Kolkata Calling Echoes - A Kolkata Calling Newsletter Vol. #16 - 2nd June 2024

We are back with another edition of Kolkata Calling Echoes - A Kolkata Calling Newsletter!

Let's take a look at the past week for Kolkata and Kolkata Calling !

Recap of the week:

1. Kolkata Biryani - 1 | Hyderabadi Biryani - 0

Kolkata Calling congratulates Kolkata Knight Riders for their 3rd IPL Championship ??

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Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/29a639rh

2. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)'s Project Digital Saksham Transforms Bengal's MSMEs with Digital Empowerment

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with Mastercard’s Centre for Inclusive Growth, has launched Project Digital Saksham to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in West Bengal.

This initiative is focused on accelerating the digital transformation of key industries in Kolkata, Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, and Nadia districts, including leather processing, fruit processing, handloom, textiles, books, and paper.

Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/5cnjkaev

3. STPI - Software Technology Parks of India Launches New IT Park in Kolkata’s Sector V

We are thrilled to announce the launch of STPI - Software Technology Parks of India's brand-new IT Park in Kolkata’s Sector V??

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Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/3mda63dv

4. Kolkata Metro Boosts Services with Arrival of 16 New Coaches from China ??

Sixteen new metro rail coaches have arrived at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK).

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Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/3kha8wnb

5. Adani Ports and SEZ Secures Key Container Handling Contract at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata

ADANI PORTS AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LIMITED (APSEZ) is set to strengthen its footprint on the eastern coast of India by securing the operation and maintenance (O&M) contract for container handling at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (formerly Kolkata Port Trust).

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Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/mkfhve66

6. Champions’ der shohor, amader Kolkata! ??

Amazing display by Sports teams from Bengal in the 2023–24 season!

?? Indian Premier League Champions: Kolkata Knight Riders

?? Indian Super League Shield Champions: Mohun Bagan Super Giant

?? Kalinga Super Cup Champions: East Bengal FC

?? Durand Cup Champions: Mohun Bagan Super Giant

?? I-League (2nd Division) Winners: Mohammedan Sporting Club

Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/mr3rbbt5

7.? Kolkata talent shines at Cannes Film Festival ???

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Anasuya Sengupta won Best Actress at the festival's Un Certain Regard strand for the film "The Shameless". The film is directed by Bulgarian-American filmmaker, Konstantin Bojanov who spotted Anasuya's talent through Facebook.

Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/3d4ps68m

8. Major Breakthrough in Sevoke - Rangpo Rail Tunnel Near Darjeeling as Project Nears Completion! ??

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced that 93% of the Sevoke-Rangpo railway project is now complete.

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Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/3bj9awas

9.Kolkata's Hummsa Biotech (Backed by 100X.VC) Secures Major Funding from 100X.VC for Revolutionary Diagnostic Technolog??

We are excited to share that Kolkata's Hummsa Biotech (Backed by 100X.VC) has secured investment from the homegrown early-stage venture capital firm 100X.VC.

As part of its 11th cohort, 100X.VC has invested a total of INR 22.4 Cr ($2.6 Mn) across 17 promising startups, including Hummsa Biotech.

Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/2kn4wr3f

10. Gantrex Expands Asia-Pacific Footprint with New Office in Kolkata, India

Gantrex, the global leader in the production, distribution, installation, and maintenance of high-quality crane rail solutions, has inaugurated ?? ?????? ???????????? ???? ??????????????, ??????????.

This strategic expansion underscores Gantrex's commitment to strengthening its local presence and enhancing service delivery in the Asia-Pacific region.

Check out our post here : https://tinyurl.com/2eupmnw5

Hello Kolkata! - A Kolkata Calling Podcast Series

Hello Kolkata! - A Kolkata Calling Podcast Series hosted an episode last Sunday! ??

Kolkata Calling is proud to Welcome Rajarshi Nag, the Co-Founder & CEO of Drivers4Me , for last week's Hello Kolkata! podcast. Check out our episode below:

LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/2h497p8t

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/3d9rm98d

Spotify : https://tinyurl.com/mvt3te3f

Drivers4Me is a premium driver/chauffeur aggregator startup, providing on-demand, mobile app or web panel based car driver hiring services for both B2C & B2B customers in PAN India.

