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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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culture
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.
lifestyle
College 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
How 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
The 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.
Politics
West 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
S&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
Kolkata 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.
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.
culture
The 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.
Politics
West 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
Baranagar 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
First-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
Kolkata’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.
Politics
Kolkata Residents Gain New Channels for Local Governance and Infrastructure Feedback
New government outreach programs and infrastructure projects in Kolkata provide residents with direct routes to address neighborhood issues and improve public safety.
property
Rajarhat-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
Hidden 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
Eden 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
Dum 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.