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Ahana Mehta Mehrotra to debut at the Cannes film Festival 2023
Mumbai: Ahana Mehrotra, an entrepreneur, a prominent lifestyle, fashion, mom influencer & content creator is all set to mark her debut at the Cannes film festival 2023 along with other eminent personalities like Anushka Sharma and Sara Ali Khan also marking their debut.
While not much has been revealed about her itinerary, she would be walking the red carpet and attending a few events at the 12-day film fest.
The Cannes Film Festival, held annually in Cannes, France, is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world and it’s the 76 edition this time.
Ahana, a doting mother of two, is the owner of Kalka Group Of Institutions that runs schools & colleges in India & Kuwait. Having a double Masters in Business Management & Commerce, Ahana was settling into a corporate career when her passion & sheer drive for fashion led her to Content Creation.
Beaming with happiness and nervousness at the same time, Ahana said, “It’s a massive honour and a moment of tremendous pride for me to represent India at the Cannes film festival“ Coherent to this year’s festival theme – “ Walk your Worth “ I aim to empower women & start believing that nothing is possible . “
With a vision to celebrate women around her, Ahana aims to inspire, motivate and support her tribe of women by setting an example and representing Indian at the fest.
Growing up, Ahana always had a keen attention to detail and a great sense of fashion & lifestyle trends. In her career of over six years she has worked with top brands and designers of the country.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Manushi Chillar are a few more names walking the carpet.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
