Hyderabad — the Melting Pot of Many Different Cultures
Popularly known as the “Pearl City”, and the “City of Nizams”, the state capital of Telangana, Hyderabad, is a home to a vibrant multicultural society. The sixth most populated city in the country is the only city in India where one can find an excellent confluence of both old and new. People from all over…
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What Steps are Being Taken to Ensure Kolkata is Safe for its Citizens
Among different Indian cities, the crime rate in Kolkata, as reflected in an ‘India Today Best Cities’ study, is fairly low compared to other Indian metro cities. Despite some recently reported incidents, Kolkata, as revealed in the report, is clearly one of the safest cities in the entire country with the largest deployment of police…
Why Buying a Green Home is a Great Choice Now
Green homes and buildings are now a global phenomenon, as developers, governments, and home buyers increasingly shift their focus towards green, environment-friendly homes. The new phenomenon of green living, which is currently redefining constructions across the globe, is also influencing the way homes are built in India. With that, there has been a noticeable increase…
Is Pollution in Hyderabad Going to Be a Major Concern?
According to a recent Deccan Chronicle article, Hyderabad is the worst-hit city in South India in terms of air pollution. The article cited a report by the Central Pollution Control Board which found that Hyderabad has the greatest number of ‘red days’ in comparison to other southern cities and cities in the western region of…
Why Is Salar Jung Museum a Must-Visit in Hyderabad?
Hyderabad is home to one of India’s most prized possession — the Salar Jung Museum — which is the third biggest museum in the country. The institution is globally popular for being a repository of exquisite art collections from various civilizations, providing us a deep insight of the cultures that have preceded us. In fact,…
Has Pollution in Kolkata Decreased in the Last Few Years?
While the capital is reeling under severe air pollution, the situation is not too bright in other metro cities. In fact, Kolkata is increasingly becoming a top contender in terms of air pollution. A joint study by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, UKAID, and the British Deputy High Commission has revealed that Kolkata is the country’s…
Victoria Memorial is More Than a Beautiful Structure
“Another charming Taj”, “The finest building in Bengal”, and “A poem in marble” — are some of the literary tributes that have been paid to the Victoria Memorial, which overlooks the southern landscape of Kolkata. It is a gravely sinful act not to visit the Victoria Memorial when you are in the City of Joy….
New Market at Kolkata — The Shopping Mall that Stood the Test of Times
Today’s youngsters might be more attracted to the shiny, glitzy malls that are coming up everywhere, but the New Market at Kolkata, located right at the heart of the city, continues to draw shoppers, the bargain hunters, history-hungry tourists, and nostalgia-struck Calcuttans. And why not? In a city like Kolkata, where marketplaces serve as a…
Has the Quality of Living in Kolkata Improved in Last Few Years?
Things have definitely turned from good to better ever since Kolkata topped the chart as the ‘best Indian city to live’ in Janaagraha’s Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems. According to reports published by Janaagraha, quality of living in Kolkata is the best among 21 major Indian cities surveyed by the Bangalore-based non-profit body. Kolkata was followed…