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ইংরেজিতেKolkata Audit Reveals Safety Gaps in 15 Community Spaces
A 2021 Safetipin review of local conditions points to practical steps residents can take to improve safety where they live and move daily.
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culture
ইংরেজিতেDakshineswar Kali Temple: History on the Banks of the Hooghly
Built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, the riverside temple is closely tied to the life of Sri Ramakrishna.
community
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Food Crawls and Colonial Tours Pack City's Best Into Hours
From colonial architecture tours to 13-tasting food crawls, affordable guided experiences reveal the city's layered past and present.
lifestyle
ইংরেজিতেCollege Street: A Walk Through the World's Largest Second-Hand Book Market
Kolkata's Boi Para packs bookshops, university halls and the Indian Coffee House into a 900-metre stretch.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেHow to Start a Walking Group in Your Neighbourhood
From Rabindra Sarobar to Salt Lake's wide pavements, Kolkata's streets are ready, here's how to turn a solo morning stroll into a community movement.
lifestyle
ইংরেজিতেThe Great Banyan: Visiting the Record-Holding Tree in Howrah's Botanic Garden
The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Shibpur is home to a banyan noted in the Guinness Book of World Records.
নীতি
ইংরেজিতেWest Bengal Directs Grants to 20 Kolkata Wards for Infrastructure Work
The legislation channels state funds to specific municipal wards in Kolkata for road and drainage work, leaving other neighbourhoods without new allocations this cycle.
finance
ইংরেজিতেS&P 500 rose 0.72% as global markets advance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Kolkata investors and retirement balances.
community
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Residents Flock to Eco Park and Sundarbans for Outdoor Adventures
Kayaking sessions at Eco Park in Rajarhat Newtown sit just 15 minutes from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose airport.
Technology
ইংরেজিতেKolkata’s Tech Sector Roadmap: Hiring Surge Led by Salt Lake Sector V
New vacancies for software developers and IT architects highlight the city's shifting professional landscape.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Yogis: Find Your Perfect Style in 5 Minutes
From high-energy Vinyasa in Salt Lake to restorative Hatha in Ballygunge, here’s how to find the right mat for your mind and body.
culture
ইংরেজিতেVictoria Memorial Hall: A Practical Guide to Kolkata's Marble Landmark
Timings, galleries and the evening light-and-sound show at the Ministry of Culture monument on Queen's Way.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Residents Master Five Proven Stress-Reduction Techniques Daily
Discover how Kolkata residents can manage stress with proven methods, from mindfulness to physical activity, to improve mental well-being.
lifestyle
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Residents Escape Urban Heat: Navigate Heritage Parks' Entry Rules, Costs
As urban density intensifies across the city, residents are turning to heritage parks and garden lungs for relief; here is how to navigate the entry requirements and current usage policies.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেKolkata's Council Gyms: Free Group Classes at 50+ Facilities
From Salt Lake's sports complexes to Rabindra Sarobar's lakeside paths, Kolkata's municipal fitness infrastructure is bigger than most residents realise, here's how to use it.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Yoga Studios Offer Dozen Styles-Find Your Perfect Match
From the sweat-soaked studios of South Kolkata to the quiet ghats of the Hooghly, the city's yoga scene has fractured into a dozen distinct disciplines, and choosing the wrong one could mean you never go back.
finance
ইংরেজিতেS&P 500 rose 1.24% as global markets advance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Kolkata investors and retirement balances.
Technology
ইংরেজিতেKolkata's 900 IT Firms Expand AI Automation Using Proven Workflows
Local adoption metrics point to expanded automation use across the city's 26 AI service providers and 900 IT firms.
property
ইংরেজিতেFirst-time buyers claim 38% of Kolkata home auctions in eastern suburbs
First-time buyers in Kolkata have taken 38 percent of auctioned homes in select eastern and southern suburbs since January.
property
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Property Auction Clearance Rates Drop 17% in June
June auctions in Kolkata saw clearance rates fall to 51% from 68% in May. Salt Lake and Gariahat properties faced steepest declines as buyer interest eased.
finance
ইংরেজিতেKolkata's Business Landscape Expands with New Office Openings and Investment Opportunities
AI firms, LNG projects, and service sector expansions are driving growth as Kolkata solidifies its role as a thriving business hub.
culture
ইংরেজিতেHowrah Bridge: The Story Behind Kolkata's Rabindra Setu
Commissioned in 1943 over the Hooghly, the cantilever crossing was renamed after Rabindranath Tagore in 1965.
property
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Vendors Accept Pre-Auction Offers as Clearance Rates Soften
Kolkata vendors are accepting pre-auction offers on residential and commercial lots to lock in cash amid softening clearance rates at city auctions.
property
ইংরেজিতেGuarantor loans: pros, cons and who qualifies
First-time buyers in Kolkata are using guarantor loans to secure entry-level flats amid price rises in established neighbourhoods.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Residents Form Walking Groups, Boost Fitness and Community Bonds
Kolkata residents are forming local walking circles to combine daily exercise with neighbourhood connections as interest in group fitness grows.
culture
ইংরেজিতেThe Indian Museum: Inside the Country's Oldest Museum, Founded in 1814
From its origins in the Asiatic Society of Bengal to the Chowringhee building opened to the public in 1878.
