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Amazon miniTV embraces spirit with finale episode of Hack Crimes Online – Republic Day Special
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service, is all set to premiere the finale episode of its cyber-crime thriller series Hack Crimes Online on the occasion of the 75 Republic Day, embracing the true essence of patriotism. The streaming service dropped the goosebumps-inducing promo of the upcoming episode, featuring the talented actors Vipul Gupta and Riddhi Kumar. It gives a sneak peek into the Cyber Crime Unit’s fight against the danger hovering on the Republic Day parade. Produced by Shital Bhatia, co-founder of Friday Storytellers and directed by Parmeet Sethi, the adrenaline-fueled episode will stream exclusively on Amazon miniTV for free.
Giving a glimpse of the alarming threat, the promo traces one of the most dangerous challenges faced by ACP Ashutosh’s Cyber Crime Unit. As the Republic Day parade commences, ACP Ashutosh and his hackers discover that the meticulously created unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were stolen on their way back from a regular maintenance session. This incident leaves the Indian Air Force with bated breath. As the authorities discover the perpetrators’ unnerving strategy to deploy the stolen UAV near the middle of the Republic Day procession along the Kartavya Path, the situation gets even more dire.
Will Shakti, ACP Ashutosh, and their squad recover the stolen UAV before the Republic Day parade, stopping malevolent plans? Catch the finale episode of Hack Crimes Online, premiering on 25 January on Amazon miniTV for free within the Amazon shopping app, on Fire TV, and on Play Store.
Director Parmeet Sethi said, “Cybercrime has emerged as one of the greatest threats to our nation and its people today. The tech savvy cybercriminal has insidiously invaded every aspect of our daily lives. With Hack Crimes Online, we have endeavored to shed light on a myriad such cases while exposing the modus operandi that cyber criminals are using today to nefarious ends. The incredibly encouraging response to our series is testimony to the pressing need for bringing such cyber-crimes to light. The finale episode of the series highlights the unsung battles of countless officers who work tirelessly and often heroically towards safeguarding our nation and its people from such online predators,”
Talking about the new episode, Vipul Gupta shared, “Hack Crimes Online holds a special place in my heart as it throws light on such a prominent issue through a bunch of intriguing cases. The latest episode, especially, fills me with pride as it showcases patriotism in all its glory. The episode will take viewers on a nail-biting ride against a national threat. And yes, this episode is a gift from our side to all the viewers and fans who have showered their immense love and have been asking for more of Hack Crimes Online. Thanks for your love and appreciation and I am hopeful you will enjoy this Republic Day special episode too.”
Finale episode of Hack Crimes Online, premiering on 25 January on Amazon miniTV for free within the Amazon shopping app, on Fire TV, and on Play Store.
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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.