Hello Kolkata! - A Kolkata Calling Podcast Series hosted another episode this Sunday! ??

Kolkata Calling is proud to Welcome Naman Shah , the Co-Founder & CEO of NowPurchase , for this week's Hello Kolkata! podcast. Check out our episode below:

LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/52u492wn

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/ychsm27a

Spotify : https://tinyurl.com/393hcayy

?? NowPurchase is a technology-driven procurement platform for the metal manufacturing industry. NowPurchase was founded in 2017 by Naman Shah and Aakash Shah, with an initial investment of $300,000 from NIPHA GROUP.

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Kolkata Calling Startup Spotlight : Startup Stories

Top 5 STARTUPS from WEST-BENGAL??

NowPurchase by Naman Shah

NowPurchase is currently focused on the $19B foundry and castings industry. The metal industry forms the backbone of the economy and the fundamental block of the physical world - be it transportation, construction and every machinery.

They are building a rich, digital marketplace where Metal Manufacturers can procure high quality raw materials in a trusted manner. At the same time they are building the OS (Operating System) that will supercharge their productivity and processes to ultimately make procurement autonomous.

Chaigram by Arun Kumar Mukherjee & Anirban Dey

Chaigram is a story of blending tradition with needs of the today’s fast paced world. It’s a story of innovation and creativity. You can choose from a wide range of beverages according to your choice and enjoy warm goodness anytime, anywhere.

Snap-E Cabs by Mayank Bindal

Snap-E Cabs is a brand owned by EC Wheels India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Steelman Telecom Limited. Headquartered in Kolkata, India. Snap-E Cabs provides a reliable eco-friendly public electric transport service that allows people to travel safely, without any delays at an affordable price.

Drivers4Me by Rajarshi Nag & Paramartha Saha

From short trips to great adventures, Drivers4Me provides elegant solutions for your daily driver hiring problems.

Drivers4Me is a driver aggregator startup, providing on-demand, mobile app based car driver hiring services. We provide experienced drivers in whole India. Our purpose is twofold; assist car owners find licensed individuals nearby, willing to provide them punctual, hassle-free, cost effective service, and help professional drivers or licensed individuals (companions) willing to provide services to potential customers on an hourly basis with transparency in price breakdown, encouraging drivers and customers alike to connect to one another using our mobile app.

Twilight POST by Abhishek G.

Twilight POST (TPN Assesed) is the standard-bearer of creativity and innovation in the visual effects industry in India. We offer holistic post-production visual effects services to push the boundaries of what is possible in the pursuit of artistic vision and creation. The studio has a remarkable opportunity to cater to the international and Indian VFX markets with its utmost expertise in creative and technical talent.

Spotlight Section ??

Jobs Spotlight ??

