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Reasons Why Golconda Fort is a Must-Visit When You’re In Hyderabad

Reasons Why Golconda Fort is a Must-Visit When You’re In Hyderabad

Whether you’re browsing a travel site or flipping through the pages of a travel magazine, any itinerary for Hyderabad will inevitably come with suggestions to visit Golconda Fort. But why? Spanning centuries, hosting several dynasties, rich in history and steeped in mystery, the Golconda Fort is every traveller’s delight. Every facet of the Golconda Fort…

How the Use of Drones are Going to Transform Our Lives

How the Use of Drones are Going to Transform Our Lives

Even a few years ago, drones were mostly a part of sci-fi books, films, and TV shows — at least for the majority of us. You could read about them or see them on reel, being used for surveillance, tracking someone or even killing. However, drones are now becoming a part of our real lives…

10 Major Technological Revolutions in the Construction Industry

10 Major Technological Revolutions in the Construction Industry

The construction industry has ushered in a new age of technology. The first industrial revolution used water and steam to mechanise production, the second brought in electricity to power the industry, the third introduced electronics, and information technology and now, riding on the wave of it is the fourth industrial revolution which is digital technology…

Is Air Pollution in Kolkata on the Same Path as Delhi?

Is Air Pollution in Kolkata on the Same Path as Delhi?

While all eyes are trained at Delhi’s terrible air quality which is bringing down the average life expectancy of its residents by almost 10 years, air pollution in Kolkata is steadily giving stiff competition to the capital. The Air Quality Life Index or AQLI study developed by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute calculated…

College Street – The Iconic Colony of Books of Kolkata

College Street – The Iconic Colony of Books of Kolkata

Even in the age of Kindles and digital media, the charm of books has not been lost. When it comes to Kolkata, books remain intertwined in the city’s cultural and social fabric. In fact, the City of Joy is one of the few book towns to feature in journalist Alex Johnson’s new book – “Book…

Fire Safety Measures in a High-Rise Building You Should Watch Out For

Fire Safety Measures in a High-Rise Building You Should Watch Out For

When Rashmi Mitra, a Kolkata-based fashion designer, decided to buy a new apartment for her parents, instead of simple flats, residential complexes were her preference. The wonderful amenities, high-end infrastructure, and the safety of living within a gated community — she wanted all of these. Yet, she was fazed by the possibility of fire hazards…

Kolkata South West to Develop Fast with New Infrastructure

Kolkata South West to Develop Fast with New Infrastructure

Kolkata South West has become the bright new spot in the city’s real estate landscape. Areas like Behala, Joka, Thakurpukur, Silpara, Haridevpur and Maheshtala have already turned into hot property markets, while localities like Batanagar and Budge Budge that lie deeper within the South-Western end of Kolkata are also witnessing brisk real estate activity. The…

The Journey & Evolution of the Iconic Bengali Sweets

The Journey & Evolution of the Iconic Bengali Sweets

The City of Joy is well-known for its music, cinema, and delicious food, especially the mouth-watering sweets. In fact, it’s rather hard not to run into a sweet shop in almost every corner of the city, including the narrowest of the lanes. And, it’s equally hard to find a Bengali who is not in love…

Why Charminar is Considered as the Soul of Hyderabad

Why Charminar is Considered as the Soul of Hyderabad

As the Taj Mahal is to Agra, so is the Charminar to Hyderabad. Ever since the construction of this astounding monument, every passing year has heaped so much importance to this structure that Charminar has become synonymous with the city of Hyderabad. It is the soul of the bustling city, the spirit of Hyderabad and…