Kumortuli: The Unique Tradition of Idol Making in Kolkata
The image of a ‘kumor’ or an artisan sculpting a Durga idol in the inner courtyard of his family house, remains vividly planted in the 70-year-old Amalendu Roy’s memory. Back in those days, artisans were invited to stay as house guests for weeks before the Durga Puja, during which they crafted the goddess, her children,…
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Puja Shopping: The Amazing Shopping Extravaganza of Kolkata
Ankit, a happy-go-lucky college-goer, is one of those people who doesn’t shop till they really have to. Durga Puja acts as his annual shopping reminder because he knows how disappointed his girlfriend Ananya usually gets when he shows up on Puja dates wearing old clothes. So, with Durga Puja barely a month away, it’s Ankit’s…
Hussain Sagar Lake — The Heart of What is Uniquely Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s iconic Hussain Sagar Lake, situated in the heart of the city, is renowned as one of the largest man-made lakes in Asia. The heart-shaped lake, circumvented by open spaces on all its four sides, including a green stretch in between the Necklace Road and Raj Bhavan in the west, the Indira Gandhi Park in…
App-Based Cycle Sharing Service That’s Hoping to Make Kolkata Greener
The concept of rent-a-bicycle has taken the world by storm. We have seen it in London, New York, Amsterdam, and across the globe in several environment-conscious cities. Finally, app-based cycle sharing service is here in the City of Joy. Self-drive car rental company, Zoomcar, has recently launched PEDL, an app-based initiative that promises to bring green…
What You Can Do to Combat The Menace of Plastic Pollution in Our Cities
“Beat Plastic Pollution” was the theme for World Environment Day this year. And, India was the global host for the occasion. While that sounds great, we still have a long way to go when it comes to curbing plastic pollution in our cities. Why? Because plastic has become an integral part of our daily lives…
15 Weekend Destinations near Hyderabad You can Visit
With rising workload and ever-growing professional pressure, the need to break-free during the weekends is becoming absolutely necessary. The good news is, if you are in Hyderabad, you will be spoilt for choices when it comes to weekend getaways. From enchanting hills to captivating forests, and lovely beaches, almost everything is within your reach, just…
The Language of Hyderabad: Its Evolution, Past and Present
Dakhani, the language of Hyderabad, is one that’s unique in the world for being truly secular in nature. Why? Because perhaps no other vernacular represents such an interesting fusion of languages — Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Telugu, Marathi, and Hindi/Urdu. After all, it’s only fitting that a city that’s considered a melting pot of so many cultures,…
How Millennials Are Changing India’s Workplace Culture and Infrastructure
24-year-old Priyanka, who works for a financial analyst company in Hyderabad, wishes her company would appreciate her efforts more distinctly: “I want recognition for what I do. Not that I don’t like my job; just that I’d feel better doing it, knowing that my contribution is valued. But no one here really gets it.” Talking…
How Has Kolkata Port Complex Contributed to its Economic Growth?
Most port cities around the world are — or have been — some of the busiest commercial hubs. The key reasons that led to cities around ports to flourish are industrialization, employment, and major economic activities like import, export, finance, and logistics. The same is true for the City of Joy, which has enjoyed port-oriented…