1. Hyland is hiring for Developer 2. Experience Required : 3 Years. You can DM Souvik Ghosh for referral. Link to the post : https://tinyurl.com/mwehvkdy
2. 凯捷咨询 is Looking for Data Scientists. Skill set - Gen AI, NLP. Link to Tapomoy Koley 's post : https://tinyurl.com/4axbxwx4
3. LTIMindtree is seeking talented professionals to join in their Digital Practice in Kolkata! Exp : 5 to 8 Years. Link to SHIVARAJU CHILAGANI 's post : https://tinyurl.com/ykx9s92f
4. Emami Ltd is hiring for Group Brand Manager , Skincare! Link to the post : https://tinyurl.com/2h85j7f2
5. 利盟 is hiring for Multiple Positions. Link to the post : https://tinyurl.com/4y689mf7
6. mPokket is hiring Analytics & Decision Scientist. Link to Sangeeta Chakravorty 's post : https://tinyurl.com/mwzxe9uk
7. mjunction services ltd is hiring for Business Analyst - Project Lead at Kolkata location. Link to Sandipan Mukherjee 's post : https://tinyurl.com/pujamk4t
8. 简柏特 is looking for experienced SAP professionals with 7 to 15 years of relevant experience in various SAP modules. Link to Laxmi P. 's post : https://tinyurl.com/y87as2rx
9. DTDC Express Limited is hiring for CRM(Customer Relationship Management) Department Executive & Manager. Link to Aehtesham Haroon post : https://tinyurl.com/4ncr29vj
10. mPokket is hiring for its Talent Acquisition team! Link to Puja sahoo 's post : https://tinyurl.com/yc3a289c
11. Techno India Group is looking for CEOs. Link to Meghdut RoyChowdhury 's post : https://tinyurl.com/mrxwnp9b
12. GAPPU is hiring Interns for the role of Graphic Designers , SEO Experts , Market Researchers. Link to Pallab Ghosh 's post : https://tinyurl.com/d9d3wajc
13. LTIMindtree is looking for experienced professional for Snowflake position. Link to Gaurav Kumar 's post : https://tinyurl.com/64nthzcv
14. Hoichoi is hiring Sr. Manager - Performance Marketing in Kolkata, West Bengal. Link to the post : https://tinyurl.com/ynchytr5
15. LTIMindtree is hiring for the position for GCP Data Engineer. Link to Gaurav Kumar's post : https://tinyurl.com/mr3xb44
16. NRI FT India is hiring for Multiple Engineering Positions. Link to ARIJIT SAHA 's post : https://tinyurl.com/42xu94uh
17. Acceleron Solutions is hiring for IT Infrastructure Specialist. Share your resume at [email protected] . Link to Tania Mukherjee 's post : https://tinyurl.com/5n7kfr83
18. 塔塔咨询服务公司 is hiring for DevOps Engineer, AEM Developer , Automation Engineer , React Native Developer , Angular Developer , Java Full Stack Developer , Java Microservices Developer , React JS Developer . Link to Rajdeep Majumder, ECBA? 's post : https://tinyurl.com/3bm6yt3d
19. 印孚瑟斯 Kolkata is hiring extensively for SAP skills across job levels. DM Subhankar Mukherjee for referral.
20. Utsav App is hiring for Creative Marketing Intern. Link to Ankita De 's post : https://tinyurl.com/mrxdecdc
21. TCS B.Sc. ignite and smart Hiring is now open. To know more and apply : https://on.tcs.com/4bPFpqG. Link to the post : https://tinyurl.com/2jnbsdfu
22. 安永 India is Hiring for Technology consultant. Skills: SAP SRM, SAP ABAP with Web Dynpro, .NET, SharePoint , Azure Stack, Power BI, SQL Server. Link to Shahid Ahmed Laskar 's post : https://tinyurl.com/2wajs2v2
23. mPokket is hiring for Multiple Positions. Human Resources(Kolkata) , Marketing (Bengaluru) , Technology (Bengaluru) , Compliance & Legal (Kolkata), Data Analytics (Bengaluru) , UX/UI Design(Bengaluru) , Finance(Kolkata) , CEO Office (Kolkata) , Customer Experience (Quality, Operations, Training, IT, MIS) for Kolkata location only. Link to Mohish Maheshwari 's post : https://tinyurl.com/3km6shbu
24. TCS is organizing an Exclusive Walk-in drive on 8th June 2024 (Saturday). Skills - React JS, Java Microservices, Java full stack, Angular, React Native, Automation Testing, AEM Developer & DevOps. Experience - 3 to 10 years. Link to Anjan Biswas 's post : https://tinyurl.com/4dukhyjw

We would like to thank all our community members who tag us on these job posts.

Please continue to tag us in jobs posts so that we can socialise these with our community members.

Talent Spotlight ??

This week we are showcasing talent based on the profiles received.

