not yet :)

on the township its confusing...looks like the restriction is on private investment that too standalone... and govt. undertakings like hidco,kmda etc will be the one who will still drive the show and can give lease to anyone as per the article...

In that case it is ok I guess. The govt can acquire land and give it to govt agencies. Then those agencies can lease out to private companies.

not yet :)

on the township its confusing...looks like the restriction is on private investment that too standalone... and govt. undertakings like hidco,kmda etc will be the one who will still drive the show and can give lease to anyone as per the article...

I remember there was some issue with Orion tech city as it was claimed to be outside of hidco jurisdiction... so as long as you are part of any govt. township you can still hold any number of acrs I believe and you don't need any clearance as such..

May be PPP is possible under the law.

I think joint sector real estate companies are also exempt

ITC Apartments, beside Calcutta Club, rising fast at 7 floors

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4707/itcapts.jpg

^^
Hey thanks.. I used to wonder what is this building coming up at such great location.

It will look cool and will be the tallest in that area.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=86757184&postcount=159

It is not yet decided that Infy will come or not but they have put up a road direction board indicating the direction of INFOSYS/WIPRO near Tata medical & Unitech crossing. :ohno:

Also some soil testing activities seen in the Financial Hub land opposite DLF2 & Ecospace.

del

Some Upcoming & U/C projects in Kolkata, from the stable of Architect Raj Agarwal

COMMERCIAL

PRIMARC, DN 36 Salt lake Sector V
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/7425/saltlakedn36primarc.jpg

CITY SQUARE, 164 AJC Bose Rd,beside St James School
http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/5181/164ajcboseroad.jpg

MARBLE ARCH, 1 LEE Road
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5286/marblearchoption3.jpg

KURUVILA, 27 G K Road, off P C Connector
http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/3136/kuruvila27gobindakhotik.jpg

ND TOWER, 9/2G Topsia Rd, off P C Connector
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/4709/ndtower92gtopsiaroad.jpg

MICROSEC, New Town
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/1741/microsecnewtown.jpg

BMA STEELS OFFICE, New Town
http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/274/bmasteelsnewtown.jpg

SALARPURIA TECHNOPARK, New Town
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/9227/salarpuriatp.jpg

IT PARK @ New Town
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9570/itparknewtown.jpg

PRASAD CHAMBERS, Sudder Street
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/3521/prasadchambersudderst.jpg

JACKSON HOUSE, VIP Rd
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9617/jaksonhouseviprd.jpg

^^wish all these come up in near future...most of them are feast for eyes :cheers:

Some UPCOMING & U/C Residential Projects by Architect Raj Agarwal

37, BALLYGUNGE PARK
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6976/37ballygungepark.jpg

8, SUNNY PARK
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9045/8sunnypark.jpg

VISHWAM, 27 CHETLA CENTRAL RD
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1571/vishwam27chetlaroad.jpg

8, JBS HALDANE AVENUE E M Bypass
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4373/8jbshaldaneave.jpg

59 PARK STREET
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2682/59parkstreet.jpg

AVANI TOWERS, PGM SHAH RD, GOLF GREEN
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/8254/avanitowers212pgmshahro.jpg

ASPIRATIONS CRESCENT, Kasba
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/6140/aspirationscrescent24bb.jpg

ORIENT EXOTICA, Kasba
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/2774/orientexotica167bbchate.jpg

BHUKAILASH RD, Kidderpore
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/4933/bhukailashrd.jpg

ASTITVA, Kankurgachi
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2849/astitvaprimarc.jpg

SHREE HEIGHTS, 37 Kankurgachi Main Rd
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3521/shreehts37kankurgachi.jpg

RAJWADA HEIGHTS, Narendrapur
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8872/rajwadaheights.jpg

WOW...aro 6ilo?? :cheers:

Any idea, which all are u/c n which all are upcoming??

WOW...aro 6ilo?? :cheers:

Any idea, which all are u/c n which all are upcoming??

COMMERCIAL
Projects nos 2,3,5,6,10,11 are more than halfway completed. No 7 has just commenced. Others are upcoming.

RESIDENTIAL
Projects no 2 & 8 are nearly complete. Projects nos 1,4,5,6,9 are just launched. For all others constructions have started.

Nice projects..

:cheers:

Wow samrat, those are really fantastic designs, Kolkata is surely moving up the luxury scale. Thanks for sharing these renders.

What heartening is that barring a few most of the designs are just not boxy designs.

Thanks for the update, Samrat:cheers: Kolkata has impressed with some innovative designs for commercial structures. Good going!

Is Kolkata, Calcutta before???

Is Kolkata, Calcutta before???

Yes, Kolkata was earlier written as Calcutta. Though, in Bengali it has always been pronounced as Kolkata.

22 Tirumala (PC conctr) (few months back)

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Some Project Updates

CAMAC SQUARE, nearing Completion. This commercial block by PS Group is looking quite swanky with its combination of Glass & Textured cladding.
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/7396/pscamacsquare.jpg

AARTH, Completed. A commercial low-rise on Park Street with a glass facade built by Multicon group.
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/9307/aarth.jpg

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Where is this??

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The work has come close to Bridge no. 4, I hope they sort out things with the shanty people, otherwise a Duttabad type of fiasco cannot be ruled out.

Where is this??

Topsia Xing

Likely they are talking about the proposed mega cultural centre involving nandan,academy and others...

Kolkata, Chennai may get culture hubs
Mahendra Kumar Singh, TNN | Apr 14, 2012, 01.19AM IST


NEW DELHI: The capital is set to get a world-class cultural multiplex of its own. "The centre will be developed into a vibrant hub for world-class cultural performances," an official said.

The plan to construct the centre has been charted out by the Planning Commission's working group on art and culture, which proposes to implement it over the 12th five-year plan in four phases.

The panel headed by the secretary, culture ministry, has suggested that the complex could possibly be taken up as a public-private partnership project. The first three phases will be implemented through the departments and an SPV will be created by the ministry to implement the 4th phase.

Delhi does not have a world-class integrated facility for hosting performing arts events, something which most capitals of the world have. The idea to have such a complex first got serious attention during the mid-term appraisal of the 11th Five Year Plan. But it could not be implemented as a proper site for the centre could not be made available in central Delhi.

An official said a grand 'cultural multiplex' in the capital would be the perfect stage for showcasing India's performing arts. It would also host international productions, apart from developing its own repertory. "The need for an international-class cultural complex has long been felt in the capital," the official said, adding that the existing facilities are isolated, inadequate and do not meet professional requirements for presenting large, state-of-the-art productions.

The Planning Commission panel noted that as Mumbai already has a National Centre of Performing Arts and one is being proposed for Delhi, it will only be appropriate that such mega cultural complexes are also set up in Kolkata and Chennai during the 12th Plan, as joint Centre-state ventures. For these complexes, the Centre could bear up to 60% of the project cost.

Camac Square (almost ready)

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MERLIN GROUP's upcoming project @ Mahisbathan, beside Sector V lake

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3905/merlingroupmahisbathan.jpg

IDEAL AQUAVIEW
IDEAL GROUP's upcoming project also @ Mahisbathan, overlooking the lakes

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5279/idealaquaviewmahisbatha.jpg

IDEAL GRAND by IDEAL Group @ Foreshore Road, Howrah

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/8306/idealgrandforeshorerd.jpg

Super Premium

ARC CENTRUM by Primarc @ Alipore Park Road
Architect - Raj Agarwal
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3351/residentialtower2atkolk.jpg

SERVICE APARTMENTS @ 30 Shakespeare Sarani
Architect - Sanon Sen
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/2131/30shakespearesarani.jpg

Himadri @ APC Rd, Shyambazar

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/7470/ginnihimadrishyambazar.jpg

PS PENINSULA @ P C Connector
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5215/pspeninsulapcconn.jpg

Some nice projects.

:cheers:

^^ Yup..this and the last page.

awesome renders :cheers:...esp of ARC CENTRUM..

Arc Centrum is so wow!! it is nice to see the architects are making such nice designs in kolkata.

Yup, and I like the staggered balcony design - it makes the design interesting.

Thank you for all the updates Samrat!Incredible number of high end properties are U/C in Calcutta.

Thanx guys.
Come 2014-15, and Kolkata will boast of some of the stunning architectural designs in the country as well as a clinical skyline - not to mention a huge concentration of hi end properties as well.

Della Tecnica to invest Rs 1,500 cr in 5 villa projects

Architectural and interior design consultancy firm Della Tecnica proposes to invest around Rs 1,500 crore to develop more villa projects in major cities like Bangalore, National Capital Region (NCR), Kolkata, Indore and Ahmedabad over the next three years.

The project will be funded with a mix of debt and equity. While 30 per cent of the fund will be through equity, rest 70 per cent of the money will be raised through debt. The company is also eyeing for private equity investment on project basis in the future. Della Tecnica has invested around Rs 250 crore in its Lonavala project which involved a villa project with an adventure park & resort.

http://www.projectsmonitor.com/REALEST/della-tecnica-to-invest-rs-1500-cr-in-5-villa-projects

Future Market Networks to set up logistics parks

Future Market Networks, real estate arm of Future Group, plans to set up eight infra-logistics parks over the next three years. The company has entered into an equal joint venture with IL&FS and will invest over 1,200 crore on setting up such parks at Mumbai, Pune, the National Capital Region, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Vapi and Baddi in Haryana.

The company is in the process of acquiring 100 acres at Khopoli near Mumbai and has acquired 113 acres at Kolkata and 50 acres each at Ghaziabad and Jhajjar in Haryana. Each of the infra-logistic parks will be spread over 50-100 acres within a 20-30-km radius of these cities. The project will be funded through a mix of equity and mezzanine finance. The group is in the process of 18 divestment and fund-raising transactions to lower its debt. The company also hopes to raise nearly Rs 350 crore in the next three months by selling spaces at one of its malls.

http://www.projectsmonitor.com/REALEST/future-market-networks-to-set-up-logistics-parks

Thanx guys.
Come 2014-15, and Kolkata will boast of some of the stunning architectural designs in the country as well as a clinical skyline - not to mention a huge concentration of hi end properties as well.

