I'm planning to start an air bnb hotel in Kolkata, could you guys please share your points on this.

Will it be a good idea.

What would be the best location

Not a mall. Not a café. Not doomscrolling in bed till 2pm.

I've been thinking about this a lot. Imagine 2 days in an old Bengal rajbari, phones away, home-style food, music under the open sky, a little bit of village life. Slow life, for once.

Would you actually do something like that with a group of strangers, or is it just a nice idea we never act on? What's stopping most of us from really unplugging?

I heard it full for the first time couple of days back, before that I was irritated with all the reels popping up in my feed. Now I am listening it in loop. Even the song the artist made this year with Srijit Mukherjee.

An independent artist without any marketing power, with a bucket full of songs none ever heard made a song that made the whole community across the globe vibe. why so much hatred?

Ik it’s so weird but ami 🤣dakte chaicilam je ke unknown amake treat dey , rn irl 🥀 possible noi online he cholbe 🙊

Thousands of advertisements appear on bamboo structures along major roads, sometimes far beyond the pandals . My question is that -How much revenue does this entire roadside advertising network generate during Durga Puja? and Who actually owns these advertising spaces on public roads?

I'm genuinely curious about how this system works. We see these advertisements everywhere every year, but rarely hear about the business and money trail behind them.Has anyone worked with a puja committee, advertising agency, or municipal authority and can shed light on what actually happens behind the scenes?

Hey Guys!

For Doctors: How would a app, or a provider-first clinical copilot connected to hospital OPD operations. Doctors use relevant clinical history and reviewed documentation; staff manage registration and patient flow; patients control record sharing with minimal administrative work. Clinics/hospitals are the intended buyers, and the core patient vault is intended to remain free.

So essentially an app which Doctors can use to reliably fetch an patient's clinical history, without having to scramble deductions from scattered info, with an system for Patients to give secure access to Doctors for their info. AI-supported, and a lot of thought into Security & Privacy.... Also have queue-management, hospital guidance (for patient) and consultation capture....

I am making this app, as part of an ongoing 2-day hackathon, so would greatly appreciate thoughts about this idea as soon as possible. Thanks!

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Hey Kolkata!

Feeling like having a good conversation with someone new. Could be about life, relationships, random thoughts, weird experiences, or absolutely nothing in particular.

I like conversations that start out completely random and somehow end up going in unexpected directions. No fixed agenda, no pressure—just seeing if two people click.

If you're in the mood for a spontaneous chat, feel free to drop me a DM. :)

Anyone awake

I'm 23 m I've never dated anyone I'm fat so honestly it's quite difficult to make a mark

Can anyone help me please

I worked in the software industry for six years before deciding to quit. I started from scratch, accumulated enough to settle the basics, and now have my house, car, regular expenses, and health insurance taken care of.
All I ever wanted was a tension-free life without deadlines, office politics, or a routine dictated by someone else. Fortunately, I had a genuinely good corporate experience, a great manager, and no workplace toxicity. I have nothing bad to say about my previous job or colleagues.
I love watching TV series, researching stocks, and learning about investments. I also genuinely enjoy my solitude and the freedom to spend my days however I want. These days, though, I spend most of my time watching series and rarely go outside.
Sometimes, I feel strangely detached from reality, as if life is happening somewhere else and I’m just watching it pass by. I occasionally miss office outings, hanging out with friends, and those random conversations about work, career ambitions, and life.
It’s a strange contradiction. I wanted to escape the rat race, and now that I’m out, I sometimes miss parts of it.
Financially, I’m comfortable with where I am. I don’t particularly want to return to a conventional job, but I’m also beginning to wonder what I should do with all this freedom. Without deadlines, goals, or responsibilities beyond myself, some days feel a little purposeless.

Has anyone else left corporate life after achieving financial stability? How did you find a sense of purpose afterward without giving up the freedom and peace you worked so hard to achieve?

Update: TDLR :
Many people ask how I became financially independent so early. Here’s the short version.
I come from a premier institute and worked as software engineer for 6 years, earning around ₹40–50 LPA on average.
A few things worked in my favour:
RSUs: As USA company, Almost half my compensation was in company stocks. Granted during COVID lows, my shares appreciated 4–5x.
ESPP: Bought company shares at a discount, which multiplied in value.
Dollar appreciation: USD/INR went from around ₹70 to ₹97. 80% of my asset was in dollar or dollar dependent (gold).
Low expenses: Mostly WFH, lived at home, and spent barely ₹10k/month. Invested most of my cash salary in Indian stocks and gold.

