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Kolkata 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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Dakshineswar 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
Kolkata 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.
finance
S&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
Kolkata'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
First-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
Kolkata 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
Kolkata'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
Howrah 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
Kolkata 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
Guarantor 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
Kolkata 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.