What do you mean by 'clinical skyline'?

Is there any news about Anandadhara Project, EM Bypass Kolkata?

What do you mean by 'clinical skyline'?

I meant perfect. Something like "Just as the doctor ordered".

Future Market Networks to set up logistics parks

Future Market Networks, real estate arm of Future Group, plans to set up eight infra-logistics parks over the next three years. The company has entered into an equal joint venture with IL&FS and will invest over 1,200 crore on setting up such parks at Mumbai, Pune, the National Capital Region, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Vapi and Baddi in Haryana.

The company is in the process of acquiring 100 acres at Khopoli near Mumbai and has acquired 113 acres at Kolkata and 50 acres each at Ghaziabad and Jhajjar in Haryana. Each of the infra-logistic parks will be spread over 50-100 acres within a 20-30-km radius of these cities. The project will be funded through a mix of equity and mezzanine finance. The group is in the process of 18 divestment and fund-raising transactions to lower its debt. The company also hopes to raise nearly Rs 350 crore in the next three months by selling spaces at one of its malls.

http://www.projectsmonitor.com/REALEST/future-market-networks-to-set-up-logistics-parks

Already acquired 113 acres at Kolkata? Great :cheers:

Already acquired 113 acres at Kolkata? Great :cheers:

i see it wasn't me only who sighed relief reading "]Already acquired 113 acres at Kolkata" part.... ;p

Some hi-end residential projects completed by the consortium of Heritage Group, PS Group & Srijan group in recent times.

Heritage Srijan Park, Darga Rd, Park Circus
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7623/heritagesrijanpark3.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/7572/heritagesrijanpark2.jpg

Astral, Gurusaday Rd, Ballygunge
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/3759/astral2s.jpg

Heritage Mayfair, Mayfair Rd, Ballygunge
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4574/heritagemayfair.jpg

Heritage Princess, Mayfair Rd, Ballygunge
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/6672/heritageprincess.jpg

Heritage Srijan Towers, Kankurgachi
http://www.unimarkgroup.com/projects/content/heritage-srijan-tower/gallery/DSC_0743.jpg

^^ @samrat da..there is a poster of ra-one in anshu modi atria(astral). Is there a miniplex there?

I meant perfect. Something like "Just as the doctor ordered".

Thanks. Liked the lingo :)

Friends Google has updated Google Earth at Kolkata region. Check the Kolkata Airport area..:cheers:

Astra Tower

Bharti Realty launches its first Retail cum office cum Hyper market project in Kolkata a state of the art in New Town AA-II, near City Centre-II.


Area: Approx 4.5 acres .Consist of three blocks.

1 Blocks G+3 (Signature Tower)
2 Blocks G+7 each ( South Block and North Block)

The ground and First Floor would be a hyper market.
The external facade would be a combination of glass and brick giving it a uniqueness in itself.

Office spaces are approx 800 sqft onwards.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5536/astratowers1.jpg

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3111/astratowers2.jpg

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9475/astratowers2n3copy.jpg

Maybe this is the first step towards bringing the bharti walmart format to Kolkata:lol:

Friends Google has updated Google Earth at Kolkata region. Check the Kolkata Airport area..:cheers:

:cheers:

Arihant Cavetto,B+G+17,Jodhpur Park,near south city mall
http://www.nkrealtors.com/projectDetails.asp?id=77

queens Tower,B+G+19,Queens Park,nearing competion
http://www.nkrealtors.com/projectDetails.asp?id=93

The Empire
G+17,Gurusaday Road, Ballygunge,Nearing completion
http://www.nkrealtors.com/projectDetails.asp?id=91

Swarnamanee,B+G+23,EM Bypass,Under construction
http://www.nkrealtors.com/projectDetails.asp?id=75

Why my posts r not showing?????:ohno::ohno:

Why my posts r not showing????????:ohno::ohno:

Astra Towers renders have changed from the initial ones. Incorporated a new block in the design (Signature Tower), probably retail, not present earlier.

^^ @samrat da..there is a poster of ra-one in anshu modi atria(astral). Is there a miniplex there?

No miniplex. Tht's an ad campaign for Reebok Classics. This photo is a bit old. The store was there before it shifted to Forum Courtyard. In it's place we today have 'Anshu Modi' designer store , AN JOHN salon etc.

Why my posts r not showing?????:ohno::ohno:

paste the links for the pics in this format :

direct link of the pic

Most probably now you have posted it with url and /url written in square brackets and so it is not showing and all that you are getting is the link to the url:)

Why my posts r not showing????????:ohno::ohno:

We can see the posts.

Are you trying to post a link to the webpage or are you trying to post pictures?

We can see the posts.

Are you trying to post a link to the webpage or are you trying to post pictures?

Seems to be some browser problem.IE Sucks:bash::bash::bash:

Astra Tower - the brick cum glass cladding is a welcome break, gives it an European feel

Friends Google has updated Google Earth at Kolkata region. Check the Kolkata Airport area..:cheers:

the imagery data looks like that of end 2011 (dec)

Seems to be some browser problem.IE Sucks:bash::bash::bash:

u can try firefox or chrome...even Opera is not bad....

Acta Circus
23 Circus Avenue
http://www.ishagroup.com/?page_id=98
http://kolkatarealty.co.in/propertydetails.php?p_id=38&n=


Grade A office building spanning Basement + Ground + 11 Floors
High Floor to Floor clearance of nearly 11 feet maximizing flexibility and efficiency

Render

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Geetanjali Stadium

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This area with Acropolis and Unitech Chambers will be a hotspot in the future.

Check this out - it is interesting. But what project is this?

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228905400543715.38781.131470316953891&type=1

Check this out - it is interesting. But what project is this?

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228905400543715.38781.131470316953891&type=1


It seems a super luxury hotel with service apartments. But no idea about the project name or related details.

^^ They say that its a residential project on Christopher Road :cheers:

The Office complex of NBCC coming up @ Dalhousie Sq, being built by Mckintosh Burn Ltd. The grand design is keeping in sync with the heritage status of the area.

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3438/nbcccomplex.jpg

^^ They say that its a residential project on Christopher Road :cheers:

I googled and found this

http://rameswara.com/upcomingprojects.php

But not sure if these are same.

The Office complex of NBCC coming up @ Dalhousie Sq, being built by Mckintosh Burn Ltd. The grand design is keeping in sync with the heritage status of the area.



:cheers:

Yet another luxury condominium coming up on Central EM Bypass, overlooking the Mirania lake beside Science City.

AQUA BEAUMONT, by Kankaria Group (Kankaria Holdings Pvt Ltd)
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/3559/aquabeaumont.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/264/aquabeaumont2.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5858/aquabeaumont3.jpg

Boy!!! this area will be dream locale in the next 3 yrs; will compete to be one of the best in India for its excellent futuristic architectures & great skyline

WOW!!!!! :cheers:
This, Forum Atmosphere, Forum II, Ideal Unique Centre, Ideal Lakeview, ITC Sonar, 8 J.B.S. Haldane Avenue, J.W.Marriott, Parama flyover and of course..Science City...all in one area.
Have I missed anything?

WOW!!!!! :cheers:
This, Forum Atmosphere, Forum II, Ideal Unique Centre, Ideal Lakeview, ITC Sonar, 8 J.B.S. Haldane Avenue, J.W.Marriott, Parama flyover and of course..Science City...all in one area.
Have I missed anything?

Milon Mela :baeh3:

Milon Mela :baeh3:

:lol::lol:

WOW!!!!! :cheers:
This, Forum Atmosphere, Forum II, Ideal Unique Centre, Ideal Lakeview, ITC Sonar, 8 J.B.S. Haldane Avenue, J.W.Marriott, Parama flyover and of course..Science City...all in one area.
Have I missed anything?

Metro and BRTS....:cheers:

Milon Mela :baeh3:

:D :D :D

Stellar launches a new data recovery facility in Kolkata (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/stellar-launches-a-new-data-recovery-facility-in-kolkata/articleshow/12951231.cms)

Stellar Data Recovery India's first & largest name for data recovery software & services today announced the opening of its new facility in Kolkata. This new initiative in East India is a part of company continued geographic expansion in country's key growth market.

Kolkata is an important city in Eastern India and it has experienced immense growth in IT deployment in recent past.

There was also a strong increase in customers demand to recover their lost data. In order to address this void we are opening our new state of art lab in Kolkata and to substantially reduce the turnaround time for recovery of your valuable data said Mr. Sunil Chandna, 'CEO' Stellar Data Recovery.

With more than 18 years of practical experience in data recovery service, Stellar will cater to the data recovery, optimization & sanitization needs of the affected costumers of Eastern part of India. The new facility is now functional & is located at a convenient location in Salt Lake City.

Stellar is offering a limited period promotion of Rs. 1000 off on data recovery services for our customers in West Bengal.

Spring Air to invest Rs 500-cr

US-based producer of premium mattresses and pillows, Spring Air, plans to invest Rs 500 crore to establish two production units at Mumbai and Kolkata by 2013. The firm presently has got two plants in India at Bangalore and Noida. The firm has also unveiled a new collection in India. Ashok Sharma, CEO, Spring Air Middle-East & Indian sub-continent, said, “Spring Air new collections will offer comfort and support, since all products have been developed through extensive research and deep understanding of what Indian consumers want most in a mattress.” The size of the Indian market is projected to be nearly Rs 3,000 crore.

Spring Air is looking at tap the Indian market with advertising campaigns and has also collaborated with an IPL cricket team. The firm has not given details about it. The recent investment in India is aimed at emerging as the market leader in the Indian market. It is hoping to bag revenue of over Rs 300 crore in the upcoming three years. Spring Air forayed into India in 2009.

http://www.projectsmonitor.com/MISC/spring-air-to-invest-rs-500cr

Did samrat_m already post this one?

http://rajagarwalandassociates.com/

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No, I didn't. I was trying to gather infos on the location & details of this project.
Couldn't get any till now.