নীতি
ইংরেজিতেWest Bengal Passes Three Laws Affecting Kolkata Rents and Municipal Fees
Three pieces of legislation moving through the state assembly this year carry direct consequences for Kolkata households, from rent regulation to municipal service fees, with implementation timelines ranging from late 2026 to early 2028.
property
ইংরেজিতেBaranagar Delivers Kolkata's Highest Rental Yields to Property Investors
The north Kolkata suburb is topping charts for residential rental returns thanks to new infrastructure and surging demand.
property
ইংরেজিতেFirst-Time Buyers Win Kolkata Suburb Auctions With New Grants
First-time buyers are securing properties in Kolkata's outer suburbs through targeted grants and steadier auction results this July.
finance
ইংরেজিতেKolkata’s Startup Surge: What Consumers and Everyday Residents Should Know
Fresh funds, innovation hubs, and global partnerships are reshaping Kolkata’s startup scene, impacting tech, green ventures, and digital services.
নীতি
স্থানীয় প্রশাসন ও অবকাঠামো বিষয়ক অভিযোগ জানাতে কলকাতাবাসীর সামনে খুলছে নতুন পথ
কলকাতায় সরকারের নতুন জনসংযোগ কর্মসূচি ও অবকাঠামো প্রকল্পের মাধ্যমে বাসিন্দারা সরাসরি পাড়ার সমস্যা তুলে ধরতে এবং জননিরাপত্তা উন্নত করতে পারবেন।
property
ইংরেজিতেRajarhat-New Town Delivers Kolkata's Highest 5% Rental Yields, Attracting Investors
With gross rental yields pushing close to 5 percent in select pockets, the planned township northeast of Salt Lake is outperforming every other micro-market in the city.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেHidden Nature Walks Locals Love But Tourists Miss
Kolkata residents are turning to quiet trails in neighbourhood parks for morning runs and evening strolls that stay off the main visitor maps.
sport
ইংরেজিতেEden Gardens: A Visitor's Guide to Kolkata's Historic Cricket Ground
Established in 1864, the Cricket Association of Bengal's stadium is among the oldest and largest in the game.
property
ইংরেজিতেDum Dum: The Affordable Kolkata Suburb Outperforming Its Neighbours
Strong transport links and revitalised infrastructure have made Dum Dum a standout investment option among Kolkata’s northern suburbs.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেYour Brain on Stillness: The Science Behind What Mindfulness Actually Does
Neuroscience is catching up to what meditators in Kolkata's yoga halls and park benches have known for decades, and the findings are reshaping how the city thinks about mental health.
wellness
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Sleep Clinics Offer Overnight Monitoring for Disorder Diagnosis
Kolkata residents seeking assessments for sleep disorders can turn to established hospital labs for overnight monitoring and tailored reports.
property
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Auctions: 40% of Properties Fail to Sell in July
Nearly four in ten properties failed to sell under the hammer at this month's registered auctions, and the reasons range from seller stubbornness to a credit squeeze hitting mid-range buyers hardest.
community
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Metro Expands to Five Routes Since 1984 Launch
The country's first rapid transit line opened in 1984 and has since grown to five colour-coded routes.
culture
কলকাতার দুর্গাপূজা কেন ইউনেস্কোর ঐতিহ্যের তালিকায় স্থান পেয়েছে
দশ দিনের এই উৎসব ২০২১ সালে ইউনেস্কোর মানবজাতির অধরা সাংস্কৃতিক ঐতিহ্যের প্রতিনিধিত্বমূলক তালিকায় অন্তর্ভুক্ত হয়েছে।
property
ইংরেজিতেKolkata's 42-Story Tower Signals Shift in Premium Housing Market
A major residential development in the eastern sector signals stronger investor confidence and could reshape pricing expectations across the city's mid-range apartment segment.
property
ইংরেজিতেKolkata's Joka Suburb Transforms: Metro Expansion, Industrial Growth Drive Rezoning
Proximity to the extended Metro corridor and new industrial interest are shifting the landscape of this southern residential pocket.
property
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Downsizers Flee Penthouses for Suburban Flats East, South
Empty-nesters and retirees are quietly reshaping demand across Kolkata's outer suburbs, trading Park Street penthouses for low-maintenance flats in places most buyers overlooked five years ago.
property
ইংরেজিতেKolkata Empty-Nesters Abandon South City Homes for Unexpected Suburbs
Empty-nesters and retirees are leaving South Kolkata's sprawling family homes behind, and the suburbs winning their attention are not the ones you might expect.