Kolkata Property Market is Upbeat, Bookings Increasing
Kolkata property market has left the sluggishness of Jan-March quarter and saw a substantial increase in buyers’ interest and bookings in Apr-Jun quarter. It is also expected that the trend will be positive with interest rate reduction announced by the RBI. Property sales in Kolkata were somewhat sluggish in the last quarter of the financial year…
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How are the Start-ups in Hyderabad Growing Rapidly after Bangalore?
The first thing that strikes our mind when we hear the word start-up is Bangalore. For some time now, the green city, as it is called, has been the hotbed for upcoming start-ups in the country. Over the years, the city has established itself as the startup capital of India, but now, with the launch…
Is the End of the Water Problem in Hyderabad is in Sight?
The water problem in Hyderabad, the IT corridor of India, became a severe water crisis last year when all the four reservoirs that supply water to the city dried up for the first time in 30 years. Soaring mercury, scorching heat, and the falling ground water level further added to the woes of the Greater…
Will RERA Implementation Reduce New Property Launches?
Market analysts and investors are of the opinion that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), with its consumer-centric approach, will be a game changer for the real estate industry. The new legislation, which many believe will have far-reaching implications, aims to address the grievances that buyers over the years had against developers….
With Many Youngsters Leaving, Is Kolkata Becoming Lonely for the Aged?
On a chilly December morning, the police were called by the neighbours to a Sinthee house. The residents, Kaberi and Sarbani had not been responding to the doorbell for almost a week. The rotting supplies of milk and fruits at the doorstep were an indication that the local departmental store was home delivering their weekly…
Can Kolkata Attract Professional Talent Again, as in the Past?
Calcutta lost its title as the capital of India almost a century ago, and its prestigious status as India’s industrial engine sometime in the 1950s. Today, Kolkata is pretty but shabby, it is perhaps the only Indian metro to stay untouched by the country’s 20-year success story. It’s sad to see the lively city, which…
Does the Use of Social Media Has More Cons Than the Pros?
Situation 1: Upon meeting a renowned psychiatrist, the teen confesses that she can constantly hear notification sound of her phone but falls into depression after checking her phone. She was assuming it all along and no one had pinged her or commented on her social media posts. Situation 2: A man posts live video feed…
Improved Higher Education Infrastructure in Kolkata: A Hope or Reality?
Education in Kolkata has an illustrious tradition that is inherent in the city’s history ever since the advent of British imperialism in India. Academic luminaries, poets, painters, educationalists, filmmakers, and writers from this eastern metropolis have historically glorified the name of Kolkata nationally, and at international platforms. Kolkata has been a seat of modern education,…
Is Kolkata’s Healthcare Infrastructure Sufficiently Responsive to the City’s Need?
Unpredictable costs, lack of infrastructure, inefficiency, and gross mismanagement — these are some ways to describe the current healthcare system in Kolkata. And not just that, the city seems to be at the top of some of the most recent medical controversies. Cases of medical negligence and expired medicine scam and fake doctors’ racket have…
10 Rare Heritage Places in Kolkata You Probably Haven’t Visited
From historical monuments to palaces, churches to memorials and museums, Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, is a home to some of the ancient heritage sites that have been a witness to the city’s glorious and dramatic history. While there are plenty of heritage places in the city that will teleport you back in time,…
How Kolkata Can Become ‘Smart’ by Improving Its Infrastructure
By 2050, about 70% of the global population will be living in cities, and India is not any exception. McKinsey Global Institute report states that 590 million people by the end of 2030 will be living in Indian cities, which is almost double the population of the US today. According to the report, an estimated…
What Are Some Selected Areas for Low Budget Properties in Kolkata for Investment?
After gold, if there’s any other form of investment that guarantees returns, it is real estate. Despite economic reforms, global crisis and meltdowns, the search for a perfect home by realty end users seem to be quite palpable in various parts of India including Kolkata. Keeping this trend in view, Kolkata real estate developers are…