BTW, Great one isn't it.
:cheers:

Some Upcoming Commercial projects from Maheshwari Architects (Kamal Periwal)

DN 21, SEC V
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4074/dn21secv.jpg

Another IT building @ SEC V
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9079/itbuildingsecv.jpg

Some Upcoming Residential Projects by Maheshwari Architects (Kamal Periwal)

155 NSC BOSE ROAD, RANIKUTHI
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/2269/155nscboserd.jpg

130 NSC BOSE ROAD, REGENT PARK
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5917/130nscboserd.jpg

156B MANIKTALA MAIN ROAD, KANKURGACHI
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2162/156bmaniktalamainrd.jpg

197A, BOSEPUKUR ROAD, KASBA
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7079/197akasbard.jpg

SARKAR BAZAAR, BELIAGHATA
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/1226/sarkarbazaar.jpg

Some good tall projects for north kol :cheers:

It seems many new highrises are coming up in North Kol, for a change....:cheers:

It seems many new highrises are coming up in North Kol, for a change....:cheers:

Good development. That area needs highrises more than any other area in Kolkata.

Yes, the Kankurgachi/Ultadanga area already have fair number of high rises and few more are coming up.

Eldyne group corporate office:

http://www.fcdpl.com/projects/FCD/CorpOff-Ldyne-Kolkatta.jpg

century ply office:
http://www.fcdpl.com/projects/FCD/Century-Ply--Kolkata.jpg

^^ locations?

no idea raj!doesn't specify anything...can anyone give some info?

It seems many new highrises are coming up in North Kol, for a change....:cheers:

Cheers! We need more highrises near Shyambazar, Dumdum, Belgachia.. They are still stuck in old para culture.. Infact I overheard that big retail stores have failed in North Kolkata bcoz people still prefer to buy from Mom and Pop stores..

^^ mom and pop stores :lol: hehe u mean 'bajaars' right?

^^ mom and pop stores :lol: hehe u mean 'bajaars' right?

Banglay "Mudi Khana"

In general, Kolkatans love to go to the bazzar, speacially the fish market.

http://www.fcdpl.com/projects/FCD/CorpOff-Ldyne-Kolkatta.jpg

This is CORPORATE EMPIRE coming up at Anandapur near Ruby Junction, adjacent Fortis hospital. 2B+G+19 futuristic business hub, which will also house another ITC HOTEL (G+15) in the premises.
http://pasarigroup.com/

This is the ELDYNE GROUP CORPORATE TOWER
http://www.fcdpl.com/projects/FCD/ELDYNEOFFICE,KOLKATA.jpg

These are projects of FCD (Facade Design, Engineering, Consultants). Their other projects in Kolkata are Westin, 1 Lee Road, Merlin Acropolis & Infinity, Century Ply office tower, etc.

^^ Nice find Samrat.....:cheers:

yah nice find...btw what do u mean by another ITC hotel in their premises (G+15)?
That leaves it only 4 floors of 'premium' office space.

http://pasarigroup.com/

Ki complicated website re baba.

http://pasarigroup.com/

Ki complicated website re baba.

:lol: sob rokom chomok eksonge lagiye diechhe. hebi hoyechhe.

are they same group? I mean pasari and eldyne? eldyne website shows the tower photo as eldyne towers..may be they will occupy some floors there..

http://www.eldynegroup.com/

This is CORPORATE EMPIRE coming up at Anandapur near Ruby Junction, adjacent Fortis hospital. 2B+G+19 futuristic business hub, which will also house another ITC HOTEL (G+15) in the premises.
http://pasarigroup.com/


another ITC hotel? never heard any news about it. any idea if it would be a Fortune or the luxury brand? whichever it is it will be great to have another one in the city :cheers:

This is CORPORATE EMPIRE coming up at Anandapur near Ruby Junction, adjacent Fortis hospital. 2B+G+19 futuristic business hub, which will also house another ITC HOTEL (G+15) in the premises.
http://pasarigroup.com/



ITC???....do they still need rooms...after having 700+ rooms (once the new tower is complete)

What I make out from the pasari group website is that apart from the 20 storied business tower, there will be a separate ITC hotel (probably Fortune class) which will be a separate building in the same campus.

Also it is quite possible that Eldyne group (which seems to be a pretty big company) is a part of the Pasari group itself. The Eldyne group website indeed shows the same tower which is mentioned in the FCD website as The Corporate Empire, and a different render, as posted, as the Eldyne Tower. Whichever it may be, something big is coming up in that site, definitely worth keeping an eye out.

http://pasarigroup.com/

Ki complicated website re baba.

Ghyama website baniechhe.

ITC???....do they still need rooms...after having 700+ rooms (once the new tower is complete)

Besides, I think, they also have two Fortune brand hotels in Kolkata....

In general, Kolkatans love to go to the bazzar, speacially the fish market.

A guy to impress his to be father-in-law has to pass the "Fish test".:lol: To relate it better watch Vicky donor.

Besides, I think, they also have two Fortune brand hotels in Kolkata....

Fortune Select Loudon and Fortune Park Panchwati. If the new hotel is going to be 15 stories it is going to be at least 250 rooms IMO. good for the consumers. the more the merrier :cheers:

Greenfield city And Edencity, Mahestala (far left)

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What is the big building on the left when you cross the toll plaza while going to howrah? Is it a hotel or some commercial complex?

What is the big building on the left when you cross the toll plaza while going to howrah? Is it a hotel or some commercial complex?

Garment Park. I think Soumalya said so in one of his posts.

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Bah :cheers:
Besh bhalo lagche

Bah :cheers:
Besh bhalo lagche

Yes, when I first looked at it, I thought some hotel is being built. :)

Garment Park. I think Soumalya said so in one of his posts.

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Thanks Sun

As pointed by Sun it is a Garment park being built by HRBC. Was originally scheduled to open in Oct 2008.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061122/asp/calcutta/story_7031054.asp

As pointed by Sun it is a Garment park being built by HRBC. Was originally scheduled to open in Oct 2008.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061122/asp/calcutta/story_7031054.asp

But Then what happened?? is it operational or is it just an empty Biulding???

Does any one have any idea about the Foundry Park that was to be set up at Amta ??

But Then what happened?? is it operational or is it just an empty Biulding???

Does any one have any idea about the Foundry Park that was to be set up at Amta ??

Like everything else in Kolkata it is behind schedule. Still under construction I guess.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Mamata-Banerjee-talks-tough-on-development/articleshow/13159263.cms

Mamata Banerjee won't let anybody or anything to thwart her development plans for the city and state, she indicated on Tuesday while laying the foundation stone for a two million gallon reservoir and booster pumping station near the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. Once completed, this facility will provide piped potable water to residents of the Topsia and Tiljala areas who depend on ground water at present.

"We have taken several projects for the poor people of the city through the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. However, the implementation of these projects will have to be swift. Bhole Baba hoye bose thakle cholbe na (one can't afford to sit quietly and expect things to happen by themselves)," Mamata said. This was an indirect barb aimed at mayor Sovan Chatterjee who seems to have fallen from the chief minister's grace in recent times.

"We have also achieved a lot in the health sector. We have added 3,500 beds in hospitals and eight new units for infants and pregnant women. We have planned 34 super-speciality hospitals in the districts. Project reports are ready for 26 of these. The underprivileged will get preference at these hospitals," Mamata said.

Apeejay Corp HQ

looks like it is getting built next to FORTIS? (check the under construction photo in the slides)

http://www.rk-ds.com/index-1-11.html

Apeejay Corp HQ

looks like it is getting built next to FORTIS? (check the under construction photo in the slides)

http://www.rk-ds.com/index-1-11.html

Great design :cheers: Yes, looks like this is getting built next to Fortis on the Bypass.

Great design :cheers: Yes, looks like this is getting built next to Fortis on the Bypass.

Thanks for letting us know. We have been looking at the 'unusual' design everyday as it is being built and wondered what it was.

Great find, Sun.
Another mind boggling design to adorn the Kolkata buildingscape.
:cheers:

Thanks for letting us know. We have been looking at the 'unusual' design everyday as it is being built and wondered what it was.

Me too have been wondering for some time now...I was guessing it to be an MCP for Fortis :)

Apeejay Corp HQ

looks like it is getting built next to FORTIS? (check the under construction photo in the slides)

http://www.rk-ds.com/index-1-11.html

Wow...now this looks unique...midrise but sexy....:banana:

Two hi profile commercial developments (renders - architect Sanon Sen)

7 LOUDON ST
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5527/7loudonst.jpg

99 KARL MARX SARANI (opp ITC Factory)
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1456/99karlmarxsarani.jpg

not sure if this was posted:

http://property.sulekha.com/images/project/detail/529fcc7624ff4e656204d8fc4cba22ec94021project.jpg
place Salt Lake, ERGO project

Yes, it was.

Kolkata IT Parks threadhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=90128002&postcount=221
&
Kolkata Vertical Limit threadhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=90764125&postcount=183

Actual photo
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thanks samrat for clarifying...

the following things have been noticed:

APPEJAY CORP HQ (beside FORTIS)-- Almost 4-5 levels is complete. The curved like design has also come up, although no brickwork is done yet, but the curved design has started being claded.
IDEAL TOWER-- Foundation work is in full swing.
ATMOSPHERE-- First level of 1 tower and 2nd level of another tower. Pillars are now clearly visible from ground level.

the following things have been noticed:

APPEJAY CORP HQ (beside FORTIS)-- Almost 4-5 levels is complete. The curved like design has also come up, although no brickwork is done yet, but the curved design has started being claded.
IDEAL TOWER-- Foundation work is in full swing.
ATMOSPHERE-- First level of 1 tower and 2nd level of another tower. Pillars are now clearly visible from ground level.


:cheers:

^^Wicked!!! :cheers:

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THE KING OF HIGH-RISES (SOUTH CITY TOWERS)

Again, the pic of the tallest buildings in India outside Mumbai. Towering 150 metres (492 ft) from the ground, these four 35-storey buildings are the holders of the title since 2007. PROUD TO BE A RESIDENT OF KOLKATA!!!!

I think the "Fort Oasis u/c" photo is Fort Legend on Southern Avenue.
The 43 storeyd tower of Oasis is still in pilling stage, the twin 26 storied ones as shown in the video is almost ready. What will it be the height (in metres) of the 43-storeyed one????

