For Malini, this means she will now get a break from the early morning battle of getting him ready for school, preparing breakfast, and packing lunch for school. The alarm clock…
Why Bengalis are Crazy about the Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh)
60-year old Bikash Dutta’s Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) starts with a sprint to the market as opposed to the leisurely strolls he takes with his bajaar-er bag on other days. There’s simply no time to waste today — the fish and meat will be flying off the market at record speed and he needs…
Kolkata Wetlands Must be Saved without Compromising on Development
Flanked by sky-high buildings and corporate architectures, the placid blue-green water bodies to the east of Kolkata have been quietly flushing out the city’s waste for more than a century. While that description may invoke images of filthy, marshy, waste water, it’s not quite so. If you’ve ever passed through the EM bypass that runs…
How to Create an Awesome Home Entertainment Zone
Rahul and Smita were dating for close to two years. While Rahul preferred routine and normalcy, Smita was against everything that was typical, institutionalised and common. She hated monotony and he saw that as an opportunity to win her heart and pop the question. He invited her over a cosy dinner at his place. His…
Royal Bengal Tigers Might Vanish from Planet Earth in the Next 50 Years
For many of us, our first introduction to the mighty and majestic Royal Bengal Tigers happened as a wicked cunning villain of Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book”. The same animal in an entirely new avatar was shown in the 2012 film, “The Life of Pi” as a beautiful, friendly companion of a boy lost in the…