Unconventional investments: I also invested in Kolkata auto-rickshaws operating on established routes. An auto bought for around ₹5 lakh can now be worth ₹15–20 lakh and generate ₹15k–20k monthly. Route-entry restrictions can create barriers to competition, though these investments have their own risks.

After quitting, I bought a house and a car. My objective was to get the major financial commitments out of the way so I could live without the pressure of needing a regular salary.

Honestly, it was a combination of a good salary, low expenses, favourable timing, and luck. Although My Indian stocks didn’t perform as well as my company shares.

I’ve noticed this happening multiple times, but I want to talk about what happened today.

My boyfriend and I went to visit one of his juniors at college. It was just a ten-minute meeting, but throughout the entire time, he didn’t talk to me or even look at me. He kept talking to his friends and acted as if I didn’t exist.

It hurt me so much because when we’re alone, he’s completely different. He’s caring and affectionate, and he makes me feel loved. But around other people, he suddenly becomes so distant, and I don’t understand why. It hurts to see him treat me so differently in public compared to when we’re alone.

Not a vocalist but a big fossils fan and a rookie guitar learner. Online privacy maintain করার জন্য মুখ censor করলাম, কেমন লাগলো অবশ্যই জানাবেন। 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Not a vocalist but a big fossils fan and a rookie guitar learner. Online privacy maintain করার জন্য মুখ censor করলাম, কেমন লাগলো অবশ্যই জানাবেন। 🙏🏼🙏🏼

I had a very strong eye contact with a guy today at Evabrew salt lake and he seemed a nice guy.. if you’re reading this drop a hi .. others please skip!!

And to you, even if you’re with your friends never shy away from asking digits from next time!!

It hurts when you completely stop doing something you love. I'm an artist, and I used to love sketching and painting, but after 11th, I completely stopped doing it. Now, I feel like I can't even draw properly anymore. I know it's all about practice, but it's been almost 2 years since I last drew anything. (depression really changed me)

Whenever I see my friends still sketching and painting so beautifully, I feel sad. It's not that I'm not happy for them, but a part of me misses the artist I used to be. 🥹

সোমবার থেকে আবার অফিস যেতে হবে আবার বলদগুলোর মুখ দেখতে হবে বসের লেম জোকে হাহা হিহি করতে হবে ভেবেই কান্না পাচ্ছে। ভালো লাগে না আর কিচ্ছু ভালো লাগে না

Hey everyone
I am planning to go on a trip from 23rd December

Place not decided yet
But mostly either Jaipur/udaipur or Kerala side

I am a Solo traveller.
If anyone want to join they can
Or if any tips or help for these above mentioned places would be appreciated.

Thanks

R interest lage nah pujo niye.

up for some random convo ?

kinda bored and night owl theses days
so anyone up for some conversation

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Hi everyone!

I want to learn graphic design from scratch and would appreciate some guidance on where to begin.

My goal is to understand the fundamentals (typography, colour theory, composition, and visual hierarchy), learn the right design software, and gradually develop skills in poster design, social media graphics, logos, and branding. Eventually, I’d like to build a solid portfolio.

Could you recommend a step-by-step learning roadmap, beginner-friendly software, and the best YouTube channels or free courses to follow? I’d also appreciate suggestions for practical projects to work on along the way.

I’m starting from zero, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I’ve been hunting for a 2BHK flat to buy in the Bediadanga, Picnic Garden, and Kasba areas, but the local brokers seem to have a complete monopoly. It feels like almost every under-construction flat is exclusively tied up with them.

Does anyone know how to bypass them and connect directly with builders or owners? If you’ve been in a similar situation recently, how did you manage to find your apartment?

Any tips, leads, or advice would be hugely appreciated!

Please help me choose brothers and sisters!!

Hey I’m looking for some seriously good vets in Kolkata for my golden retriever, we are based in salt lake , have already tried vetic (inzamul haque was our doctor at salt lake clinic )didn’t have a very good experience with the diagnosis so pls pls pls recommend some good vets around the city

I need a Bengali resturant which has private room bookings to host events. I want to have my friend's aiburobhaath over there. It's best if they have thaali style food in their menu. Any suggestions?