Whats the status of:

1.Gateway hotel.
2.Acropolis
3.Rudramani,which is opp to the Fortis hospital.
4.Unitech Chambers.

Nice updates!

Whats the status of:

1.Gateway hotel.
2.Acropolis
3.Rudramani,which is opp to the Fortis hospital.
4.Unitech Chambers.

Nice updates!

I had posted pic updates of Gateway & Acropolis few days back. Check them out in their respective threads.

Rudramani chini na.

& Chambers i will post the pic :)

UNITECH CHAMBERS

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UNITECH CHAMBERS

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I was always intrigued by this particular project....waiting to see which brands are finalised here...guessing it will be from mid-to-high range ones.
Thanks for the pic studd :cheers2:

the following things have been noticed:

APPEJAY CORP HQ (beside FORTIS)-- Almost 4-5 levels is complete. The curved like design has also come up, although no brickwork is done yet, but the curved design has started being claded.
IDEAL TOWER-- Foundation work is in full swing.
ATMOSPHERE-- First level of 1 tower and 2nd level of another tower. Pillars are now clearly visible from ground level.


do we have any renders for the Apeejay HQ.....n how many floors will it have...?

See this. It has the render as well as a recent u/c pic.

Apeejay Corp HQ

looks like it is getting built next to FORTIS? (check the under construction photo in the slides)

http://www.rk-ds.com/index-1-11.html

See this. It has the render as well as a recent u/c pic.
elhi's Architecture fraternity.....i have my friend do'n Train'n there...

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/137/southcitytowerr4iu8.jpg/

THE KING OF HIGH-RISES (SOUTH CITY TOWERS)

Again, the pic of the tallest buildings in India outside Mumbai. Towering 150 metres (492 ft) from the ground, these four 35-storey buildings are the holders of the title since 2007. PROUD TO BE A RESIDENT OF KOLKATA!!!!

A little wrong info (probably from wiki, i guess). The official height of South City is somewhere around 115 mts (380-385 ft). The exact as Emporis building site states, is 117.6 mts. Also it is 36 storied (taking Ground floor in account)
http://www.emporis.com/building/oak-kolkata-india
http://www.emporis.com/building/pine-kolkata-india
http://www.emporis.com/building/maple-kolkata-india
http://www.emporis.com/building/cedar-kolkata-india

What will it be the height (in metres) of the 43-storeyed one????

As per normal residential floor height standards it should be around 135 - 140 mts.

GLOBAL CARE HOSPITAL

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APEEJAY CORP HQ (the u/c bldng beside Fortis)

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Now, office space set to get a green touch
First Vertical Park With Office In City
TIMES NEWS NETWORK



Kolkata: Office space is set to be redefined when the first corporate park with first biophylic architecture in India becomes functional in a couple of years. In the proposed office-cum-hotel complex along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass near Ruby Hospital, the essence will be greenery on a vertical plane as cantilever terraces connect offices to greenery at all levels. The Rs 150 crore project spread with a built-up area of 4 lakh square feet will boast of nearly 170 trees at various levels.
The Gold Green-rated LEED certified work space and hotel facility, BioWonder has been architecturally designed keeping the green quotient in mind. “There will be green space on every floor. Each working space will have open ventilation that will allow employees to breathe fresh air,” chief architect Vivek Rathode said. He designed BioWonder with initiatives to keep the environment positive quotient high —ensuring light and pollution management, recycle of waste water energy, promotion of biodiversity, reduction of inorganics, energy conservation and harnessing of solar energy.
“What was foremost in our mind was how can architecture be connected to people, performance and profits? In conventional offices, we work in detached environments where there is no link with greenery. One works under artificial light with no knowledge of when day turns to night. At BioWonder, people will be in touch with nature and know when spring arrives and flowers blossom. In the building, 90% of the floor plate will receive natural light,” Rathode explained.
The architect says working in a biophylic building can make a lot of difference as people are continually connected to the outdoor, not severed from it. “Genetically, humans have evolved through outdoor activity over thousands of years. It is only in the past 100 years that we have got confined indoors. This has led to several problems that ranges from declining sperm count to rising suicide rates. I am convinced that a healthy work environment can make a lot of difference,” he said. Even at the 115 key ITC Fortune Select hotel in the 2.25 acre sit, 40% rooms will have private pocket greens.
While several green buildings have already been constructed in the country, Akshay Pasari, director of Pasari group that is developing BioWonder, said the building would not just look after the well-being of those who worked in the facility but contribute to the neighbourhood’s positive environment as well.
“Most people make a green building and forget about the environment outside. Green buildings reflect all the heat outside, leading to heat islands. We will ensure that our building reduces heat and it will happen naturally. We intend to handle the outside environment through a sustainable biological relationship between human architecture and nature. The building will literally be a vertical park. The site will have as many trees as the plot could have accommodated had it been a forest land. Only, the much of it will be on a vertical plane. There will be trees and shrubs on cantilever terraces,” Pasari added.


In the proposed office-cum-hotel complex along the EM Bypass near Ruby Hospital, the essence will be greenery on a vertical plane as cantilever terraces connect offices to greenery at all levels


http://pasarigroup.com/

:cheers::cheers:
This is the project to look out for. "Corporate Empire" is renamed 'Biowonder'???
Also the confirmation for the next ITC Fortune Hotel in the city as we had anticipated.
Awaiting the latest renders.

I'm loving it :cheers::cheers::cheers:

BIOWONDER
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9383/biowonder.jpg

Similar render from FCD website was posted a few days back, as Eldyne Tower. So this is the project.
Given the quality & number of architectural marvels coming up in Kolkata, the city will have landmarks all around in the next 3 years.

^^ Kolkata's own twin towers :cheers:

Fabulous render .... looks great

I'm loving it :cheers::cheers::cheers:

BIOWONDER
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9383/biowonder.jpg

Similar render from FCD website was posted a few days back, as Eldyne Tower. So this is the project.
Given the quality & number of architectural marvels coming up in Kolkata, the city will have landmarks all around in the next 3 years.

Any guess how tall would this be??

OT: TT site theke kore pic ta copy korle??...do they have epaper edition??

^^ Kolkata's own twin towers :cheers:

Kolkata's 3rd twin tower :lol:

Any guess how tall would this be??
20 stories to jani. Actual height no idea.

OT: TT site theke kore pic ta copy korle??...do they have epaper edition??
Yes, they have. Print screen mere photo ta niye photoshop-e halka edit korlam.

20 stories to jani. Actual height no idea.

not much tall...was expecting it to be taller.

Kolkata's 3rd twin tower :lol:

Which are the other two?

ITC Tower, Rabindra sadan. Rising fast.



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Which are the other two?

Atmosphere & Westin & V @rajarhat

ITC Tower, Rabindra sadan. Rising fast.



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:cheers: last evening i had seen that work was going on at night also...

What happened to the Diamond tower which was supposed to be the tallest in Kolkata?

^^not yet visible overground....

^^not yet visible overground....

That's fine! But any updates whether they have actually started piling works and other foundation related activities. Also is the render still the same?

What happened to the Diamond tower which was supposed to be the tallest in Kolkata?

Considering that its a 250m tall building, its site prep and foundations will take more time than the others.

That's fine! But any updates whether they have actually started piling works and other foundation related activities. Also is the render still the same?

^^:dunno:..but when last heard site preparation was in progress

ITC Tower, Rabindra sadan. Rising fast.



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^^Thanks. Any renders ? Would it be tall enough to dwarf other structures along AJC bose road ? :)

^^Thanks. Any renders ? Would it be tall enough to dwarf other structures along AJC bose road ? :)

Have come across a website giving information about the ITC residential project on AJC Bose Road:-

http://www.teriin.org/teri-sr/crsbs_projects.html



Centre for research on sustainable building science (CRSBS)

ITC residential building at AJC Bose Road, Kolkata

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About the project

Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) is constructing a high-rise apartment building for its senior management personnel at Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road in Kolkata. TERI is providing services for energy consultancy and GRIHA facilitation for the proposed building.
The apartment building has been proposed in an urban setting of Kolkata. Its total site area is 4358 sq. m. The apartment has been designed to have 25-storeys, reaching a height of 84 metres above ground level. The total built up area is 15300 sq. m. It includes 44 apartments, a club house, and covered parking areas. The site preparation process has started and construction will commence shortly.

Project output

The project output has been based on TERI’s interventions in the proposed complex in several aspects of the green design. TERI’s role, as energy consultant and GRIHA facilitator, encompasses specific role in advisory capacity for each stage of the construction process, ensuring compliance with GRIHA criteria:

- Recommendations on the sustainable site planning aspect related to landscape preservation, storm water management, mitigating urban heat island effect, sustainable landscape planning, safety and hygiene of site, and so on

- Recommendations on optimizing water utilization in building and landscape, rainwater harvesting and reuse potential

- Recommendation on waste water management, treatment, and recycling potential

- Recommendations on sustainable building design process by using passive solar-design techniques, optimizing electrical demand, utilizing onsite energy resources, efficient artificial lighting design and HVAC design, thermal comfort analysis of spaces, and so on

- Recommendations on preliminary systems design for solar PV and solar thermal systems

- Recommendations on selection of appropriate materials with respect to local availability, rapidly renewable materials, and materials with low-emission potential

- Recommendations regarding adequate thermal and visual comfort for indoor environment quality

- TERI has given recommendations on solid waste management with respect to quantification of generation, collection, and disposal strategies, resource recovery potential, and its compliance with Indian standards

25 storeys - it will be a good addition to the Maidan skyline

A little wrong info (probably from wiki, i guess). The official height of South City is somewhere around 115 mts (380-385 ft). The exact as Emporis building site states, is 117.6 mts. Also it is 36 storied (taking Ground floor in account)
http://www.emporis.com/building/oak-kolkata-india
http://www.emporis.com/building/pine-kolkata-india
http://www.emporis.com/building/maple-kolkata-india
http://www.emporis.com/building/cedar-kolkata-india Hey sammy, there are many faults in EMPORIS too!! for eg., it shows "Chatterjee International Centre" as the tallest building in Kolkata. Whereas, it will be "South City" followed by "DLF Newtown Heights E", "Elita Garden Vista 4-5" and "DLF Newtown Heights D-F"............

