Will Hyderabad Metro Solve Future Traffic Problems?
It is aptly said that the managers solve the problems of today, while the leaders solve the problems of tomorrow. While Hyderabad is not suffering from huge traffic snarls except some traffic jams in some areas during peak hours, the decision to construct Hyderabad Metro Rail was taken looking at the future growth of the…
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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…
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…
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…
Will the Impending IT Sector Job Cuts Affect the Real Estate Sector in Kolkata?
The IT sector has been a major job driver over the last two decades, but the recent news of large-scale IT sector job cuts is threatening to unnerve the Indian markets, and its shadow is also looming over the real estate sector. The threat of job losses in IT-enabled Sectors (ITeS) and the Information Technology…