Are There Enough Income Opportunities in Kolkata for the Young?
Bengal, once a front-runner in India’s industrial movement, has been lagging behind the rapidly industrializing states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. This is primarily due to a sharp decline in the industrial index, as evident from government reports that indicate a free fall in manufacturing from 11.5% in 1980-81 to 2.9% in 2007-08. Of…
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Is the Spread of Shopping Malls in Kolkata Making Residents Fashion-Savvy?
Till a few years ago, Kolkata was not seen as a fashion conscious city. Except for the city women, who always had an eye for gorgeous sarees, Kolkata didn’t put a premium on looking good. Not any longer. A major factor which made the Kolkatans far more fashion conscious is the spread of shopping malls…
EM Bypass Gariahat Connector — the New Food Street of Kolkata
Ask anyone even remotely acquainted with Kolkata’s food culture — “which is the ‘food street’ of the city?” And it’s almost certain that they’ll say “Park Street”. From the humble “bread and stew” at the local street stall to the succulent sizzlers and continental cuisines at the fine dining restaurants, Park Street has it all. No…
Time to Think of Rooftop Solar Panels on Buildings in Kolkata?
When Kolkata-based banker, Nilesh Gupta went to visit his cousin in Bengaluru, it was interesting (as well as inspiring) to see them living a ‘green’ lifestyle. Their home was powered by solar panels, which produced enough energy to meet his small family’s needs. What he really wondered was, can this be feasible in the real…
Is It Time to Consider Better Measures to Control Air Pollution in Kolkata?
If you go up on a high building in Kolkata and look down on the glittering lights of the street below, you can see an engulfing gray haze, especially in the winter months. Although Kolkata has become much cleaner in last few years, particularly with an efficient waste management system in place, it is high…
How Do We Serve All Stakeholders of Our Society?
We at N K Realtors believe that true success comes from sharing the benefits with every one of our society and successful companies have a responsibility beyond profits to serve all stakeholders. Take the case of Sharmila Khatoon. Her idea of a school is an escape from hopelessness and the promise of a brighter future…
How to Get the Best of Community Living in a Complex
Retired and elderly NRIs Ashok and Mira Bose had a compelling desire to return to where they belong, Kolkata. Somewhat isolated and lonely, with children settled in other parts of the world, the couple wanted a retirement retreat back home with personalised amenities, basic security, and a lively community life. Being accustomed to a completely…