As per normal residential floor height standards it should be around 135 - 140 mts. its too low!! as compared to Urbana.... I think that a 43-storeyed building should be atleast 150-160 m in height!!

Hey friends!!!! Whatz the status of "Chowringhee Tower" and "LIC Tower" ???? Have these projects been scrapped or they are under-construction....

Kolkata must have a 500 or 600 m + building because other metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore already have (proposed) buildings which are above this height.... Even, INDIA TOWER is already under construction!!!! Don't you agree???? Someone or some real estate firm must spend some money for gifting Kolkata a world standard supertall skyscraper......................... The places like Esplanade, Shyambazar, Dalhousie or South Kolkata will be ideal sites for these types of supertalls!!!!

Kolkata must have a 500 or 600 m + building because other metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore already have (proposed) buildings which are above this height.... Even, INDIA TOWER is already under construction!!!! Don't you agree???? Someone or some real estate firm must spend some money for gifting Kolkata a world standard supertall skyscraper......................... The places like Esplanade, Shyambazar, Dalhousie or South Kolkata will be ideal sites for these types of supertalls!!!!

500 or 600 m tower would be daydreaming for Kolkata.I would be happy if we get 2=3 300+ m tower

Have come across a website giving information about the ITC residential project on AJC Bose Road:-

http://www.teriin.org/teri-sr/crsbs_projects.html



Centre for research on sustainable building science (CRSBS)

ITC residential building at AJC Bose Road, Kolkata

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/410/itcfg.jpg

About the project

Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) is constructing a high-rise apartment building for its senior management personnel at Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road in Kolkata. TERI is providing services for energy consultancy and GRIHA facilitation for the proposed building.
The apartment building has been proposed in an urban setting of Kolkata. Its total site area is 4358 sq. m. The apartment has been designed to have 25-storeys, reaching a height of 84 metres above ground level. The total built up area is 15300 sq. m. It includes 44 apartments, a club house, and covered parking areas. The site preparation process has started and construction will commence shortly.

Project output

The project output has been based on TERI’s interventions in the proposed complex in several aspects of the green design. TERI’s role, as energy consultant and GRIHA facilitator, encompasses specific role in advisory capacity for each stage of the construction process, ensuring compliance with GRIHA criteria:

- Recommendations on the sustainable site planning aspect related to landscape preservation, storm water management, mitigating urban heat island effect, sustainable landscape planning, safety and hygiene of site, and so on

- Recommendations on optimizing water utilization in building and landscape, rainwater harvesting and reuse potential

- Recommendation on waste water management, treatment, and recycling potential

- Recommendations on sustainable building design process by using passive solar-design techniques, optimizing electrical demand, utilizing onsite energy resources, efficient artificial lighting design and HVAC design, thermal comfort analysis of spaces, and so on

- Recommendations on preliminary systems design for solar PV and solar thermal systems

- Recommendations on selection of appropriate materials with respect to local availability, rapidly renewable materials, and materials with low-emission potential

- Recommendations regarding adequate thermal and visual comfort for indoor environment quality

- TERI has given recommendations on solid waste management with respect to quantification of generation, collection, and disposal strategies, resource recovery potential, and its compliance with Indian standards

^^ Thanks Sourav. In terms of height it would be a tad shorter than Chatterjee International center. Good to see adherence to green building norms on this one.

500 or 600 m tower would be daydreaming for Kolkata.I would be happy if we get 2=3 300+ m tower yo! it will be a daydream.... bt kolkata has to compete with other cities!! nowadays, 300 m buildings are not so remarkable in the world (LEAVING SOUTH ASIA)......

@D Jyoti: Something is better than nothing...coz Kol is neither the administrative capital of India, nor Financial, so given the market demand...30+ is enuf and 40+ is more than enough..

^^Btw, what's the height of CIC??

@jyoti...AFAIK Bangalore and Delhi are nowhere close to proposing a 500/600m supertall. The tallest completed building in B'lore is Brigade North Star, somewhere around 128m, while Mantri group is building a residential that will surpass North Star. Kolkata already has taller projects than that which are already u/c. Noida(NCR) has some nice tall 250m projects on the anvil. Hyderabad comes closest to your expectations with a proposed project at around 450m(I dunno the name of the project). Only Mumbai has the supertalls as of now. Also if you visit the India Tower thread in the Mumbai forum, it reads 'On hold', not under construction(but I do hope construction starts soon, it goona be a landmark).

^^Btw, what's the height of CIC??

91m

^^ Thanks Sourav. In terms of height it would be a tad shorter than Chatterjee International center. Good to see adherence to green building norms on this one.

It is being built by ITC, that too for the residence its own top brass. It has to be of the best quality & specs.
The building does give an impression of grandeur & awe.

Kolkata must have a 500 or 600 m + building because other metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore already have (proposed) buildings which are above this height.... Even, INDIA TOWER is already under construction!!!! Don't you agree???? Someone or some real estate firm must spend some money for gifting Kolkata a world standard supertall skyscraper......................... The places like Esplanade, Shyambazar, Dalhousie or South Kolkata will be ideal sites for these types of supertalls!!!!

They are all under proposal, na. It will remain so for quite some time for this is South Asia only, as you suggested. :)
Here the benchmark is around 300 mts so lets aspire for that first. Apart from 'India tower' of Mumbai (which is actually on hold), all other projects are all on paper. So no need to think Kolkata is behind other metros. On the contrary, Kolkata is far better than most other metros, barring Mumbai, when it comes to the heights & concentration of highrises in the city. Kolkata has the most number of 150+ mts buildings actually under construction ( & not proposed) -
Atmosphere (152.8 mts)
Westin (150 mts)
Urbana (167.7 mts)
Diamond Tower (250 mts)
& proposed -
LIC Tower (200+ mts)

Other than Mumbai, Kolkata is the only other city with maximum number of highrises & skyscrapers in the "80 mts - 150 mts" bracket as well. The thread itself is an indication to that.

Hey sammy, there are many faults in EMPORIS too!! for eg., it shows "Chatterjee International Centre" as the tallest building in Kolkata. Whereas, it will be "South City" followed by "DLF Newtown Heights E", "Elita Garden Vista 4-5" and "DLF Newtown Heights D-F"............

I guess it is just not arranged in an proper manner i.e. that list is not updated. Otherwise, the individual infos are more or less correct.

They are all under proposal, na. It will remain so for quite some time for this is South Asia only, as you suggested. :)
Here the benchmark is around 300 mts so lets aspire for that first. Apart from 'India tower' of Mumbai (which is actually on hold), all other projects are all on paper. So no need to think Kolkata is behind other metros. On the contrary, Kolkata is far better than most other metros, barring Mumbai, when it comes to the heights & concentration of highrises in the city. Kolkata has the most number of 150+ mts buildings actually under construction ( & not proposed) -
Atmosphere (152.8 mts)
Westin (150 mts)
Urbana (167.7 mts)
Diamond Tower (250 mts)
& proposed -
LIC Tower (200+ mts)

Other than Mumbai, Kolkata is the only other city with maximum number of highrises & skyscrapers in the "80 mts - 150 mts" bracket as well. The thread itself is an indication to that.

I agree with you, Samrat. Btw, what about Diamond Crown?? Is it in proposal phase???

Let me tell you people something, Kolkata has the highest number of high rise, outside Mumbai, in the entire of South Asia and ranks 39th in the world :cheers:. 600+ meters doesn't suite the city, as it will make its skyline look weird, with all those short buildings around :crazy2:. What we should do is build an entirely new planned and satellite city somewhere in south Bengal, where the climate is pleasant. The city will have modern infrastructure, like numerous flyovers, a flourishing metro system(on the main road), and monorails(connecting the suburbs to each other, and the main city). Every building must necessarily be more than 30 storeys(150 m) high :pepper:. There is where we can plan these 600+ m skyscrapers. For that remove stupid/:crazy: Mamata:bash:, and put someone educated(like an engineer/doctor) who is around 20-30 years old on the CM throne:angel:.Then people will wonder in awe at our success:eek2:.

Then we will - :rock::dj::dance::nocrook::righton::banana2:.
Else people will continue doing - :weird::tongue: to us.
And we will keep doing - :badnews:

The number of highrises built in Kolkata in last 10 yrs is remarkable. However as is the general perception in this thread, its too early to expect supertall structures in Kolkata anytime soon. But we can compensate with elegant designs ...... and going by some of the latest project renders we are indeed heading towards that direction.

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I'm Speechless.
A true modern day wonder.
:cheers2::cheers2::cheers2:

Let me tell you people something, Kolkata has the highest number of high rise, outside Mumbai, in the entire of South Asia and ranks 39th in the world :cheers:. 600+ meters doesn't suite the city, as it will make its skyline look weird, with all those short buildings around :crazy2:. What we should do is build an entirely new planned and satellite city somewhere in south Bengal, where the climate is pleasant. The city will have modern infrastructure, like numerous flyovers, a flourishing metro system(on the main road), and monorails(connecting the suburbs to each other, and the main city). Every building must necessarily be more than 30 storeys(150 m) high :pepper:. There is where we can plan these 600+ m skyscrapers. For that remove stupid/:crazy: Mamata:bash:, and put someone educated(like an engineer/doctor) who is around 20-30 years old on the CM throne:angel:.Then people will wonder in awe at our success:eek2:.

Then we will - :rock::dj::dance::nocrook::righton::banana2:.
Else people will continue doing - :weird::tongue: to us.
And we will keep doing - :badnews:

That's one catchy presentation. :cheers::cheers:
And thanx for the info as well. We should be proud of what we are building rather than ponder over something not feasible & unrealistic.

That's one catchy presentation. :cheers::cheers:
And thanx for the info as well. We should be proud of what we are building rather than ponder over something not feasible & unrealistic.

:applause:...well said :okay:

Out of words...once completed will truly be an wonder of Kolkata :cheers1:

I request to all my friends, don't make this thread as a Discussion Thread. Please. Let it be like what it was before. Samrat , Sun don't allow this kind of discussion at this SUPERB THREAD.

the threads would die if there is no discussion. Its okay to have fair amount of it.

