Is 42 India’s tallest building?
The 42 is a residential skyscraper in Kolkata, in the state of West Bengal, India. It is located in Chowringhee, the central business district of the city, between Tata Centre and Jeevan Sudha.
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The 42 (Kolkata)
| The 42 | |
|---|---|
| Completed | 2019 |
| Height | |
| Tip | 260 metres (850 ft) |
| Top floor | 260 metres (850 ft) |
What is the tallest building in India 2021?
World One at 280.2 metres (919 feet) and 76 floors is the tallest completed building in the country which will be replaced by Supertech Supernova Spira constructed in Noida in the upcoming times. Several taller buildings are under construction as well as some are on-hold.
Why is the name 42?
In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, advanced alien beings create a supercomputer, called Deep Thought, to figure out the answer to the so-called Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. After calculating for 7.5-million years, Deep Thought determined the answer was the number 42.
Why there is no skyscrapers in India?
Our cities are not well planned thus, making them unsuitable for skyscrapers. Providing basic necessities like water, waste management, electricity, etc., to these tall buildings also a problem due to our archaic technology.