If you are interested in getting featured in our Weekly Talent Spotlight, please feel free to share your CV via our Page Inbox or email us at [email protected]

• Anirban Chatterjee , Senior Consultant. Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qLaKrrUMMnhEAA8BGuhiiOHUeWLgXeSb/view?usp=drive_link
• Sarbajit Sarkar , HR Operation | Generalist . Immediate Joiner. Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/12cxlRA8pobIPoJP5fGTZ8XWtBK5EwnhG/view?usp=drive_link

• Pramit Jaiswal - Software Engineer || Ex-Wipro Engineer || Full-Stack Developer || Proficient in MERN Stack - React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB. Link to CV here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UAM3wRpY_mqxysbKIg7yRiD2n33vAuSz/view?usp=sharing
• Akash Chakraborti , Lead e-commerce. Link to CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-vZZt1853Y4peK19-NGrN81cdBbncCkC/view?usp=drive_link
• Arnab Chatterjee, Business Analyst , Link to CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AgFSGtw7HopdPot3HINHdNHATago2Her/view?usp=drive_link
• Avishake Kumar Singh , Operations Manager , Link to CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D7oJbSGd7tV5IZp9zZvwDewPhBgenuM/view?usp=drive_link
• Mouli Manna, Immediate Joiner , Research Associate, Link to CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12r3QKq4p6NRsEkrqZTkzjyJRApK0GmTT/view?usp=drive_link
• Sraya Debnath , MBA HR Fresher , Link to CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11oTvs3X_N0mh2Kr8__Wsv35cJvTfk2wT/view?usp=drive_link
• Poonam Chakraborty , Program Manager , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p6XnxlLgMSz7WY3CLYpf5J2169Z-k-o_/view?usp=drive_link
• MAHASIN MONDAL , Civil Engineer (Billing/ QS) , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_kLpGt3MUDWj0R_6QVofIYxz-fhvjkiM/view?usp=sharing
• Debalina Dutta Roy, Senior Assurance Consultant , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njupuSY2kJH51leY1FNHCu0qT-wxWzaF/view?usp=sharing
• Kalyan Sankar Dawn, CMIRM, Lead Control Management Officer , Wells Fargo International Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EflRiEr6YqyrQgZfcyLtTVY68hTxj6OM/view?usp=sharing
• Sanchita Hatai , MSc. in Organic Chemistry , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AH1V2Cwxf-aGQEbYBN1D5t1l5N4RmSxK/view?usp=sharing
• Saurav Choudhury, Business Analyst, Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/15riDjdk4dwiUi-mX2i1MPQ8h6L19lo6k/view?usp=sharing
• Shraddha Bhowmick , AIOT Manager , Xiaomi , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zXO91DUh6-y-mrnz49L8UWOBKFcy3dqh/view?usp=sharing
• Somnath Bhuniya , Sr. Manager ( Business Operations) , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-ZMGcxzOTV3LPK2viJrUy6Nlr3n6ibD/view?usp=sharing
• Brototi Sengupta, National Sales Head Cambridge University Press and Assessment ELT (Business Growth and Strategic Alliance) , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rB_fYrQ4DKBt-z3hZYI-ybvMVwHrmZCS/view?usp=sharing
• Kanishka Kumar , CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/184-l8UTuJLpsEwKCUj2XLwRIv4XKCnFN/view?usp=sharing
• Snehasis Pal_Empowering Engineers , Regional Design Lead , Link to CV : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OVT2vobASxldD7LsWdGS_VxF6r8gU_1E/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=100405249710418240333&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Kunal Bauri , Sr. Business Development , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pZWSLlT7WFoLj5r1ZzzgqINij8Ly23oP/view?usp=sharing
• Avik B. , Senior Recruitment Executive , Link to CV : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OSQ1swllPbRwUvqeG1_T-yrb4iASSehE/view?usp=sharing
• Shrabanti Ghoshal Pal , Senior Associate Attorney , Link to CV : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D5hmgCn5TTMxmhRxzJxRcrsXI27T4_iZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100405249710418240333&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Debajyoti Pal , Senior Attorney , Link to CV : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fowf9KNgF1wb66CZ64110DpN68cMRXLo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100405249710418240333&rtpof=true&sd=true

Request to recruiters to consider the above profiles and share more opportunities with Kolkata Calling via Page Inbox Message or email at [email protected]

That's it for this week!

Thank you!

Team Kolkata Calling