True remarkable,one of best original designs in whole of India.Need buildings like these as the identity of the 21st century Kolkata,rather than the image of the Howrah Bridge with which it is still stuck with!

Anyone has any updates on atmosphere? I visited that place during April, and saw site preparation going on:cheers:. The flyover being built was also fantastic:rock:. Have they started construction? Can anyone please post any updates? And does anyone know of any new project in the Canal Street:dunno:? I visit that site every alternate day, and see heavy machines stocked there, while site preparation is going on. It is close to the only 20 storey building in that area.

Anyone has any updates on atmosphere? I visited that place during April, and saw site preparation going on:cheers:. The flyover being built was also fantastic:rock:. Have they started construction? Can anyone please post any updates? And does anyone know of any new project in the Canal Street:dunno:? I visit that site every alternate day, and see heavy machines stocked there, while site preparation is going on. It is close to the only 20 storey building in that area.

Atmosphere construction has already started sometimes back. Follow the main thread of 'Atmosphere'
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1317439

BTW, which Canal Street are you referring to?? Is the one on the bypass, near Atmosphere/Sc city. Then that project is "Ideal Unique Centre".
Main thread http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1502954

They are all under proposal, na. It will remain so for quite some time for this is South Asia only, as you suggested. :)
Here the benchmark is around 300 mts so lets aspire for that first. Apart from 'India tower' of Mumbai (which is actually on hold), all other projects are all on paper. So no need to think Kolkata is behind other metros. On the contrary, Kolkata is far better than most other metros, barring Mumbai, when it comes to the heights & concentration of highrises in the city. Kolkata has the most number of 150+ mts buildings actually under construction ( & not proposed) -
Atmosphere (152.8 mts)
Westin (150 mts)
Urbana (167.7 mts)
Diamond Tower (250 mts)
& proposed -
LIC Tower (200+ mts)

Other than Mumbai, Kolkata is the only other city with maximum number of highrises & skyscrapers in the "80 mts - 150 mts" bracket as well. The thread itself is an indication to that.

Yes there will be several skyscrapers in the city soon. Atmosphere, Westin and Urbana are actually u/c. For DT and LIC tower site prep is still going on I think. The problem is that KMC takes a lot of time to give sanction to tall buildings. They need to have clear set of guidelines and check whether it has been adhered to or not.

Can anyone tell me which building they r referring??
http://www.nkrealtors.com/projectDetails.asp?id=73

Atmosphere construction has already started sometimes back. Follow the main thread of 'Atmosphere'
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1317439

BTW, which Canal Street are you referring to?? Is the one on the bypass, near Atmosphere/Sc city. Then that project is "Ideal Unique Centre".
Main thread http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1502954

Thanks a lot:). Well, I was referring to the one the other dirty one near Moulali crossing.

Can anyone tell me which building they r referring??
http://www.nkrealtors.com/projectDetails.asp?id=73

Could be the Rameswara Mansion (or whatever its real name is).

As per to-day's TT, two G+36 residential towers will be built on EM Bypass, next to ITC Sonar and Milan Mela.

E.M BYPASS will be the face of Modern Kolkata/India once all U/C Project will get done.


Lets make a list of all existing, U/C and Proposed projects which are coming up at E.M Bypass and it's adjoin areas.


Starting from North-South.



Residential Projects.



1. Rameswaram Tower.(Proposed)
2 .Mani Kala. (Topped Out)
3. Swarna Mani. (U/C)
4. RukMani and Parasmani.(Beside Swabhumi)(Completed)
5. Mani Karan. (Completed)
6. Active Acres. (Completed).
7. Silver Spring. (Completed)
8. Atmosphere. (U/C)
9. Ideal Lake View.(Completed)
10. Sunflower Garden.(Topsia garden) (Completed)
11. Residential Complex opposite Shrachi Tower. (Completed).
12. Urbana.(Anandapur)(U/C)
13. Ruchira Residency.(Completed)
14. Greenwood Nook. (Completed)
15. Avhisikta.(U/C)
16. Udita Complex.(Completed)
17. Hiland Park.(Completed)
18. Avidipta.(Mukundopur)(Just Launched)
19. Residential Project by Bengal Shelter.(Garia)(Site Preparation)
20. Upohar by Ambuja.(Completed).
21. Shrachi Daksin.(Completed).




Commercial Projects./ Office Spaces



1. Bartaman Bhawan.(Completed)
2. Numerous commercial projects at Tospia Xing.
2. Ideal Unique Center. (U/C)
3. AEEPJEE Head Quarter. (U/C)
4. Shrachi tower.(Completed)
5. Emami House. (Completed)
6. BioWonder. (Anandapur)(Just Launched)
7. Acropolis Tower.(U/C)
8. Silver Arcade. (U/C)



Hotels.



1. Hyatt Regency. (Completed).
2. Hyatt Extension. (Proposed).
3. The Pearl Hotel. (Completed)
4. Hotel Stadel. (Completed)( Saltlake Stadium Complex)
5. Hotel Sojorun. (Completed)(Opposite SL Stadium)
6. J.W Marriot. (U/C).
7. Hilton (Proposed.)
8. ITC Sonar. (Completed)
9. ITC Sonar II. (U/C)
10. The Park 2. (Proposed).
11. Landmark Hotel.(Completed).
12. Taj Gateway. (Yet to open).
13. ITC Select Fortune. (Anandapur)(Just Launched)
14. Hotel Taxshila Swabhumi.(Launched)


Malls.



1. Mani Square mall. (Completed).
2. Forum II. (Proposed).
3. Acropolis.(U/C).
4. Unitech Chambers.(U/C)
5. Metropolis Mall. (Completed).


Hospitals.


1. Apollo Hospital.(Completed).
2. AMRI.(Opposite SL Stadium)(Completed).
3. Colombia Asia.(Opposite SL Stadium)(Completed).
4. Fortis.(Completed).
5. Desun Hospital.(Completed).
6. Ruby Hospital.(Completed).
7. Medica Super specialist Hospital.(Completed).
8. Sankar Netraloy.(Completed).
9. R.N Tagore Hospital.(Completed).
10. AMRI Mother & Child Care Hospital.(Completed).
11. Peerless Hospital.(Completed).
12. Global Care Hospital.(U/C)


Stadiums.



1. Salt Lake Stadium.(Completed)(World 2nd Biggest Stadium)
2. Gitaljani Stadium.(Completed).
3. Purbo Diganto Stadium. (Completed).


Amusement Park.



1. Nicco Park.(Completed).
2. Science city.(Completed).
3. Milan Mela.(Completed).
4. Energy Education Park(Completed)
5. Swabhumi.(Completed)


Clubs.



1. Silver Spring Club. (Completed)
2. The Conclave Club.(Garia)(Completed).

Infrastructure Projects.


1. VIP Road Bypass Flyover. (Completed)
2. BRTS Project. (U/C)
3. E.W Metro.(U/C)
4. Airport-Garia Metro Project.(U/C)
5. Parama Island- P.C Flyover.(U/C).
6. Ruby Xing Flyover.(Proposed)
7.Baghajatin Flyover.(Completed).



**Feel free to add.
*** I believe E.M Bypass should have it's own thread.

wow ..... that's a long list.

[B][COLOR="Red"]Hospitals.


1. Apollo Hospital.(Completed).
2. AMRI.(Opposite SL Stadium)(Completed).
3. Colombia Asia.(Opposite SL Stadium)(Completed).
4. Fortis.(Completed).
5. Desun Hospital.(Completed).
6. Ruby Hospital.(Completed).
7. Medica Super specialist Hospital.(Completed).
8. Sankar Netraloy.(Completed).
9. R.N Tagore Hospital.(Completed).
10. AMRI Mother & Child Care Hospital.(Completed).
11. Peerless Hospital.(Completed).





Add to that Global Care Hospital (u/c)..just beside Shrachi tower

^^It would be built by some Bagaria Group or something...again hi-end residential property

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Add to that Global Care Hospital (u/c)..just beside Shrachi tower

There is a Genesis hospital also

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Genesis-Hospital-Kolkata/170328939672704

E.M BYPASS will be the face of Modern Kolkata/India once all U/C Project will get done.


*** I believe E.M Bypass should have it's own thread.

Yup, you're absolutely right. E.M. Bypass should have it's own thread like we have for New Town and Nabadiganta. With some beautification it could well become the Champs-Élysées of Kolkata(and maybe India) in the near future. The govt. should be looking to make it a showpiece road.

As per to-day's TT, two G+36 residential towers will be built on EM Bypass, next to ITC Sonar and Milan Mela.

Gr888888:banana::banana:.......................
Also in today's Anandabazar I saw that 4 G+19 building is coming up at Contai.I think that is going to be tallest tower of WB outside Kolkata.

^^to make it Champs-Élysées of Kolkata they have to get rid of the Pan gumtis, garrages and and dhapa truck stand..and also make the road motorable..also they have to teach the people to stand at proper bus shelter and not on the middle of the road...also the roads have to be made proper...

^^ I guess BRTS will solve some of the issues. Rest is upto the govt.

^^ I guess BRTS will solve some of the issues. Rest is upto the govt.

IMO, 98% of the issues will be solved if a change is brought about in people's mentality.

The last few months have been phenomenal for Kolkata, with a slew of luxury and ultra-luxury projects which have been proposed and are actually under- construction. A good number of commercial, retail and hospitality ventures too.
Big cheers to everyone in SSC Kolkata for their valuable inputs here. :cheers:

:dance:

Yes seen that, IMHO, that's a gross overdone.

^^ I wouldn't think so. Kanthi/Tamluk/Haldia regions should not be underestimated. These regions are resided by lot of upper-class/well-off households who have very good purchasing power. Also, off late, there has been surge in demand of high-end cars and bikes in these regions.

As per to-day's TT, two G+36 residential towers will be built on EM Bypass, next to ITC Sonar and Milan Mela.

