I am not just a ghat, not just a famous place of Kolkata. It’s contribution to this city goes back to the time when it was sutanoti. From travellers to business, to fishing, to bathing, I have seen it all. I have seen the flourishing business of the British era. I have seen the changing times, the […]

It was just the night before my pilgrimage to Banaras was about to begin. Yes I could clearly remember that dream; only it was not a dream. It was real. The divine goddess was real. Her instructions were real. Calcutta is my beautiful city. And with a river that flows with pride and people who […]

The ancestral home of noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Joransanko Thakurbari, contributes an immense amount to the rich culture of Kolkata involving the Bengal Renaissance and Brahmo Samaj. The stories surrounding the red brick mansion can be dated back to 18th century when it was built by Prince Dwarkanath Tagore, Kobigurus grandfather. Jorasanko Thakurbari Museum is […]

A small and peaceful suburb on the banks of River Hooghly, Konnagar is a top pick for anyone looking to experience the warmth of Bengali culture minus the disadvantages that uncontrolled development brings. Just a few miles from Kolkata and easily accessible by road and rail networks, its a heaven if you are looking to […]

The Asansol-Durgapur coal belt, also known as the Rurh of India, is the next stop for residential growth and rapid industrialization. It is the second largest town after Kolkata and the center of the mining sector in the Eastern India belt. Consequently, the coal belt has become a large scale hub for both public and […]

Kolkata the sprawling metropolis, flanked by the River Hooghly, offers a legacy that is proudly carried by its 14 million residents. It is eastern India first city to retain the status of being a financial and commercial hub, inspite of several hurdles in the past century. A nucleus for the 19th and 20th century Renaissance, […]

An architect of international repute, Krys Tomaryk has been leading the designing aspect two of the most prestigious residential projects in the heart of Kolkata. Developed under the Sugam Homes banner, these projects will go on to redefine the lifestyle scenario in a couple of years. We managed to make Krys spare an hour to […]

Krys Tomaryk is one of the few international landscape architects I have interviewed who believes that profanity lies in keeping things simple and basic. He has been associated with dozens of landscape projects across the world and in some years, his work will be seen in two upcoming projects across Kolkata, under the banner of […]

Everybody dreams of having a home, but not everyone is privileged enough to build one, during their lifetime. However, with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY), things seem to look more towards the brighter side. Launched by our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for the Low Income Group stratum and the Economically Weaker Sections of […]

When India is walking towards new horizons, you as its democratic citizen should always keep one step ahead for globalization.Along with the oath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promised to bring revolutionary change in India. And among all his promises Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna a.k.a PMAY is one of them. PMAY scheme of the Government promises […]