“Diwali or Kalipuja?” “Kalipuja in Kolkata.” “Why not both? We are as much local as cosmopolitan here.” “Well, we are, truly. Dhanteras to Diwali customs, we have adopted all of them.” The above is a conversation between two college friends before Diwali. As evident from their exchange of words, Kolkata now celebrates both Kalipuja and […]
“Shubho Bijoya, Baba, we have good news to share,” said Moonmoon, while her husband Raja, stooped down to touch his father-in-law’s feet. Puja is over. A thin veil of sadness is hanging over the city now, with every Bengali is connecting with their near and dear ones in every way possible, online and offline. On […]
There is something very special about Durga Puja. Whatever happens in the world, whether devastating flood or pandemic, Durga Puja is always magical for every Bengali. As soon as the monsoon rains start their departure and the sky becomes a mosaic of blue and white, every Bengali looks forward to the Pujas. The timeless appeal […]
Buying a flat is one of the most complex endeavours, realised Aritra. He has been searching for a suitable flat in Kolkata within his modest budget. He has been looking everywhere to buy a flat inside a gated community for his small family comprising his wife Sunetra and their six-year-old daughter Triparna. He has been […]
In an amazing turn of events, homebuyers are suddenly having their cakes and eating them too! In addition to an environment of already low interest rates, several banks and housing finance institutions have further reduced the interest rate to eye-popping figures. Will homebuyers ever again enjoy such favourable environment for buying their chosen homes, once […]
This time it’s different. Far-reaching changes are sweeping the globe and every individual, every business, every industry must respond to the altered realities we are experiencing today. Not responding to these changes and hoping that these changes will somehow not affect any particular business is wishful thinking but not practical. There is no option but […]
“We have finally decided to buy a flat. Staying in a rented flat and moving on to a different one every eleven months is hugely unsettling. Buying a flat also gives a lot of social prestige,” said Moonmoon to her father. “Are you looking for a suitable one?” asked her father. “We are. In fact, […]
Can we claim the benefits of section 80EEA for Under (...)