Fantastic :cheers2::booze::rock:

Gr888888:banana::banana:.......................
Also in today's Anandabazar I saw that 4 G+19 building is coming up at Contai.I think that is going to be tallest tower of WB outside Kolkata.

What is the project name? Any renders?

IMO, 98% of the issues will be solved if a change is brought about in people's mentality.

+infinity....absolutely...if we (administration) start levying fine for every petty indisciplinary act..it wouldn't be long enough for the poeple to be discipline....interestingly just a news came by on a tikker of news channel, that in Bihar Guthka & Khaini has been banned, and anyone found spitting would be fined heavily...:cheers:...wish these things get implemented in Kolkata too..

PM lays foundation for Bose Institute's unified campus

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3483351.ece

Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the unified campus of the Bose Institute in Salt Lake, on the eastern part of city. He did not give any speech there.

The new campus will bring all departments and research activities of the Institute, founded by Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose, under one roof. It is likely to be fully operational within next two years.

^^where in Sec-5?

Kolkata on a whole should be improved, not just its skyline. Its roads should be made better. The E.W. metro should be completed faster. Slums should be broken down :bash:, and the poor should be rehabilitated. And most of all - PLEASE DEAR MAMATA BANNERJEE, REMOVE THE STREET HAWKERS FROM OUR FOOTPATHS, SO THAT WE CAN WALK ON THEM, AND ARE NOT FORCED TO BREAK THE TRAFFIC RULES. Also, people should be taught the traffic rules, and HARSH measures should be taken to make sure that they follow them:bash:. 'Footpath sleepers' should be slaughtered if required:guns1:. That's when Kolkata has any chance of becoming London. At least if not London, it can strive to be better than Chennai at least.

^^ please refrain from using expletives in your posts.

^^where in Sec-5?

EN block probably.

Here's news from 2010

Bose Institute to unify its campuses at Salt Lake Sector V

http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=353512&catid=72

DEC: Bose Institute will unify all its campuses at Salt Lake Sector V to bring all departments and research activities of the institute under one roof.
Dr Shivaji Raha, director of the institute said work to set up the campus started few months back and is likely to be completed within the next two years.
Laboratories with modern equipment and instruments, a seminar hall, modern computer laboratory, two large seminar halls with seating capacity of more than one thousand, parking space along with many others modern facilities will come up at the new campus.

+infinity....absolutely...if we (administration) start levying fine for every petty indisciplinary act..it wouldn't be long enough for the poeple to be discipline....interestingly just a news came by on a tikker of news channel, that in Bihar Guthka & Khaini has been banned, and anyone found spitting would be fined heavily...:cheers:...wish these things get implemented in Kolkata too..

Now all the paan spitting lovers will migrate to Kolkata. :ohno:

Kolkata on a whole should be improved, not just its skyline. Its roads should be made better. The E.W. metro should be completed faster. Slums should be broken down :bash:, and the poor should be rehabilitated. And most of all - PLEASE DEAR MAMATA BANNERJEE, REMOVE THE STREET HAWKERS FROM OUR FOOTPATHS, SO THAT WE CAN WALK ON THEM, AND ARE NOT FORCED TO BREAK THE TRAFFIC RULES. Also, people should be taught the traffic rules, and HARSH measures should be taken to make sure that they follow them:bash:. 'Footpath sleepers' should be slaughtered if required:guns1:. That's when Kolkata has any chance of becoming London. At least if not London, it can strive to be better than Chennai at least.


R u mad?????:ohno:I am also with the eviction of street hawkers from street,but what do u mean by FOOTPATH SLEEPERS SHOULD BE SLAUGHTERED???????????Do u know the meaning of slaughtering??????:bash:
GET WELL SOON BUDDY................

What is the project name? Any renders?

Project's name is Saradha Enclave,Contai.The render has been posted in today's Anandabazar also.
Development & Prmotion:Saradha Realty India Ltd
Construction Work:saradha Constructio co
Architect:Mr.Dulal MUkherjee & Associates

'Footpath sleepers' should be slaughtered if required:guns1:.

ki bhoyanok dabi..:runaway: dada ki khub Call of Duty khelen, ba Battlefield 3. ekkere Chuck Norris er gharjamai!! english translation parlum na. eite banglaye na bolle thik kholtai hochhilo na.

ki bhoyanok dabi..:runaway: dada ki khub Call of Duty khelen, ba Battlefield 3. ekkere Chuck Norris er gharjamai!! english translation parlum na. eite banglaye na bolle thik kholtai hochhilo na.

Sorry, but I couldn't really control myself. Ei Kolkata ke thik kortei hobe, na kore kono upai nei. Onnoder kache respect pete hole, eishob to kortei hobe. And btw, apartt from those games, I also play the game which my profile pic corresponds to. And I am not APNI, I am TUI...:lol:

EN block probably.

Here's news from 2010

Bose Institute to unify its campuses at Salt Lake Sector V

http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=353512&catid=72

Good development. :cheers: Now if they only listen to SINP's demand of land for building the cyclotron.

ki bhoyanok dabi..:runaway: dada ki khub Call of Duty khelen, ba Battlefield 3. ekkere Chuck Norris er gharjamai!! english translation parlum na. eite banglaye na bolle thik kholtai hochhilo na.

:rofl:

Good development. :cheers: Now if they only listen to SINP's demand of land for building the cyclotron.

yes... that's what i was thinking.

Kolkata on a whole should be improved, not just its skyline. Its roads should be made better. The E.W. metro should be completed faster. Slums should be broken down :bash:, and the poor should be rehabilitated. And most of all - PLEASE DEAR MAMATA BANNERJEE, REMOVE THE STREET HAWKERS FROM OUR FOOTPATHS, SO THAT WE CAN WALK ON THEM, AND ARE NOT FORCED TO BREAK THE TRAFFIC RULES. Also, people should be taught the traffic rules, and HARSH measures should be taken to make sure that they follow them:bash:. 'Footpath sleepers' should be slaughtered if required:guns1:. That's when Kolkata has any chance of becoming London. At least if not London, it can strive to be better than Chennai at least.

Mumbai has the maximum number of pavement dwellers/footpath sleepers for any metro in India. In fact it has the biggest chunk of slums in India. Yet, it is the commercial/financial capital of the country.

Chennai has a good population of street dwellers too, I dunno if more or less than Kolkata. But population of Chennai is half that of Kolkata. And I can think of several parameters where I believe Kolkata is far better than Chennai, or for that matter over other metros as well. You cannot compare cities like that as each has their own flavours, advantages, disadvantages, problems & other facets.

I agree, Kolkata has a perennial hawker problem & blockade of sidewalks which is most pronounced than any other city, but there are means & measures to sort it out other than the way you've mentioned. Infact, this hi street culture of Kolkata is immensely popular to residents of other cities who often enquire to me about their likings for street shopping & street food options available in Kolkata. Can you tell me a city In India where traffic rules are not broken at ease???

Sometimes I see that we Bengalis / Kolkatans are more critical, often overcritical, of our own city than a Mumbaikar is for Mumbai or a Tamilian is of Chennai or other residents of their respective cities. If some good news or event happens we ourselves have difficulty digesting it & often become cynical about it. Numerous news & datas about Kolkata/WB, especially provided by Sun, is a proof of that which shows results, contrary to our expectations, are on the better side. Yet, in spite of all these criticisms, Kolkata continues to surprise us & marches ahead. On 31st may, I was in Bangalore, where 3 BMTC buses were burnt & 11 KSRTC buses vandalised, and entire bus service was off till 6pm, along with autos & other modes of public transport literally crippling the city. Huge casualties & disruptions were reported from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune etc & other cities as well. In Kolkata (as seen from news) only 1 bus was burnt in Howrah Bankim setu, the culprits of which has been nabbed of date, and the entire city functioned normally. How's that for change? Is it worth a discussion??

I can assure you that I know many people, both young & old, from other parts of the country who has love & high regards for Kolkata.

^^ +1

Sri Avani, left (reached 18 floors out of 26) & Shiromani (T/O at 18 floors) on B C Road

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Note: Individual updates in the respective main threads

Kohli Mansions @ 54 Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Ballygunge. A classic example of old mansion replaced by premium apartments

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The Unimark Grand coming up @ 36 Ballygunge Park. 15 storied tower (Previously known as 'Rajgriha')

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http://unimarkgroup.com/projects/showcase.aspx?project=unimark-grand

Mumbai has the maximum number of pavement dwellers/footpath sleepers for any metro in India. In fact it has the biggest chunk of slums in India. Yet, it is the commercial/financial capital of the country.

Chennai has a good population of street dwellers too, I dunno if more or less than Kolkata. But population of Chennai is half that of Kolkata. And I can think of several parameters where I believe Kolkata is far better than Chennai, or for that matter over other metros as well. You cannot compare cities like that as each has their own flavours, advantages, disadvantages, problems & other facets.

I agree, Kolkata has a perennial hawker problem & blockade of sidewalks which is most pronounced than any other city, but there are means & measures to sort it out other than the way you've mentioned. Infact, this hi street culture of Kolkata is immensely popular to residents of other cities who often enquire to me about their likings for street shopping & street food options available in Kolkata. Can you tell me a city In India where traffic rules are not broken at ease???

Sometimes I see that we Bengalis / Kolkatans are more critical, often overcritical, of our own city than a Mumbaikar is for Mumbai or a Tamilian is of Chennai or other residents of their respective cities. If some good news or event happens we ourselves have difficulty digesting it & often become cynical about it. Numerous news & datas about Kolkata/WB, especially provided by Sun, is a proof of that which shows results, contrary to our expectations, are on the better side. Yet, in spite of all these criticisms, Kolkata continues to surprise us & marches ahead. On 31st may, I was in Bangalore, where 3 BMTC buses were burnt & 11 KSRTC buses vandalised, and entire bus service was off till 6pm, along with autos & other modes of public transport literally crippling the city. Huge casualties & disruptions were reported from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune etc & other cities as well. In Kolkata (as seen from news) only 1 bus was burnt in Howrah Bankim setu, the culprits of which has been nabbed of date, and the entire city functioned normally. How's that for change? Is it worth a discussion??

I can assure you that I know many people, both young & old, from other parts of the country who has love & high regards for Kolkata.

Part of the blame falls on the media. The media in Bengal is either Band Baja or Hatasha Bhara. People tend to form opinions based on what gappo the media is creating and unfortunately everything is atiranjito.

The Bengal based media don't have to be blatantly dishonest like some of the news that comes out from nijer dhak nijey petao tathakothito unnoto states. But at least they can highlight some of the good things that happen in Bengal. The media has been at the forefront of creating a negative image of Bengal in its intention to play the undeclared role of "kingmaker".

nice updates Samrat_m!

Mumbai has the maximum number of pavement dwellers/footpath sleepers for any metro in India. In fact it has the biggest chunk of slums in India. Yet, it is the commercial/financial capital of the country.

Chennai has a good population of street dwellers too, I dunno if more or less than Kolkata. But population of Chennai is half that of Kolkata. And I can think of several parameters where I believe Kolkata is far better than Chennai, or for that matter over other metros as well. You cannot compare cities like that as each has their own flavours, advantages, disadvantages, problems & other facets.

I agree, Kolkata has a perennial hawker problem & blockade of sidewalks which is most pronounced than any other city, but there are means & measures to sort it out other than the way you've mentioned. Infact, this hi street culture of Kolkata is immensely popular to residents of other cities who often enquire to me about their likings for street shopping & street food options available in Kolkata. Can you tell me a city In India where traffic rules are not broken at ease???

Sometimes I see that we Bengalis / Kolkatans are more critical, often overcritical, of our own city than a Mumbaikar is for Mumbai or a Tamilian is of Chennai or other residents of their respective cities. If some good news or event happens we ourselves have difficulty digesting it & often become cynical about it. Numerous news & datas about Kolkata/WB, especially provided by Sun, is a proof of that which shows results, contrary to our expectations, are on the better side. Yet, in spite of all these criticisms, Kolkata continues to surprise us & marches ahead. On 31st may, I was in Bangalore, where 3 BMTC buses were burnt & 11 KSRTC buses vandalised, and entire bus service was off till 6pm, along with autos & other modes of public transport literally crippling the city. Huge casualties & disruptions were reported from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune etc & other cities as well. In Kolkata (as seen from news) only 1 bus was burnt in Howrah Bankim setu, the culprits of which has been nabbed of date, and the entire city functioned normally. How's that for change? Is it worth a discussion??

I can assure you that I know many people, both young & old, from other parts of the country who has love & high regards for Kolkata.

Very well said samrat. :applause:

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Wow, Kohli mansions look really beautiful. It has a nice old charming look. I wish I could buy a flat there.

Mumbai has the maximum number of pavement dwellers/footpath sleepers for any metro in India. In fact it has the biggest chunk of slums in India. Yet, it is the commercial/financial capital of the country.

Mumbai has slum dwellers because of its high land price. So Kolkata shouldn't have slum dwellers, as Kolkata is no match for Mumbai, in land prices. The slum dwellers in Mumbai are educated, thus forcing the government to create better habitation for them. The government is now breaking down slums, and creating high rises for the poor. The Kolkata slum dwellers seem to be happy and contented with what they have. Mumbai DESERVES to be the financial capital, as it has high rises and good infrastructure. It is ranked as the most advanced city in India, and 5th in Asia.

Chennai has a good population of street dwellers too, I dunno if more or less than Kolkata. But population of Chennai is half that of Kolkata.

Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad are the only Indian metros, where the slums cover less than 5% of total land area. Chennai is also clean, and the Tamilians don't throw garbage on the road. No doubt, Chennai is ranked better than Kolkata in the list of global cities.

I agree, Kolkata has a perennial hawker problem & blockade of sidewalks which is most pronounced than any other city, but there are means & measures to sort it out other than the way you've mentioned. Can you tell me a city In India where traffic rules are not broken at ease???

In Delhi, if you break the traffic rules, a fine of Rs 10,000 is incurred + imprisonment(if crime is offensive). In Mumbai, if a pedestrian breaks the rules, he will be squashed flat by the large number of cars. If a driver breaks the rules, the car won't start the next day. The methods suggested by me were simple jokes, and I couldn't think you guys would be so stupid to take these seriously.

I am a white teen residing in Kolkata. My parents were from NYC, but on their trip to India, they fell in love with the country, and settled here. I am thankful for that, I hate USA. But what I find disturbing is the fact that they settled in Kolkata, not Mumbai or Delhi. I can be and I am proud to be Indian, but I want to but cannot be proud to be Calcatian.

^^ :rant:

But what I find disturbing is the fact that they settled in Kolkata, not Mumbai or Delhi. I can be and I am proud to be Indian, but I want to but cannot be proud to be Calcatian.

Kolkata is lagging behind other metros bcoz it was a late starter. But it is progressing well since last 5 years. There are a number of major infrastructure projects, several of which will be done in next 2-3 years. These projects are going to change the Kolkata's image forever. The real estate market of Kolkata is also booming as given by updates from samrat_m. Lots of premium luxury apartments are being made. Also the media highlights only the poverty and other negative things, like in western countries Indian ppl are shown as snake charmers, woman carrying child in one hand and pot on her head etc.

The govt. is trying to do some good things, I am sure it will yield fruit in near future. :cheers:

Mumbai has slum dwellers because of its high land price. So Kolkata shouldn't have slum dwellers, as Kolkata is no match for Mumbai, in land prices. The slum dwellers in Mumbai are educated, thus forcing the government to create better habitation for them. The government is now breaking down slums, and creating high rises for the poor. The Kolkata slum dwellers seem to be happy and contented with what they have. Mumbai DESERVES to be the financial capital, as it has high rises and good infrastructure. It is ranked as the most advanced city in India, and 5th in Asia.



Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad are the only Indian metros, where the slums cover less than 5% of total land area. Chennai is also clean, and the Tamilians don't throw garbage on the road. No doubt, Chennai is ranked better than Kolkata in the list of global cities.



In Delhi, if you break the traffic rules, a fine of Rs 10,000 is incurred + imprisonment(if crime is offensive). In Mumbai, if a pedestrian breaks the rules, he will be squashed flat by the large number of cars. If a driver breaks the rules, the car won't start the next day. The methods suggested by me were simple jokes, and I couldn't think you guys would be so stupid to take these seriously.

I am a white teen residing in Kolkata. My parents were from NYC, but on their trip to India, they fell in love with the country, and settled here. I am thankful for that, I hate USA. But what I find disturbing is the fact that they settled in Kolkata, not Mumbai or Delhi. I can be and I am proud to be Indian, but I want to but cannot be proud to be Calcatian.

Which list of global cities are you referring to. Here's one list of 2012, where Chennai doesn't even feature, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore & Kolkata does.

http://www.atkearney.com/images/global/articles/FG-2012-Global-Cities-Index-and-Emerging-Cities-Outlook-1.png

And Chennai people doesn't throw garbage on the road ????? It seems that Chennai is not in India anymore, huh. Currently I'm in B'lore and there is a open garbage vat 20 steps down my home, and believe me there are tons of such garbage pockets scattered throughout B'lore. And if Mumbai DESERVES to be the financial capital, as it has high rises, then Kolkata definitely should be better than Southern metros as it has much more number of highrises than them.

South Indian cities have a low slum ratio beacuse they haven't seen a huge influx of people as Kolkata has seen from all the neighbouring states as well as cross border from Bangladesh. Southern metros doesn't handle the pressure of such population explosion as does Kolkata. Mumbai is also affected for similar reason. But don't think that slum dwellers in Kolkata are illiterate or uneducated. Some of their education levels can put us to shame. In India, education & opportunities do not necessarily sleep in the same bed & may not pay you huge dividends in Life.

^^ The same list as it was in 2010. Notice the rank by GDP for the Indian cities especially Kolkata

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/node/373401

the obvious perception is the result of what media has fed the country. I talk to any of my friends and all I get is "Kolkata a city that was" nothing more. nobody knows that its still the 3rd largest in terms of GDP in the country. and no one bothers to find out. thanks Samrat for pulling out the obvious for the naysayers.

And Chennai people doesn't throw garbage on the road ????? It seems that Chennai is not in India anymore, huh. Currently I'm in B'lore and there is a open garbage vat 20 steps down my home, and believe me there are tons of such garbage pockets scattered throughout B'lore. And if Mumbai DESERVES to be the financial capital, as it has high rises, then Kolkata definitely should be better than Southern metros as it has much more number of highrises than them.

South Indian cities have a low slum ratio beacuse they haven't seen a huge influx of people as Kolkata has seen from all the neighbouring states as well as cross border from Bangladesh. Southern metros doesn't handle the pressure of such population explosion as does Kolkata. Mumbai is also affected for similar reason. But don't think that slum dwellers in Kolkata are illiterate or uneducated. Some of their education levels can put us to shame. In India, education & opportunities do not necessarily sleep in the same bed & may not pay you huge dividends in Life.

^^Chennai is one of the dirtiest city i have even seen..:puke:...only few areas are clean viz, Marina, Poes Garden, n Besant Nagar..however the point which might seem better than kol is that everynight spcl hydraulic dumpers come and clean the vats (most places they dont even have a proper vat and it stinks like shit,,esp near the market areas..
Also there is slums in Chennai, but they are much more advanced than the slumsdwellers of Kol...all of them have DTH service and TV!
Only in few aspects its way ahead of Kol (Infrastructure & Supercars)

^^Chennai is one of the dirtiest city i have even seen..:puke:...only few areas are clean viz, Marina, Poes Garden, n Besant Nagar..however the point which might seem better than kol is that everynight spcl hydraulic dumpers come and clean the vats (most places they dont even have a proper vat and it stinks like shit,,esp near the market areas..
Also there is slums in Chennai, but they are much more advanced than the slumsdwellers of Kol...all of them have DTH service and TV!
Only in few aspects its way ahead of Kol (Infrastructure & Supercars)

Why dont u keep Delhi (not London) your benchmark rather than Chennai.:lol:

Why dont u keep Delhi (not London) your benchmark rather than Chennai.:lol:

Kol has no space (except few areas) to compete with Delhi, however Rajarhat can give a stiff competition to ggn n Noida!!